Beauty, it’s been said, is in the eye of the beholder. And while we approach art with our individual tastes and expectations, certain pieces strike a chord deep within, evoking the raw power and timeless beauty of bluewater fishing. Art is transcendental, which is why nearly every passionate angler will own at least a few fishy pieces, stoking memories of time spent pursuing nature’s most powerful game fish. Looking Back, by artist Dave Martin, was our Facebook Readers’ Choice winner this year. Check out the top 25 in our fan voting.

India ink and urethane on natural color broadbill swordfish bills on teak wall mount;
26″x 38″; available
matthewsart.net

Mixed media;
48″ x 48″; available
bluecoastcompany.com

Acrylic on canvas;
96″ x 40″; sold
worksbydavemartin.com

Stainless steel;
44″ x 44″ x 14″; sold
stuartpeterman.com

Mixed media; 22″ x 28″;
prints available
rawpotatoes.gallery

Acrylic on canvas;
24″ x 30″; available
craigbertramsmith.co.za

Oil on linen;
24″ x 48″; available
donrayart.com

Stainless and bronze mixed with teak;
25″ x 32″; available
jwbeneaththeblue.com

Bronze;
22″ x 10″; available
rodzullo.com

Tamarind;
73.5″ x 16″; available
davidwirth.com

Acrylic on canvas;
16″ x 20″; available
Instagram: @Artist_Monique_Richter

Pencil study;
20″ x 30″; available
[email protected]

Oil on canvas; 24″ x 28″;
prints available
jasonmathias.com

Acrylic on canvas; 20″ x 30″;
prints available
peteragardyfineart.com