Offshore Fishing in Costa Rica holds exhilerating adventures from pursuing massive marlin to inshore fare like Rooster fish and tunas. Sportfishing in Costa Rica is well-known for it’s variety of species and it’s high level of excitement. The following story is from our most recent Fishing Report:
Catching massive Cuberra Snappers is a feat worthy of the most experienced angler. Using available tackle and this unusual technique, the Captains of FishingNosara.com have had great success on these monstrous fish.
First, we rig our live bait to the Penn International 50W off both long outriggers. Each of the baitfish are pulled with a J hook in the forehead and a circle hook in the dorsal. The speed should be a brisk 2.5 knots to keep pace with the Bonitas.
It will take about an hour for the bite to happen. While you are waiting eagerly, eighty feet beneath you those two little baitfish are stirring up a big commotion. The large Cuberra Snappers should start poking their heads out of their deep hidden holes in the reef to investigate what the fuss is about.
Realize that a big Cuberra Snapper is not easy to catch. Cuberras over fifty pounds are over thirty years old; they don’t get so old and big by biting on fishing hooks. When they do get hooked, they are known for staying close to deepwater sanctuary and can get away. However, the pair of zipping around at energetic speeds for such a long time creates enough commotion that
These fish are not acrobatic or wily at this point; just strong. These great tasting beauties are truly a high point in any fisherman’s career. Enjoy the videos and tactics pages of FishingNosara.com to see more about our little slice of paradise.
