Costa Rica Fishing Report Archive | FishingNosara
Captain Fico kept the heat on during mid June. Check out this sweet array of tasty keepers:
Yellowfin Tunas are always a staple for us this time of year, as are these whopping big red Cubera Snappers:
Adding variety to the filet bag are these big Red Groupers…amazing to eat and fun to catch!
Great work by Captain Fico!
Marie Cooper’s group stepped up to the Discoverer on June 20 and Robert scored a true-fish-of-a-lifetime with this stunning Blue Marlin release.
“Hi, Craig – I just posted a review on YELP but it doesn’t completely convey our trip…so here goes:”
“If you go to Costa Rica, do it the right way and have Craig and his team work with you to give you the experience of a lifetime!”
“First, the accommodations – we stayed in Casa Bonita. It was adorable – nice kitchen, fridge to keep those beers chilled and a beautiful patio (front & back). The surrounding gardens are gorgeous with lush, tropical landscaping and it feels like you’re in the jungle! The location is within walking distance to restaurants & shops!”
“Then the staff/team – OMG! Javier (and everyone in the office) as well as the drivers, boat captains, first mates — all treated us like royalty! They were accommodating in every way (they even helped us understand colones!). If we wanted to arrange a tour, we just stopped in the office and they handled everything — literally everything! Like clockwork, the van would be there the next morning to take us on our journey! They suggested restaurants to cook our catch (and we went to see more than once — that’s how good they were!). But let me get more specific:”
“Fishing! Really what can I say – we went the first day were were there. Van picked us up right at our room and took us to the beach where we got on a panga (new one for me!) out to the Harvester. I got a nice Wahoo and a Tuna! Captain William took excellent care of us, and along with an awesome lunch (prepared by Maria — who should give cooking classes to guests because I’d sign right up for that!). The guys in our group went out a second time and snagged their dream of Marlin and Sailfish.”
“We did the horseback tour with Eduardo. Again, not enough words to say about him and his family! The horses were picked for each of us (I got a nice calm one!). We went up and down the mountains, valley’s, etc. and ended up at beautiful waterfalls where Eduardo was sweet enough to take photos of us so we have memories of a lifetime! Then lunch — oh my! — Traditional in every way, cooked by his Mom! We needed a little siesta afterward BUT we hopped back on our horses and Eduardo finished the tour. He told us about his family, how they came to have this estate and he explained all along the way about foliage, the giant tree, and how his horse really doesn’t like the “iguana spot”! Another expedition I’l never forget!”
“The Pacific Ocean is literally right down the street and is one of the most beautiful beaches I’ve ever seen. This was a trip of a lifetime for us — and it did not disappoint!”
“Craig – thank you and your awesome team — for vacation memories that will last a lifetime (or until our next visit!)”
Marie and Robert Cooper
Eric Sandler and his group stayed close to shore on June 20 and they stacked the fishbox with Yellowfin Tuna catches.
With dinner all taken care of, Team Sandler pulled off this excellent Rooster Fish release.
The Harvester welcomed Texas angler Carlos Garza for a full day of fun on June 20. The top of the scorecard with these sweet Sailfish releases:
They also scored a bevy of sweet Yellowfin Tunas. Excellent work by the People’s Champion.
The flagship Wanderer welcomed James Laughlin for a morning half day, and in the short day they still mounted a healthy campaign against the swarms of Yellowfin Tuna that have swept into the area.
Great work by Captain William!
Lauren Dannhaus and the Discoverer posted an amazing day of billfish scores on June 18. The highlight was this Double Marlin Release:
The hits kept coming, as the double release was backed up by this nice Sailfish release:
Awesome work by the big battleship Discoverer.
Fresh off of their amazing Marlin release, Richard Fertig rejoined the Harvester on the 18th for more great billfish action.
This high-flying monster was the highlight of the trip, and was backed up by this additional Sailfish release.
Another great Sailfish release was scored on June 17 by Lauren Dannhaus’ group on the Discoverer.
Richard Fertig scored an amazing Blue Marlin release on the Harvester on June 16.
Then they nagged a pair of gigantic Yellowfin Tunas. Captain Alex reports that each of these monsters clocked in over 80lbs.
Late in the day they also scored this nice Sailfish release:
Great work by the Harvester and Mr. Fertig!
Marie Cooper had a wonderful day of fishing on the Wanderer on June 16, featuring this Wahoo catch:
Wahoo are not rare in our area, but catching them is since our spread is pure monofilment and the Wahoo teeth usual sever the light line.
The trip was rounded out with more traditional catches of Yellowfin Tuna.