The Pacific does not let itself be tamed When the Ocean Tests the Brave The day was born with the promise of a glass mirror, a sunrise so perfect that it looked like a postcard. But the sea is a master of humility, and soon reminded us that its beauty is as immense as its strength. The sky changed, the wind began to howl and the waves rose like silver walls. It wasn’t a day for anyone; it was a day for real fishermen. Our Canadian friends, accustomed to the tenacity of the north, did not take a step back. While the boat danced to the rhythm of angry currents, the adrenaline took control. In the midst of the storm, the Pacific opened its doors to us: eleven candles emerged from the chaos to challenge us. Eight of them accepted the mourning and ended up in our arms for the souvenir photo before returning to their kingdom. To close with a flourish, a beautiful Mahi-Mahi and a Black Tuna joined the party. We returned to the port wet, tired, but with the satisfaction of those who have looked into the eyes of the raging ocean and have emerged victorious. A day for the legend! Fishing Report: The Storm Chasers Session • Technique: Heavy Sea Trolling • Location: Costa Rican Pacific • The Vibe: Resilience, bravery, and high-volume action. The Catch of the Day: • 8/11 Sailfish: Released in challenging conditions. • 1 Female Mahi-Mahi: Pure gold for the table. • 1 Black Tuna: The fighter of the deep. #StormFishing #CostaRicaPacific #SailfishAction #CanadianAnglers #MathisFishingLegends

THE PRICE OF CONFIDENCE: Lessons from the Deep Blue The ocean has a funny way of keeping us humble. You can have years of salt in your veins, but the moment you let overconfidence take the helm, the Pacific sends a reminder. Today’s session was a perfect dance between experience and the steep learning curve of the sea. We had three major encounters in just half a day. The first? A classic "pifia"—a missed strike that left us staring at the wake, wondering what could have been. The second was a heart-pounding battle for a young friend on board. In the heat of the moment, the adrenaline was high, but the reel was slow; a split second of slack line was all that beautiful fighter needed to regain its freedom. But as the saying goes, "third time's a charm." The final contender didn't stand a chance. With the lessons of the morning fresh in our minds, we tightened the slack, found the rhythm, and finally brought the prize to the surface. He definitely found out "what was waiting outside" today! Fishing Report: The "Half-Day" Reality Check * Technique: Precision Trolling * Location: Costa Rican Pacific * The Vibe: Humility, teaching moments, and that "sancocho" humor. The Score: * 1/3 Battles Won: A hard-earned victory. * 1 Learning Experience: A young angler with a new story to tell. * 1 "Sancocho": Because even the legends miss sometimes! #SancochoNoMore #FishingLife #CostaRicaFishing #MathisLegends #AnglerExperience #SportFishing #PuraVida #SaltwaterTherapy

SHAKA VIBES: Resilience and the Dance of the Sails With the outrigger mended and our spirits high, we returned to the blue for a session that felt like a conversation with the deep. Our guest today didn't just say hello; he brought the "Shaka" spirit aboard—that silent promise of respect between the man and the ocean. As a true connoisseur of the waves, he set his sights on the legendary Roosterfish first. But the sea is a demanding teacher: twice he felt the heavy strike, and twice the "ghost of the shore" managed to slip away. No frustration, just a smile and a Shaka; he knew the day was just beginning. We shifted our gaze to the horizon, moving offshore for the heavy hitters. That’s when the ocean truly opened its heart. We raised nine majestic Sailfish in total! Five of them engaged in a fierce dance, and three gave us the ultimate glory of a successful release. The other four? They just hovered near the surface, watching us with curious eyes, as if acknowledging the bridge we built between our world and theirs. ✨ Fishing Report: The Shaka Session * Technique: Precision Trolling * Location: Costa Rican Pacific * The Vibe: Resilience, "Aloha" spirit, and high-volume action. The Score: * 3/5 Sailfish: Landed and respectfully released. * 4 Curious Observers: Sailfish that came to watch the show. * 2 Roosterfish Encounters: The legendary "almosts" of the morning. #Pelagic #ShakaVibe #SailfishCostaRica #Roosterfish #SportfishingLife #PuraVidaFishing #MathisLegends #AnglerApproved