A 12-step identity. You don't quit. You commit.
We admitted we were powerless over the bite — that our tackle boxes had become unmanageable.
The only thing better than catching a fish is telling someone who actually cares. Salt and fresh. Shore, kayak, and offshore.
Having had an awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to other Fishaholics.



Founder Craig doing what Fishaholics do — on the water, chasing the bite.

He couldn't stop fishing. Simple as that. A veteran who spent years on the water and realized the best conversations happen before dawn, with coffee in one hand and a rod in the other.
Craig built this REEL COMMUNITY so anglers — kayak, offshore, shore, and everything in between — have a place to call home. No judgment. No gatekeeping. Just people who understand that the bite isn't optional.
"If you're reading this, you already know. You wake up before dawn for a reason. So do we."
A 12-step parody handbook for the addicted angler. Forward, Steps, Traditions, Member Stories, and more. Because the only thing better than catching a fish is knowing you're not alone in the addiction.
Forward — How It Works
"If you're reading this, you already know. You know what it's like to wake up at 4 AM on a Saturday — not because you have to, but because the tide window is opening and you can feel it in your bones."
Step One
"We admitted we were powerless over the bite — that our tackle boxes had become unmanageable."
A kayak fishing tournament to honor those who served. No engines. No radios. Just you, your paddle, and the water. Fishaholics branded. Charity supported. Learn more →
Kayak fishermen, shore casters, charter captains, weekend warriors. Men and women. Speckled trout to blue marlin. If you love the water, you're in.
Bring your biggest catches and your biggest lies. We don't judge — we measure.
Share the honey hole. Or don't. We understand either way.
That weird knot you invented? The lure you swear by? Show us.
The one that got away. The one you landed against all odds. The one that changed your life.
All American Made rods and reels. Machined, assembled, and tested on American soil by American hands. Quality you can feel. Pride you can see.
Handcrafted in the USA
Premium graphite and fiberglass blanks, American-sourced guides, hand-wrapped by master rod builders. From ultralight to heavy action — every rod tells a story of American craftsmanship.
CNC Machined in the USA
Precision-machined aluminum bodies, American stainless steel gears, sealed drag systems built for salt and surf. Casting, spinning, and conventional — engineered for the long haul.
Support American manufacturing. Fish with pride. 🇺🇸
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Membership starts at $50/year — monthly lures, gear giveaways, full content access. Understand why you wake up before dawn for something that might not bite.
Or jump straight into the REEL COMMUNITY on @FishaholicsBot
Fishaholics Anonymous is a real community of anglers who can't stop fishing. The Telegram channel pushes content. The group is where the conversations happen. Here's how it all connects:
Think of it as a content feed for fishing addicts — not a person. It delivers Big Book chapters, member stories, tournament updates, and daily fishing content straight to your Telegram. No small talk. No personality. Just fresh material for the obsessed.
A private Telegram group for the real conversations — daily catch reports, rig talk, tournament smack talk, and the kind of community that's hard to find on land. This is where the community lives.
Hit Telegram to start receiving Big Book chapters and fishing content.