Blue Marlin Archives - Costa Rica Fishing Report from FishingNosara

October 19, 2020

The first day of the season filled the refrigerator with Yellowfin Tuna filets, so on the second day Craig and Javier went hunting for trophy fish.

Javier belted up for the first Sailfish of the day. This crazy beauty was darting back in forth above the water.

After a nice battle she was safely released as always.

Craig was next into the breach and waged an epic battle with a big Blue Marlin.

Dario Hernandez joined his father for this trip and snagged a few sandwich-sized Dorado filets.

This trip was also a training run for Mate Antonio, who most of our clients know as our panga boat driver; he will be assuming the mate’s role on the Explorer this year, and will be training with Captain Alex on the Harvester to continue improving his skills.

June 20, 2020

Our amazing crew has been working hard these last few months on the construction of Casa Bianca, so when Javier asked if he could launch one of the boats for a relaxing fishing time the answer was “Of course!”

Captain Alex and Mate Wilson of the Harvester found some nice Yellowfin Tunas just a few miles off of the beach. Alexander, Grevan, and Marino were happy to have these filets on ice.

Then, they spotted a large macha of porpoises a little bit further offshore. A funny thing happened on the way to the porpoise pod.

A 400+lbs. Blue Marlin caught up with a single lure that Captain Alex left in the water while in transit, and struck it while the Harvester was clipping along at 20 knots!

That is a new level of high-speed trolling! Safely battled by Foreman Dieter and released by Mate Wilson, this release is now part of the Harvester‘s untouchable legacy.

March 20, 2020

The Wanderer and angler David Schwertner battled a big Blue Marlin on the 20th.

This one got away, but what a fun fight. Plus we got great photos of the fight.

March 15, 2020

The Discoverer scored another blue Blue Marlin release on March 15.

Backed up by a nice Sailfish release, the big battleship it posting big scorecards in March.

March 13, 2020

On March 13, David Humphrey’s family and Captain Carlos put on an exquisite display of billfish releases.

This big Blue Marlin was the highlight of the trip, which also included several excellent Sailfish releases.

Great work by these Texas anglers.

March 9, 2020

Jacksonville angling legend Scott Bennett brought his fishing prowess down south, and joined by Captain Alex on March 9 he scored this world-class Blue Marlin release.

Amazing effort shown by the powerful Harvester. Safe released as always.

March 4, 2020

Jim Conway and Carrie Jordan’s group joined the Discoverer on March 4 for a gigantic day of billfish action.

A big Blue Marlin was the belle of the ball, but was backed up by several Sailfish releases.

Excellent work by Mate Kevin to safely handle these monsters and safely release them.

March 3, 2020

Josh Clymer’s boys returned on the 3rd, and this time Captain Alex brought them face-to-face with a big bad Blue Marlin.

Great work by Captain Alex to safely handle and release this monster. They also scored a nice Sailfish release.

What an incredible day of fishing by the People’s Champion Harvester.

March 3, 2020

The Discoverer went back-to-back with another Marlin release on March 3.

Spencer Stoetzel and his group were on the receiving end of this blessing.

The battleship also scored a wonderful Sailfish release.

For the dinner table they also added a Dorado.

February 28, 2020

Dan Johnson continued his whirlwind fishing tour with Captain William on the Wanderer. This time he was joined by Yosef from Nosara Paradise Rentals for a fantastic Blue Marlin release.

This angling legend also scored more Sailfish releases for his resume.