August 21, 2013

The Marlin Magic of August returned again this year and the last month of the season was also the most productive.

Craig Sutton was joined by Arturo and Alejandro of Nosara Paradise Rentals for a day offshore on the mighty Wanderer and they posted the second Grand Slam of the Week: 2 Blue Marlin, 1 Black Marlin, and a Pacific Sailfish!

The Sailfish was first in the boat as Alejandro flexed his fishing muscles.

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Around 11am two lines popped off and the Wanderer strapped in for a double Marlin battle.

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Craig took hold of the Black Marlin while Arturo, Alejandro, and Alex combined to fight the Blue Marlin.

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Both fish were released safely and the Grand Slam was completed! As a curtain call Craig brought in another Blue Marlin later in the day.

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To quote Alejandro: “Un Increíble Día de Pesca!!!!!”

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August 21, 2013

Jim and Emile Benvegna started their final day of fishing with Captain David on a great note: another Big Black Marlin!

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They followed up with a nice Sailfish:

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Then these Florida anglers caught two of the nicest Dorado of the season on the Explorer. This pair of bulls are MASSIVE!

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These man-sized Mahi Mahi justified the Benvegnas purchase of two FishingNosara coolers to take the filets home…one wasn’t nearly enough!

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Also Emilie added a tasty 15+lbs. Wahoo to add variety to the menu.

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Great follow up to their awesome Marlin and Sailfish action from earlier in the week, all on the legendary Explorer!

August 20, 2013

Owen West and his boys caught the fish of a lifetime on the famous Wanderer on August 20. Check out this beauty:

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Of course this sweet fish was released after the photo. Great fish handling by the Wanderer‘s unparallelled crew of Captain William and First Mate Alex.

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Later in the trip they added this excellent 20lbs. Dorado for the dinner table.

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August 17, 2013

Craig Sutton returned to the offshore bite on August 17 as Captain William guided the flagship to the scene of yesterday’s Grand Slam.

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Once again the billfish were in the house as Craig released two Marlins: one Blue and one big Black!

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August has been an action-packed month for the last few years, but this billfish bite is unheard-of!

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August 6, 2013

The Explorer‘s hot streak continues! Captain David showed these Jacksonville clients an excellent adventure with FIVE Sailfish released on one trip. Mate Kevin is already showing off his locally-polished fishing skills as all five billfish were returned to the water unharmed.

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After the Sailfish bite shut down in the afternoon Captain David retooled the Explorer‘s spread to deliver dinner filets in the form of this wonderful 40+lbs. Dorado.

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Looks like these clients have nothing to complain about this week…five trophy releases and a full fridge of fresh fish filets!