Costa Rica Fishing Report Archive | FishingNosara
The Discoverer is back in action. On November 2 we welcomed Tracy Anderson’s group for a productive day of offshore fishing.
We got a little bit of rain from an arm or Hurricane Eta, but the seas were accommodating enough to go fishing.
A nice Sailfish release was the highlight of the trip, which also featured some Yellowfin Tuna filets for these hungry anglers.
After eight long months of work, the new house Casa Bianca is complete and ready for your visit.
There are still a few small details (like cushions on the seats and wall art) that are in the process of being completed, but the majority of the project is complete.
Special thanks are due to Marino Lora, our longtime chief mechanic who has revealed that he is also a master woodworker; all of the furniture was built by Mr. Lora on-site, and is far superior to store-bought.
Mike Earnest kicked off our new fishing season with a big fun group from North Central Florida. They enlisted theย Harvester andย Discoverer for their fishing mission.
This hard-charging Sailfish was the catch of the day, and was released by the mega panga.
Throughout the day they scored multiple Yellowfin Tunas.
Over on theย Wanderer, Captain William was itching to get back on the water after the long offseason.
The Master Captain got right down to business with a boat load of Yellowfin Tunas on ice. Here’s a sampling:
Craig finished his three-day campaign on theย Harvester with a rod-bending day of action. Our chief mechanic Marino was on the real for this fun Dorado catch.
Later in the afternoon the mega panga hooked up a supercharged Sailfish.
This monster put on a show, but Mate Wilson got the leader and pulled him alongside. The Sailfish spit the hook and escaped safely with the last laugh.
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 theย Explorer this year, and will be training with Captain Alex on the Harvester to continue improving his skills.
After seven lonely months, the 32-foot Harvester is back on the water. It’s been a long road back and we are stoked to get back to action.
Craig Sutton and Antonio were the first anglers up, and they scored multiple Yellowfin Tunas.
They worked over a school of porpoises with live blue runners on the hook, and scored Yella Fellas weighing 54lbs, 35lbs., 30lbs., and 25lbs.
Great work by the team to bring home the bacon!
Casa Bianca is shining brightly in the Costa Rica sun, and our indefatigable crew is working hard to bring this project to completion.
The black tile countertops and pedestals are looking great in the bathroom, showers, and kitchens.
The black accents continue outside, where the front fascia of the building is being inlayed with dark volcanic stone.
This is a time consuming step but the end result is super sharp and helps enhance the curb appeal of Casa Bianca.
This black strap is a unique detail that you won’t find on any other Nosara Paradise Rentals houses.
A big development on the inside is the window installation. Once this is done we can start working inside without fear of the weather; for instance you can see that the A/C units have been installed.
Grevan Hernandez is the chief architect of our sprawling gardens, and he is all set to execute another masterpiece with Casa Bianca.
We are looking forward to the great work by Grevan and the rest of the team as this project nears the finish line.
Here are some more finishing touches:
We are in the home stretch on the construction of Casa Bianca. The crew has started to install the ceiling lighting. They are also perfecting the wood-to-concrete mating along the ceiling.
They also are framing and installing the windows. A titan of a task for sure!
Here you can see the first course of windows completely installed.
The exterior is looking gorgeous, and on the inside the fixtures are starting to take shape. Here is the pedestal for the bathroom sink:
The kitchen counterspace has been completely formed and cured.
Now is our chance to see the black tile that will serve as the countertop and backsplash.
The white walls, grey tile, and black accents look great together. Trust me that there wasย a lot of consternation over this decision, but so far we are pleased with the result.
It’s amazing what this crew has accomplished in five short months. Casa Bianca is a testament to the power of hard work and cooperation.
Off-site, three of the four exterior doors have been completed. Each of these handcarved masterworks with be a perfect ‘Welcome Home’ for our guests.
The rapid progress on Casa Bianca continues…both stairwells are complete and looking good.
The front of the house is nearly complete as is the clean-up of the grounds. Coming soon will be the next garden masterpiece from Javier and Grevan.
Here is the driveway next to the South stairwell.
Inside of Casa Bianca, the concrete around the wood ceiling joists has been fitted and polished. The depth of this wood’s finish seems endless.
Of course, if you keep staring upwards your might miss what is right at your feet:
This tile project requires meticulous attention to detail combine with difficult labor, but our crew is full of tough folks who attack hard work with vigor.
Amazing work by the crew of Nosara Paradise Rentals.