Tag: Explorer

September 17, 2015

We love all out clients, but it is a special treat when we can welcome a professional charter captain and his group to our little stretch of blue water paradise.

Marvin Steiding brought the whole crew from his South Florida-based Reel Candy Sportfishing operation for a few days of blue water action on theย Discoverer.

After some early success on Sailfish, they brought it inshore and scored big on Rooster fish.

This Pacific species is certainly a fun catch for these Jupiter, FL based pros.

They also added a few Dorados for the dinner table…great action all around for the Reel Candy team!

September 3, 2015

The Explorer finished of the month with a hot streak of great catches. This Marlin scored by Tyler Hawes is clearly the leader of the pack:

Then the barroom brawler started racking up Sailfish releases by the bunches.

It’s wasn’t just trophy releases being scored by the Super panga; Captain Carlos and Mate Kevin also filled up the icebox with Dorado and Yellowfin Tuna:

Also, local diver Gustavo Villalobos Jimรฉnez took a quick ride out of the bay and dove down for a pair of tasty Langostas (lobsters):

Fantastic action from the baddest 26-foot boat in the country!

 

August 17, 2015

North Carolina’s own Chad Grimes brought his buddies to Nosara for a week of big blue water fishing action.

They started their campaign on the Explorer with great early results.

After these great Sailfish releases, the crew got a visit from a special visitor: the rare Spotted Whale Shark:

This beauty came close enough to the boat for Chad to actually touch it…a very rare and wonderful treat!

August 11, 2015

Jacksonville’s own Brian Comer won his trip to Nosara through the annual Florida Sportsman Magazine Expo, and like most of our Northeast Florida anglers he found great success on the Pacific’s blue water.

After their big Marlin score earlier in the week, they followed up with a pair of Sailfish releases on an afternoon half day with Captain Carlos.

Great fish-handling by Mate Kevin to see these beasts swim free.

July 30, 2015

Mike Gilbert’s group continued their amazing hot streak on the water with a fantastic Blue Marlin release on the Explorer.

This monster is certainly the fish-of-a-lifetime, and is the third Marlin release for the Explorer in as many days.

This consistency really speaks to Captain Carlos’ growth as a fisherman, and Mate Kevin’s fearlessness in the cockpit.

They rounded out the scorecard with a nice Sailfish release.

July 28, 2015

The Barroom Brawler scored a knockout with client Matt Smoker achieving the Billfish Grand Slam on July 28!

The day started innocently enough with a pair of nice Sailfish releases:

Then Captain Carlos improved upon the scorecard with a small Black Marlin release.

Estimated around 200lbs., this juvenile Black Marlin put up a big fight but was safely handled and released by Mate Kevin.

Then a 500+ lbs. Blue Marlin hit the hook and Matt Smoker belted up for the true fish-of-a-lifetime:

This fish is a true monster and is fitting that it was final jewel in the Grand Slam crown for Mr. Smoker.

Oh, one other thing about this Grand Slam…5hr. HALF DAY TRIP!

Most anglers work their whole lives to accomplish the Grand Slam, but the Explorer only needs 300 minutes…mic drop!