Charles Gaines

  • SPORTING LIFE

    In the estancias of Patagonia, a seasoned angler finds much more than just trophy trout. Come along on the fly-fishing trip of a lifetime, complete with fine wine, outstanding barbecue, majestic countryside, and plenty of requisite siestas. Pura vida, indeed

A collage of three images: a bright orange building in Mexico; a hand holds a tarpon; ancient ruins

Adventures

Along an ancient, mangrove-lined Mexican coastline, the fish are ready for a fight

A castle on a cliffside

Travel

For a seasoned group of fish-minded travelers, a bucolic adventure comes with a taste of the royal treatment

Travel

Big trout, royal quarters, and unforgettable hospitality are on deck at Glanusk Estate

Sporting

For groups of full-of-potential youngsters for whom hope is hard to come by, time on Idaho’s Snake River with a fly rod in hand, guides at the ready, and a whole lot of love can be a life-changing experience

Sporting

Amid ancient castles and craggy peaks, an intrepid group of anglers heads to the country’s Alpine streams for a trout-fishing adventure of a lifetime, steeped in old-world luxury

Sporting

Set two top-notch anglers loose in the untouched waters off Andros Island and you have a master class in angling—and pure joy

Sporting

Deep in the jungle of the Amazon Basin lies a surprisingly well-appointed lodge, where the only thing that tops the amenities just might be the fishing

Sporting

Some of the world’s greatest anglers gather in the Florida Keys for a few days of instruction with some very lucky students

Food & Drink

To understand the genius of the godfather of Southern cuisine, you need to spend a day in the kitchen with him

Travel

On the trail of fine cigars, good food, incomparable daiquiris, and Hemingway’s ghost in Cuba’s capital

Sporting

Wrestling redfish on the Louisiana Marsh