When the Moon watches, the Pacific tests
Februari 03, 2026 Herradura 4 photos
Roosterfish
Roostervis

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UNDER THE LUNAR LENS: A Battle Against the Front When the Moon watches, the Pacific tests your resolve. There is an undeniable mystique when we fish under the gaze of a full moon. Expectations grow as much as tides, but the ocean always has the last word. The morning received us with a deceptive calm; a brief respite before the winds of a cold front decided to claim their territory. ❄️ For two hours, the silence on the reels was absolute. But in fishing, silence is not the absence of life, it is an accumulation of tension. Suddenly, the surface eroped. It wasn’t just any sting; it was a violent attack, a “hard to break” that emerged from the depths to challenge our patience. Thanks to the years of trade and the deep knowledge of the Roosterfish, we managed to tame the strength of that coastal champion just when the wind grew stronger again. A technical victory that reminded us that, under any moon or cold front, experience is the anchor that keeps us victorious. Fishing Report: The Full Moon Challenge • Technique: Coastal Trolling & Live Bait • Location: Nearshore, Costa Rica • The Vibe: High suspense, weather tactics, and lunar magic. The Catch: • 1 Champion Roosterfish: A powerhouse of the shallows. • The Lesson: In the face of a cold front, timing and local expertise are everything. #Roosterfish #FullMoonFishing #CostaRicaSportfishing #MathisLegends #PuraVida #AnglerLife #SeaMysteries #ColdFrontFishing
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Herradura, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
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