Pescador Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Hey all Just got back from our honeymoon in Crocodile Bay, Costa Rica and tried some first time fly fishing for billfish. I had a couple shots for sailfish the first day using a 14 weight rod but no hookups. Next day was supposed to be inshore but crew figured we should try offshore again (with #8 and #9 weight), caught a baby Dorado and a bunch of small yellow fin tuna and on the last tuna a #300 lb blue marlin came up right behind the boat and grabbed it. Needless to say the 8 weight snapped like a toothpick. Last day back offshore (25 miles) with the 14 weight outfit again had a hookup with a sail but didn't get a good set. Kind of hard to set when the backing is burning through your fingers. But ended up hooking the Holy Grail a 200lb. Blue Marlin and released him with a leader touch at the boat after 30 minutes on 20 lb. tippet. My knees are still shaking. Pictures aren't the greatest but what an experience. Photobucket link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Din Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 thanks for sharing! was in costa rica last spring. we were at an inlet of a river and i could see a ton of fish...was killin me not having my gear. glad to hear you had some success!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esleech Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Very cool. I'd heard that lodge is top notch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryfly Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Nice work. Glad you had a great time! Thanks. Clive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parry Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 One day i hope i can enjoy something much like that. Glad you shared! Dustin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladystrange Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 i'm thinking that is the destination next year. a month fishing in costa rica... i could live with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonefisher Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 congrats man. Looks like a hell of a honeymoon. Great pics as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 congrats dude. sick pics and congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydropsyche Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 Freaking Awesome. How could you go back to catching trout after an experience like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesr1 Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Now that's impressive. Mucho felicitaciones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigbadbrent Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Freaking Awesome. How could you go back to catching trout after an experience like that? Fishing the bow, 8x tippet..000 rod, reel with no drag.....go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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