SHORT, HOT & SALTY
February 17, 2026
Herradura
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Trip Summary
Trip Summary
When the heat is up, the grit comes out.
Today was a day of "entry and exit", straight to the point. The Pacific welcomed us with a relentless sun and a strong southeast wind that stirred the waters, but the real challenge was not the weather, but the Needlefish.
It seemed that they had agreed to sabotage the morning: they arrived only to do damage, hitting the bait with surgical precision and cutting lines before we could react. It was a constant technical duel against these fast bait "thieves" who put our patience and our riggings to the test. ⚔️
In approximately three and a half hours of battle under the heat, we managed to make two solid catches: a Needlefish that we did manage to hook and a fierce Jack Crevalle who gave the fight we were looking for. In the end, with the sun on high and the wind blowing hard, all that was left was to do what instinct dictates: To the water! A refreshing dip to close a short day but full of salt and adrenaline.
Fishing Report: The Quick Strike Session
* Technique: Casting & Inshore Trolling
* Location: Nearshore, Costa Rican Pacific
* The Vibe: Fast-paced, hot, and tactical.
The Final Score:
* 1 Jack Crevalle: The "muscle" of the afternoon.
* 1 Needlefish: Landed despite the "cut-and-run" tactics of the rest of the school.
* The Highlight: Beating the heat with a well-deserved jump into the Pacific.
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