FishingNosara – Page 444 – Costa Rica Fishing Report from FishingNosara

May 31, 2015

Client Leonard Robinson of Utah joined the Explorer for his second time offshore on May 31 and scored a sweet Sailfish release. Safe released as always by Mate Kevin.

They also scored a handful of Yellowfin Tuna which yielded tasty dense filets.

Later on the beach they discovered a wayward handline rig; this staple of Costa Rican shore fishing is devestaingly simple and features a modern twist with a DOA Jighead.

“I had the experience of a lifetime thanks to the crew of the Explorer.” Leonard wrote in an email. “I will be a return customer!!! Pura Vida.”

May 28, 2015

Javier took a break from his duties as Nosara Paradise Rentals General Manager to join Captain Fico on an early morning run to Pincha Padre. Look what El Jefe pried up off the reef:

That is a true monster Cubera Snapper!

Easily weighing over 60lbs., this is one for record books, even for Javier.

May 27, 2015

The Discoverer scored a double whammy on trophy releases with client Brian Clark. The day started with this lovely Rooster Fish release:

Then the big score came in the afternoon in the form of a huge Black Marlin.

Estimated over 300lbs. this whopper is certainly the fish of lifetime for Mr. Clark.

May 25, 2015

The Adventurer welcomed a great client for a day of wonderful action on May 25.

Alvaro Diaz and his friends scored a big Yellowtail Snapper, then added a beefy Rock Snapper.

They ended the day with a third nice Snapper on ice.

Great work Captain Fico!

May 20, 2015

The mighty Wanderer stayed inshore on May 20 and knocked off a bucket-list caliber Rooster Fish:

Safe released as usual by First Mate Alex.

They also got hooked into the very rare Spotted Eagle Ray. Here is what they look like in the water:

It is very unusual for one of these to hit a bait, and since they are a near-threatened species Captain William order the ray released without taking it from the water.

Nice work to retrieve the hook so that this creature can breed back to normal levels.

May 19, 2015

Captain Fico is on a rampage and the inshore morsels are paying the price!

Our good friend Bert Goeree visited all the way from the Netherlands for a whirlwind week of inshore action, and they scored a wide variety of species.

This beautiful Queen Snapper (above) got the week off to a good start, then they closed the week with this beefy Snapper:

Great work by Captain Fico and the Adventurer!

May 18, 2015

Craig scored the biggest Yellowfin Tuna of the season so far on board the Discoverer.

Neither Craig, Mate Juan Carlos, or Captain David could pick these monsters up off the deck.

Great to see the Yella Submarines are back in the area!

May 15, 2015

The brother combo of Captain Carlos and Mate Kevin makes fishing on the Explorer a family affair, so what better place to bring the kids for an introduction to blue water fishing.

Decked out in her new FishingNosara hat, this little angler scored a big Sailfish with the super panga.

They released a few more Sails throughout this very memorable day on the water.

May 14, 2015

Client Tony King rolled into town and fished his very first afternoon on board the barroom brawler, and sure enough he picked a fight with the biggest mofo in the place!