Costa Rica Fishing Report from FishingNosara
Costa Rica Fishing Report Archive | FishingNosara
The Discoverer welcomed angler Pam Hill on February 24 for a big day of blue water action.
They also added some tasty filets, thanks to this nice Dorado and Jack Crevelle on ice.
Sweet work by Captain Carlos, Mate Kevin, and the big battleship Discoverer!
Henrik Fruelund came to us all the way from Europe to ply the blue waters off of Nosara. He selected the mega panga and they got down to business quickly.
The pelagics were fired up and each put on a tailwalking above-the-water display on the way to the safe releases.
Fantastic work by Mate Kevin and Captain Alex to ensure the safe survival and release of these sportfish.
They returned the next day (February 24) for more firefights with fierce Sailfish.
Once again the Harvester was up to the challenge, and successfully fought several Sailfish.
All of this billfish battling can cause one to work up quite and appetite…thankfully they added a big Dorado for the dinner table.
New Jersey angler Jack Herzlinger was super-excited to get fishing after purchasing his trip 18 months ago at the Saltwater Sportsman Expo in Edison, NJ.
Turns out it was worth the wait as the Harvester reports several super Sailfish releases.
They also added some tasty Dorados for the dinner table.
As a final send-off, they scored a wonderful Rooster Fish release for the trophy room. First they picked up this big Bonita:
Then they put a hook in the Bonita and sent it to the bottom, where this monster Rooster fish engulfed it.
Great job by Jack Herzlinger and the mega panga Harvester!
Shane Wealton treated his father to a Nosara fishing trip in late February, and on the 22nd they filled up the fishbox with lots of Dorados.
The Harvester reports several big Mahi-Mahis, each weighing in at around 30lbs.
Shane put some Instagram filters on the best pics and posted this nice message on social media: “Blessed day with Dad!!!!!!!”
Jim Nichols joined our old pal Ivan DeLuca for a full day of fishing on the Wanderer. Captain William reports multiple high-flying Sailfish releases.
Excellent work by Mate Johnny to safely handle and release these monsters.
Mike Goins spend the 21st onboard the Explorer and despite a slow start, Captain Fico still reports this nice Sailfish release.
Jack Herzlinger is a hardcore Northeast angler who came to Nosara looking to conquer the elusive Rooster Fish. Check out this gargantuan beast:
Estimated around 60lbs., this great looking pez gallo was safely released by Captain Fico.
Another second Rooster Fish was also released.
Great work by the barroom brawler Explorer!
Returning angler Ben Smith and his son took to the Discoverer on the 20th for a half day of fishing near-shore, and were rewarded with this tasty Yellowfin Tuna.
The Robert family stayed near to shore with Captain Alex on the 19th, and they ran the gauntlet of our inshore species. These big red Cubera Snappers are a real treat.
Then the Harvester pulled in this big Pacific Amberjack.
Once the filet bag was filled to the brim, they scored a wonderful trophy fish release with this excellent Rooster Fish:
Inshore or Offshore, the Harvester delivers the goods!
On February 19, the Wanderer welcomed Mila Del Castillo and Richard Cortina’s group for some blue water action. This trip featured several super Sailfish releases.
Check out this high-flying aquatic beast:
Excellent work by Captain William and Mate Johnny on these releases.