Few fish are as aptly named as the Yellowfin. This breed hulks along the warm waters of Los Suenos, with golden stripes running down its scales and catching the light. It’s one of the most distinctive offshore predators, and anglers often try to pull it onboard.

Having the right bait, therefore, proves crucial.

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There is a scavenger in Los Suenos. The Jack Crevalle, with its forked tail and lean body, moves easily through the rocks, foraging for food with sharp teeth. It’s known as one of the premier inshore predators, and anglers often try to catch it.

Without the right bait, however, they won’t succeed.

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The Dorado is a Los Suenos favorite. Its spectacular coloring and impressive strength enlivens every charter trip, making it the target of first-time anglers and tournament champions alike. These fish are powerful, plentiful and easy to find.

Without the proper bait, however, they will prove difficult to catch.

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The Spanish Mackerel, with its lean frame and slick scales, is often used as bait. Los Suenos anglers will toss this fish into the water, relying on its oily scent to attract larger prey.

Those wishing to catch the Mackerel, however, must choose a different baiting option.

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Hidden among the rocky shores of Los Suenos is the Grouper. This teleost, with its hulking body and powerful jaw, often proves difficult to catch. Its natural caution couples with an endless patience, making it more likely to tuck itself into the dark and just wait for prey to pass.

Costa Rica Fishing Adventures recommends using the best bait to lure it out.

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The Red Snapper is an unforgettable breed. Its powerful frame and exceptional coloring makes it a favorite of anglers, and its delicious flavor makes it a popular choice for restauranteurs.

Tracking this fish along Los Suenos’ shallow waters requires large-grade tackle, drifting techniques and the proper bait.

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Blue Marlins circle the Los Suenos shoreline, teasing anglers with their knife-fine teeth and iridescent scales. They represent the best of Costa Rica’s big game fish, and they’re sought throughout the year.

Catching these creatures, however, requires more than top-shelf tackle and proper casting motions. Instead the right bait is needed. Costa Rica Fishing Adventures now offers suggestions on what to choose and where to find it.

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Trying to lure fish to the surface is no easy task. Along the coast of Los Suenos are endless hiding places: rocks, shelves and coral reefs. All prove tempting for Striped Marlins and Mahi-Mahis, keeping them tucked away from even the most persistent lines.

Chumming is, therefore, recommended. It provides anglers with greater control, allowing them to more efficiently lead fish to their ships. Without the proper kind of bait, however, this method will fail.

Choose oily fish while chumming in Los Suenos. Slick-scaled creatures (such as Mackerels, Bluefish or Herrings) have stronger scents and flavors. They remain heady, even when exposed to the water for long hours, and will leave more pungent blood trails. This proves essential when trying to lure fish toward a charter boat.

Finding oily bait is a simple task. The Los Suenos Marina boasts many shops and will provide the best available options. Rely on seasoned fishermen to choose chum that is as durable as it is enticing.

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Fresh bait does not ensure a perfect chumming session and yet Los Suenos anglers often find themselves relying purely on finely chopped hearts, livers and heads. They trust in blood trails and concentrated dispersals, certain that this will be enough.

It’s not.

While fishing in Los Suenos anglers must remember to watch the current, instead of focusing only on the chum.

Current speeds dictate the success of every chumming trip. The average Pacific wave reaches four miles per hour, ensuring a steady clockwise motion. This rate requires less chum, simply because the bait will remain within a limited area and will not float too far from the boat.

During the wet season, however, current speeds can increase in the Pacific and waves can reach up to ten miles per hour. This disturbs the chum, sending it far from the ship and reducing its effectiveness. Use more during these times to compensate.

The importance of fresh bait reigns supreme while chumming in Los Suenos. Never forget, however, to track the current as well.

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Chumming is a common practice. Anglers throughout Los Suenos fling bait into the ocean, releasing long trails of blood and slick to create a feeding frenzy.

Those frenzies prove difficult to contain, however, without the use of a chum bag.

A chum bag, as the name suggests, is intended to house an angler’s chum. It features a cylindrical shape, with tiny holes lining its sides. These holes allow bubbles of bait to escape, creating consistent - and contained - drips.

This is essential while in Los Suenos. Strong currents can easily scatter chum, luring fish away from charters. Bags, however, provide steadier releases and keep the bait centered. This increases every angler’s chances of catching a Marlin, Yellow Fin or Spanish Mackerel.

Utilize chum bags while fishing in Los Suenos. They’ll provide greater control and easier reel-ins.

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