Talking Fish - 38’ Topaz Express
On the Pacific coast of Costa Rica since the 1970s, Randy Wilson pioneered sportfishing in this area with Tamarindo Sportfishing. Located close to the deep water, Tamarindo is the perfect base of operation. Spectacular year-round fishing for Sailfish, Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Roosterfish, Cubera Snapper, Wahoo, and assorted other inshore species are all accessible with a short run time. Spend your day fishing, not running to where the fish are!
The ‘Talking Fish’ is our 38’ Topaz Express with fast twin 671 Detroit diesels and lots of comfortable seating in the shade. The boat has a tower, a large cockpit area with a full-size fighting chair and full electronics. Bring your music and hook it up to the sound system.
With Captain Arturo Rosales at the helm and mates Javier and Honorio on deck, you are in for a great day on the water. They are all experienced, fun and knowledgeable and speak English. Fishing is their passion, and they work hard so you’ll have the experience of a lifetime!
All equipment is Penn International and Shimano tackle. We are happy to accommodate experienced anglers as well as families and novices of all ages.
Conservation of the resource is important, and we use techniques to make sure the billfish are released unharmed. With edible fish, the crew is happy to keep your catch filleted and on ice for the day so you can have it cooked at one of Tamarindo’s many superb restaurants. We look forward to taking you fishing!
FAQs about Talking Fish - 38’ Topaz Express
- US $1,243 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
- US $1,808 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (7 hours)
- US $2,034 per group - Full Day Trip (9 hours)
- Toilet In the cabin, separate bathroom with door. Sink to wash hands
- Fighting Chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Multimedia System Bring your music and we'll play it!
- Outriggers
- Tuna Tubes
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (No bait stores here, so we catch our own.)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish will be cleaned and filleted and kept on ice during the day. No extra charge although a tip is much appreciated by the crew. We will be happy to recommend local restaurants that will prepare your catch.)
- Snacks (Fruit, chips, brownies)
- Drinks (Water, beer, sodas, ginger ale, tea)
- First Mate (At least 10% tips are very appreciated)
- Lunch (Full days only: sandwiches)
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing (Up to 12 miles)
- Reef Fishing
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Fly Fishing (Please bring your own fly equipment)
- Deep Sea Fishing
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Broomtail)
- Marlin (Black)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Marlin (Striped)
- Roosterfish
- Sailfish
- Snapper (Cubera)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
Meet the Charter Operator
| 21 Fishing Reports |
| ID & license verified |
| 80 Customer reviews |
| Response time within an hour |
| Member since October 2014 |
About this listing
Targeted species
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Broomtail Grouper
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Roosterfish
Sailfish
Cubera Snapper
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Boat specs
Topaz Express (Sportfishing) originally built in 1985, and restored in 2022. Powered by 2 400HP Detroit Diesel 671TI engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 23 knots.
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Cancellation policy
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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Payment
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
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