We’ve chased peacock bass in Brazil multiple times. There exists a very real chance that future generations might not be able to enjoy similar adventures. Could the alleged troubles in Brazil in general and the Amazon in particular be a canary in the coal mine for other global fisheries?

Flying with fishing tackle tends to be a difficult process. TSA is inconsistent of their application of the rules, foreign countries may have different rules, the airlines may vary in what they allow, and the airlines’ reps may not know their own policies. Here are links to the major US-based carriers stated policies on fishing tackle in your luggage.

The overall flying experience for fishing travel isn’t necessarily getting easier, but occasionally there is some progress. While we’ve generally led the cheering for services like TSA PreCheck and Global Entry, their paperwork requirements have sometimes been frustrating. That’s why it’s gratifying to see tech being employed to make them easier.

The best way to increase your chances of success at Lake El Salto or Picachos is to be an accurate caster — utilizing multiple arm angles to confidently place lures in hard-to-reach places.

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.

I have consistently looked forward to attending the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame induction banquet in Springfield, Missouri. This year I was extra-excited, because after a year where there was more dissension than I can ever recall, I knew that this night would help me remember why I care so deeply about this sport.

We're not big gamblers, so we didn't know what to expect from L'Auberge Casino and Hotel in Lake Charles, Louisiana, but we'd stay there again. It was safe, affordable, and had killer Mexican food.

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.

Even if you’ve traveled extensively with a rod and reel in the United States, Lake El Salto’s full sensory overload may produce some questions in the form of “What the hell did I just witness?”

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.

We didn't know what to expect on our first alligator hunt at Grosse Savanne -- purchased in the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Auction. It was amazing and every outdoors fanatic needs to visit the sporting paradise of Louisiana.

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.

When it comes to El Salto and Picachos, just about every prospective traveler wants to know the best month to catch big fish, the best month to catch lots of fish or – typically – the best month to catch lots of big fish.

On our recent trip to Texas and Louisiana we checked out the new DCA Centurion Lounge and the new-to-us IAH Centurion Lounge. One sparkled, the other was less impressive.

The historic Hotel Tropical in Manaus had fallen on hard times, but if Marriott does things right it could once again become the gathering point for peacock bass anglers heading up the Rio Negro.

While watching some coverage of the Olympics, I started to wonder what France’s fishing opportunities are like, and whether there are any on the Seines which flows through Paris. I was pleasantly surprised to find the following articles about Parisian fishing.

Delta has long been an also-ran in our efforts to fly to Mazatlán for bass fishing trips. They’ve sometimes offered direct flights for Minneapolis fliers, but nothing for the west coast anglers. That’ll change in December when they start weekly flights between Los Angeles and Mazatlán.

If you’ve always wanted to go fishing somewhere, as a guys’ trip, or a corporate adventure, or a family get-together, it can be intimidating to figure out where to go. When fish-curious people ask me about a way to dip their toes into an angling adventure, Casa Vieja Lodge is often the first suggestion I offer up.

If you’re flying to a dreamed-about fishing destination, you don’t want to arrive and find that your gear has not managed to join you. Even worse, you don’t want to get stopped and possibly arrested because there was something dangerous or illegal in your checked or carry-on luggage.

The first year with AmEx Platinum was more or less a success, with an estimated $1,187 in “savings” in addition to the mileage. That more than offset the annual fees. Unfortunately, mostly through our own fault, it failed to pay for itself over the billing period from July 2023 through June of 2024.