Catch fish you want to eat then spend the rest of the time trolling for Roosterfish.

Carefully select the boat and captain. Most of te boats at Tamarindo do not have a toilet, an AC cabin

If you've never been....this will be a trip you will never forget. It's a must.

Seek out Capt. Randy and the Talking Fish boat. He is an expert in the Tamarindo waters.

Its hot.... sun protection and cooling off in cold water is essential. Be prepared for the hours of trolling

Take the time to get to know the local captains. They know where the fish are!

Feb. is not the best fishing month. Never the less we caught 3 nice mahi mahi .But just as exciting for the women aboard were the hundreds of dolphins & jumping stingrays , with many turtles & flying fish. All in all it was a great time.

Great time for rooster , snapper and mahi although bill fish bite coming on a little early too. Blame that on al gore I guess.

Full day is best to get out as far as you need to fish for the big fish. Bathe yourself in sunscreen!

These excursions are not for the hardcore fishermen types who want to do everything, i.e., bait the hooks, throw the lines out, etc.,

Check the reviews on fishingbooker.com and book your trip from there. Allin Sportfishing out of Herradura was awesome.

Choose what you want to catch. Fishing is different for the species targeted.

No frills, your out there to fish. Must take camera that takes videos or take a go pro.

Bring a hard sided cooler so you can get your catch home. They fillet it right in the boat.

Live bait for rooster is definitely the best, especially if you're looking for a big one ! Once done, move to popping and jigging around the rocks... soooo good !!

Book with seastar all the guys are very professional and absolutely great friendly people who went above and beyond to please us with not just the fishing but catering and great conversation . I shall be booking with these guys next year as they made me want to visit Costa Rica again as soon as I can

Remember that it's called "fishing" and not "catching" for a reason. Some days the fish just aren't there. Understand which months are best for the type of fish you're hoping to catch. If you've got specific questions, contact the respective charter contact for details. All of them seemed very willing to assist and answer any questions.

Call and book the guys on the Ravens out of Marina Pez Vela. You will be more than satisfied!!!!

February fishing is not one of the best fishing months of the year. However, we were in Playa Flamingo for 11 days and went on 3 fishing trips and had really great luck for all 3. February for us turned out great! We brought our own surf poles, but had no luck. I recommend fishing with a local guide.

Do your research. Read and write honest reviews and keep a positive attitude! It is a beautiful experience!!