fishing charters in costa rica

Tamarindo is a 38-foot Topaz Express powered by twin Detroit turbo diesels. This superbly set-up boat is fully equipped with Penn International, Shimano and accurate tackle, Furuno color depth sounder and Magellan GPS. Comfortably seating six anglers in the shade, it features a large cockpit and cabin with a V-berth and a private head with shower.

out of Flamingo or Carillo is a 31-foot Bertram with air-conditioned cabin and head. Its new twin 3116 Cat diesels allow it to cruise at 27 knots. Sonny specializes in light and fly fishing, with a world-record 260-pound blue marlin caught on fly by Jim Gray in August 1991. All custom tackle is from the USA.

out of Tamarindo is a 36-foot custom Topaz Sportfisher is outfitted for serious fishing with state-of-the-art equipment and electronics, full cabin with private head, as well as all-IGFA Shimano and Accurate tackle. The seating area and cockpit have been customized for comfort and easy access to allow for full focus on great fishing.

out of Flamingo, Tamarindo or Carillo, and also out of the Four Seasons Hotel in Papagayo, is a 40-foot Gamefisher powered by two 350hp Diesels with great seating and shade, full electronics including Furuno radar and plot, Furuno color sounder and GPS, Penn and Shimano tackle.

out of Tamarindo is a 29-foot Luhrs Express Sportfish built in 2000 and completely reconditioned, powered by twin turbo Diesel 315hp Yanmar engines. The A/C cabin, full kitchen and full bathroom are complemented by a complete range of modern equipment including Penn International and Shimano gear, GPS, sonar and radio; fully certified medical kit, life raft and life saving equipment.

out of Flamingo and Papagayo,Fully air conditioned, the all-new equipment includes a fighting chair with a 4-rod rocket launcher, livewell, Penn, Shimano and Fisherman's Center rods and reels, Penn downrigger and Rupp outriggers, plus 72 mile radar.

out of Quepos is a 33-foot custom Sport fisher with an enclosed center cabin and full 360-degree walk-around fishability. She is powered by twin Detroit diesel engines and comes equipped with a marine toilet, radios, Rupp outriggers and a selection of Penn international custom trolling rods and reels covering line classes from 20 to 80 pounds.

out of Los Sueños marina in Playa Herradura with Captain Tomas Siquera is a 38-foot Topaz Express powered by twin diesels. This fast and comfortable boat with A/C cabin is fully equipped for fly-fishing and conventional fishing. It carries a complete line of tournament class rods and reels, live bait well, fighting chair, radio, GPS and all standard safety equipment.

out of Los Sueños marina in Playa Herradura is an extremely swift 26-foot Shamrock Express powered by a 270hp Cummins engine. Skippered by she has the latest in electronics including two Furuno GPS, Furuno color sounder, 24-mile radar, two VHF radios, abundant shade, a marine head in the V-berth, a full range of Penn international and Okuna Lite tackle, Penn spinners, Lee outriggers, Penn downrigger, tuna tubes, a live bait well plus all the required safety equipment.

out of Los Sueños marina in Playa Herradura is a 42-foot Cold Molded Flybridge Sportfishing Yacht powered by twin 450HP Caterpillar 3126B electronic engines.assisted by mates Alberto and Chela. Launched in 2008 and cruising at 25 knots, it has full electronics, all new Shimano rods and reels, heavy and light tackle, stand-up and fly rods, tuna tubes, a large cockpit, fighting chair, fully air conditioned salon, cabin, galley and head plus state-of-the-art safety equipment.

out of Quepos is a 46-foot Guthrie Flybridge Sport Fisher. It has set several IGFA Tippet class billfish records since 1990, including one of the first Pacific blue marlin ever caught on a fly. It features a 14-foot beam, live bait well, lee tuna chair, depth sounder, GPS, radar, Penn international light tackle and Shimano reels.

out of Los Sueños marina in Playa Herradura is a 30-foot Custom Fly Bridge Express powered by a 370hp Cummins turbo diesel, with tower, EE outriggers, downriggers, Penn and Shimano equipment, tuna tubes and three built-in live bait wells.

