Hit Fast. Fight Hard.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Jim Elbers is a professional illustrator and fine artist with a career spanning over five decades—rooted in coastal culture, sportfishing, and large-scale commercial design. Walt Disney World: Through his collaboration with the Don Bell Sign Company, Elbers contributed original illustrations and design work for major installations across Walt Disney World properties. His artwork formed the visual foundation behind large-scale signage and themed architectura elements seen throughout the parks.
Marlin Open:
Elbers holds one of the longest-running artistic collaborations in sportfishing history. Designed the official tournament shirt since its earliest days in 1976. 52 consecutive years of artwork (and counting) Lead illustrator for the upcoming 53rd tournament. His work has become part of the visual identity of the White Marlin Open—recognized by anglers across generations.
The SLAM Collection is a high-octane visual tribute to the apex predators of the Inshore an Offshore.
These aren’t your grandfather’s fish prints.
SLAM is about the moment of impact—the strike, the explosion, the chaos.
From the violent topwater detonation of a Snook buried in mangroves…
to the airborne fury of a hooked Tarpon…
to the raw, copper power of a Redfish and the neon fire of a lit-up Mahi —
Every piece captures the grit, spray, and tension of the hunt in museum-grade giclée form.
Rendered in both fast-brush abstract energy and precision illustration, SLAM bridges fine
art and fishing culture—built for anglers who know that split second when everything changes.
"Museum quality. Angler approved."