January 22, 2016

Ryan Collins ​Whether you are traveling to a far off country or just trying to figure out essential gear for a road trip to Cape Cod, figuring out what gear and equipment to bring on a long distance fishing trip is not easy!For my Costa Rica fishing adventure, I spent ...

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My Recommended Travel Rods, Reels And Tackle
January 18, 2016

Danny Guadagnoli The weather was quintessential autumn—foliage, a crisp breeze, and bright warming sun. I was officially psyched; finally, it was time to start relentlessly heaving plugs and covering as much ground as possible, working together as a fishing squad. Almost as soon as the group split to start casting, ...

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Midday Topwater Monsters @ Cutty [VIDEO]
January 13, 2016

Lauren BlackerIt's been less than one month since Ryan and I were living it up in Costa Rica, however it feels like it's been decades.  Our lives changed from the moment we stepped foot in CR, and I will forever be grateful for our experience.Out of all the moments we ...

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A Look Back at Costa Rica
January 9, 2016

Ryan Collins I spent the past 48 hours exploring all over Cape Cod in search of the elusive winter holdover striped bass. I had a great experience and it felt wonderful to be outside breathing the icy cold winter air. I have not been fishing since Costa Rica, and this ...

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My First Trip Of The New Year | January 9th Report
December 27, 2015

Ron RudowskyWhy would I embark on a trip around the Cape?Because I always thought about exploring the Outer Cape, using my boating and navigation skills, and fishing along the way.For me that made it an easy decision.Day #1Safety was a concern, since I would be traveling alone, so I checked ...

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Circumnavigating Cape Cod & Fishing Along The Way
December 23, 2015

The air temp was warm and the wind was calm. The scene reminded me of a pleasant July or August morning back on the Cape.I waded into the tepid water of the Golfo Dulce and made my first cast. Little did I know I was about to catch to catch ...

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The Biggest Fish I’ve Ever Caught From Shore
December 19, 2015

Ryan Collins There was little doubt in my mind that monster-size fish were cruising the shore. After all I had been watching adult bonito go airborne, as they tried to escape the jaws of big Roosterfish. A few casts later and I see a giant swirl behind my swimming plug. ...

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“Monsters” In The Surf | And a Hook Through My Finger!
December 16, 2015

Lauren Blacker My feelings won't be hurt if you'd like to skip ahead to Ryan's latest fishing report, but I think you'll enjoy my Costa Rica travel update below...Where we are in Costa Rica, there are no beach chairs. When I asked some people where I could rent a chair, they ...

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Finding the True Meaning of “Pura Vida”
December 16, 2015

Ryan Collins After a very short dry spell the big fish have once again charged the beach. The past few mornings and evenings have produced some awfully nice fish.We were also able to fish on a boat with a Tico who is renowned in this community as one of the ...

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December 16th Costa Rica Fishing Update
December 13, 2015

Ryan Collins My sister Katelyn had just arrived in Costa Rica. Only problem was her plane dropped her off at the wrong airport.Katelyn was left with no other option but to travel via small boat in pitch darkness, and then find a taxi driver willing to drive her 2 hours on a dirt ...

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Roosterfish from the Beach!
December 13, 2015

(Continued from the report Roosterfish From The Beach!)The Rooster thrashed along on the surface, unlike any other fish I have ever caught before. My 3 piece travel rod was being pushed to the limit. I was now in chest deep water, almost eye level with the fish. She was a ways away ...

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Roosterfish From The Beach! | Extended Report
December 8, 2015

Lauren Blacker The fishing the past few days has been pretty good. Yesterday Ryan caught barracuda, snapper and a bunch of other species hand-lining from a boat with a local Tico fisherman.Our refrigerator is now stocked with jacks, barracudas, mackerels, snappers and other fish which we don't know the names ...

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Week 2 of Exploring & Fishing Costa Rica