Costa Rica Fishing Adventures has shared information about the many types of rods to use in Los Suenos. Now we offer advice on where to find these options.

Visit the Los Suenos Marina!

There anglers will discover a variety of tackle shops and bait stores, all offering access to the best rods (whether to purchase or to rent). Charter ships also line the docks, with crews ready to explain the proper usage of ultralight, light, medium, heavy or even extra heavy equipment. Master every option with ease.

The Los Suenos Marina is an essential part of every fishing vacation. Visit it before embarking on an inshore or deep-sea charter to choose the right rods. This will increase every angler's chances of snagging a Blue Marlin, Red Snapper, Spanish Mackerel and more.

Contact Costa Rica Fishing Adventures to learn more about the Los Suenos Marina. Ask us also about our charter tours and accommodations.

Size does matter in Los Suenos.

Anglers looking to snag large game breeds, like the Striped Marlin or the Giant Grouper, need proper support. The rods they choose must be durable, powerful and able to withstand Costa Rica’s most frantic fighters.

Use an extra heavy rod, therefore, while in Los Suenos.

These options - which feature lure weights of over 40 pounds and line sizes of over 8 ounces - are essential for sport fishing. Their rugged shapes and sturdy mounts survive the strain of large fish, and their extended lengths provide more accurate casting. Super fast actions and a resistance to tapering helps to ensure success as well.

It should be noted that extra heavy rods aren’t intended for casual fishing trips. These should instead be used for large game hunts and charter crews should be consulted while setting them up.

Contact Costa Rica Fishing Adventures to learn more about extra heavy rods. Ask us also about our charter tours and accommodations.

A large fish demands a large rod.

Heavy tackle is recommended, therefore, for those in Los Suenos. Deep sea expeditions - specifically those centered around Blue Marlins, Black Marlins or Sailfish - require strong lures and long lines.

A heavy rod offers both.

Heavy rods are noted for their fiberglass compositions and sturdy shapes. This allows them to endure the pull of both the Pacific and Costa Rica's stouter breeds. Their extended lures and fast actions provide easy reel-ins, and their flexible tips help to reduce tension during lengthy battles. They are less likely to break under the weight of Billfish and provide greater balance. This makes them ideal for sport fishing.

It should be noted that these rods are aptly named. They are heavy. Inexperienced anglers may have some difficulty mastering them and should rely on charter crews for help.

Contact Costa Rica Fishing Adventures to learn more about heavy rods. Ask us also about our charter tours and accommodations.

There is no such thing as a perfect fishing rod. Medium tackle options, however, come close.

Those in Los Suenos will find these rods be superiorly balanced and exceptionally crafted. They're easy to use and easier to master, making them ideal for even the most inexperienced anglers.

A medium fishing rod is a worthwhile addition to any tackle pack. It features a lightweight shape, with composite materials that move well in any current. Its fast action allows it to reel in both small and large breeds, and its longer lines ensures greater casting depths. It can be used for Groupers, Red Snappers, Spanish Mackerels and other common Los Suenos fish.

Many charter tours will provide anglers with medium rods. The Los Suenos Marina will also offer rental options for extra convenience.

Contact Costa Rica Fishing Adventures to learn more about medium rods. Ask us also about our charter trips and accommodations.

A light rod is a forgotten rod.

This is the sad truth of fishing in Los Suenos. Anglers dismiss the slim shapes and composite materials, certain that soft action reels won’t survive a charter trip.

What many sportsmen fail to realize, however, is that light rods (which rank above ultralight options and feature four-to-eight pound lures) offer distinct advantages in Costa Rica.

A light rod boasts superior flexibility. Its carefully crafted design allows it to move with the currents, as well as endure battles against larger inshore breeds. It also features a gentler action, ensuring that bait remains on the hook. Losing expensive Mackerels, Minnows and Shrimps is no longer a concern. Its balanced weight completes the effect, promoting smooth reel-ins.

The light rod is a valuable asset on any inshore fishing trip. Consider using it while in Los Suenos.

Contact Costa Rica Fishing Adventures to learn more about light rods. Ask us also about our charter tours and accommodations.

The ultralight fishing rod is often dismissed. Los Suenos anglers think it to be too delicate and too thin. Its shorter lines and reduced lure weights seem counterintuitive for Costa Rica, and it’s often left behind on charter tours.

This is a mistake.

The ultralight fishing rod has a place among Los Suenos’ many reefs. Those who prefer inshore charters will find it to be extremely useful.

The ultralight rod - due to its hollowed materials and parabolic shape - has exceptional sensitivity. It will respond immediately to the presence of a fish, and its quick-spinning reel proves essential. This option also features an extended line reach, with lightly weighted lures casting more efficiently against the current. This provides anglers with a greater range of depth and helps them to find the more elusive Los Suenos breeds.

Using an ultralight rod in Costa Rica is strongly recommended for any inshore expedition. Don’t be fooled by the diminutive size. This tool can snag reef-hiders and rock-dwellers with ease.

Contact Costa Rica Fishing Adventures to learn more about ultralight rods. Ask us also about our charter tours and accommodations.