About Captain Warren Sellers
Captain Warren Sellers was one of the very first sportfishing captains in Costa Rica. In the early 70’s when Costa Rica was still largely undiscovered, Warren was hired to become a sportfishing captain for Bahia Pez Vela, a new luxurious sportfishing resort. After working there for several years Warren saved up enough to buy a 22 ft Boston Whaler and with his friend Randy started Tamarindo’s first sportfishing operation.
As Costa Rica became better known, Warren upgraded boats a few times and continued to take anglers out fishing for sailfish, marlin, tuna, rooster fish, wahoo, and more. The joke was that Warren knew the waters out of Tamarindo so well that he knew all the fish by name. Over the next 25 years Warren would captain anglers from across the globe to experience the outstanding fishing in Tamarindo. Eventually he would expand to include Playa Carrillo and Islas Murcielagos.
Ever on the search to create better and more unique fishing experiences for his anglers, he decided for a change in 2003, sold his boat and moved out of Costa Rica.
Then he scowered the world for the best fishing destinations that were still largely undiscovered, yet provided abundant fishing. Today he guides anglers on remote wilderness fishing trips to Panama and the Galapagos, and Tahiti.
Warren is well known and respected in the sportfishing world and has appeared in several international television shows, sportfishing magazines and has contributed in fishing books and guides, one of which is Fly Patterns by Fishing Guides which can be purchased on amazon.com.
When not on the water, Warren creates Gyotaku fish prints, an ancient Japanese fish printing art using mulberry paper. Gyotaku was created by Japanese warlords in the early 1800s. Warren will take rubbings of the freshly caught fish with non toxic paints so the fish can be safely consumed afterwards. See Warren’s Gyotaku Fish Print Gallery.
Wilderness Sport Fishing with Captain Warren Sellers
Captain Warren Sellers played a significant role in the development of sport fishing tourism in Costa Rica. In the mid 1970s, when Costa Rica was still relatively unknown as a fishing destination, Warren was hired as a sport fishing 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 sport fishing.
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 sport fishing operation. Over time, they built a successful business and helped create a thriving sport fishing industry in Tamarindo.
Warren’s passion for sport fishing 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 sport fishing 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 sport fishing community extend beyond his guiding work. He has been featured in several international television shows and sport fishing 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.
Gyotaku Fish Printing
Gyotaku, the traditional Japanese art of fish printing, dates back to the early 1800s. Originally used by fishermen to document their best catches, it has evolved into a respected art form. The process involves applying non-toxic ink or paint to the surface of a freshly caught fish and pressing it onto delicate mulberry paper, creating a detailed and lifelike impression. Warren honors this tradition while adding his own contemporary twist by incorporating bright colors and modern techniques.
For unique and beautifully crafted fish prints, visit Warren’s Fish Prints Etsy shop.
