Although it resembles a small giveaway bat you might get as you walk into a ballpark, a muddler is about six inches long and generally shines with a richer, darker finish than its souvenir cousin.

When our local restaurant-supply store failed to carry muddlers, we found a worthy substitute at a serious sporting goods outlet. The small clubs made for putting fish out of their misery with a quick blow to the head can be put to a more nonviolent purpose in Mojito or Old-Fashioned preparation. May we recommend buying two clubettes if you plan on both fishing and muddling?