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Captain Bobby McGuinness - Cazador

Have you always wanted to go face-to-gills with that deep sea hard-fighter, the Blue Marlin? Come and join Captain Bobby McGuinness on Costa Rica Sportfishing charters in picturesque Golfito, and get ready for battle! With IGFA-approved world records and legendary Marlin releases under his belt,  there’s no one better equipped to introduce you to these waters and help you land your dream catch.

Capt. Bobby is a local Costa Rican who has fished out of his native Golfito for the past 35 years. He knows these waters intimately! He was named the world’s top captain by the International Game Fish Association in 2006 and 2010, and has set more IGFA world records than any other captain fishing in Costa Rica. No wonder he’s nicknamed the ‘fish magnet!’

You’ll be joining Capt. Bobby on his top-of-the-line 37’ Merritt sportfishing boat, named the ‘Cazador’. Equipped with top-notch safety and navigational gear, as well as a full toilet, you’ll be travelling to the fishing hotspots in comfort and style. Capt. Bobby has customized his vessel especially for fishing these waters, according to what anglers like best. Because of this, she really is a seriously impressive fishing machine!

As for the species you’ll be targeting? You’ll have the choice to explore both inshore and offshore waters, but Capt. Bobby’s speciality is helping you to battle and reel in plenty of Blue Marlin! You’ll be using a variety of techniques, including trolling and even fly fishing, to reel in these billfish, as well as a variety of other species. Expect to reel in Mahi Mahi, Roosterfish, Sailfish, Wahoo, and plenty more.

Your trip includes top-quality rods and reels, and freshly-caught live bait. If you want to fly fish, make sure you bring your favorite gear. All that’s left is to grab a fishing license and come aboard Costa Rica Sportfishing charters—get ready to battle alongside a truly world-class captain!



FAQs about Captain Bobby McGuinness - Cazador

Captain Bobby McGuinness - Cazador offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,800 per group - Full Day Trip - Inshore or Offshore (9 hours)
  • US $2,300 per group - Extended Day Trip - Offshore (12 hours)
  • US $2,450 per day per group - 2 Day Overnight Trip - MAX 3 (1 day)
  • US $2,450 per day per group - 3 Day Overnight Trip - MAX 3 (3 days)

When you book a trip with Captain Bobby McGuinness - Cazador, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Captain Bobby McGuinness - Cazador include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks (Beer, soft drinks & water)
  • First Mate

Captain Bobby McGuinness - Cazador offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Captain Bobby McGuinness - Cazador offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Fly Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Captain Bobby McGuinness - Cazador include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Bobby McGuinness
Golfito, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
3 Fishing Reports
2 Customer reviews
Member since February 2014
"My father Bobby Sr. came to Costa Rica from the US in the mid-1960s. He established the first charter operation in Golfito. I began fishing with him as a teenager, and I became a full captain when I was 18." Captain Bobby McGuniness has some serious bragging rights under his belt. He was chosen twice as the world's top captain by the prestigious International Game Fish Association, and has set well over 200 IGFA-approved world records. On top of this, his Marlin releases are legendary: on September 14, 2010 he released 28 Blue Marlin, along with 3 Striped Marlin and 4 Sailfish on his 37' Cazador. Come aboard his charter and experience some top-quality angling with a world-class captain!

About this listing

Targeted species

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin

Boat specs

Merritt (Sportfishing) originally built in 1993, and restored in 2014. Powered by 2 450HP Cummins engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 27 knots.

Length
37 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Fly Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
Beer, soft drinks & water
First Mate

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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:

Cash
PayPal
Checks
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Very good
4.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 2 reviews
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Henry R.
Stockholm, Sweden
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Bobby

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Inshore or Offshore on March 15, 2017
Henry R. recommends Captain Bobby McGuinness - Cazador
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Ronald J. W.
Lockhart, Texas
Good
3.0 / 5
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Bobby McGinnis

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Inshore or Offshore on February 24, 2017
We booked this boat and Bobby McGinnis purposely because we fished with Bobby before.  Our previous experiences were very...
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