The Wanderer nabbed another nice Sailfish release on August 19.
All eyes (and lenses) were on Mate Elias for this textbook Sailfish release.
Tag: Sailfish
August 19, 2021
Heidi and Jim O’Calligan took the Explorer offshore for some extreme panga fishing on the 19th and they found Sailfish stacked up and ready for battle.
This Double Sailfish release set the tone for a day full of bent rods.
Heidi rounded out the day’s trophy releases with a tasty Yellowfin Tuna for the dinner table. Excellent work by Captain Fico and the super panga Explorer.
August 19, 2021
Another day of Sailfish releasing for the Discoverer on August 19. Check out this sweet release:
August 18, 2021
The Wanderer delivered the fish of a lifetime to Heidi O’Calligan on the 18th. Check out this amazing Marlin release:
Jim O’Calligan added a near-floor sweeper Dorado for the dinner table.
The group also bested this high-flying Sailfish. Another great release.
“I was most pleased to take the traditional celebratory dunk in celebration of my FIRST BLUE MARLIN!!!” Heidi wrote on Facebook. “Captain Rick Ryals did the honors! AND I caught and released ANOTHER BIG SAILFISH today too, #6!!! Needless to say I am sore from head to toe and I’m sporting some pretty impressive fisherman’s bruises. I’ll take them any day!!”
August 17, 2021
Jacksonville anglers Rob Coxey and David Borries performed brilliantly on their first day of fishing on August 17.
Multiple Sailfish releases were augmented with a nice selection of Dorados and Yellowfin Tuna.
Look out for this dynamic duo to continue to score this week.
August 15, 2021
The Harvester welcomed Frank Wilhelm and his son for a fantastic day of rod-bending action on August 15.
Captain Alex and Mate Wilson were busy all day long with multiple sweet Sailfish releases.
Frank also added some nice Dorados for the fishbox.
Excellent work by the People Champion Harvester.
August 12, 2021
The Discoverer gave Rickie Crews’ group an amazing send-off on August 12. Check out this 100lbs. Yellowfin Tuna:
They also nabbed an amazing Sailfish release.
To round out the day, they also boated this nice Dorado.
August 10, 2021
On August 10 Captain William led the team back into Sailfish City after a week of somewhat slow offshore action.
Shane Sheltra pulled off this awesome Double Sailfish release.
August 9, 2021
Billy Meeks and Jerome McKown were back for more on the 9th. Let’s hear Jerome’s account:
Another great day of fishing in Nosara, Costa Rica.
My good fishing partner and friend Billy Meeks had an amazing day on the water with Fishing Nosara on the Harvester with Capt. Alex.
We started the day with Billy catching and landing a 7’ sailfish. We actually saw him strike and eat the surface bait. Pretty cool for sure.
Then I was able to catch another rooster fish.
Good fight beautiful colors on this fish.
Later this afternoon Billy was able to catch and land another Rooster Fish. His fish was definitely bigger than mine; 48lbs
Within 10 minutes from Billy’s release I popped another rooster fish. It was a monster. The granddaddy of the rooster fish. We able to see him briefly before he broke the hook. Capt. Alex estimated to be nearly 70 lbs.😡
All I could think of was the movie…Grumpy Old Men and how they were always trying catch.. “Catfish Hunter”…
So another day is in the books. We were able to photo and release these magnificent fighters for another day.
We laughed hard, fished hard, and now we have wonderful memories of today’s events which will last forever in our mind and heart…
We not fishing tomorrow, but come Wednesday let me just say.. Catfish hunter rooster we are coming for you.. Game on. Lol. Wish us luck on our final day fishing this paradise called Nosara, Costa Rica..🎣🦵🏾🤙
Tight lines,
Capt. J
August 9, 2021
Rickie Crews and his family knocked it out of the park on the 10th, with Master Captain William reporting great Sailfish releases.
Looks like the whole group each got a crack at a big Pacific Sailfish fight.
