Black Marlin Archives - Costa Rica Fishing Report from FishingNosara

March 2, 2020

Tom Osbourne’s group scored the fish of a lifetime on March 2. Captain Carlos reports a big Black Marlin release on board the Discoverer.

Great work by Mate Kevin on the safe handling and release of this monster.

Big smiles all around!

January 28, 2020

Raul Otero’s group did it again! On January 28 they nagged a wonderful Black Marlin release backed up with a Sailfish release.

Amazing work by Captain William and the mighty Wanderer.

January 9, 2020

On January 9 the Harvester delivered a true fish of a lifetime for the Boriack family. Check out this monster Marlin:

July 24, 2019

Joshua Hayes’ family lit up the scoreboard on July 24 with Captain Carlos reporting a Black Marlin release.

The added three Blue Marlin releases later in the trip.

Excellent fish handling by Mate Kevin to see the safe release of these beasties.

Amazing world-class action from the big battleship Discoverer!

July 9, 2019

Bob Templeton turned in the performance of a lifetime on July 9; Captain Fico reports TWO Marlin releases on the big battleship Discoverer. Get a look at this big Black Marlin:

This release was followed with and equally-impressive Blue Marlin release:

Amazing work by Captain Carlos and Mate Kevin on this great day of fishing.

December 18, 2018

Matty was on board the mighty Wanderer on December 18 and battled a MASSIVE Black Marlin for two hours.

This monster hit around 3:00pm and fought until sunset, when after several leader grabs finally broke the hook right next to the boat.

We see around five of these size Marlin per year, and is clearly the biggest fish Matty ever caught.

The flagship didn’t go home empty handed, thanks to this nice Dorado from early in the day.

All smiles on the way back in.

Great work by Captain William and the mighty Wanderer.

November 13, 2018

Michael Busch scored big on his first day of fishing on the Discoverer…get a load of this MASSIVE Black Marlin.

This beast was followed up by a nice Pacific Sailfish.

Later in the trip they bested a nice Blue Marlin, completing the Billfish Grand Slam!

Great hunting by Captain Carlos and excellent fish-handling by Mate Kevin to see these fish safely released.

July 4, 2018

Mark Andrews’ group was back on July 4 and as part of their Independence Day celebration they liberated this massive 42lbs. Dorado from the sea.

This floor sweeper was backed up with another monster Mahi Mahi

Several big Yellowfin Tunas were also added to this mix; a great follow up to their Ahi haul from earlier in the week.

Finally, Mark got hooked into a BIIIIGGG Black Marlin with a spinning reel.

Wait a minute…how is he trying to fight a Marlin with a spinning reel? What could possibly lead someone into bringing a knife to a bazooka fight?

Oh, well that explains it. Anyhow the Black Marlin only fought for a few moments before it spit the hook.

Still, a great day from the Harvester!

Here’s the message Mark sent us: “Just wanted to thank everyone involved for such a great vacation. Great place to visit, great fishing, and wonderful people in Costa. Debra and myself had a great time. Thanks so much.”

Mark Andrews
Jacksonville, FL
July 15, 2018