My quest for 2025 involves catching a marlin. I came close in Panama, but ultimately fell a sailfish or two short. Not a bad consolation prize, but still not what I’m looking for.

We had less than three full days to make the most out of our stopover at Lake Atitlan. We saw a lot, ate a lot, drank our share, and truly enjoyed the experience. Guatemala is an amazing country with a lot to offer and we intend to go back again and again and again.

Every trip to Casa Vieja Lodge is a world-class experience, but I have nine ways you can ensure that it’s beyond compare. Check out these little tips that make a big difference.

If you're a serious bass nerd, the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is the coolest night of the year. The 2024 version may have been the best one yet.

We had no idea of what to expect from alligator hunting at Grosse Savanne Lodge in South Louisiana, but from start to finish it was exhilarating. Sometimes the best trips are the ones outside of your comfort zone.

A last-minute cancellation of our Louisiana redfish trip led to the opportunity to visit great friends in Texas and learn a little bit more about filling up a cooler with crappie.

After 20 trips to Anglers Inn Lake El Salto, I know that they all have subtle differences. The fishing, service and scenery are always great, but as you’ll see below there were six things in particular that made this trip unforgettable.

I have been speaking to David Leiffer about his stupendous idea of taking his son Ryan to Anglers Inn El Salto for his graduation present from high school close to a year. Based on how it went I think they both wish there was another graduation around the corner.

Brian Jackson and friend Paul Teagle had an incredible time on their first trip to Anglers Inn. The two Texas natives have experienced plenty of great bass fishing in their home state, but they were still amazed by the fishing on Lake Picachos and El Salto. In fact, Brian told me he is going through withdrawals upon his return.

We recently heard from Todd Sages about his November trip to Lake El Salto in November, but I’m even more excited to get the “real story” from his wife MaryAnn. Same trip, same couple, but you never know how their stories or perspectives will differ.

Matt Pangrac of Bass Talk Live made his first visit to Lake El Salto in December of 2023. He’s sorry that he waited so long. Here are some tips of pieces of key info for fellow travelers.

Veteran tournament angler Todd Sages and his wife MaryAnn made trip #2 to El Salto. Here’s what Todd had to say about November fishing and the overall Anglers Inn experience.

The year flew by, and as we look back we had some amazing adventures to some of our favorite destinations — new and old, fishing and otherwise. Relive them in this brief summary of all of the fun and frequent flyer miles.

This year the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame inducted Glen Andrews, Bruce Holt and Michael Iaconelli into its ranks. Attending the annual induction ceremony has become a tradition for Half Past First Cast and for much of the fishing industry. Here are five of my favorite memories from this year’s gala.

To go all the way to Alaska and not see as much as possible would have been silly. We only had four extra days before we headed to Bear Trail Lodge, so we resolved to see as much as we could in Homer and Seward. Check out how much we crammed in, and be sure to watch the video.

One of the most common questions when I speak with prospective or first-time travelers to Anglers Inn’s lodges at El Salto and Picachos is, “What are the boats like?” Since it is a common question, I decided to finally not only tell you, but show you as well. They are custom made specifically for the Mexican fishing experience.

The Bassmaster Classic is widely known as the “Super Bowl of Fishing.” I’ve been to about ten of them. Each one is different. It can be watched live on the internet, and more recently on the FS1 television station. Why would anglers or non-anglers want to attend?

You’re considering a trip to Panama. Before putting down your deposit, you probably want to know “Is it safe?” That’s almost always the first question I get when I speak to people about traveling to Panama to fish at one of our most favorite resorts, Sport Fish Panama Island Lodge.

The crew at Sport Fish Panama Island Lodge asked us to help in their booth at the Nashville Safari Club convention. We love the lodge and the people behind it, so sharing that love to get more people to travel there is no sweat. That way it’ll stay open for ever and ever and ever.

Prior to going to Casa Vieja Lodge, we spent an action-packed yet relaxing 48 hours in the historic city of Antigua, Guatemala. We ate, relaxed, shopped and climbed a volcano. Highly recommended.