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Costa Rica Fishing Report – News and Updates out of Crocodile Bay Resort, Costa Rica – April 2017 by Fishing Director Todd Staley

Thanks to Dave Rimington, Rich Hahn, and Gary and Susan Ellis who hosted another Boomer Esiason Redbone@Large Celebrity fishing tournament at Crocodile Bay Resort, Costa Rica.

The competition among the group of former pro athletes was intense but friendly. Mike Knox was the eventual winner and partner Kelly the  runner-up. Their combined score edged out Todd Calfee and Dr. Misko who boated 3 marlin in one day.

Pictured Above – MLB Hall of Fame Legend Wade Boggs with a sailfish on!

Dr. Misko was down with his 13 year old son celebrating his birthday and not only did they get to fish with some of their football idols – but they were able to experience catching their first sailfish and marlin.

Dr. Justin Misko posses with Wade Boggs and Mark Cooper as they present him with the tournament award for “Most Sailfish Caught”

Knox and Kai banged up the roosterfish inshore with a 1500 point day to edge out the others. Wade Boggs and Mark Cooper fished together and as always it was fun to hear their “in jest” comments back and forth  – it was a good thing they didn’t play the same sport. Wade managed a few post-tournament snook the satisfy his fishing bug.

Offshore continues to be unpredictable and inshore reliable for the most part. Plenty of roosters, grouper, and if you are inclined sharks. Jacks and roosters have been hitting poppers.

Randy and Brandi Shapiro doubled up on marlin of 250 and 500 pounds. Lifetime fish and a trip to the spa afterward. They also became the first owners of our new Costa Rica real estate offering – Botánika Osa Peninsula Curio Collectin by Hilton.

Check Out The Video of Randy’s 500lb Pacific Blue Marlin Below

March Highlight Reel –  Watch all the sport fishing highlights from this past March at Crocodile Bay Resort, Costa Rica.

Ocean’s been flat and more sun than you can stand.

Todd Staley
Fishing Director
Crocodile Bay Resort
Costa Rica

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By Todd Staley, Fishing Director – They say that El Niño is finally starting to go away and the temperature of Equatorial waters is finally beginning to drop. I don’t think I will recover any of the hair I’ve lost but the fishing just might get a little more predictable. The light seasonal rains have finally started after a long drought and everything that had turned brown miraculously turned back to green in 3 days. Schools of yellowfin tuna have started passing by with the dolphins. The last one was aggravating as the fish didn’t chew that well but we did manage an 80 lb block of steak and sashimi for the guests.

Sails are still around and still having days of double digits but they are also doing their pre-spawn ritual up on the surface. When there is that kind of flirting going on sometime they get finicky about running down a bait offered to them. The dropping water temperature should bring more marlin our way as well.

We have even seen a few dorado which were scarce in the height of the Niño season. Inshore has been decent fishing with good days and slow days but thank you fish gods, mostly good days. Roosterfish have been active and checked off a lot of bucket lists. Snapper are biting and looking good on dinner plates. Deeper, the grouper have been biting with some tilefish.

I am going to put up a couple of photos of some of the stranger fish we have seen this season inshore. Don’t quite know why, but interesting none the less.

Dennis Tilton of Boston Whaler with a Congria. Although not rare it is a strange looking and deliscious fish

A juvenile Mexican Hognose snapper from Matapalo Rock

This deep-water Stargazer also came from the famous rock at the mouth of the Gulf

Rare Costa Rica barrelfish

This just in – The Kessler group went 24/7 on sailfish yesterday – congrats guys!

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2017 Winner Chosen!

Last Year’s Winner:

Congratulations to Robert  Stevenson of  La Porte Texas who has won the 2016 Crocodile Bay Resort sport fishing trip of a lifetime! He has won an all inclusive trip for two at Crocodile Bay Resort, Costa Rica including three full days of fishing on our VIP tower boats and a private tour of Central America’s largest coastal rainforest! Sign-up for your chance to win the 2017 trip below!

You may register below to enter to win our 2017-2018 drawing.

ENTER TO WIN! A Dream Fishing Trip for Two at Crocodile Bay Resort, Costa Rica – Over $6,500 in Value! Includes 4 Days at Crocodile Bay Resort – Three Days Fishing and One Eco-Adventure Day

PRIZE DETAILS:

Winner will receive 3 Full Days of World Class Sport Fishing for Two (2) at Crocodile Bay Resort, Costa Rica – Inshore or offshore, your choice

-Enjoy a guided tour (for two) of Central America’s largest coastal rainforest – home to over 400 bird species and 200  mammal species (This area has been featured on both National Geographic & Discovery channels).
-Package includes all lodging at Crocodile Bay Resort, meals and soft drinks.
-Winners receive VIP boat upgrades to a 32′ Strike for all three days fishing ($700/day value)
-Includes ground transportation from local airport (Puerto Jimenez) to Crocodile Bay Resort
-Includes fishing licenses, gear, and English speaking crew
-Complimentary Wi-Fi available on site.

Package valued at over $6,500 MSRP – September 1st 2017!

“The most biologically intense place on Earth”
– National Geographic Magazine

For more information, details and restrictions call 1-855-945-4171

Restrictions
Drawing will be held August 1st 2017. FREE Trip must be taken between August 2nd and December 30th 2017 (certain blackout periods may apply, contact us for details).

Package does not include: Alcoholic beverages at the resort, transfer fees, domestic airline & domestic overweight seat and baggage, international airfare, meals in San Jose, airport departure tax, change fees, gratuities.

Other legal restrictions may apply in your state. Winner must be at least 18 years old and hold a passport issued by their country of residence and valid for at least 6 months following departure from Costa Rica. Package prize details may change at any time.