December 20, 2024

Today on social media I did some daydreaming and reminisced about the surfcasting I was fortunate to experience exactly 7 years ago this week.  Specifically I shared a clip of catching a roosterfish from the beach on a popper, which is perhaps my favorite thing to do fishing-wise!Roosterfish have a distinct, unique and dramatic dorsal

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Recalling What It was Like Catching Roosters on Bomb Poppers just Before Christmas
December 7, 2024

With winter looming on the horizon, I know many anglers from My Fishing Cape Cod will be heading south. One of the most commonly caught southern species is the jack crevalle. If you find yourself catching jacks, then here’s our favorite jack crevalle recipe for you to try out! Most fisherman fishing for jack crevalle

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I Never Liked Jack Crevalle, Until I Tried This Simple Recipe
February 16, 2022

I heard it coming before it happened. There was a low rumble permeating through the jungle behind our cabina. It sounded a little like thunder, but then I felt the ground beneath me start to shake, and I began to sway in my hammock. A minor earthquake, or tremor, had just rolled through. I felt the

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Popper Fishing for Bluefin Trevally from the Rocks in Costa Rica
February 9, 2022

In my last Costa Rica fishing report I talked about catching a giant hawkfish while fishing from the rocks. I find it interesting they call this fish a giant hawkfish because their maximum size is only 24 inches. Nevertheless it was a cool catch and is one of the prettiest fish I’ve ever hooked.The giant

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This Powerful Milkfish Gave Me a Battle That I Will NEVER Forget!
February 2, 2022

In my last blog post from Costa Rica I shared with you stories of fishing for snook from a kayak on a brackish lagoon on the Osa Peninsula. If you have never done it before, then I will tell you right now that snook fishing is a lot of fun! Snook hit lures very hard, and

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Fishing & Exploring the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
January 24, 2022

Catching a snook has been a bucket list fish for me for a long time. I remember watching fishing shows about snook fishing when I was youngster, but despite my best efforts the snook is one species that has always eluded me. During this trip Lauren and I traveled to southwest Costa Rica where we stayed

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Catching My First-Ever Pacific Snook!
January 19, 2022

The alarm went off at 2am this past Monday morning and my wife Lauren and I hopped right out of bed. The wind was howling and the rain was coming down in sheets.  Despite the weather our car ride to Logan International Airport in Boston went rather smoothly. When it was time to board our flight

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The Start of Our 2022 Fishing Trip to Costa Rica
January 14, 2022

In this video, we’ll recap my past experiences panga boat fishing Costa Rica for yellowfin tuna, black tuna, roosterfish and more. This footage was filmed during my 2015-2018 fishing trips to Costa Rica.

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Panga Boat Fishing in Costa Rica!
January 24, 2020

Ryan CollinsBefore I dive into this post I’d like to let you know that a new event has been added to the MFCC calendar for 2020. On Saturday March 7th at 8:30am we are going to host a Bluefin Tuna Fishing Meetup at the Fishermen’s View Restaurant in Sandwich.Members of MFCC who are interested in learning

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Needlefish In The Surf | January 22 Report
January 21, 2020

Ryan CollinsYesterday afternoon I was working on my computer, taking care of some business in preparation for the Feb. 22 MFCC Breakfast event. The front porch where I was working provides me with a clear view of the Golfo Dulce. It’s a perfect spot where I can be productive on the computer, while simultaneously scanning the

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Topwater Jack Crevalle From The Costa Rica Surf
January 18, 2020

Ryan CollinsThe past few days here in Playa Zancudo Costa Rica have been interesting. In this post I will fill you in on what’s been going on the past several days here in Costa Rica. From broken down golf carts to chipped teeth, howler monkeys to yellowfin tuna, there’s been no telling what might happen next!You

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Golfo Dulce Yellowfin Tuna & Dorado
January 13, 2020

Ryan CollinsOver the past 6 months I have realized just how effective the drone is for not just locating fish, but also for understanding their behavior. Being able to observe fish from a birds-eye perspective has been an eye-opening experience, whether filming at home on Cape Cod or abroad in Costa Rica.The other day I launched

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Giant Needlefish: New Drone Video