Tag: Sailfish

September 1, 2019

It’s officially the off-season, but don’t tell Captain Alex and the Harvester. They braved the so-called rainy season on September 1st with Lindsey McNally and her group.

The Sailfish were charged up and ready for action. These Jacksoville anglers were up to the task!

Excellent fish handling by Mate Wilson to ensure the safe release of these beauties.

They also added this Dorado for the dinner table.

August 26, 2019

Darrell and Teresa Sims scored big on their second day of fishing with Captain William.

Big Yellowfin Tunas were the order of the day, the flagship Wanderer loaded up.

Mark caught a nice Sailfish in the middle of the trip.

Then it was back to the Yellowfin Tunas.

Great day of action for these fun-loving Texas anglers. Looks like dinner is served!

August 22, 2019

Frank Wilhelm achieved fishing immortality with this ridiculously monstrous Blue Marlin release on August 22:

Captain Alex and Mate Wilson have once again bested the baddest beast in the ocean with this sweet release.

They also add a nice Sailfish release to round out the scorecard.

Amazing work by Frank Wilhelm and the People’s Champion Harvester!

August 22, 2019

“So here is how day 4 went,” wrote Steve Betz.

“We made a plan. I had already gotten a Sail so we all wanted Scott to get his wish fish. A Rooster.”

“First bait in the water and less than a minute and game on! The dude caught Foghorn Leghorn!”

“They all decided I should go next. I guess I had Snapper on the brain. I came up with my first Pacific Yellow Tail Snapper. That’s OK someone has to put dinner in the boat.”

“Lisa was next. It also didn’t take long and Lisa landed a beautiful Rooster.”

“Now it was Karen turn and landed her first sail. Yes Rafael Rios it was bigger than mine.”

“Great times with great friends! First time in a long time I have felt this blessed. Thank you Charlie Phillips and Laura Anne for inviting us to share this experience.”

 

Charlie replied: “We are both so happy y’all took a chance and a plane ride down with us. Descriptions never do it justice, so much to do and see down here. Congratulations on fine catches all around and still a few to check off on the next trip.”

 

Charlie continued after they got home: “Back from Nosara Paradise Rentals, Following one of the best trips down there I have had.”

“Fishing was as always awesome. Quality fish, good boats and equipment and highly talented crews. Nothing better than sharing the experience as close friends catch dream fish in foreign lands.”

“I did more exploring on my own this year than in my past trips and enjoyed every second of it. Every dirt path, I’d ask Laura Anne Phillips, wonder what’s down there and away we go. These ventures found me some intimate encounters with wildlife and I will make this a part of every trip going forward.”

“Costa Rica as a country is beautiful, the scenery, the wildlife and views are magical. But I have to say, the people in the small communities are equally beautiful. Patient and accepting of visitors, kind and helpful at every opportunity. I enjoy the culture as much as the scenery I believe.”

“Steve Betz, Karen Richey Betz, Lisa Throop, and Scott Throop; We enjoyed your company and hope you had as much fun as we did. If you now feel comfortable leading a group of your own down, then we have done our jobs.”

“Also great seeing friends from Florida down at the same time and sharing fish stories with them. Capt Rick Ryals so good seeing you. Craig Sutton always a pleasure and we can’t wait to be back down.”