It Was This Big I Swear

For anglers whose best catch gets a little bigger every time the story is told. 🎣🐻

This funny retro fishing T-shirt features a confident bear wearing a fishing vest and hat, holding his paws wide to demonstrate the size of the one that may—or may not—have gotten away.

The graphic reads:

“IT WAS THIS BIG, I SWEAR”

The lower banner adds:

“CERTIFIED FISH STORY”

His fishing vest even carries a tiny “BIG TALES” patch.

It is a fun outdoor shirt for fishermen, anglers, fishing dads, husbands, grandfathers, campers, lake lovers, and anyone known for telling an entertaining fishing story.

Why You Will Love It

• Classic fishing humor with an expressive bear character

• Vintage cream, brown, olive, black, and muted blue palette

• Relaxed garment-dyed tee suited to fishing trips and casual wear

• Fun gift for birthdays, Father’s Day, retirement, Christmas, or fishing weekends

Perfect For

Fishermen • Anglers • Fishing dads • Husbands • Grandfathers • Outdoorsmen • Campers • Lake lovers • Fishing trips • Father’s Day • Birthdays • Retirement gifts • Christmas • Casual everyday wear

Product Features

• Comfort Colors 1717 unisex garment-dyed T-shirt

• 100% ring-spun US cotton for a soft and durable feel

• Garment-dyed for a lived-in color and texture

• Heavyweight 6.1 oz fabric with a relaxed fit

• Double-needle stitching and tubular knit construction with no side seams for added durability

• Available in sizes S–4XL where offered for the selected color

• Pre-shrunk sizing

• Sewn-in label

Care Instructions

• Machine wash cold at a maximum of 30°C or 90°F

• Do not bleach

• Tumble dry on low heat

• Iron, steam, or dry on low heat

• Do not dry clean

Please Note

This listing is for a physical T-shirt.

Each shirt is made to order, so production and shipping times may vary by location and selected variation.

Colors may appear slightly different because of screen settings and the garment-dye process.

Please check the size chart and confirm your size and color before ordering.