Shane Sheltra scored a sweet Sailfish release on December 3 with the big battleship Discoverer.
Tag: Sailfish
November 27, 2019
Tampa angler Dan Rosensteel had a nice day on the 27th with the Discoverer reporting a nice Sailfish release early in the trip.
Then in the afternoon, the keen-eyed Captain Carlos spotted a piece of floating debris, possibly a detached FAD. They found a nice ecosystem of Dorados has sprouted up underneath the floating shade.
Captain Carlos’ ingenuity was on display for this fun trip.
November 25, 2019
Tambi Katieb treated her boys to a big fishing party on board the Harvester on November 25. The guest of honor was this monstrous Sailfish.
Snacks for the party were provided by a batch of fat Yellowfin Tunas.
The boys even pulled off a double Yellowfin Tuna hook-up and catch.
Great work by the Katieb family and the mega panga Harvester!
November 21, 2019
The Adventurer has been on a tear in the first month of the season, and Captain David’s performance on the 21st was truly exceptional.
The 23-foot inshore assassin has released only a few Sailfish in her 8 year career. To add to the scorecard was this epic Rooster Fish.
For the dinner table they scored a nice Dorado.
Proof again that you don’t need a big boat to catch big fish in Costa Rica.
November 20, 2019
Arkansas angler David Gibbons followed up with another Marlin release on November 21 with Captain Carlos on the Discoverer.
They also nagged a two super Sailfish releases.
This group didn’t return to shore empty handed; after the billfish releases they added a Dorado for the dinner table.
November 10, 2019
The second wave of Team Mayor performed brilliantly on November 10 with Captain Carlos on the Discoverer. A super Sailfish release led off the proceedings.
The followed up with nice catches of Dorado and Yellowfin Tuna.
November 9, 2019
Kelly Broussard got tied into a superior Salifish release on November 9 with Captain Alex.
Excellent fish handling by Mate Wilson to ensure the safe live release of this beauty.
November 9, 2019
Michael Busch and his group had a big day with Captain William on November 9. The highlight of this blue water trip was this wonderful Sailfish release.
They added plenty of filets for the dinner table, thanks to these sweet Yellowfin Tunas.
Great work by Captain William to keep the rods bent for these San Antonio anglers.
November 3, 2019
Gerrie Anderson’s group opened up the new fishing season with Captain Alex on the Harvester. The highlight was this monster Blue Marlin release:
They also added a super Sailfish release to their scorecard.
They also filled up the icebox with lots of nice Dorados scores.
Great way to get things going in the new season.
October 18, 2019
The big boats are back in action, with angler Jon Cira bringing a big group for three days of fishing in late October.
On the first day back the Discoverer reports a Sailfish backed up with several Yellowfin Tunas.
Here was Jon’s email to us: “First day of fishing was awesome for both boats, lots a schooly tuna, sailfish and a big blue.”