THE HEARTBREAK SESSION: Adrenaline, Brok
Februari 27, 2026 Herradura 4 photos
Jack Crevalle
Paardmakreel

Trip Summary

When the giants play hard to get. There are afternoons that feel eternal, not because of the clock, but because of the whirlwind of emotions that are experienced on board. We went from hope to frustration in the blink of an eye, and yes, there were moments of contained anger. Our new friends arrived with a dream: the Roosterfish. And although we put on the table the best banquet of live bait, the "King of the Coast" decided to be the most severe judge of the day. We saw shadows, tracking and unsafe attacks on poppers. But there were two moments that stopped our hearts: two explosive attacks, loaded with that violence that only a trophy Rooster possesses. The fight was brief but brutal; the line could not resist the force of the impact and the fish took the lure like a war trophy into the abyss. Despite the bitter drink of the burst lines, the sea sent us two Jack Crevalles. Although small and discreet, these warriors "saved the lot" and reminded us that in the Pacific you never return completely empty-handed. Thank God for the lesson of humility and for reminding us that fishing is not what we capture, but the passion with which we try. We will come back for that pending collection! Fishing Report: The Tactical Rollercoaster * Technique: Topwater Popping & Live Bait * Location: Coastal Rocks, Costa Rica * The Vibe: Emotional, gritty, and high-stakes. The Summary: * 2 Heartbreaking Strikes: Roosterfish that broke the line and took the lure. * 2 Jack Crevalles: The resilient fighters that kept the streak alive. * The Lesson: When the big ones break your line, they also build your legend. #FishingHeartbreak #RoosterfishBattle #MathisLegends #BrokenLines #JackCrevalle #PuraVida #SportfishingReality #NeverGiveUp #CostaRicaAdventure
Mathis Trips
Herradura, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
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THE REDEMPTION RUN: Trade Winds and Roos
THE REDEMPTION RUN: Trade Winds and Roos
Februari 25, 2026
When the ocean pays its debts with interest. The sea has a curious way of testing us. Yesterday he gave us a lesson in silence: we were in the heart of a massive tuna patch that simply decided not to open its mouth, and a Sail Fish that escaped us in the last breath. But in Mathis Fishing Legends, we know that yesterday's "garrote" is just the prelude to today's glory. The morning began with a nostalgic atmosphere. We feel the trade winds, those gusts that smell like Christmas and that little by little were rising in tone to test us. The wind was blowing hard, but our determination was even more so. After an initial "bool" with the first Roosterfish, the Pacific finally opened its doors. We entered a surgical streak: four imposing and beautiful Roosterfish -With double included- that fought with the nobility that only this species possesses. To complete the picture, the Needlefish attacked with their usual precision and two Jack Crevalles reminded us of what a brute force fight means. What a way to change destiny! Fishing Report: The Alisios Victory * Technique: Coastal Trolling & Live Bait * Location: Costa Rican Pacific (Redemption Spot) * The Vibe: Nostalgic, windy, and absolutely triumphant. The Grand Slam Results: * 4 Trophy Roosterfish: A legendary streak that saved the week. * 3 Needlefish Action: Keeping the reflexes sharp. * 2 Jack Crevalles: Pure muscle in the surf. * The Context: From a "blank" day yesterday to a full house today. #RedemptionDay #RoosterfishStreak #AlisiosWinds #MathisLegends #CostaRicaFishing #PuraVida #SportfishingLife #AgainstTheWind #AnglerApproved
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