As we get ready to embark on our fifth trip to Sport Fish Panama Island Lodge in January, Hanna and I continue to be thrilled at the ease of travel to the world’s best yellowfin tuna fishing grounds. Here are updates on Tocumen Airport, Panama’s flagship carrier Copa, and the experience in general.

The city of David is our gateway to the great fishing in the Gulf of Chiriqui, but if you’re looking to make it a longer layover — or possibly even a retirement spot — here are some resources to get your research started.