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First-time anglers often flock to Costa Rica. The landscape is without peer; the cities are charming; and the steady waves and steadier weather provides a perfect introduction to fishing.
Too often, however, do novices assume that a deep-sea excursion is their only choice. It’s not. Instead Costa Rica provides in-shore opportunities, which are perfect for inexperienced anglers.Â
In-shore fishing, simply defined, is angling that takes place in the shallow waters surrounding the coastline. For first-time travelers it also represents an ideal way to master basic skills and ensure a good time (especially when coupled with charter services, like the Seafari).
Shorter Trips
Novice anglers can easily find themselves overwhelmed on their first trips. Sailing out to deep waters requires an excess of time and patience. In-shore excursions, however, deliver faster results, turning the focus toward fishing rather than the journey.Â
Breed Variety
Every angler expects to catch a fish. When a novice fails to do this, however, he may lose his enthusiasm for the sport. In-shore fishing trips (like the ones provided by the Seafari) offer a wide variety of breeds, including: Roosterfish, Snappers, Bonitos, Milkfish and more. This increases the chances of success.
All Seasons
Planning a vacation is a challenge, and some anglers may find themselves unable to arrive during the peak summer months. In-shore fishing in Costa Rica, however, is a yearly activity, with every season offering new creatures to catch. This eliminates stress.
Novice anglers can easily find themselves overwhelmed on their first trips. Sailing out to deep waters requires an excess of time and patience. In-shore excursions, however, deliver faster results, turning the focus toward fishing rather than the journey.Â
Breed Variety
Every angler expects to catch a fish. When a novice fails to do this, however, he may lose his enthusiasm for the sport. In-shore fishing trips (like the ones provided by the Seafari) offer a wide variety of breeds, including: Roosterfish, Snappers, Bonitos, Milkfish and more. This increases the chances of success.
All Seasons
Planning a vacation is a challenge, and some anglers may find themselves unable to arrive during the peak summer months. In-shore fishing in Costa Rica, however, is a yearly activity, with every season offering new creatures to catch. This eliminates stress.
In-shore excursions are perfect for first-time anglers, helping to ensure short trips, diverse breeds and yearly fun.
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The Seafari is a 28’ Mako ship.
Speciality: In-Shore Specialist.Description: The Seafari is a 28’ Mako ship. It features twin 150 HP Suzuki engines, which allow it to achieve a cruising speed of 30 knots. On-board guests will find navigational equipment, assorted fishing tackle and more.
Anglers: Up to four anglers can board the Seafari.
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Costa Rica inspires thoughts of deep sea angling and fierce fish -- lines straining beneath the weight of Marlins and Groupers, reels spinning wildly in a fight, rods threatening to break but somehow managing to survive. The Pacific offers excitement for all travelers.
There are thrills to find close to shore, however: Cubera Snappers are both plentiful and challenging.
The Cubera Snapper is an in-shore breed, clinging to the inlets of Los Suenos. Too often is this fish overlooked, with its tendency to hide among sea-grass and sandy shelters branding it an unassuming option. Anglers believe it will be a secondhand success.
This is a mistake and chartering a ship, like the Barrilete, will help to prove why.
The Cubera Snapper is just as exciting as its undersea siblings (like the Marlin or Sailfish). It boasts:
Size
The Cubera Snapper is a solidly built breed, averaging three feet in length and weighing up to one hundred pounds. Its body is a stout collection of muscle and heavy scales. Reeling this fish in is never easy.
StrengthÂ
The Cubera Snapper is tailored for strength. Its body is dense, with a powerful tail and thick bones. This allows it to fight against the line, forcing anglers to choose stiff bottom rods, carbon leaders and more to compensate. The battle will be long and well-earned.
Stealth
The Cubera Snapper, despite its considerable size, is not a bold breed. Instead it moves carefully through the shallow waters, ready to flee should predators arrive. It is stealthy, which makes it difficult to catch. Anglers will have to strategize every cast to increase their chances.
