Explorer | Costa Rica Fishing Report from FishingNosara

July 14, 2013

People often ask us if they should go offshore or stay inshore, and we give them the answer that all anglers love: Both!

Peter Karpinski booked the legendary Explorer and got all he could handle both offshore in the blue water and inshore where the meat fish like to school up. He started the day with two excellent Sailfish releases as the first fish came blasting through the spread around noon

Excellent release by Mate Kevin to ensure the safety of both fish and angler. On the next fish Peter was feeling a little brave and decided to bill the fish himself…not quite as easy as Mate Kevin makes it look, huh?

With the trophy fish released, Captain David pointed the Explorer inshore and Peter had a field day on nice-sized Yellowfin Tunas. Take a look at this trio of tasty treats:

Excellent work from the powerful Super Panga and by angler Peter Karpinski!

July 6, 2013

Captain David stayed inside on July 6 with Cara Macksoud and her fellas. Take a look at this nice haul:

The 25lbs. Cubera Snapper definately qualifies as a tasty entree, but don’t overlook the Amberjacks for ceviche and soupa. These folks are spending a few months in the Nosara area and we hope once the refrigerator is empty we see them on the water again.

July 4, 2013

Jessica Bartoszek and her friends spend three nice days on the Explorer with Captain David and on the final day of the trip he delivered a memorable Sailfish release.

This Sail dragged out a mile of line but the tough-as-nails Explorer backed her down quickly and brought her alongside for a quick, safe release.

Great work by the angler, Captain, and crew of the baddest Super Panga in the sea, the Explorer!

July 4, 2013

Randy Powell has the knack for catching big fish as evidenced by this ridiculous 50+lbs. Amberjack caught on July 5. Captain David parked the Explorer right on top of the inshore reef system and this monster inhaled a fresh Bonita chunk.

Good looking day in Garza with some great fish soup on the menu.

July 2, 2013

David Schiffer and his lady took to the Super Panga on July 2 and Captain David kept the good times rolling with yet another tasty bite of Yellowfin Tuna.

These football-sized Yella Fellas are the perfect size for filets and yield the best-tasting meat around.

More importantly check out the big smiles on the client’s faces; This is the standard side-effect of a great day of Super Panga fishing!

July 1, 2013

The Explorer is on a roll this week with the Yella Fellas and Randy Powell was the latest to enjoy Super Panga fishing.

This pair of Yellowfin Tunas are just right to fill the refrigerator for Randy’s time in Nosara. He has a trip planned later this week on the Wanderer so let’s hope this was a nice warmup for some offshore action.

June 29, 2013

Conway Johnson and Savanna Blue joined Team Wenz for a big time on the Explorer with Captain David and had two nice Yellowfin Tunas to show for their efforts.

They will surely be popular at whichever restaurant they haul these meaty filets into.

Great work by the Super Panga!

June 16, 2013

The action was just getting started for the Good Doctors as Captain David switched up tactics and dropped some deep rigs to the bottom. Look and what was lurking beneath:

This Cuberra Snapper is a full 50+lbs. and it was a monster to catch. If yesterday’s big Dorado wasn’t enough to keep these boys fed this Red Buick should fill up the rest of the refrigerator.

Sensing the need for appetizers, the Explorer put Yellowfin Tuna sushi on the menu with this very nice 25lbs. specimen. On a slower day this fish would be considered the highlight, but clearly the bite was on fire and Captain David kept the Explorer‘s presentation one step ahead of the fish.

The Explorer‘s fishboxes were so full that they smartly began to target catch and release species. This Rooster fish is a beautiful example of this species. What amazing markings!

Late in the day they hooked up an acrobatic Sailfish and got some great photos, however this one spit the hook after a short fight.

We’ll keep an eye out for these anglers as they take to the Wanderer for a few days offshore; perhaps this gal’s still out there waiting for them.

June 15, 2013

June 15 was an amazing day on the Explorer with the Chuck Harris group!

This 70lbs. Dorado was the highlight for the Good Doctors who, in addition to capturing this meaty creature and putting him on ice, got some incredible photos. Check out this monster pound the gunwales of the Explorer!

This fish is estimated at well over 60lbs…keep in mind that the guy in the picture below is over six foot and the tail still touches the deck.

These guys have another full day on the Explorer planned for tomorrow so stayed tuned for more updates.

June 13, 2013

Eric and Amy Anderson are part of our first class of Coastal Conservation Association anglers from North Carolina.

We have been honored to partner with CCA NC this season to send loads of great folks to Nosara from the Tar Heel State, and we look forward to seeing more of y’all real soon.

The fishing was a little slow, but Captain David persevered and delivers some excellent action on three half-days with Eric and Amy. Howabout we let Eric and Amy tell it:

Craig/Matt,

“Wanted to send you both a quick note and let you know that my family and I really enjoyed our trip last week. The service your staff provided was fantastic. Everything from the airport transfers, the daily breakfast, car service to/from fishing, etc… was top notch.”

“Even though the fishing was a bit slow all week, I enjoyed my three full days with Capt. David on the Explorer. He worked hard each day in an attempt to put together something.”

I was able to catch my first Rooster, as well as my first Sailfish.

Mixed in was a few Mahi, a nice Yellowfin Tuna, a real nice AJ, as well as a number of other species.

David estimated the rooster at 25lbs., the Sailfish at 90lbs., and the AJ at roughly 45lbs.

Thank you again,

Eric & Amy Anderson