Scott Roppatte went sushi-hunting on June 16, and the Explorer picked up the scent of big Yellowfin Tunas offshore.
Sushi is served!
Tag: sushi
May 3, 2022
The Discoverer and Jesse Gregory’s group had a big day on May 3.
A pair of Sailfish releases were backed up with a big pile of Yellowfin Tuna catches.
In the evening they took this sizable tuna haul to Pacifico Azul and the sushi chef made this special arrangement to commemorate the great catch:
March 22, 2022
On March 22, the Torres posse had a big day on the Explorer.
This Sailfish release broke the ice, then they barroom brawler took it to the meat market for the rest of the day.
Nothing like fresh sushi to keep the energy levels high for these anglers.
November 29, 2021
The Discoverer pulled off the very challenging Double Sailfish release on November 29 with Tyler Brandenburg, Mark Perdue, and Richard Walden.
Great fish-handling by Mate Kevin to ensure the safe release of both fish above, plus this solo Sailfish released later in the trip.
BIG Dorados rounded out the day’s action.
Also this Monster Yellowfin Tuna led to a sushi party later at Casa Privada.
August 27, 2019
The Sims group finished off their trip on August 27 with a fun day in the sun on the Discoverer.
They were paced by the Wanderer offshore, but pulled up when the keen-eyed Captain Carlos spotted this floating debris:
The large fish were elusive but the big battleship stayed busy with a large quantity of smaller catches.
They had a sushi appetizer to celebrate the good catches, then contributed their sizable haul of fish to Maria for a family-style dinner back at Nosara Paradise Rentals.
Great trip for Team Sims!
August 7, 2019
The Discoverer did well on August 7 with Scott Swanson’s group reporting a nice Sailfish release backed up with a big Yellowfin Tuna.
All this reeling can work up the appetite, so a plate of fresh sushi with wasabe and soy sauce is a needed treat.
March 29, 2018
Kerri Watt scored some nice Yellowfin Tunas on board the Wanderer on March 29.
Here is what she had to say:
Hi Craig,
I caught my first fish (Yellowfin Tuna) yesterday and it was sooooo exciting!!! We are very excited to go [again] to catch some fish for Easter Dinner.
This excellent Sushi platter should be a good start:
May 15, 2013
Craig Sutton was joined by Paula, Matty, and Alejandro for an afternoon of fishing on the Wanderer on May 15. Captain William gathered the intellegence from Captain David on the Explorer that a large ‘mancha’ (school) of spinning dolphin were in the area feasting on Yellowfin Tuna.
The team worked this school together as First Mate Alex and Craig tossed poppers from the foredeck while Paula and Alejandro went to work in the cockpit. Captain William and Captain David worked together to keep the fish corralled so that both boats would have maximum chances at success.
Once the bite shut down around 3pm it was once again time for an honored FishingNosara tradition: Fresh Sushi!
January 27, 2012
Captain David and the 26-foot Explorer welcomed Jay Johnston and his group for an afternoon half-day fishing trip. The California anglers wanted to target Yellowfin Tuna primarily, but the 1pm Sailfish bite proved too alluring so Captain David took it offshore early in the trip.
This excellent Sailfish was released unharmed after a brief but vigorous 10 minute fight. Captain David knows what to do when these big fish come calling and he brought this fight to a quick, safe and satisfying conclusion.
Jay’s posse kept their collective foot on the gas once the Explorer returned inshore and anchored up to Pincha Padre. They finished the evening with 10 Yellowfin Tunas weighing between 12lbs. and 20lbs. in the box.
Check out the Wasabi/Soy sauce tray in the right foreground…No one’s going hungry in the Johnston group tonight!
November 19, 2011
Chuck Darner and Bill Wilderotter finished their week of excellent fishing with Captain David and Mate Pipio on the Explorer and they dialed up a fish feast for the ages. David kept the barroom brawler on the fish while Pipio broke in the new forward casting platform…the result was a cornucopia of marine eatin’.
They started at 9am. The first fish was a 35 lbs. Dorado, then they backed that up with a 25 lbs. Cubera Snapper, a 25 lbs. Amberjack, and a nice White Tuna.
The Jacksonville anglers finished off their trip by adding a Macarela, two Jack Crevalles, and four beefy Bonitas. Excellent end to an amazing week in Nosara…these guys are on top!