If you're after an experience of a lifetime, you can't miss Costa Rica fishing to indulge your passion.
If fishing were a religion, Costa Rica would be a temple of worship. Anglers unite here from all over the world to bask in the sunshine, throw in a line and reel in a big'un. Even the sailfish are happy to oblige. It's not uncommon on a single day, under the right conditions, to release a dozen or more and there have even been reports of up to thirty! If it's marlin you're chasing, book your trip for peak season in October, or even September and November would be advised.
Aside from the noble sport of angling, big boys' toys are another reason to visit Costa Rica. If your idea of a good time is heading out to sea in a 46 foot Guthrie Flybridge Sportfisher, then you my friend, are in for one hell of a blast. Rates for charters start at around $1,200 for the day, but you just know you're going to be fed well to sustain your mighty efforts on the rods. The cost includes bait, hire of tackle and all other equipment you'll need. Your entire adventure will also be captured on videotape for posterity so you can announce with proof back home: "I came, I caught, I conquered!"
Whatever your budget, your Costa Rica fishing trip offers a package to accommodate. You can book a standard hotel room starting at $77.00 per night including TV with cable, private bathroom and clean, pleasant décor. Or, you can monopolize an entire Vacation Villa for a mere $4,000 per week. For four grand you get four guest rooms, each with a unique theme, private terraces, a library with a selection of books and games, daily maid service, room service and a host of other indulgences.
Tips for successful Costa Rica fishing:
- Be well informed about what you can expect to catch on your expedition. When making your charter boat enquiries, discuss this with the captain and tell him what you hope to find.
- Investigate which charter companies have excellent reputations for safety, local knowledge and equipment quality. By asking around, you'll find out who the best operators are and be more likely to ensure a successful expedition.
- Don't forget your motion sickness preparations! The last thing you want is to ruin a perfectly good fishing trip by being ill over the side of the boat!
- Be clear on your charter boat's departure time. Sure, 4am might seem uncivilized, but your mood will be less than civilized if the boat leaves without you!
If you're a person who lives for your sport, Costa Rica fishing is the ultimate. Not only will you come away with a fresh appreciation for fishing and the creatures at the other end of the line, but you will be equipped with a whole new swag of stories to tell of 'the one I let get away'.
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