Captain Warren Sellers Wilderness Fishing
Captain Warren Sellers played a significant role in the development of sportfishing tourism in Costa Rica. In the mid 1970s, when Costa Rica was still relatively unknown as a fishing destination, Warren was hired as a sportfishing captain for Bahia Pez Vela, a new luxurious resort. His experience and knowledge of the local waters helped put Costa Rica on the map as a premier destination for sportfishing.
After several years of working at Bahia Pez Vela, Warren saved enough money to purchase a 22-foot Boston Whaler. With his friend Randy, they started Tamarindo’s first sportfishing operation. Over time, they built a successful business and helped create a thriving sportfishing industry in Tamarindo.
Warren’s passion for sportfishing and his dedication to providing top-notch service to his clients helped establish Costa Rica as a world-renowned fishing destination. Today, thousands of anglers come to Costa Rica each year to fish for marlin, sailfish, tuna, and other species, thanks in large part to pioneers like Captain Warren Sellers.
In 2003, after many years of running a successful sportfishing operation in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, Warren decided to pursue new adventures and sold his boat. He embarked on a quest to find the best fishing destinations around the world that were still largely undiscovered, yet provided abundant fishing opportunities. His search led him to remote and pristine locations in Costa Rica, Panama, the Galapagos, and Tahiti.
Today, Warren is highly regarded for his expertise in remote wilderness fishing trips. He organizes unforgettable fishing adventures for anglers in some of the world’s most stunning and untouched destinations.
Warren’s contributions to the sportfishing community extend beyond his guiding work. He has been featured in several international television shows and sportfishing magazines, and has also contributed to fishing books and guides. One such book is Fly Patterns by Fishing Guides, which is available for purchase on amazon.com.

Wilderness Fishing Destinations

Costa Rica
Costa Rica, meaning ‘rich coast’, was aptly named by Christopher Columbus in 1502, and it has lived up to its name as a world-class destination for sport fishing. Its waters are teeming year-round with prized species like sailfish, marlin, tuna, wahoo, and roosterfish. Costa Rica’s lush landscapes, from tropical rainforests to sun-kissed beaches, create a truly unforgettable adventure.

Panama
The Pacific coastline stretching from Panama City to David remains largely untouched and sparsely populated to this day. Dotted with countless uninhabited islands, this region boasts some of the finest fishing grounds in the world. It’s no coincidence that Panama translates to ‘place of good fishing’ with its pristine waters teeming with trophy fish like marlin, sailfish, and tuna.

Tahiti
Many atolls in French Polynesia remain pristine, untouched by mass tourism and creating an idyllic escape for anglers seeking a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. The sparkling turquoise waters teem with marine life, offering an unmatched setting for sport fishing. The pursuit of marlin in these waters is nothing short of spectacular.

Galapagos
The Galapagos Islands are a paradise for anglers, teeming with black and blue marlin and widely regarded as a true mecca for striped marlin. The nutrient-rich waters and deep-sea banks off San Cristobal create the perfect conditions for prolific marlin fishing. This region offers some of the most extraordinary opportunities in the world to hook multiple striped marlin.
Gyotaku Fish Printing
Warren Sellers is an accomplished Gyotaku artist and creates colorful prints of the fish he catches while out on fishing trips. These prints capture the unique beauty and details of each individual fish, and are a beautiful way to preserve the memory of a successful fishing trip.
Gyotaku fish printing is a beautiful and ancient art form that originated in Japan in the early 1800s. It involves taking a rubbing of a freshly caught fish on mulberry paper, using non-toxic paints.
Visit Warren’s Fish Prints Etsy shop.