About Me

ABOUT ME

(Eric) owner and fabricator, US army combat veteran

I left the Army in October 2011 after serving 5 years as a combat engineer. My job in the army was route clerance. That ment finding bombs before they find other soldiers or myself. My platoon found over 400 pieces of explosives in our first tour to Iraq and a few found me. I did two trips to Iraq for a total of 27 months> part of my time was in south Baghdad, my other tour was in Ramidi/ falujah. Their were many long nights starring off into the stars, thinking about home and planning my life after the army.

From 2011 to 2015 was tough time in my life, I went thru alot during those years trying to find myself and find my way in life. I also lost my dad in 2012. 

In 2015 I got back into catfishing to deal with the after effects of the war. While sitting in my boat I realized their was a need for high quality customizable fishing and boating gear for the catfishing community. As a fisherman and fabricator I Knew I could make some cool gear. After making a few test pieces for friends, and realizing their was a need in the market. Fat Fish Designz was offically launched In late 2018. I was in the process of scraping together some money to build a bigger shop when a miricle happened. A check from my moms life insurance showed up in the mail, twelve years after she passed away. This allowed me to build the shop I had always dreamed of. Shortly after I built my first e-commerce website to sell my products. Since then I have been hard at work growing the brand and attending fishng related events when I can. I design and fabricate every item myself out of my little shop at home. Im considered a one man operation. Being a disabled veteran and having my shop at home has allowed me to work and grow at my own pace. I have since outgrown my home shop and space is tight, but dont want to leave the conforts of "home" this is my happy place, where I find my peace my comfort, my safety, all while allowing me to create cool shit. Its just me , my tools, and my dog making the ultimate fishing and boating accessories.

I have made that dream come true with Fat Fish Designz. Its been a long, tough, lonley road but the support of strangers has kept me going. There were many days I wanted to quit and walk away, but I keep grinding it out knowing it will all pay off in the end. I do consider myself a wood worker, a fabricator, and a craftsman but most importantly an Entrepreneur.

Fat Fish Designz llc is now c  custom design and fabrication shop utilizing a CNC router to produce the ultimate fishing and boating accessories. Our products are made of marine grade STARBOARD plastic. We make cutting boards, custom engraved cutting boards, fishing rod storage racks, sinker/ weight storage box, live wells , tool holders, net holders, and much more. We offer the most color, size, design, and customization options of anyone on the market. Our products are extremly durable and will last a lifetime. Turn around time is 3 to5 days as all our products are made to order. custom work is our specialty , feel free to message us about your custom project.

If you don't see what you are looking for, send us an email, we will be happy to answer any questions you may have. 

I now offer custom woodworking, items such as custom furniture, wall/ home decor, aquarium stands, stove covers, door hangers, nusery signs, and much more.