February 10, 2014

Paul West and Amanda Sterling took a whirlwind trip throughout the whole country of Costa Rica, but when it was time to go fishing this Neptune Beach guy knew exactly where to go: the FishingNosara flagship Wanderer!

Amanda was neck deep in the action all day long, starting off with this fat Dorado and then adding a small White Tuna for the sushi platter.

The big highlight of the trip was this awesome Sailfish released by Ms. Sterling

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“I am so proud of Amanda Sterling a 9′ Sailfish, 100 lbs, off the coast of Costa Rica, truly a rock star!” writes Paul. “Thank you…you guys are the best!”

February 10, 2014

Captain David turned in an awesome performance on a morning half day on February 10 with client Bill Zaidel and his son.

Giant Sailfish swarmed the boat early in the trip, keeping Mate Kevin super busy in the cockpit.

They also scored a pair of nice Dorados around 10am, then added a few more around noon.

More Sailfish were tearing up the spread, but Bill and boys showed no mercy.

 

Excellent five hour trip yielding four Sailfish releases…that’s how we do it on the Super panga.

February 9, 2014

Kenneth Kelly and his group come to us from the great plains of Nebraska and though there ain’t a lot of deep sea fishing back home, they made themselves right at home in Sailfish City.

The first Sailfish strike of the day put these Cornhuskers to the test, but with First Mate Alex’ coaching they performed brilliantly.

By mid-day these folks were old pros!

At the end of the 8 hour trip they had notched the scorecard with 6 Sailfish releases!

Great work by Captain William and the famous Wanderer.

February 9, 2014

The Adventurer welcomed Jose Luis Barzuna on February 9 and this guy was on the fish early and often.

This small fish were a nice icebreaker, but the true fish-of-a-lifetime came calling in the afternoon:

Wow! That is a grande Sailfish even by Costa Rica standards. Estimated by Captain Carlos at over 150lbs., this monster was safely released as usual.

Amazing action from the awesome Adventurer!

February 9, 2014

Gordon Nielsen started his multi-day Costa Rican fishing trip with Captain David on the Explorer on February 9, and he got acclimated to the blue water battleground early and often.

This big Dorado was the first fish in the boat, then the Explorer was beset by some big Sailfish

This trio of nice releases is a great start to the week for Gordon…let’s hope for more great catches for Mr. Nielsen.

February 8, 2014

Harris Savin took the Adventurer offshore today and was rewarded with a fine Pacific Sailfish release. Seeing the mountains less than 5 miles from shore reminds us that the 1600 ft ledge is not out of reach for the 23-foot switchblade.

This excellent release was followed up a pair of 25lbs. Dorados for the dinner table.

The final score of the day was this magnificent Rooster fish release:

Great action on just a half day trip…it’s what we have come to expect from Captain Carlos and the Adventurer.

February 7, 2014

William Donough enlisted theย Explorerย on February 7 and Captain David set the super panga right in front of a swollen school of Sailfish.

These monsters came in hot and heavy all afternoon; as soon as Mate Kevin turned one loose another big one came flying through the spread.

The baits were definitely looking tasty, as this frigate bird couldn’t resist a rigged ballyhoo.

We do occasionally get a bird snagged in the lines, but we make sure they are safely released just like the billfish.

By then end of the half-day trip the Explorer had notched five safe Sailfish releases…excellent day by Captain David!

 

February 6, 2014

Chad Langley and the boys finished off their week of furious fishing with more Sailfish release and some excellent eating fish on the Wanderer.

Chad tried to give the Sailfish an early Valentine’s Day present: a little kiss upon release!

They rounded out the day with Dorados and a tasty little Yellowtail Snapper.

February 2, 2014

You gotta love this itinerary: 6 nights in Nosara, 5 days of fishing!

The hardcore angling quartet of Ben James, Brad Simons, Chad Langley, and Kevin Poole began their fishing odyssey on board the legendary Explorer on February 2.

To say they got off to a fast start is the understatement of the year:

This high-flying Striped Marlin ain’t the biggest bully in the schoolyard but he had moves like a welterweight champion.

Chad put the screws to this fish as Captain David did everything he could to keep her centered behind the cockpit.

Finally they got the fish alongside and the fearless Captain Carlos (on loan from the Adventurer) executed a perfect billshot and release.

Later Ben got into it with a very aggressive Sailfish, but once again this billfish was no match for the barroom brawler Explorer.

These boys didn’t go hungry either, as Kevin KO’d this nice Dorado and Brad added a tasty White Tuna.

Good start to what should be a legendary week of hardcore fishing.