Most anglers worry about being the least experienced person on the boat—but that shouldn’t stop you from taking your dream fishing trip. Here’s how to prepare, learn quickly, and enjoy guided trips even as a beginning angler.

When the guests go home from Sport Fish Panama Island Lodge, that’s when the staff kicks it into overdrive to make sure everything is pristine and flawless for the next set of anglers.

We crunch the numbers every year to determine if the American Express Platinum Card is worth it for us — here’s a benefit-by-benefit breakdown of our estimated value.

Discover why Southern California's independent tackle shops are unlike those found anywhere else. In particular, a visit to Performance Tackle reinforced this unique culture.

Our primary goal of our May trip to Sport Fish Panama Island Lodge was to catch big yellowfin tuna and we knocked that out of the park the first full day on the water. Fortunately, even when the tuna are all XL, there are plenty of other species to catch. We did land quite a few other species. Here’s a list of those I can recall.

We found an awesome two bedroom Airbnb in downtown San Diego that gave us access to everything we needed — and brought a smile to our face every time we returned.

Lake Lanier is a summertime playground for Atlanta . While you may have the spotted bass fishing to yourself in other seasonsg, when it gets warm, you’re likely to be outnumbered by wake boats, pontoons and bikinis.‍ Here’s how Elite champion Paul Marks still gets it done.

Now that we’ve caught some White Seabass in California we’re intrigued and obsessed with them. Here’s a little about their restoration and some ways to celebrate them.

On Balboa Island, off Newport Beach, California, JD’s Big Game Tackle not only sells gear, but serves as a living monument to California’s lengthy and storied fishing culture.

We first visited Sport Fish Panama Island Lodge in April 2021 as a “once in a lifetime” trip, but somehow we just completed trip number six and we’re planning for number seven. Here are 7 things that were different about the trip that we recently led for a group of 20 very happy anglers.

All of our trips to Sport Fish Panama Island Lodge have been exceptional, but my most recent hosted gig offered up a little more than usual. The fishing was the same. The accommodations were the same. The food and drink were all the same, but this was a test for whether a few extra experiences could make it even better.

I spent the spring following the Bassmaster tournament trail. Being the consummate tackle junkie, I made an effort to visit as many tackle stores as possible and one gem was Grand Lake Sports Center in the downtown area of Grove, Oklahoma.

Professional bass anglers live and breathe bass fishing but what happens when you ask them to dream beyond bass? If they could pack their rods and head anywhere in the world for the ultimate bucket list fishing trip, where would they go?

Planning a Guatemala fishing trip with a non-angler? See why Casa Vieja Lodge works for couples—luxury, relaxation, and off-water activities.

Latest Copa Airlines 2026 news including Starlink Wi-Fi rollout, expanded routes, and growing connectivity through Panama—plus why it matters for anglers traveling to Central America fishing lodges.

Planning a fishing trip in 2026? Stay ahead of United Airlines’ latest changes, including baggage fees, MileagePlus updates, and fishing gear policies. Essential info for traveling anglers.

From trout-fed football largemouths to the calico bass that live in my dreams, SoCal has year-round variety, but it was only after watching the social media feeds of my friend Oliver Ngy that I learned about their variety of pelagics – check out what he had to say and how to book a trip.

Experience Guatemala like Sara Smith did—luxury lodge, thrilling saltwater fishing, and unforgettable moments. Perfect for couples or first-time anglers!

Oliver Ngy is dialed in on a variety of bites across the country but he’s particularly expert on the California scene — from bass to tuna and all sorts of salty experiences. We can’t wait to catch Calico Bass with Oliver and Riley.

You can register with the State Department’s STEP program (Smart Traveler Enrollment Program). It allows you to enroll your foreign travels so that you can get relevant, timely information and also so that a local embassy can contact and locate you in case of an emergency.