Baitfish of the Florida Keys: A Local Angler’s Guide When people think about fishing in the Florida Keys the spotlight usually shines on sailfish mahi-mahi tuna snapper and grouper. But every epic catch starts with something much smaller—and just as important. But behind every great day on the water is a supporting cast that often goes unnoticed: b...

As the rest of the country is freezing and living in arctic like conditions in Miami ti has been perfect.  With a warmer than normal December the weather has been warm skies clear and the fishing fantastic.  While there have been some schools of pilchards around my bookings and focus have been on other species that don't require tons of pilchards...

Today we changed things up and went back to Tuna fishing. We fished on anchor all day and gave everyone a chance to tag as many Yellowfin Tuna as they needed. Tomorrow we will be fishing for Yellowtail along the coast. TEAM RP

GORDO BANKS PANGASDecember 14th 2025 Even though the number of charters has decreased significantly at our marina we continue to see good productivity throughout most of our fishing grounds. We also continue to see good crowds of tourists arrive in … Continue reading →

Lake Guntersville Fishing Report — December 14 2025 Roller-coaster weather clear water over healthy hydrilla birds on bait and a steady bite for both bass and crappie. Weather Whiplash… and the Bite Stayed Solid We’ve had a little bit of a roller coaster of weather. What’s new right? This December has been different — not […] The post Guntersville...

Seasonal Fishing Guide for Costa Rica’s Premier Sportfishing Port Los Sueños Marina located in Herradura Bay just north of Jaco is widely recognized as the most critical sportfishing marina in Costa Rica. Home to a world-class fleet of tournament-grade boats and positioned directly beside some of the most productive waters in the Central Pacific L...

Beaches Nature Adventures & Day Trips Near Costa Rica’s Sportfishing Capital Jaco is widely known as one of Costa Rica’s most active sportfishing hubs but what truly sets this destination apart is what surrounds it. Within minutes of leaving town visitors find pristine beaches dense rainforest waterfalls wildlife corridors adventure parks and some...

Los Sueños Marina is known worldwide for its offshore fishing but beyond the commonly discussed grounds lies a network of less-publicized offshore areas that consistently produce exceptional results. These hidden zones are not marked on tourist charts and are rarely mentioned openly yet they play a significant role in why Los Sueños continues to d...

Jaco is best known as a gateway to Costa Rica’s Central Pacific but for anglers who understand inshore structure it is also one of the most productive coastal fishing zones in the country. Just minutes from shore rocky points submerged reefs river mouths and current edges create ideal conditions for aggressive inshore species year-round. Inshore [...

Punta Leona is one of the Central Pacific’s most visually striking and strategically located fishing areas. Situated between Herradura Bay and Playa Hermosa this stretch of coastline blends protected waters rocky points reef systems and nearby deep water creating an ideal environment for both inshore and offshore fishing. Known for its white-sand...

Epic day of Wahoo fishing today!!! We spent the whole day once again looking for that one kelp. Once we found it just before lunch it was game on. Everybody was able to tag a wahoo today! We will be in a different area tomorrow trying for tuna. TEAM RP

Definitely covered a lot of ground today but it was definitely worth it! We ended up finding that one kelp that made our day on Wahoo. Tomorrow we will be starting in a new area hoping for the same results. TEAM RP

Super cool day working our way up a section of coastline picking away at some nice grade Yellowtail. Another day with plenty of action for everyone. Tomorrow we will be in a different area fishing for wahoo. TEAM RP

Today we spent the first half of our “travel day” getting all rigged up for the fishing this trip. We started fishing in an area just after lunch and had steady action for everyone on both Yellowfin and Bluefin Tuna. Tomorrow we will be in a different area trying to Yellowtail.

Today we departed on the Let’s Talk HookUp 8 Day! We are traveling south and will get everyone set up for the fishing to come tomorrow. TEAM RP

Overall 2025 was a year of decline in many ways.  The striper fishing especially from shore continues on a downward and disappointing trend here in RI. Fishing for bluefish of all sizes was poor overall.  The one bright spot was a good run of pelagics in the fall which got a lot of people very excited. It was a very good year for slot fish though...

Today was another exhilarating day out on the Pacific waters with Big Eye 2 Sportfishing in Quepos Costa Rica. As the captain of the Big Eye 2 I Franklin Araya had the pleasure of guiding our guests on a thrilling fly fishing adventure. We departed from Marina Pez Vela Quepos in the early morning the […] The post “Big Eye 2’s Successful Sailfish C...

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Costa Rica Fishing Experts Herradura Bay sits at the heart of Costa Rica’s Central Pacific and is widely regarded as one of the most productive and consistent sportfishing areas in the country. Protected by headlands fed by deep offshore currents and anchored by the world-class facilities of Los Sueños Marina this bay offers anglers fast […] The p...

This week was excellent weather and fishing but adjusting to the conditions was the key. I guided almost everyday and I saw these fish change their behavior as the water warmed. With the cooler water the bass were positioned lower in the water column but as the water warmed they moved vertically and by Saturday they were just under the surface of...

Today was another exciting day aboard the Big Eye 2 as we journeyed just 15 miles off the coast of Quepos Costa Rica a prime location for sport fishing. Our experienced crew led by Captain Franklin Araya had the pleasure of guiding our guests to a productive day on the water. The day’s catch was […] The post “Big Eye 2: Ten Sailfish Caught Near Qu...

Today at Big Eye 2 Sportfishing we had an exciting day out on the waters of Quepos Costa Rica. Our professional team led by Captain Franklin Araya embarked on a thrilling adventure in search of the coveted sailfish. We are thrilled to report that our efforts were met with great success. The morning started with […] The post “Sailfish Success: Happ...

Today was another exciting day on the Big Eye 2 with Captain Franklin Araya at the helm. We set out from the beautiful port of Quepos Costa Rica with the sun just beginning to light up the sky. The weather was perfect for a day of sport fishing with calm seas and clear skies. Our […] The post “Eight Tunas and a Sailfish: Today’s Catch Report” appe...

We had an exciting day out on the Pacific with Big Eye 2 Sportfishing just 20 miles off the coast of Quepos Costa Rica. Our seasoned captain Franklin Araya led us to a bountiful catch that included three sailfish a blue marlin and a mahi-mahi – the latter of which made for an excellent dinner. […] The post “Triple Sailfish and Blue Marlin Catch: B...