Fish of the Month – Sailfish (Pez Vela)
Everyone expects the Sailfish bite to get hot in February.
Although the Marlin bite has been above average as predicted the Sailfish is still the king in the Pacific waters of Costa Rica. The Sailfish numbers have been average this season with some people blaming “el niño” for the late arrival of the Sailfish. Everyone expect the Sailfish bite to get hot soon. When the bite gets hot boats raise 10-40 Sailfish a day generally 20 to 30 miles out.
Please catch and release all billfish quickly.
World Record: 141 lbs. 1 ounce Luanda, Angola (Atlantic)
221 lbs. Santa Cruz, Ecuador (Pacific)
Fish image courtesy of www.saltwatersportsman.com
Fish Report
Congrats to Captain Tony and the crew of the “Stephanie Lee” for their victory in the 2007 Los Suenos Signature Billfish Series. The winning team ended up releasing 5 Blue Marlin and 21 Sailfish.
Captain Tom and some friends recently fished the Furuno Bank down by Quepos. The day time bite was a bit slow but the night time bite was hot. Highlights included a dozen Mutton Snapper a half a dozen nice Cubera Snapper.
Matt from Jaco and five of his buddies from the states drug themselves away from the “nightlife” long enough to go fishing on the “Red Baron”. They caught 6 Sailfish and a 40 pound Dorado.
Give me a call or send an email with your fish story for the next “Costa Rica Fishing Report”.
DOLPHIN / WHALE WATCHING: Dolphins are usually everywhere plus we do see the occasional whale. HORSEBACK RIDING: Available in most places, who hasn’t wanted to ride a horse on a beach. HOT SPRINGS / SPA: Available only in a few places, the best in romantic and relaxing getaways. KAYAKING: Available in several places, white water or ocean kayaks – cheap water fun. LAKE FISHING: Fish for the Guapote (Central American Bass) at Lake Arenal and Lake Nicaragua, great fighters on light tackle. MOTORCYCLE / QUAD RENTAL: Available in several places, great fun, wear your helmet. NATIONAL PARKS: Available in most areas, great tours, see wildlife and beautiful scenery.
PARAGLIDING: Available in a few places…try it if you get a chance…a few moments of panic followed by the best ride of your life. RIVER FISHING: Fly fish for Trout in the high mountain streams, fish the jungle rivers for giant Tarpon and Snook. SHOPPING: Available everywhere, take home some souvenirs and coffee SURF / BOOGIE BOARD: Available in the most popular towns, what the hell…give it a shot.
TURTLE WATCHING: Available only at certain times and certain places but for some the thrill of a lifetime.
VOLCANO TOUR: Available almost everywhere, good family trip. WHITE WATER RAFTING: Scenic and serene beauty followed by wet and wild adrenalin rush. WINDSURFING: Available at a few places, Lake Arenal is famous for its windsurfing
