Explorer | Costa Rica Fishing Report from FishingNosara

April 25, 2013

After their banner day on the Wanderer on April 23, Robert and Joy returned to the Explorer for an inshore battle that was just as fruitful as their offshore excursions.

First off Mr. McCafferty waylaid this 30lbs. Amberjack. Remember that here on the Pacific side our Amberjack are edible and delicious, unlike the Atlantic variety.

Joy Best followed up with a fish that is delicious no matter what ocean you’re in. This tasty Yellowfin Tuna weighs about 35lbs. and is every ounce as good as it looks.

What a wonderful way to cap off a great week of fishing!

April 21, 2013

Robert McCafferty and Joy Best have a trio of trips planned this week with our team, and on their first trip Captain David of the Explorer took them offshore for a tour of Sailfish City.

The Sails were aggressive biting, but even more aggressive in hook-spitting. Still Mr. McCafferty managed to best one of these behemoths, estimated to weigh over 125 lbs.

Look out for more great fishing from this Pennsylvania-based duo this week.

The Explorer caught the biggest Amberjack we have ever seen on April 10 with client Bradford Kuhns and young Mr. Thomas Donnelly. This monster is estimated to weigh 90+ lbs. and is an incredible fishing accomplishment.

It is hard to know which was more difficult: catching this behemoth or hoisting it up for the picture!

Amazing work by Captain David and the 26-foot Super Panga!

April 4, 2013

While Singleton and Sylvester ladies were over on the Wanderer, the fellas took to the barroom brawler Explorer and they also released a wonderful Pacific Sailfish:

Check out the fearless Captain David clinging on to the rear of the transom while trying to take the picture…anything for a great photo!

March 26, 2013

John Rozas struck again on the Explorer after his great Sailfish release earlier in the week. Check out this gigantic Broomtail Grouper that Mr. Rozas hauled off the bottom:

That is a whopper. Here’s an excerpt from John’s email:

David fileted it, and I took one half home. Gave the other half to David for his family and friends.The head went to Marcus, for fish head soup.

I froze filets overnight in freezer in room, then wrapped them in a bubble wrap type freezer bag I had from fishing in Alaska. Came home and filets were still rock solid. Will be eating tonight.

March 22, 2013

John Rozas is a very experienced angler from the Northeast and on his recent trips with the Explorer bested this excellent Pacific Sailfish.

Wonderful release by Mate Carlos as Captain David of the Explorer once again flex their muscles!

February 25, 2013

David Lukof locked into a battle with a super 300+lbs. Marlin on the unbeatable Explorer. Take a look at this monster:

According to our buddy Jeff (who was filming): “Dude had heat stroke after this. He’s been chasing a marlin for 30 years. He said ‘I’d fight it till I died’ he might have actually been close!”

Amazing catch and release by the superstar Captain David and Mate Carlos!

February 23, 2013

Captain David of the Explorer delivered a true fish of a lifetime to client Eileen and Timothy Opthof on February 23.

This 250+lbs. Blue Marlin put up a tremendous fight but as always the Super panga and Mate Carlos took care of business and saw to the safe release of this monster.

They also cleaned up inshore with a 12lbs. Mullet snapper, a 10lbs. white tuna, and a few other assorted fish all on ice. Incredible day both inshore and offshore for the unbeatable Explorer and the indomitable Captain David.

February 20, 2013

John Higgins won’t go hungry this week!

Check out this haul of tasty reef-dwellers that Mr. Higgins put on ice along with Captain David on the Explorer. These Mullet Snappers are very delicious as sushi or as small filets.

Clearly the bottom bite is back and the barroom brawler is ready to beat them down! Great work by the 26 foot Super Panga and John Higgins.

February 16, 2013

Mike Burling is one of our favorite repeat clients, and after lighting it up last year on the Wanderer this time he chose the 26-foot Explorer as his fishing platform of choice. The super panga was up for battle and Mr. Burling’s group was fit for the task.

The inshore bite provided good action early in the trip with four nice Mullet Snappers (12-14lbs.) and four equally-sized White Tunas on ice by Noon. In the afternoon the Explorer ventured to Sailfish city and released three beauties estimated at 70 lbs., 90 lbs., and a whopping 120lbs.!

Captain David and Mate Carlos saw to the safe releases of all three monsters as Mike Burling proved that his success last year was no fluke, but in fact the norm for this excellent Northeast Florida angler.

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