Christopher McGowen’s family scored a wonderful Sailfish on the Wanderer on a morning half day trip.
This high-flyer was no match for the mighty flagship.
A safe release by Mate Johnson rounded out this great experience.
Tag: Family Fishing in Costa Rica
May 30, 2017
Roger Chambers was back for more on May 30 and they finished out their week in Nosara with a wonderful four-species day.
After this early day Rooster Fish release, Captain William got a call on the radio from Captain Carlos the the Discoverer was on a kettle of Yellowfin Tunas offshore.
The mid-afternoon lead to several Dorados and Yellowfin Tunas on ice for Team Chambers. The final score of the day with this strong Sailfish release:
A flight of Marlin Birds lead the way home for the mighty flagship.
May 26, 2017
Roger Chambers and his family are the latest in a long line of CCA TX anglers to find success on the blue water.
Captain William started them off by chasing down Tuna schools.
Lots of fun action with multiple strikes on feisty 15lbs.-20lbs. Yellowfin Tunas.
The walk-off shot was this magical Black Marlin release late in the day…great work by the resilient flagship Wanderer!
May 18, 2017
Joseph Caveness and his family chose the Wanderer on May 18 and the family-friendly flagship scored a wide variety of fun fish.
Joe started the day with a nice 20lbs. Yellowfin Tuna and then the kids took over the reel, scoring this nice Dorado.
Captain William moved inshore in the afternoon and young Mr. Caveness scored a small Bonita and a nice Yellowfin.
This 25lbs. Wahoo provided more diversity tot the filet bag, and is a welcome surprise to find this close to shore.
The fish of the day was scored by Mama Bear in the form of this wonderful Rooster fish release.
All in all it’s a great day of family fun on the famous flagship!
April 9, 2017
Fresh off of the Ship of Fools victory, El Matador booked the Harvester for an afternoon of family fishing with his young son Noah.
The kid took the water splendidly and turned the crank on this Bonita.
A trip on the Harvester is a great way to get a kid started fishing on the right track.
March 30, 2017
Good day of action for Bart Stephens and his family on the 30th.
The early scores were small Dorado and Red Groupers.
The late afternoon bite yielded a true whopper…check out this giant Cubera Snapper.
March 29, 2017
Our new friend Will Stein and his family performed brilliantly on the mega panga Harvester, highlighted by this awesome Black Marlin release:
Captain Alex stayed on the hunt, and led the Stein party to more Billfish success.
March 29, 2017
March 29 was family fun day on the Discoverer! The only thing better than seeing young kids on the water is seeing them score big fish.
After this pair of Sailfish releases the youngsters stayed busy with 8 small Dorados on ice. Great work kids!
March 15, 2017
Philip Rivera and his family joined Captain Alex for the beginning of a double-day of fishing on March 15. The morning half of the day was highlighted by this excellent Sailfish release:
Then in the afternoon Jasper Buchbauer came aboard for a Yellowfin Tuna rally.
Persistence pays, and this late-day monster proves that the best fish of the day is often the last fish of the day:
March 2, 2017
Captain Alex proved his inshore prowess on March 2 with a great variety of catches.
A pair of Rooster fish releases highlighted the action, but this group also added a nice Red Grouper and the elusive Congrio…a rare catch in our area that yield the best meat in the Pacific.
