Bob Marlin Sportfishing Costa Rica 

5.0/5 (33 reviews)
 Bar & Restaurante La Puesta del Sol, Playa Herradura, PU, Costa Rica

Bob Marlin Sportfishing Costa Rica 

Playa Herradura, PU, Costa Rica
35 ft
6
5.0/5 (33 reviews)

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35' Express Sportfisher – Bob Marlin
Ready for Adventure, Equipped for Safety, Built for Comfort

Step aboard the Bob Marlin, a 35' Express sportfishing vessel designed for both serious anglers and leisurely ocean-goers. Powered by twin
315hp turbo diesel engines, this boat makes a quick comfortable ride to Costa Rica's rich fishing grounds.

Whether you're heading out for a few hours or an all-day excursion, Bob Marlin offers all the comforts of home at sea:
• Full bathroom (head) with shower and marine toilet
• Galley kitchen complete with stove, sink, and mini fridge
• Air-conditioned cabin for relief from the sun and heat
• Comfortable lounge area with seating for relaxing or escaping the elements
• Ice maker to keep your drinks cold and your catch fresh

Fish with confidence aboard the Bob Marlin, equipped with premium tackle for serious offshore action.
• Penn Rods & Shimano Reels – Reliable, smooth, and built to handle big game.
• Daiwa Electric Teaser Reels – Effortless teaser deployment for raising marlin and sailfish.
• TACO Outriggers – Heavy-duty outriggers for a clean, wide trolling spread.
• Livewell to keep bait fresh and active
• Radar, fish finders and GPS systems for precise navigation and fish tracking
• Ample rod storage and deck space for multiple anglers
• Tackle and gear storage

Proven Lure Selection

Our spread features some of the most effective lures in the game:
• Pakula, Islander, Black Bart, and Squidnation – Designed to entice everything from Mahi and Tuna to trophy Marlin.

Whether you're a seasoned angler or just starting out, our professional-grade gear gives you the best shot at success on the water.

• Livewell to keep bait fresh and active
• Radar, sonar, and GPS systems for precise navigation and fish tracking
• Ample rod storage and deck space for multiple anglers.

Your safety is our top priority. The Bob Marlin meets all international safety standards and comes equipped with all required safety gear.

35' Express Sportfisher – Bob Marlin
Ready for Adventure, Equipped for Safety, Built for Comfort

Step aboard the Bob Marlin, a 35' Express sportfishing vessel designed for both serious anglers and leisurely ocean-goers. Powered by twin
315hp turbo diesel engines, this boat makes a quick comfortable ride to Costa Rica's rich fishing grounds.

Whether you're heading out for a few hours or an all-day excursion, Bob Marlin offers all the comforts of home at sea:
• Full bathroom (head) with shower and marine toilet
• Galley kitchen complete with stove, sink, and mini fridge
• Air-conditioned cabin for relief from the sun and heat
• Comfortable lounge area with seating for relaxing or escaping the elements
• Ice maker to keep your drinks cold and your catch fresh

Fish with confidence aboard the Bob Marlin, equipped with premium tackle for serious offshore action.
• Penn Rods & Shimano Reels – Reliable, smooth, and built to handle big game.
• Daiwa Electric Teaser Reels – Effortless teaser deployment for raising marlin and sailfish.
• TACO Outriggers – Heavy-duty outriggers for a clean, wide trolling spread.
• Livewell to keep bait fresh and active
• Radar, fish finders and GPS systems for precise navigation and fish tracking
• Ample rod storage and deck space for multiple anglers
• Tackle and gear storage

Proven Lure Selection

Our spread features some of the most effective lures in the game:
• Pakula, Islander, Black Bart, and Squidnation – Designed to entice everything from Mahi and Tuna to trophy Marlin.

Whether you're a seasoned angler or just starting out, our professional-grade gear gives you the best shot at success on the water.

• Livewell to keep bait fresh and active
• Radar, sonar, and GPS systems for precise navigation and fish tracking
• Ample rod storage and deck space for multiple anglers.

Your safety is our top priority. The Bob Marlin meets all international safety standards and comes equipped with all required safety gear.

