Bushwacker
+14Ready to catch some fish in Playa Flamingo? Bushwacker is here to make it happen!
These waters are known for Roosterfish, Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, Striped Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Cubera Snapper, Black Marlin, and more – with any luck, they'll make your reel scream. You'll target your catch by spinning, popping, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Emilio also offers fly fishing, but you may need to bring your own fly gear.
Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Don't forget to bring snacks!
Bushwacker is a 42' Bertram tournament vessel rigged to billfish, she’s got custom rods from Fisherman Center in West Palm Beach, custom built Shimano reels, a set of 80’s, 50’s, 30’s, 20’s,15’s and a set of spinning gear. Two expert mates, and the billfishing capital of the world! A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.
The boat has outriggers, downriggers, a fighting chair, everything you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. What's more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible.
Before coming aboard, it will be necessary to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.
You can't go wrong when you bring sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen (non-spray). Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food and some light snacks for you on board.
Get in touch with Capt. Emilio below and start planning your trip today!
Charter Operator
Emilio’s Fishing Adventures
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
50%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Good day on the Water
Full Day offshore trip on February 13, 2025
We had a party of 6 fish with Capt. Emilio and crew Feb. 13th out of Playa Flamingo. While the bite was slow in that day, we raised 5 Sails and a Marlin while landing 3. Food and drinks were good and plentiful and I was impressed with the captain’s techniques and adjustments to raise the bite. The only thing that would have made this a great trip was a more cooperative bite from the fish but that’s just fishing. Will book again when we’re in the area and recommend to anyone wanting to fish out of that region.
We had a party of 6 fish with Capt. Emilio and crew Feb. 13th out of Playa Flamingo. While the bite was slow in that day, we raised 5 Sails and a Marlin while landing 3. Food and drinks were good and plentiful and I was impressed with the captain’s techniques and adjustments to raise the bite. The only thing that would have made this a great trip was a more cooperative bite from the fish but that’s just fishing. Will book again when we’re in the area and recommend to anyone wanting to fish...
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Great day with Bushwacker and Captain Emilio
Half Day Trip – Inshore on March 22, 2025
Very happy with our excursion. Did a 4-hour inland trip and caught a bunch of bonita and skipjack tuna. Would book again. Crew and captain were friendly and relaxed.
Very happy with our excursion. Did a 4-hour inland trip and caught a bunch of bonita and skipjack tuna. Would book again. Crew and captain were friendly and relaxed.
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Great day in Costa Rica
3/4 day offshore trip on May 29, 2025
We had a blast. The captain and crew worked their butt off. The owners are great, they gave us great recommendations for local dining. Great people.
We had a blast. The captain and crew worked their butt off. The owners are great, they gave us great recommendations for local dining. Great people.
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Awesome Day
3/4 day offshore trip on January 15, 2025
Caught 2 Blue Marlin and a Mahi! It was a GREAT day on the water! Emilio, Jose, and Carlos are the best!
Caught 2 Blue Marlin and a Mahi! It was a GREAT day on the water! Emilio, Jose, and Carlos are the best!
FAQs about Bushwacker
What are the trip rates for Bushwacker?
Bushwacker offers the following trips to customers:
- US $1,200 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (4 hours)
- US $2,200 per group - 3/4 day offshore trip (7 hours)
- US $2,400 per group - Full Day offshore trip (10 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Bushwacker?
When you book a trip with Bushwacker, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet
- Air Conditioning
- Fighting Chair
- GPS Two Furuno Tzt 14 & garmin 14
- Fishfinder Furuno DDF bottom machine
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Live Bait Well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Multimedia System
- Outriggers
- Tuna Tubes
- Ice Box
- Radar Furuno 96 mile radar
What's included in the trip price with Bushwacker?
Trips booked with Bushwacker include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Snacks (Fresh ceviche and more..)
- Drinks (Water, soft drink, and beer)
- First Mate
- Lunch (Hot meal meal )
What types of fishing does Bushwacker offer?
Bushwacker offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing
- Reef Fishing
What fishing techniques does Bushwacker offer?
Bushwacker offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly Fishing (Please bring your fly gear.)
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Bushwacker?
Top targeted fish species with Bushwacker include:
- Marlin (Black)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Marlin (Striped)
- Roosterfish
- Sailfish
- Snapper (Cubera)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
Your operator
Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Captain Emilio has been in sport fishing industry since 1990. and has traveled and tournament fished in many parts of the world, targeting, billfish in places such as the Gulf of Mexico, Ghana Africa, Medeira Portugal, Bahamas, Mexico, Costa Rica, Pananma, and Columbia. Know you find Capt. Emilio and his Professional crew, fishing out of Flamingo, the billftshing capital of the world.
Erick V.
Captain
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Please bring your fly gear.
Deep Sea Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Two Furuno Tzt 14 & garmin 14
Fishfinder
Furuno DDF bottom machine
Bed
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia System
Outriggers
Tuna Tubes
Ice Box
Radar
Furuno 96 mile radar
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Fresh ceviche and more..
Drinks
Water, soft drink, and beer
First Mate
Lunch
Hot meal meal
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
I recomend 10 and above
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible
How you can pay
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
Visa
American Express
Checks
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Playa Flamingo right now
Marlin (Black)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (Striped)
Roosterfish
Sailfish
Snapper (Cubera)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Wahoo