Costa Rica Fishing Report Archive | FishingNosara
Frank Wilhelm achieved fishing immortality with this ridiculously monstrous Blue Marlin release on August 22:
Captain Alex and Mate Wilson have once again bested the baddest beast in the ocean with this sweet release.
They also add a nice Sailfish release to round out the scorecard.
Amazing work by Frank Wilhelm and the People’s Champion Harvester!
“So here is how day 4 went,” wrote Steve Betz.
“We made a plan. I had already gotten a Sail so we all wanted Scott to get his wish fish. A Rooster.”
“First bait in the water and less than a minute and game on! The dude caught Foghorn Leghorn!”
“They all decided I should go next. I guess I had Snapper on the brain. I came up with my first Pacific Yellow Tail Snapper. That’s OK someone has to put dinner in the boat.”
“Lisa was next. It also didn’t take long and Lisa landed a beautiful Rooster.”
“Now it was Karen turn and landed her first sail. Yes Rafael Rios it was bigger than mine.”
“Great times with great friends! First time in a long time I have felt this blessed. Thank you Charlie Phillips and Laura Anne for inviting us to share this experience.”
Charlie replied: “We are both so happy y’all took a chance and a plane ride down with us. Descriptions never do it justice, so much to do and see down here. Congratulations on fine catches all around and still a few to check off on the next trip.”
Charlie continued after they got home: “Back from Nosara Paradise Rentals, Following one of the best trips down there I have had.”
“Fishing was as always awesome. Quality fish, good boats and equipment and highly talented crews. Nothing better than sharing the experience as close friends catch dream fish in foreign lands.”
“I did more exploring on my own this year than in my past trips and enjoyed every second of it. Every dirt path, I’d ask Laura Anne Phillips, wonder what’s down there and away we go. These ventures found me some intimate encounters with wildlife and I will make this a part of every trip going forward.”
“Costa Rica as a country is beautiful, the scenery, the wildlife and views are magical. But I have to say, the people in the small communities are equally beautiful. Patient and accepting of visitors, kind and helpful at every opportunity. I enjoy the culture as much as the scenery I believe.”
“Steve Betz, Karen Richey Betz, Lisa Throop, and Scott Throop; We enjoyed your company and hope you had as much fun as we did. If you now feel comfortable leading a group of your own down, then we have done our jobs.”
“Also great seeing friends from Florida down at the same time and sharing fish stories with them. Capt Rick Ryals so good seeing you. Craig Sutton always a pleasure and we can’t wait to be back down.”
The Explorer delivered the trip of a lifetime for Jess King and Elizabeth Rasch on August 22. Here’s how she told the story on social media:
“Our last day in Costa Rica was an all day off shore fishing trip, and it was one of the best ones! Elizabeth Rasch and I both caught a Blue Marlin!!”
“Hers was 450 lbs and the biggest catch of the day out of all the boats! Took her an hour to get it in!!”
“Shortly after I got another Yellow Fin Tuna!!”
“This has been the most amazing trip of a lifetime!! I will be returning!!”
The Adventurer kept the coals burning on August 22 with angler Pete Martens scoring early and often.
This big Rooster Fish release is a great photo for the memories, and they put dinner on the table with these nice big Red Groupers.
Charlie Phillips’ group and the Discoverer nagged another nice Sailfish release on August 21.
On August 21, Team Phillips kept the pressure on during their trip on the Wanderer.
The action slowed up a little, but Captain William still coaxed this nice Sailfish into the spread for a safe release.
The Discoverer stayed close to shore on the 21st with Florida angler Stephen Dziadul. The highlight was this crazy-big Rooster Fish release later in the day. Amazing fish!
Gene Baklar and Tatyana Shekhterman joined Captain David on August 20 and stayed busy with a nice Rooster Fish release followed up a big Dorado on ice.
“Gene and I had a pleasure to fish with David on the Adventurer. It was a beautiful fishing day, tons of new experiences, and excellent captain.”
Frank Wilhelm and Rick Ryals joined Craig for a big day of Yellowfin Tuna catching on August 19.
Captain William of the Wanderer reported great action on the big flagship.
Bryan Freeman scored a pair of excellent catches on August 19 with the Harvester. The highlight was this giant Yellowfin Tuna.
Then they moved inshore and scored this bucket-list caliber Rooster Fish.
Also added a nice Jack Crevelle for ceviche. Excellent haul by Captain Alex and the mega panga.
