When focus meets the deep, the Pacific a
February 14, 2026 Herradura 14 photos
Sailfish
Sailfish
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Trip Summary

THE BILLFISH BLITZ: Down to the Last Bait! Each exit has its own mystique, but today's was a separate chapter. Our visitors arrived with a mission engraved in the eyes: Bills. They did not seek to "see what was stinging"; they came for the great acrobats of the blue, the majestic Sailfish. The drama was not long in coming. The action was so intense that we were about to run out of bait; we were literally left with the last pieces in the nursery. But as they say, success is usually hidden in the last attempt. With the pressure at maximum, we managed to close a spectacular task: five Sailfish released and a Mahi-Mahi that guaranteed, once again, that today you don't eat chicken at home. ❌ The most special thing of the day was the human connection with the sea. Both clients had the opportunity to free their adversaries directly from the surface, feeling the strength and life of the fish next to them before seeing it return to the abyss. Note of humility: Although the numbers were large, the sea always reminds us that no one is perfect. The score of "Sancochos" (failed piques) today was like this: Captain 5 - Sailor 3. Even the experts miss the best ones sometimes! The important thing is that laughter and adrenaline were never lacking. Fishing Report: The High-Stakes Session * Technique: Billfish Trolling * Location: Offshore, Costa Rican Pacific * The Vibe: High focus, dramatic bait management, and soul-stirring releases. The Scoreboard: * 5 Sailfish Released: Victory at the water level. * 1 Mahi-Mahi: The golden ticket to a gourmet dinner. * The "Sancocho" Count: A humble reminder that the fish won 8 rounds today! #BillfishPursuit #SailfishCostaRica #MathisLegends #NoChickenTonight #SportfishingLife #PuraVida #CloseEncounter #BaitOnTheBrink #AnglerApproved
Mathis Trips
Herradura, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
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THE PACIFIC’S WILD SIDE: Swells, Grit,
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When the ocean tests your resolve, experience takes the helm. Today the Pacific showed us its wildest side. He received us with large waves of variable frequency and an “accomplice” wind that made each maneuver a tactical challenge. Under those conditions, working with the Billfish is like trying to paint a picture in the middle of an earthquake, but in Mathis Fishing Legends we are made of salt and persistence. Nature gave us a first look with a little Mahi-Mahi who approached curiously, but decided to just be a spectator of the “beauty” (our bait) in front of him. However, the main course was about to be served. Despite the boat’s bands, the adrenaline burst with two double spikes from Sailfish. In a sea like this, handling a double is a controlled chaos, and we manage to specify one of each pair to provide good action. We added two more individual visits: one that ended in “sancocho” (it escaped us by a hair!) And another successful release (Catch & Release). In the end, we made the most important decision of the day: return to port earlier than expected. When a user does not feel well due to the movement of the sea, their well-being is our absolute priority. No fish is worth more than the health and safety of those who trust us. We retired with our foreheads held high and our duty fulfilled. Fishing Report: The Heavy Swell Session • Conditions: Big waves, crosswinds, and challenging technical water. • The Vibe: Resilient, professional, and safety-first. • The Action: High-stakes double hook-ups in rough seas. The Scoreboard: • 3 Sailfish Released: From two intense double strikes. • 1 Sailfish Sancocho: A battle of wits that the fish won this time. • 2 Don’t eat. • The Decision: Early return to port prioritizing guest comfort and safety. #RoughSeas #SailfishAction #MathisLegends #SafetyFirst #PuraVida #SportfishingCostaRica #CaptainLog #GritAndSalt #AnglerApproved
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