What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Herradura, Puntarenas for the first time?

This is a great boat for experienced and new fisherman. Stable and fast. Plenty of room on board. Capt. had some great music while traveling which helps make a good day. David was great deck hand, kept all the gear and landed fish in order. Helpful with landing this fish, but gave us plenty of latitude to do what we where comfortable with handling the rods.

The weather tends to be nice in early May. Low chances of rain, especially during the mornings. It's not usually too windy, so not very choppy. There's mahi to be had at this time of the year, though they tend to be on the smaller size. You can go chase yellow-tail, but it might be too far offshore for a half-day trip, so if yellow-tail is your target I'd go for a full-day trip. Bring lots of sunscreen and sun protection (long sleeve shirt, hat, sunglasses)

It's fishing can be hot and cold. If you want to try different things or spots, because of not getting bites etc, communicate it or it may not happen. Our Capt only spoke to us once and that was at very start. If coming in from nearby city, get an Uber. Charter charged us $40 round trip for a 14 min ride. Uber would have been $10.

The sun is bright and the weather is beautiful. Message the captains before booking and understand what style of fishing they do, such as trolling, jigging, stick baits, drifting live bait. I like to have options and a captain that is willing to switch things up as conditions might dictate,

Before booking in the Herradura / Jaco area, check the calendar. Read reviews suggesting the best season to fish. Weather conditions do not dictate success - moon phase and season are better gauges.

remember that fishing is fishing. but with a professional guide, he will know how to put you on the fish every time

Fish in the morning this time of year. It rains almost every afternoon at some time.

It was a little choppy for us, weather was a bit overcast. Show up early, bring your seasickness medicine of choice (we used peppermint oil which was great), sit back and relax and enjoy your time!

Know what fish is available and butting in what months so you go in the correct amount to catch what you want.

Most boats are not at docks. You will take a water taxi so your feet will get wet. Make sure you have water shoes or are willing to go barefoot on a rocky beach.

Use Gitana! Tell them you're a novice and ask to practice proper use of the reel beforehand. It is a bit of an art to keep a large fish in the hook.

Be open to bottom fishing to increase your chances of success. We had some success trolling, but bottom fishing was much more successful.

Be prepared for the heat, and follow the captains advise. You can’t change what is biting and what is not.

Be prepared for a workout on a yellow fin tuna. Much harder than I expected but worth the all the effort!

just the fishing sucked because of the red tide. the crew was great. Go when there isn't red tide is what I'd suggest.

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

Probably some of the best fishing in the world out of this port. Bring lots of protection from sun, long sleeve fishing shirts and pull over masks are great

The Mahi Mahi and Yellowfin are plentiful in August and the weather is goegeous! A bit of rain here and there but nothing you can’t handle!

Pick the right crew and boat and you'll find the fish even though it may not be the perfect time of year.

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

Get a better boat for your trip don’t trust pictures for sure. You really need to see them before you book a trip.

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

Only go with professional guides from the Los Suenos Marina if you want to catch fish and not get seasick on a boat that is too small for the swells.

Summer is the slower part of the season so if possible book a longer trip to give more time

Listen to local knowledge on what to target. Slow time in July but got grouper, and some tuna.

Great service. Personal service which is hard to find now with all this technology.

Go with Capitan Andres, and DO NOT rent your car from HERTZ at the San Jose airport.