Costa Rica Fishing Report Archive | FishingNosara
Heidi and Jim O’Calligan took the Explorer offshore for some extreme panga fishing on the 19th and they found Sailfish stacked up and ready for battle.
This Double Sailfish release set the tone for a day full of bent rods.
Heidi rounded out the day’s trophy releases with a tasty Yellowfin Tuna for the dinner table. Excellent work by Captain Fico and the super panga Explorer.
Another day of Sailfish releasing for the Discoverer on August 19. Check out this sweet release:
The Wanderer delivered the fish of a lifetime to Heidi O’Calligan on the 18th. Check out this amazing Marlin release:
Jim O’Calligan added a near-floor sweeper Dorado for the dinner table.
The group also bested this high-flying Sailfish. Another great release.
“I was most pleased to take the traditional celebratory dunk in celebration of my FIRST BLUE MARLIN!!!” Heidi wrote on Facebook. “Captain Rick Ryals did the honors! AND I caught and released ANOTHER BIG SAILFISH today too, #6!!! Needless to say I am sore from head to toe and I’m sporting some pretty impressive fisherman’s bruises. I’ll take them any day!!”
On August 18, Justin Halliday and Misty Dingel had a great time with Captain David on the Adventurer.
They nagged a few nice Yellowfin Tunas, then followed-up with tasty Yellowtail Snapper.
More snappers of the Red and Striped variety rounded out the day’s catches.
Add in this Jack Crevalle, and you have a very diverse filet bag.
The Harvester found action close to shore on the 18th, catching and releasing this juvenile Rooster Fish.
Jacksonville anglers Rob Coxey and David Borries performed brilliantly on their first day of fishing on August 17.
Multiple Sailfish releases were augmented with a nice selection of Dorados and Yellowfin Tuna.
Look out for this dynamic duo to continue to score this week.
Frank Wilhelm posted an amazing stack of Dorado scores on August 16.
Great work by these North Florida anglers.
Captain Alex reports that the biggest of these was well over 50lbs.
On August 18, angler Rob White scored two very memorable catched on the Discoverer.
This excellent Rooster Fish release is a great add to the trophy case, and a late-day Dorado filled up the icebox.
Josh Elder had a big day on the Explorer on the 16th. Check out this amazing Cubera Snapper.
The Harvester welcomed Frank Wilhelm and his son for a fantastic day of rod-bending action on August 15.
Captain Alex and Mate Wilson were busy all day long with multiple sweet Sailfish releases.
Frank also added some nice Dorados for the fishbox.
Excellent work by the People Champion Harvester.
