Costa Rica Fishing Report Archive | FishingNosara
Another nice showing from Dennis Seltsam on his second day aboard the Wanderer. This time Mrs. Seltsam took the bull by the horns with the first fish in the box; This tasty Dorado is just a little bigger than the bull bested by Dennis on the 7th.
Not to be outdone, Mr. Seltsam released another 80+lbs. Sailfish to match his effort from the previous trip.
Lots of fun action for this Kentucky-based fishing couple!
Albert Aucoin and his sons took to the blue water like only a bunch of good old Tampa boys will: 3 days, 3 trips, all on the super Panga Explorer with Captain David. They earned many tasty filets highlighted by this 25lbs. Dorado caught on February 6 and 15lbs. Mullet Snapper caught on February 7:
Excellent work by a group of hardcore CCA anglers and the 26-foot Explorer
Dennis Seltsam is a returning Hall of Famer who absolutely lit it up last February with a wonderful Marlin and Roosterfish release. This time he arrives to our shores with an empty bucket list and let’s see what was biting for Dennis.
Mr. Seltsam got off to a quick start with this respectable 25lbs. Dorado on ice.
After as few missed strikes, Dennis was rewarded later in the trip when a mighty Sailfish found itself on the hook.
Another safe clean release by the Wanderer and a nice start to the week for Dennis Seltsam.
Joel Kean and his lady had a fun day of productive offshore harvesting…the only thing bigger than the Dorados were these clients’ smiles.
Both anglers caught some impressive specimens as once again the Wanderer delivers a great day on the water.
Travis Blackwell of South Carolina brought his group to theย Wanderer in search of blue water beasties, and Captain William reports that they found exactly what they were seeking. They released a pair of lovely Pacific Sailfish and added a dinner-sized Dorado to boot.ย
Of course these beauties were safely released and we look forward to fighting them again really soon.
Like a true Southern gentleman, Travis let the ladies fight the trophy fish while he took care of the meat.
Great work by Captain William, First Mate Alex, the Blackwell group, and the mighty Wanderer!
Ronnie and Patty Soud of Jacksonville have long been friends of ours here at FishingNosara, and it was a real thrill to see these great folks capture a true fish of a lifetime with Captain David on theย Explorer.
This 40+lbs. Roosterfish release is a bucket-list item for many anglers yet the Souds made it look easy. Safe fish handling and release by Captain David and a great memory for Ronnie and Patty…all in a day’s work!
Much better action for Derrell McCrary and his posse on their second day of fishing on the Wanderer. They started off on a good note by icing this 40lbs. Dorado:
In the mid-afternoon the billfish bite turned on inย a major way and Derrell stepped up to the challenge, releasing this gorgeous 80lbs. Pacific Sailfish:
This hardcore group of anglers finished off the trip with a 70lbs. Pacific Sailfish and put them memories of their slow first day far behind them.
The action at the Nosara River mouth has been excellent this month with many catches of Permit, Corvina and Snook.
Senior Javier Hernandez (aka Rey Robalo) has led the way with innovative new tackle mixed with old-school perseverance and patience. Check out these monster Snook caught by the master surf angler this month:
Fantastic catches by Javier, but he isn’t the only one working the River Mouth:
Local fisherman Coco with a 4kg. Snook
Local Legend Luis Pando with a nice Corvina and Snook
Also the Fuppernos are doing great work keeping the river clean and healthy. Check them out on Facebook for all the up-to-date catches and news from the Rio Nosara:
Our old pal Derrell McCrary returned to Garza today for his first of two fishing days. The blue water escaped back out to the 15 mile mark so Captain William and the Wanderer headed way offshore looking for billfish.
The action was slow by our standards but the greenish water did yield a nice Sailfish release late in the trip.
Safe release as always by First Mate Alex on this Pacific Sailfish estimated at 75lbs.
These guys are tough fisherman and know that billfishing is always a gamble. Look our for their next trip and we’ll see if their patience pays off.
Another tranquil day on the Nosara River! Mike Young and his group took to the pleasant water for a gentle half day of floating and sightseeing. They saw lots of birds and reptiles, plus came upon a nice group of SUP riders also cruising the river.
Our Kayak Tours are very popular for both anglers and nature lovers alike, plus they are a cost-effective way to spend a lovely afternoon. Looks like Mikey and his folks found the perfect way to relax between offshore fishing days.