The Travel Blog

Exotic fishing travel may be our driving passion, but we love a good road trip just the same. It’s all about leaving work behind, seeing new things and expanding our horizons.. Each new trip is a chance to catch new species and meet people who make us more complete.

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More Options for Mazatlán Flights?

American Airlines flight options to Mazatlán have remained more or less stable since we started traveling to Anglers Inn, they’re far from ideal, and other carriers have been in and out of the space. Therefore we’re always looking for good news for our fellow traveling anglers. There may be an option coming from Allegiant and Viva Aerobus.

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The Introvert’s Guide to Fishing Travel

Introverts may need a recharge after time around people. Fishing provides social distancing, which makes it the perfect sport for us, but there are still key strategies on an angling trip to keep your energy up around people.

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New Florida Air Routes for Northern Anglers

Given how populated and developed it is the Sunshine State still offers traveling fishermen and women a lot of bang for their buck: great bass fisheries are scattered throughout the state; there are peacocks in several counties; and of course the inshore and offshore options are numerous. Now there are new flights, too.

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Go While It’s Good

If you’re as anal and compulsive as I am about scheduling, you probably have some big trips planned for the long term future. I don’t mean the deposits-paid-written-in-ink kind of plan, but rather a general expectation of something to come.

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Five More Questions You May Have About the Anglers Inn Experience

After nearly 20 trips to Anglers Inn El Salto and Picachos, we tend to take some of the most basic details of the trip for granted. Nevertheless, we’ve used this website as a means of answering the most likely queries that you might have. Remember, there’s no such thing as a “dumb question” if it helps you have a better vacation.

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Notes from the Bass Pro Shops U.S. Open

I spent last weekend around Table Rock Lake, observing and writing about the Bass Pro Shops US Open National Bass Tournament. I’ve spent a fair amount of time in the region, starting in 2011. I’ve also attended lots of bass tournaments over the years. Each one is different in its own ways. Here are 10 notes about the event:

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Panama City Restaurants: Bucanero’s and Diablicos

The VIP travel schedule to Sport Fish Panama Island Lodge puts you at the five-star Hilton in Panama City overnight so that you can leave for David bright and early the next morning. So, what do you do until then? You eat! This is where Half Past First Cast comes in handy. We bring a little fun and excitement, the little extras to help you remember your trip and make it more special.

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“We Were on a Break”

In between long-distance fishing trips? Sitting at home? That doesn’t mean you can’t be using this time productively to get ready for the next incredible angling excursion. Here are five ways to make the most of your “down time.”

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¡Sí, Se Puede!

When we came back from Sport Fish Panama Island Lodge in April, I was on a high, but also a little bit embarrassed – I’d let a 130 pound tuna get the best of me. I vowed to do better this time, but I didn’t envision a fish almost twice that big grabbing my bait.

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Bass Fishing at Lake El Salto in January

One of the best times to go to Lake El Salto is during the winter months when it is cold at home and fishing has slowed down. Here are a list of pros and cons (mostly pros) to scheduling a trip to Anglers Inn International in Mexico in January.

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How to Stay Connected When Leaving it All Behind

Staying connected via telephone or internet on a remote fishing trip may be challenging, but there are ways to make sure you maximize your communications. Here are some simple steps that make a big difference. They could even save your business, your marriage or even you life.

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New Mexico Fly Fishing Anniversary Trip

Texas pro Keith Combs is known for his dominance on the Bassmaster Elite Series, but during his “down time” he still likes to fish. For a recent vacation he and his wife went to New Mexico to catch trout on a fly rod.

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Lake El Salto’s Best Fishing Spots

On the map of Lake El Salto that Anglers Inn provides, there are certain areas that will be familiar to anyone who’s spent any time there. However, after many return visits we’ve come up with our own shorthand descriptions for many of our most productive and memorable fishing spots.

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Is a Trip to Lake El Salto or Picachos a Good Deal?

I get asked all the time why we spend our time money to go to Anglers Inn Lake El Salto and encourage others to do the same. While there’s nothing wrong with carefully watching your disposable income, these questions kind of miss the point of taking a vacation. It’s about the experience and while it may cost the same amount to two different people, their takeaways can be completely different.

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Fishing Travel News – Early October 2021

Fishing travel news for early October 2021 is a mixed bag — with some airlines stepping up their game after a long hiatus and others leaving anglers in the lurch — plus updates on Goliath Groupers in Florida.

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The Good News on Fishing Air Travel Post-COVID

Air travel has consistently become more of a pain in the ass for everyone in recent years, even pre-pandemic. Increased security measures, reduced services, an overall lack of reliability and the difficulty of transporting fishing tackle have made it particularly tough for anglers. Nevertheless, there have been a few small bright spots during COVID.

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How to Physically Prepare to Battle Big Fish in Panama

If you want to be ready to tackle a monster yellowfin tuna in Panama — or any big fish, for that matter — you need have good form and good physical fitness. That starts with proper sleep and diet, along with a set of exercises precision-tailored to the sport.

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A “Belt and Suspenders” Approach to Fishing Travel

While I occasionally forget to bring something on my fishing trips, through a system of lists and post-it notes I’ve minimized that problem. It’s more likely that I’ll bring something that I end up not needing at all, which is usually the best kind of problem to have. Even if you’re going someplace centrally-located, there are certain things you cannot easily replace.

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Slow Down to Preserve Your Bass Boat

Despite the fact that avid anglers are willing to pay increasingly large sums of money to own top of the line bass boats, many of us tend to treat them like crap. If you have a bass boat along with a warranty, an insurance policy and a wallet there’s a pretty good chance you will use the latter three at some point. Here are simple steps to keep things safe.

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