Costa Rica fishing

[seadogg]

Hey guys, I'm heading to Costa Rica in early December and fishing is top priority. I want to do light tackle inshore for roosters, snook, and others. Not as interested in the offshore trolling gig, but I'm sure that will be worked in for one day. I'm looking for guides with quality equipment who can accommodate a group that knows how to fish. Any help is appreciated.

[Got Stripers]

Man I wish I were going that's on my bucket list, love to get a group of SB guys to cut expenses some year before I'm too old to fire off a cast. I too would be more interested in the inshore stuff.

[Ian]

What part?
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[seadogg]

Sorry, west coast. Near Quepos.
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[Mr. Sandman]

I have not fished Quepos area but I have been to the osa peninsula (further south) and fished inshore and offshore. I am sure you can find sport fishing guides to fill your needs near Quepos. I think there is a fishing resort near there. But I cant recall the name. I saw a TV show about it. The fishing is excellent. Some of the best in the world. Inshore the roosters and big snappers will keep you very occupied. On our inshore trips we were in a 33 contender and drifted goggle eyes in the surf line. When we passed a rock outcropping they were pounded. Strikes were explosive. I also tried jigging near the outcropping and the hook ups were awesome. A couple were unstoppable. The guide discouraged me from doing it because the jewfish will grab it and break you off every time. (they are huge) I know you said you didn't care for the offshore trolling thing but IMO you should check it out as well. It can be off the charts with more marlin and sail strikes in a day then you may ever see. Also depending on your guide, you should be able to fish with light stand up gear and have one of the best fishing experiences of your life. The boat I was on fished all teasers.( no hooks in the water). Several rods were rigged and ready, each different depending on what was teased in. (some guys even use fly rods) If it was a sail a very light rod with a ballyhoo was chosen, If it was a big blue marlin a larger rod/reel with a small live yellowfin was used. I made 4 trips offshore and 3 inshore on my last visit. To see a big blue marlin explode next to the boat and do a 360deg flip 10' out of the water then rip line off the reel like twice as fast as a big bluefin is an experience every fisherman should have. Also it is not like you running to the canyons. They generally fish with 20 miles of the shore. I did make one long run to a FAD offshore once but the place is surrounded with more life than you will ever see. Don't hold back...do it all.