Costa Rica Fishing Report from FishingNosara
Costa Rica Fishing Report Archive | FishingNosara
The flagship Wanderer was up to her old tricks on April 11 with client James Bagwell.
This fun-loving group scored a Rooster fish to start off the trip, then scored the first of two Sailfish releases:
The second Sailfish was the highlight of the trip; a big fish with a lot of fight in her.
Great job by Captain William and First Mate Alex to ensure the safe release of all three of these trophy fish.
The Wanderer scored a massive Cubera Snapper to start off an afternoon 5hr. trip on April 7.
Then the flagship took advantage of the legendary late-day bite with some scale-tipping monsters caught just before sunset:
This Rooster fish was released, but this Cubera Snappers had no such luck:
Sweet tattoo alert!
Great work by the never-surrender Wanderer!
South Carolina angler Jonathan Wright enlisted the Wanderer for a day inshore of fishing and snorkeling.
The highlight of the day was this big Rooster fish release (above), however they followed it up with a smaller pez gallo later in the trip:
Also the clear waters around the Pink island made for some fun snorkeling.
All in a days’ work for the mighty Wanderer.
The inshore madness continued on April 2 as the flagship pulled myriad species of fish up from the shallow reefs.
Fresh of his great river mouth scores of Snook, client Mike Loughrey and his group scored Jack Crevelles, Amberjack, and the elusive Blue Jack Crevelles.
With four experienced anglers on deck, First Mate Alex got the rare opportunity to see how the client’s usually feel…that is, sitting back and watching some pro anglers fill the fishbox:
Hubble Keller continued his fishing hot streak with the Wanderer on April 1 as Captain William set up shop inshore to hunt for big Cubera Snappers.
These are true monster fish, especially to fight on a spinning rod. These Penn 7500 Slammers are fit for the task!
Smile for the camera!
Great work by the mighty flagship!
Alabama’s own Andrew Nichols brought his kids along for an inshore hunt, and First Mate Alex was well prepared with lots of Mullets in the livewell.
This little Cierro Mackeral was the ice-breaker, and was a sign of a great day to come.
How’s a gargantuan Cubera Snapper sound to get the ball rolling?
You know its a memorable fish with Captain William gets a picture for his scrapbook!
The Wanderer headed a few miles offshore in the afternoon and snared a nice Sailfish release.
Our old pal Hubble Keller brought the whole family down for a few days of fishing fun in Costa Rica. Three generations of Kellers were onboard for a combination inshore/offshore trip on the Wanderer.
After this nice Sailfish release, the flagship retreated inshore to ply the 80-foot waters over Pincha Padre.
The big boys were a little sleepy, but the group still had action on some Bonitas and Jack Crevelles…nothing for the dinner table but a bunch of fun nonetheless.
On March 29 Roy Forster brought his kids along for morning half day on the Wanderer. They stayed inshore and enjoyed some good rod-bending action.
After warming up on some feisty Jack Crevelles, Roy scored a big old Ponpano…perfect for cevieche!
The Wanderer bid adios to Roy and the family, then welcomed Hanna Copp and her kids for another round of inshore action.
This Cierro Mackeral is certainly a tasty fish, plus they added a few more Jack Crevelles near the end of the trip.
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One day, two happy fishing families for the Wanderer.
Our great friend John King is from our backyard of Atlantic Beach, FL and we are proud to support his wife Susan King’s charity Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry (BEAM) in their annual auction.
He came down to Nosara to ply the blue water, and the Wanderer delivered a spectacular Double Sailfish release.
We saw the biggest Blue Jack Crevelle in memory earlier this week, but you want to see the biggest Queen Snapper ever?
BOOM!
The IGFA All-Tackle record for the Queen Snapper (Etelis oculatus) is 12.36 kg (27 lb 4 oz) by angler Bill Ismer in from South Florida, but this lady estimated around 20 lbs. is certainly a contender.