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Half Day Trip – Inshore
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US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip – Offshore
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US $1,500
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Full Day Trip – Inshore
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US $1,800
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US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

5.0
33 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
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Jason Cameron
Jason Cameron
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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Fantastic family trip
Full Day Trip – Offshore on July 5, 20264 adults1 child

We had a phenomenal trip! We started out from the beach in Herradura for an 8 hr trip looking for billfish, dorado, and tuna. It started out a little slow, but they got us on a large school of yellowfin tuna. After catching multiple large tuna, we caught a small dorado and 2 sailfish. The crew was super helpful and friendly. They were great with our kids. We have 2 boys, 16 and 15, and a girl , 12. They filleted up the tuna, made fresh sashimi with avocado to eat on the boat. Highly recommend. Danny, George, and Kendall were great!

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Sailfish
Yellowfin Tuna
Response from Captain

Great to hear you and your family enjoyed the day! Enjoy the rest of your vacation and hope to fiah again someday .

Todd Eggen
Todd Eggen
Repeat angler
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2021
7 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Trip and Crew
Half Day Trip – Offshore on April 26, 20265 adults

The Captain, Tim, was great at communicating as he reached out when I booked the trip and periodically up until and is fluent in English with an extensive and interesting history of traveling the world. The crew was very experienced and fully engaged with the fishing and our family. Even though the fishing reports from other boats were that not much was being caught, we landed 3 sailfish on our half day tour. They also supplied some very good morning snacks and midday sandwiches and guacamole. We have chartered numerous boats and would highly recommend this charter.

Reported catch:
Sailfish
Response from Captain

Happy to hear you enjoyed the day ! Safe travels back home !!

Robert Munaretto
Robert Munaretto
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2020
4 trips
5.0
Verified
i mean, he's got a tattoo if a fish on his head…… OF COURSE IT'S GOOD!!
Full Day Trip – Offshore on June 4, 20264 adults

Bucket list: Catch a tuna and eat it on the boat: ✔️ I messaged them and told them that if we catch a tuna, that they better have soy sauce as I'm eating it on the boat! He replied, "I'll make you sashimi!! Indeed we did & indeed he did!!! Started out hot wirh an immediate double up, one got away, then we went cold for hours and hit 2 more at the end. At the end of the day, it's called fishing, not catching nut we still ended up w 3 Tuna totalling over 200lbs! Definitely recommend and next time we are getting a SAIL!!

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Reported catch:
Yellowfin Tuna
Response from Captain

Cant wait to fish again ! safe travels🤙

Rhiannon Ray
Rhiannon Ray
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Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Cant wait to come back!
Full Day Trip – Offshore on July 4, 20262 adults

Jeff took my husband and I out on the Bob Marlin and we had a great time! his staff is amazing, they served breakfast, snacks, and lunch all day long. The iced cooler was overflowing with waters, cokes, and beer. We had a slow day on biting fish, but mu husband ended up landing a whopper Sailfish. I totally recommend jeff and his crew!

Reported catch:
Sailfish
Response from Captain

Thanks Rhi , enjoy the rest of your vacation and hope to see yall again.

Erik Millers
Erik Millers
Repeat angler
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2023
5 trips
5.0
Verified
Great trip with friends
Full Day Trip – Inshore on January 20, 20266 adults

Great trip with Capt Kendar, Tim and Danny. We asked them to accomodate us to fish some deep drops for grouper and snapper and they taylored a trip to our request. They even swapped an electric reel that we had brought with us onto one of their rods. The crew was helpful and attentive to our group and we enjoyed exchanging stories and jokes all day. Tackle, bait and food was all top notch. We have fished many local charters and Tim and Danny stand out because their communication was constant and genuine. We all felt included from the most seasoned anglers in our group to a couple novices. Our group of 6 had plenty of space as well on the boat and the layout was perfect. Price was very fair for what we received. Would be our first choice for next charter in Jaco/Sueños area.

Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Red Snapper
Cubera Snapper

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
35 ft
Year built
2004
Boat manufacturer
Express
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Yanmar
Powered by
2 x 315HP
Max cruising speed
24 knots
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