Striped Marlin – Costa Rica Fishing Report from FishingNosara

November 21, 2022

FishingNosara has long been a proud sponsor of the Tampa, FL based Rough Riders Tournament; on November 21st, this year’s winners turned in a blistering performance on the Wanderer.

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The highlight of the day was this sneaky little Striped Marlin:

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The Wanderer also battled a nice Sailfish, safe releasing it as always.

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For the fishbag they stacked up a nice pile of Dorado filets.

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For variety, they added this pair of Yellowfin Tunas.

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Great work by anglers Dan Rosensteel and Ed Benus.

November 21, 2022

The Harvester performed brillantly on the 21st with angler Chris Cummings group notching the scorecard with an excellent Striped Marlin release.

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For the dinner table they nabbed a Dorado and a nice Yellowfin Tuna.

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June 20, 2022

Tim McAuliffe’s group nagged a Striped Marlin release on June 20 with the mighty flagship Wanderer.

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For the dinner table the added a decent Dorado.

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March 21, 2022

Jozef Hajdu’s group scored the fish-of-a-lifetime on March 21 with Captain Wilson reporting a nice Striped Marlin release.

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The Harvester kept the rods bend throughout the day with this nice stack of Yellowfin Tunas.

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February 8, 2022

Richard Pernisi and Terry Bomar’s group scored this excellent Sailfish release and Striped Marlin Release on the Discoverer on February 8.

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February 7, 2022

Hatteras, NC angler Dan Johnson took Dieter Guiterrez and Antonio Carrillo for a full day of fishing on February 7 and scored three awesome Marlin releases.

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These boys also nagged a beautiful Dorado late in the trip.

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February 7, 2022

Captain David continued his white-hot billfish action on February 7. Check out this awesome release from Nigel and Gary.

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Amazing Marlin releases for the sneaky switchblade Adventurer.

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February 3, 2022

The Discoverer welcomed Kevin Jones’ group on February 3, and they scored an excellent billfish release. Check out this feisty Striped Marlin:

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Excellent fish handling by Mate Kevin to ensure the safe release of this beauty.

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January 29, 2022

The Harvester released a nice Striped Marlin on January 29 with Paula Ross’ group.

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January 19, 2022

Dustin Smith and the Wanderer posted a brilliant trip on January 19 with TWO Marlin Releases!

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This feisty Blue Marlin release was followed by a nice Striped Marlin release.

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Great fish-handling by Mate Elias to ensure the safe live release of these big billfish. For the dinner table they added this beefy Yellowfin Tuna.

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