The Explorer keeps shattering expectations for an under-30 foot boat; on February 3 another pair of Sailfish met their match with client Alkis Kourkoulos.


Great work by Captain Fico to continue to put the pressure on big billfish.
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The Explorer keeps shattering expectations for an under-30 foot boat; on February 3 another pair of Sailfish met their match with client Alkis Kourkoulos.


Great work by Captain Fico to continue to put the pressure on big billfish.
Jason Smith scored big on the super panga Explorer with several Sailfish released backed up by a meaty Dorado for dinner.




Captain Fico is on a hot streak and his clients are reaping the rewards!
Alkis Kourkoulos scored the fish-of-a-lifetime with Captain Fico on January 30. This monstrous Black Marlin was no match for this Clearwater, FL-based angler.

Safely handled and released by new Mate Elias.


Wonderful work by the barroom brawlin’ super panga Explorer!

The Explorer knocked out another handful of sweet Sailfish on January 20.




Check out the size on these monsters!
Captain Fico has been kicking fish butt on the Explorer, exemplified by this fat Dorado scored in late January:


Yummy!
The Explorer kept up the solid month of pelagic action with this sweet Sailfish release:


Nice work on the live release to ensure the safety of fish and angler alike.
The Andre de Wit team kept rolling with a nice Rooster fish release on the 8th with Captain Fico on the Explorer.


We expect to see this little guy again once he’s all grown up!
The Explorer had a big day on January 3rd with two Sailfish and two Rooster Fish released with client Robert Mears.


All in a day’s work for the barroom bralwer.


The Explorer closed the year on fire with client Alkis Kourkoulos scored a swarm of Sailfish releases.


Wonderful fish-handling by Mate Kevin to see all of these fine fish swim free.



The best thing about fishing in close blue water:
1.) Catching fish:

2.) Taking a nap at sea:

Nice work by this little angler and the Explorer.