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The Pelagic School of Fishing - Costa Rica

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The Pelagic School of Fishing - Costa Rica

At the Pelagic School of Fishing, we make fishing fun while coaching you through a wide variety of techniques and angling styles to make you a better fisherman. Join us at Club Pelagic - Costa Rica, where our highly experienced Pelagic Pro Instructors will teach you their tips and tricks from decades of experience in competitive sport fishing ventures around the globe. Whether you have fished once and simply have a passion to learn more, or you have the skillset of a lifetime big game angler, the Pelagic School of Fishing will hone your skills and elevate your angling prowess...

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SPECIES PROFILE: THE MAJESTIC BLUE MARLIN

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SPECIES PROFILE: THE MAJESTIC BLUE MARLIN

Of all the pelagic fish species in our oceans, none is more revered and respected than the blue marlin. Highly regarded amongst offshore fishing enthusiasts for its big game value, Makaira nigricans is one of the open ocean’s largest, fastest, and strongest predators reaching known weights of over 1,800-pounds and lengths of more than 16-feet while putting on amazing aerial acrobatics when hooked. Blue marlin release aboard MARLIN MAGIC II off Kona, Hawaii (Captain Marlin Parker / Image by Carol Lynne) The IGFA lists the All-Tackle (Atlantic) Blue Marlin record at 1,402-pounds caught off Vitoria, Brazil in February 1992 by...

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GYOTAKU: Art of the Process

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GYOTAKU: Art of the Process

Featuring Artist, Dwight Hwang  Gyotaku is the traditional Japanese method of fish printing. This intricate immortalization process was originally used by fishermen in the 1800’s to record their catch by using ink, rice paper, and delicate hand pressing to create a fish image. Today, Gyotaku has become an art form of its own utilizing a wide variety of fish and ocean creatures as a method of printmaking. Our Gyotaku Collection pays homage to the sea through the customary Japanese form of printing fish and sea creatures. Using original art pieces from revered artist, Dwight Hwang, whose focus is in bringing...

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SPECIES PROFILE: The Brilliant Mahi-Mahi

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SPECIES PROFILE: The Brilliant Mahi-Mahi

Mahi-Mahi: the fish so nice, they named it twice. Scientific name, Coryphaena hippurus, also known as dolphinfish or dorado; the Mahi-Mahi is one of the most sought-after fish in the sea by fisherman because they are downright beautiful, valiantly strong fighters, and they put on a show of aerial acrobatics when hooked. Mahi-Mahi also present amazing color patterns and variations while offering incredible table fare, added reasons why they are arguably one of the most highly regarded pelagic species in our oceans. Regardless of what you call them, the Mahi is truly a fan favorite and we wanted to share...

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