Funny fishing mug reading Sorry I Wasn't Listening, I Was Thinking About Fishing in bold cream and orange lettering on a white ceramic mug

Funny fishing mug design with stacked retro lettering and a fishing hook looping through the words on a plain background

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Funny Fishing Mug – Sorry I Wasn’t Listening Gift

$22.00

They nodded. They said “mm-hmm”. They heard nothing. This funny fishing mug owns up on behalf of every fisho who has ever been physically present and mentally on the water.

Save for later ♡

You know the look. The nod is there, the “mm-hmm” is there, but the eyes have drifted somewhere past the window, out towards the water. This funny fishing mug just says the quiet part out loud.

It isn’t rude. It’s honest. And honestly, the tide is perfect right now.

A Funny Fishing Mug That Tells the Truth

The design is all about the words: “SORRY I WASN’T LISTENING, I WAS THINKING ABOUT FISHING”, stacked over five lines in big, bold block letters. The lettering alternates between cream and burnt orange with a dark navy outline and a worn, vintage texture.

A fine fishing line loops through the middle of the text and ends in a small hook, as if the sentence itself has been caught.

Present in Body, on the Water in Spirit

Meetings, dinner parties, the school run. A dedicated fisho can think about fishing through all of them. They’re rigging up in their head, picking a spot and wondering if the bait shop is still open.

They’re not ignoring you. They’re just somewhere far better for a moment.

Mug Details

White ceramic with large lettering that’s easy to read across a room
Takes 11oz, about 325mL, of whatever keeps you awake in meetings
Fine for the dishwasher and the microwave
Printed in Australia in cream, orange and navy
Comfortable handle, ideal for holding while not listening

Who Should Get This Mug?

Husbands, wives and partners who check the weather app during dinner
The workmate with a boat as their screen saver
Dads and grandads who would always rather be on the water
Any fisherman or fisherwoman with a good sense of humour about it

It’s an easy pick for a birthday or Father’s Day, and a fair warning to anyone who tries to talk to them before the weekend.

More Fishing Mugs to Think About

Still listening? Good. There are more designs waiting in our range of fishing mugs.

Order from Mug Face and we’ll print this one and send it anywhere in Australia.

Got questions?

Thinking About Fishing mug: your questions answered

About this mug

Who is the Thinking About Fishing mug a good gift for?

Any keen fisherman or fisherwoman whose mind is always on the water, and the partners, kids and workmates who live with it. It's a clean joke, so it's fine for the office as well as home.

What does the design look like?

The words "SORRY I WASN'T LISTENING, I WAS THINKING ABOUT FISHING" are stacked over five lines in bold block letters, alternating cream and burnt orange with a navy outline and a worn vintage texture. A thin fishing line with a hook loops through the lettering.

Are there more funny fishing designs?

Yes, take a look at all of our fishing mugs for more fishing humour and Australian fish designs.

Delivery and care

Do you deliver across Australia?

Yes, to every state and territory by Australia Post, and shipping is free when you order 2 or more items. We only ship within Australia.

How is the design printed, and will it last?

Every mug is hand-printed in Australia using sublimation printing on an 11oz ceramic mug. We like to be upfront: like every sublimation print, the colours will gradually soften with use and washing. It is made for everyday drinking, and a favourite mug that has worn in a little is part of its charm.

How do I look after it?

The sublimation print is dishwasher safe, so you can load it up with the rest of the kitchen. To keep the colours looking fresh for longer, a hand wash with a soft sponge is kinder than a scourer.