TECH VS. INTUITION: The Mystery of the S
February 27, 2026
Herradura
2 photos
Bonito
Mackerel (Chub)
Trip Summary
Trip Summary
When the giants vanish, the questions begin.
We continue to give everything in the water, but there are days when the Pacific forces us to stop and think. Lately, the catches are costing us blood, sweat and many miles. Nature is an enigma that we never finish deciphering, and in the total absence of the Sailfish, we have had to pivot our strategy and rethink the scenario.
Today we launch a theory on the air for our friends and fellow fishermen: Is the massive deployment of advanced technology (state-of-the-art sonars, high-power transducers) of tournament boats impacting the behavior of the fish? Is it possible that so much “technological noise” is driving the Bills away from their usual routes?
In the midst of this radio silence by the big ones, today’s score was modest but honest: a Macarela Tuna, a Bonito and stop counting. It was not the dream day, but one that leaves us with our minds working at a thousand per hour. In the sea, as in life, when the fish does not bite, the captain studies.
Fishing Report: The Tactical Deep-Dive
• The Challenge: Missing Sailfish and high tournament pressure.
• The Strategy: Shifting zones and testing new depths.
• The Result: 1 Mackerel Tuna and 1 Bonito.
• The Question: Is modern tech scaring away the legends
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