Sailfish | Costa Rica Fishing Report from FishingNosara

July 28, 2015

The Barroom Brawler scored a knockout with client Matt Smoker achieving the Billfish Grand Slam on July 28!

The day started innocently enough with a pair of nice Sailfish releases:

Then Captain Carlos improved upon the scorecard with a small Black Marlin release.

Estimated around 200lbs., this juvenile Black Marlin put up a big fight but was safely handled and released by Mate Kevin.

Then a 500+ lbs. Blue Marlin hit the hook and Matt Smoker belted up for the true fish-of-a-lifetime:

This fish is a true monster and is fitting that it was final jewel in the Grand Slam crown for Mr. Smoker.

Oh, one other thing about this Grand Slam…5hr. HALF DAY TRIP!

Most anglers work their whole lives to accomplish the Grand Slam, but the Explorer only needs 300 minutes…mic drop!

July 23, 2015

The bite was a little bit of slow on July 23, but Captain William perservered as the Wanderer scored a nice Sailfish release for client Mike Maples.

Safely released as always by First Mate Alex.

July 23, 2015

Our new friend Thomas Caracciolo came down for some fun offshore action and saw nice action on the Discoverer.

After an early Sailfish release, they set themselves up for some nice dinners with Yellowfin Tuna and Dorado filets on ice:

July 18, 2015

Eddie Hake and his family scored a big Sailfish release with Captain William on the mighty Wanderer.

Great to see a youngster catch such a great fish, plus they brought home the bacon with a decent-sized Dorado:

July 13, 2015

Teresa Schilhab and her group got off to a fast start on the Wanderer with several sweet Sailfish releases.

Nice hunting by Captain William and great releases from First Mate Alex.

July 7, 2015

All boats were deployed on July 7, but as always the Wanderer led the way with several sweet Sailfish releases and lots of Yellowfin Tuna filets for a great family of fishermen.

It’s always a treat to see youngsters get their fishing games started, but with these kind of big pelagics I hope they don’t get spoiled!

The grown-ups got in on the action as well:

The Yellowfin Tuna have established a beachhead a few miles offshore and it will take our Navy a few months to break through their lines.

Until then it’s gonna be big smiles and full fishboxes!

July 5, 2015

Team Bealls scored a pair of sweet Sailfish with Captain David on the Discoverer during a 5 hour trip on July 5.

Great work by the battleship!

July 3, 2015

Our good friend Taylor Lukof joined the Wanderer for a little blue water battling.

The bite was a little slow, but the flagship still managed to score this sweet Sailfish release.

July 2, 2015

“Great time had by all, here are some pictures from our 7/2 trip on Wanderer.” writes Jeff Beall.

Check out this monster:

Later on they encountered a school of big Yellowfin Tunas.

Each of the boys tackled a Yella Fella of their own on this trip.

First Mate Alex is always trying new things, and for these big Tunas he likes to vent them of their blood immediately after the catch using a strong rope and a small incision above the tail.