Dorado | Costa Rica Fishing Report from FishingNosara

November 14, 2013

Derrell McCrary has spent lots of time on the mighty Wanderer over the last three years, and this St. Petersburg, FL angler brought some buddies along this time for a two day blue water campaign.

They started out their adventure by boating a few nice Dorado:

These mahi-mahi represented more than just tasty filets for the dinner table…they were a sign that bigger fish were lurking in this stretch of water.

Sure enough a bad-to-the-bone Sailfish hit the hooks in the early afternoon and the ensuing battle put the anglers to the test. Check out this feisty action right next to the boat:

First Mate Alex got this fish under control and executed a perfect safe release as always. Derrell and the boys will be back tomorrow and we expect even more great action for them on the famous Wanderer.

November 13, 2013

The Blue Spirit Yoga Retreat booked the Wanderer and Explorer for a blue water outing for the faculty and students.

The Explorer won the day with three fat Dorados on ice. Estimated between 20 lbs. – 30 lbs., each of these greenies yields lots of great filets for these yogis.

Nice hunting by Captain David and Carlos on this very productive outing.

November 10, 2013

Nancy Ferguson and her posse had a very productive day on the Wanderer with a pair of tasty Dorados in the fishbox. These Virginia anglers are the latest in a long line of great clients we’ve hosted from the Old Dominion.

These green goodies have been prevalent so far this season and are a great sign for the coming year.

Great work by Captain William and First Mate Alex to put their guests on the fish and bring them all the way to the icebox.

November 4, 2013

Matty was in town to help get the new office squared away, but still found a little time to squeeze in some fishing. The legendary Explorer was in the final touch-up stage of maintenance and Matt got the first crack on the Super panga this season.

Trolling a few miles offshore they pulled in this nice 20lbs Dorado…not a monster by any stretch but still a really good-eatin’ fish!

October 31, 2013

Captain David is the lead dog when it comes to boat maintainace. He is on a hot streak this summer with the new panga boat and all the Explorer repairs finished in record time. So much so, that he took a few days this week to repaint the flagship Wanderer.

The Wanderer is on standby in Garza bay so naturally the staff at Nosara Paradise Rentals coerced Captain William and First Mate Alex to take them out for a little trip to the fish market.

The almost-finished rainy season has pushed a lot of felled trees down the rivers and out into the ocean; the Wanderer found such a trash line floating in front of Samarra about 6 miles east of Garza. With this much shade, any angler knows that green gold is hiding in the shadows.

Here are our two best drivers Fast Freddy (left) and Freddy Paloma (right) with a nice Dorado. Also our new office assistant Cynthia and our cheif mechanic Marino were on board for the mahi mayhem:

Great work by the Wanderer in keeping her craft sharp during the offseason.

October 4, 2013

Shannon and Pat followed up their Marlin and Sailfish releases with more excitement. Two Sailfish released and a trio of big Dorados on ice for the dinner table.

“The second day was as good as the first with two sails and three Mahi Mahi which made great ceviche.”

Mrs. Emery was all over these Sailfish today as she released this 150lbs. monster, clearly the largest of the week.

Let’s see that picture:

Perfect! Shannon capped off the off-shore Sailfish round-up with this handshake late in the day:

August 21, 2013

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

They followed up with a nice Sailfish:

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

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

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

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:

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.

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

August 18, 2013

Jim Benevenga got off to a fast start on the Explorer with a beautiful Marlin release backed up by a nice Dorado.

Great fish handling by Mate Kevin ensures another safe release!

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.

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.

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