The Cubera Snapper is a solidly built breed, averaging three feet in length and weighing up to one hundred pounds. Its body is a stout collection of muscle and heavy scales. Reeling this fish in is never easy.
StrengthÂ
The Cubera Snapper is tailored for strength. Its body is dense, with a powerful tail and thick bones. This allows it to fight against the line, forcing anglers to choose stiff bottom rods, carbon leaders and more to compensate. The battle will be long and well-earned.
Stealth
The Cubera Snapper, despite its considerable size, is not a bold breed. Instead it moves carefully through the shallow waters, ready to flee should predators arrive. It is stealthy, which makes it difficult to catch. Anglers will have to strategize every cast to increase their chances.
The deep Pacific waters offer undeniable rewards. Choosing to charter a ship (like the Barrilete) and stay near the shore, however, will please even the most demanding angler. Find adventure chasing the Cubera Snapper.
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The Barrilete is a 28’ Costa boat.
Speciality: The Barrilete specializes in Snook and Cuberea Snapper fishing.Â
Description: The Barrilete is a Costa boat that measures 28’. It’s run by an experienced captain and mate (both are bilingual) and features a twin Suzuki engine. It can achieve a cruising speed of 30 knots.
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Anglers: Up to four anglers can board the Barrilete.
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The Snook is a slender-bodied fish, with high fins and a distinctively sloping forehead. Its mouth protrudes in a narrow line, while its tail is gently forked. Its soft scales are pale in color, with golden undertones and flecks of gray. This breed is noted for its quick speeds and high prey drives. It will flock to any source of food it can find.
This makes it a challenge for anglers to catch. The Snook is forever moving and forever unpredictable. Understanding basic fishing techniques, however, will allow travelers to confidently board their charter ships (like the ALIN).
Before attempting a Snook charter on the ALIN anglers should remember these rules:
Time
The Snook hunts most often in the early morning or in the late evening. Do not attempt to catch this fish during the afternoon. The temperatures are too hot and the presence of so many boats will drive this breed away.
Location
The Snook has a wide range and is always flitting from one current to the next. Sail into deep water to find it. Be willing to change course repeatedly, adapting to the different schools.
Bait
The Snook will eat everything and anything. Certain breeds, however, will tempt it to a line or net. Choose Pigfish, Sardines and Ladyfish. They move well and leave strong scent trails.
The Snook hunts most often in the early morning or in the late evening. Do not attempt to catch this fish during the afternoon. The temperatures are too hot and the presence of so many boats will drive this breed away.
Location
The Snook has a wide range and is always flitting from one current to the next. Sail into deep water to find it. Be willing to change course repeatedly, adapting to the different schools.
Bait
The Snook will eat everything and anything. Certain breeds, however, will tempt it to a line or net. Choose Pigfish, Sardines and Ladyfish. They move well and leave strong scent trails.
A Snook charter can be successful... as long as anglers choose the proper time, location and bait.
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The ALIN is a 28’ Custom Mako boat.
Speciality: Snook speciality.Â
Description: The ALIN is a custom Mako that measures 28’. It features a 200 HP Suzuki SGL engine, which can achieve up to 26 knots for cruising. It’s guided by a captain and first mate (both bilingual), as well as a VHF radio, GPS and a fish finder.
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Anglers: Up to four anglers can board the ALIN.
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Costa Rica is the most diverse bio-scape in the world.
This is not an exaggeration, offered as a way to tempt tourists. It is instead a fact. This country, which comprises only one-third of a percent of the Earth’s total mass, boasts over four percent of its species. Within the 19,739 square miles is a dynamic collection of flora and fauna, representing both the Caribbean and Pacific coasts.
And it is this reason that leads many anglers to explore both in-shore and off-shore fishing.
