Fishing & Travel Links That Mostly Make Us Thankful
As you settle into a tryptophan-induced funk, consider asking your loved ones for the gift of stretchy pants, and (if you haven’t done so already) start thinking about your 2024 fishing travels. With time to plan to catch Old Ned, you can also catch up on links that might inspire your next trip.
Adult diaper causes bomb scare, reroutes international flight to Florida -- When the shit hits the fan, we’ll still fly Copa to Panama whenever possible. I suppose it’s good to know that their security is vigilant.
9 Unexpected Things You Didn’t Know You Could Bring Through TSA -- If you’re planning to bring a live lobster and a dozen eggs packed in a microwave on your next trip, you’re likely in luck. All of the Swimbait Universe Gathering guys are happy tattoo guns are allowed (ink, of course, is governed by rules on liquids).
Airport lounges are booming, and everyone wants in -- Hanna and I continue to play the lounge access game, largely through AmEx Platinum. Sometimes it makes a huge difference in terms of peace and cost of eating en route to a destination, other times it’s not so valuable.
Alaska Airlines unveils a new longest route connecting New York City with Anchorage -- Whether you’re headed to Bear Trail Lodge in the summer of 2024 or elsewhere within the 49th State, this additional (albeit long) option from the Lower 48 could make a huge difference. They’re also addition a San Diego-Anchorage route.
Pandemic ‘revenge travel’ is still on the forecast for 2024 -- Despite complaints from some people about the economy, discretionary travel was booming, and is expected to continue to do so in the coming year. Get on the books soon before your dream trip and perfect dates are completely booked.
Hoist Flags, Not Sailfish — One of the things that we really like about Casa Vieja Lodge is their complete commitment to respecting and protecting their resources, from billfish handling practices to the “Kick Plastic” campaign. We’re glad to see that others are heeding that same call.
10 Beautiful Beachside Towns To Retire To In Mexico — Remember, if you move to Mazatlán, to contact Hanna to set up day trips to El Salto and/or Picachos.
The Amazon's colossal prehistoric fish — We love the trend of sustainable fishing businesses as a means of promoting and preserving local culture, and we hope that Peru can follow the example of our friends in Guyana who’ve built a great business model paiche – alternatively known as piraracu or arapaima.
Extreme drought across Brazil’s Amazon worsens local fears for the future — Every angler should go to the Rio Negro at some point, but one frustration with the trip is extreme water level variations which either put the fish too far back in the jungle or make them inaccessible. It looks like this year may be one of the latter category. I hope that the humanitarian crisis does not get worse.
Stay tuned in the coming weeks for some gift guides and product recommendations that should keep you and your loved ones fully outfitted for journeys near and far. We’ll keep our phones out if you’d like to book a trip between naps and leftovers. It’s never too soon.
