Stuff We Like Inspired by our Travel
Fishing should be fun. Part of that is art and food and other things that don't put fish in the boat, but nevertheless make you enjoy the process more.
The Hook Up (Boat + Trailer)
Learn how to hook up a boat trailer the right way with this step-by-step guide and video. Hitch setup, safety chains, lights, and pre-trip checks for safe trailering.
Tee of the Week: My So-Called Spanglish Life
Celebrate bilingual bumbling and blunders and boat-life humor with URT! URT!’s “Piso Mojado” tee—perfect for anglers living their Spanglish life.
My Favorite Taxidermy at the 2026 Texas Trophy Hunters Outdoor Extravaganza
Check out some of the most unique wildlife art from the 2026 Texas Trophy Hunters Outdoor Extravaganza in Dallas — trophies, oddities and even the stray fish.
Ink Inspiration from Cabo San Lucas’ Iconic Arch
Discover Cabo Arch tattoo ideas inspired by El Arco de Cabo San Lucas. See stunning designs and top artists celebrating this iconic landmark.
Tiger-Striped Surubim: Argentina’s Catfish So Striking It Deserves Its Own Shirt
Join our hosted Argentina fishing trip for golden dorado, surubim, and more in Corrientes. Adventure. Here are shirts that’ll help make the experience even better.
Yellow Perch Replicas – Ringed and Ready
If you think that yellow perch are beautiful — with vibrant greens and golds — you don’t have to give up your fillets. You can have your perch and eat it, too if you get a replica. Here are some of the best ones I’ve found.
Striped and Sexy: Surubim Catfish Tattoos
After 3 trips to Brazil, we’re planning to branch out with an Argentinean adventure to scratch our golden dorado itch, but we’d love to add some other species to our life lists. One of those is surubim catfish. Unlike many other kitties, they are vividly patterned and would make a great tattoo.
How to Tie The Haywire Twist Knot
Master the Haywire Twist Knot, the strongest connection for wire leaders when targeting barracuda, mackerel, golden dorado, and other toothy predators. The clearest video tutorials and gear tips included.
Tailing Redfish Shirts
The sight of a tailing redfish makes even experienced anglers weak in the knees. We’ve chased them in various parts of Louisiana as well as in Florida and intend to do so more in the future. In the meantime, here are some shirts showing that iconic scene.
Looking for Fishing-Themed Houses
Explore fishing-inspired homes, man caves, and angler shrines. From pro setups to everyday legends, see how fishing lives are captured in personal spaces.
How to Best Promote Fishing Sponsors Through Great Photos
Boost your fishing sponsorships with expert photo tips from Senior Bassmaster photographer Andy Crawford. Learn how to get featured in top magazines and websites -- and attract and retain premium sponsors.
Beers of Panama
On our increasing number of trips to Sport Fish Panama Island Lodge, we celebrate the first tuna of the day, however early, with a cold beer – either Panama or Panama Light. There are some other common beers like Atlas and Soberana as well as craft beers.
How Did Arapaima Get to Bolivia?
Discover how arapaima arrived in Bolivia and how you can catch these giants on our hosted Amazon fishing adventure.
Giant Trevally Style: A Buttoned-Down Approach for the Traveling Angler
Discover button-down shirts inspired by the Giant Trevally—perfect for travel days, tropical fishing, and post-fish tales over dinner.
My Five Favorite HPFC Blogs of 2025
We had well over 300 entries this year at Half Past First Cast. Here are five that made me particularly happy when we published them.
Our Best Fishing Meals of 2025
From Panama tuna feasts to Louisiana comfort food and Mag Bay wahoo tacos, we recap our favorite fishing-trip meals from a delicious year of travel.
Golden Dorado Art: Elegant Ways to Remember Your Epic Fishing Adventure in Argentina
Capture the thrill of your golden dorado catch with stunning prints, paintings, and artwork. Discover classy ways to commemorate your trip to Argentina’s Don Joaquin River Lodge without a full fish replica.
Whopper Plopper Tattoos
The River2Sea Whopper Plopper has produced some of my biggest topwater largemouths. While the Rico has probably been my longest-term ride-or-die, there’s no question that the Plopper produces more violent strikes. I’m not ready to get one on my skin, but I wasn’t surprised to find out that a few others have.
Eating Surubim Catfish: Where to Find & How to Cook Surubí in Bolivia & Argentina
Discover how to catch, cook, and savor surubim (surubí) catfish on your South American adventure. Includes top restaurants in Buenos Aires and Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, plus authentic recipes and culinary tips.
Alligator Skull Jewelry and How to Get a Real One from a Louisiana Hunt
Discover bold alligator skull jewelry styles and learn how to bring home your own authentic skull from a Louisiana hunt at Grosse Savanne Lodge.