Overcoming Heavy Swells in the Blue

June 03, 2026 Playa Herradura 3 photos & 1 video
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Trip Summary

What an absolute dream team we had on board today! Despite the storm warnings, there was simply no intimidating these brave ocean cowboys, who alongside our crew—continuing their stellar work—set out determined to win the day. Nature tested our resolve with some truly rugged conditions: five-foot swells and a heavy, relentless downpour. However, aboard the Mathis, rough conditions only bring out the true grit of the anglers we carry inside. Our persistence and bravery didn't take long to be spectacularly rewarded by the Pacific. The action on deck was a pure adrenaline rush, hooking into an impressive triple hookup followed by two consecutive doubles that made the reels scream. By nine in the morning, the scoreboard was already glorious. At lines out, the final tally reached six Yellowfin Tuna and five premium Mahi-mahi. A massive haul that provided more than enough to share around. Today, our guests return to port with a packed cooler, ready to host an unforgettable dinner with the rewards of a battle won through pure courage. Daily Log: * Sea Conditions: Waves of 5 feet and heavy rain due to local storm. * Action on Cover: 1 Triplet and 2 successful Doubles consecutively. * Total Captures: 6 Yellowfin Tuna and 5 Mahi-mahi. * Result: Maximum action quota and cooler full ahead of schedule for dinner. #CostaRicaFishing #SeaLegacy #AnglerSkill #SailfishRelease #SportFishingCostaRica #SportfishingLife #MathisFishingLegends #MahiMahi
Mathis Trips
Playa-herradura, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
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Welcome aboard the Mathis, where the ocean stops being a map and becomes your own legend. Your journey begins at the Herradura Beach nearby exclusive Marina Los Sueños, the world's epicenter for sport fishing. From the very first greeting, you...

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