Marlin Madness- Zancudo Lodge, Costa Rica (18-28 December 2016)
Our 2017 Season is off to a great start and we are having very little trouble keeping our guests busy with great fishing opportunities both offshore and inshore. The Marlin bite has been spectacular this month and it seems like everyday schools of Yellowfin Tuna are showing up out on the edge. The sails have yet to arrive in big numbers but it's still a bit early, however we expect the annual migration to occur in early January, and we're ready for them. Inshore fishing has been very consistent with loads of Roosterfish, a few Snappers, Golden and Spotted Trevally, with several boats reporting as many to 25 shots per day.
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Frank Legaki and Alicia Torres had an incredible first experience fishing at Zancudo Lodge and this couple, from Texas had some amazing luck. On the first day, fishing with Capt. Tito, Alicia released her first ever Blue Marlin estimated at around 280 lbs. The next day they headed inshore and both Frank and Alicia scored huge on Roosterfish and also released a few Cubera Snappers, Jacks and Pompanos. On the final day of the trip, Capt. Tito took the couple offshore and; they released 3 Blue Marlin and a Striped Marlin. What a way to end an already fantastic fishing trip. Congrats on all the great fish and photos. We'll be sure to see these folks again soon.
Our friend Jack Hart was back to favorite fishing spot this Christmas and is always a welcome sight at the Zancudo Lodge. Its Jack 6th trip and in his words, his most successful trip to date. Jack caught just about species that live in the bountiful Costa Rican waters. Let's start off with an amazing 5 Blue Marlin releases, Sailfish and a boat load of Yellowfin Tuna, one weighing in at 110 lbs. Inshore he crushed the Roosterfish, releasing 15 in just one day, several Snapper and a few other inshore critters to round off the trip. It was nonstop action all the way! We certainly look forward to seeing you again next year.
Lorenzo and his son Archie Le Flanchec flew in from France to spend the Christmas holidays at Zancudo Lodge. These guys had a great time and focused mainly on popping the coastline in search of Costa Rica's coveted Roosterfish and Cubera Snapper, and offshore to test their spinning tackle on feisty Yellowfin Tu
a. They had great success on Roosterfish, releasing several up to 40 lbs. and also got into some pretty amazing Yellowfin Tuna action. They scored several in the 50-60 lb. range. Archie also released a beautiful Sailfish offshore.
Check out this rare UNDERWATER footage ofJack Hart's Blue Marlin charging a live bait. Video footage caught on a GoPro at Zancudo Lodge, Costa Rica.
On behalf of the Zancudo Lodge team, we would like to wish all our guests a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous and Happy New Year. We 're looking forward to seeing you all in 2017 for some of Costa Rica finest fishing action, so be sure to check out the fishing reports. See you soon!
Tight Lines!
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Albert Battoo
The Zancudo Lodge
Frank Legaki and Alicia Torres had an incredible first experience fishing at Zancudo Lodge and this couple, from Texas had some amazing luck. On the first day, fishing with Capt. Tito, Alicia released her first ever Blue Marlin estimated at around 280 lbs. The next day they headed inshore and both Frank and Alicia scored huge on Roosterfish and also released a few Cubera Snappers, Jacks and Pompanos. On the final day of the trip, Capt. Tito took the couple offshore and; they released 3 Blue Marlin and a Striped Marlin. What a way to end an already fantastic fishing trip. Congrats on all the great fish and photos. We'll be sure to see these folks again soon.
Our friend Jack Hart was back to favorite fishing spot this Christmas and is always a welcome sight at the Zancudo Lodge. Its Jack 6th trip and in his words, his most successful trip to date. Jack caught just about species that live in the bountiful Costa Rican waters. Let's start off with an amazing 5 Blue Marlin releases, Sailfish and a boat load of Yellowfin Tuna, one weighing in at 110 lbs. Inshore he crushed the Roosterfish, releasing 15 in just one day, several Snapper and a few other inshore critters to round off the trip. It was nonstop action all the way! We certainly look forward to seeing you again next year.
Lorenzo and his son Archie Le Flanchec flew in from France to spend the Christmas holidays at Zancudo Lodge. These guys had a great time and focused mainly on popping the coastline in search of Costa Rica's coveted Roosterfish and Cubera Snapper, and offshore to test their spinning tackle on feisty Yellowfin Tu
a. They had great success on Roosterfish, releasing several up to 40 lbs. and also got into some pretty amazing Yellowfin Tuna action. They scored several in the 50-60 lb. range. Archie also released a beautiful Sailfish offshore.
Check out this rare UNDERWATER footage ofJack Hart's Blue Marlin charging a live bait. Video footage caught on a GoPro at Zancudo Lodge, Costa Rica.
On behalf of the Zancudo Lodge team, we would like to wish all our guests a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous and Happy New Year. We 're looking forward to seeing you all in 2017 for some of Costa Rica finest fishing action, so be sure to check out the fishing reports. See you soon!
Tight Lines!
Albert Battoo
The Zancudo Lodge