Costa Rica offers an endless variety of fish. Many anglers, therefore, expand their usual techniques, chartering ships (like the Fandango) for shallow and deep waters. This allows them to experience what the country has to offer.Â
In-Shore Breeds
Along the continental shelves and sandy bays travelers will find many fish. The most common of these are Snooks, Snappers, Jack Crevalles and Spanish Mackerels. These creatures prove challenging due to their speeds and tendencies to hide among sea-grass, debris and more.
Off-Shore Breeds
Within the deep waters of Costa Rica there are countless fish. The most common of these are Blue Marlins, Sailfish, Dorados and Black Marlins. These creatures are noted for their strength and tenacity, making them difficult to catch.
Along the continental shelves and sandy bays travelers will find many fish. The most common of these are Snooks, Snappers, Jack Crevalles and Spanish Mackerels. These creatures prove challenging due to their speeds and tendencies to hide among sea-grass, debris and more.
Off-Shore Breeds
Within the deep waters of Costa Rica there are countless fish. The most common of these are Blue Marlins, Sailfish, Dorados and Black Marlins. These creatures are noted for their strength and tenacity, making them difficult to catch.
The opportunities are without limit. Charter a ship, like the Fandango, to explore Costa Rica.
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The Fandango is a 31’ Palm Beach Sportfisher.
Speciality: In-shore and Off-Shore Speciality.Description: The Fandango is a 31’ Palm Beach Sportfisher. It features a 350 HP Cat engine, which allows it to achieve a 22 knots cruising speed. On-board equipment includes downriggers, sounders, a spotting tower and more.
Anglers: Up to four anglers can board the Fandango.
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The Roosterfish is one of the most distinctive Costa Rican breeds. This long-bodied creature is striped in gray and green, with faint lines running across its belly. The tail is forked and the fins are short. The most defining characteristic, however, is the row of seven spines fanning out along the dorsal curve, which resemble a rooster’s comb.Â
It’s this feature that gives this breed its name, and all anglers are familiar with the Roosterfish’s unique appearance.Â
All anglers are not, however, aware of how to catch this fish.
The Roosterfish is among the most common Costa Rican creatures. Before chartering a ship (like the Goliath Bass) to chase it, however, anglers should be aware of a few basic facts.
Location
The Roosterfish prefers the shallow waters close to shore. It will hunt among continental shelves, reefs and sandy bottoms. Deep-sea expeditions are not needed.
Low Volume
The Roosterfish has sterling hearing, with its swim bladder (which is directly connected to its ears) acting as a natural amplifier beneath the water. Anglers should, therefore, remain quiet on all Goliath Bass charter tours, keeping conversation, laughter and more to a minimum to avoid detection.
Live Bait
The Roosterfish is a voracious eater. It also, however, enjoys to chase its prey. Choosing live bait, therefore, will strengthen the chances of tempting it out. The movements and scent trails will appeal.Â
The Roosterfish prefers the shallow waters close to shore. It will hunt among continental shelves, reefs and sandy bottoms. Deep-sea expeditions are not needed.
Low Volume
The Roosterfish has sterling hearing, with its swim bladder (which is directly connected to its ears) acting as a natural amplifier beneath the water. Anglers should, therefore, remain quiet on all Goliath Bass charter tours, keeping conversation, laughter and more to a minimum to avoid detection.
Live Bait
The Roosterfish is a voracious eater. It also, however, enjoys to chase its prey. Choosing live bait, therefore, will strengthen the chances of tempting it out. The movements and scent trails will appeal.Â
The Roosterfish is an unusual breed. Tracking it, however, can be a straightforward process... as long as the proper locations are chosen, volume is restrained and live bait is used.
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The Goliath Bass is a 30’ Mako ship.
Speciality: Roosterfish Specialist Description: The Goliath Bass is a 30’ Mako charter ship. It features a 150 HP Suzuki engine, which allows it to achieve a cruising speed of 30 knots. On-board equipment includes a fish finder, navigational system and more.
Anglers: Up to five anglers can board the Goliath Bass.
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