out of Los Sueños marina in Playa Herradura with Captain Bill Kieldsen is a 35-foot Bertram powered by twin 370hp Cummins diesels. This fast, comfortable boat with A/C salon is equipped for fly and conventional fishing. It carries Shimano Gold Tiagra reels, Penn international fly reels and custom rods, and multiple teaser stations for bait and switch.

out of Quepos is a 28-foot Center Console skippered by experienced, fully bilingual and powered by a single engine 250hp diesel inboard. She comes equipped with small cabin, enclosed marine head, a full range of international class equipment including state-of-the-art Tiagra rods and reels, up-to-date modern electronics and safety equipment plus plenty of cover from the sun.

out of Los Sueños marina in Playa Herradura is a 32-foot Irvin Forbes Express powered by a 350hp Cat engine. Captain Dave Mothershead is at the helm. Cruising at 20 knots, she offers the latest in electronics including two Furuno GPS, Furuno color sounder, 24-mile radar and two VHF radios, abundant shade, plus a head in the V-berth. The boat carries a full range of Penn international (20-80lbs) and Shimano Lite tackle, Penn spinners, Lee outriggers, Penn downrigger, tuna tubes and a live bait well.

out of Golfito is a 30-foot Island Hopper built in 1999 and powered by a single 450c Cummins diesel. a US Coast Guard and IGFA licensed captain, is at the helm. It features a 12-foot beam, fighting chair, transom door for marlin & tuna catches, outriggers, live well, full range of Penn international and Shimano tackle, the latest electronics, a full cabin and head, good cover from the sun and a large open air salon.


out of Puerto Jiménez is a brand-new Carolina Classic with twin 330hp Cummins diesels. It is equipped with a cabin, galley and a full electric head plus fish finder, GPS, autopilot, large shade cover, insulated fish boxes, complete USCG approved safety equipment, Penn and Shimano two-speed conventional reels, Bill Pate Fly reels, marlin tower, long Lee's outriggers and center riggers, live well, and a Lee's fighting chair and all safety equipment.

is a sleek 31-foot Blackfin powered by twin Cat 31-16ns turbo-charged Diesels. This very swift boat features comfortable seating with plenty of shade, a marine head and shower, fighting chair and Rupp outriggers, full tuna tower, 50-gallon live well, and a full range of Shimano, Penn International and Tiagra fishing gear. The electronic equipment includes GPS, depth sounder, fish finder, VHF radio and auto pilot.

A unanimous choice as Central America's top sportfishing lodge, Crocodile Bay Lodge occupies 44 acres with 34 air-conditioned rooms and features a top-of-the-line daily menu, bar, swimming pool, hot tub, new jacuzzi, massage room and conference facilities. The extensive fleet with some of the area’s top local captains, easily accessed from a 750-foot pier, includes 17-foot flat boats, 24-foot Center Consoles, 27-foot offshore Center Consoles, 33-foot Strike tower boats, new Boston Whalers, plus the owner's 35-foot Strike tower boat. Fabulous ecotours are also available.

in Drake Bay has a fleet of new palm beach cold-molded sport fishing boats powered by Caterpillar 3116 turbo diesels. The boats, all with English-speaking local captains, carry a full range of Penn International and Shimano reels, and Billy Pate fly reels and Sage rods for fly fishing. They have lifejackets, flares, GPS and VHF special frequency radios meeting all USCG safety regulations.


The "Bull Shark" out of Tortuguero and Barra del Colorado is a 22-foot open fisherman powered by two four-stroke 115hp Yamaha outboards. It features a T-top and full electronics., the universally acknowledged “Tarpon King” of Costa Rica, has been guiding in the area for more than 30 years. He is an aggressive angler who goes the extra mile to find fish. All tackle and lures, plus sandwiches, beer, soft drinks and bottled water, are provided on the boat. Anglers hoping to catch tarpon on the fly should bring their own flies and rods.

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