Capullo Sportfishing – Rainbow Runner
Capullo Sportfishing – Rainbow Runner
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Capullo Sportfishing is a charter service based out of Tamarindo Beach in northwest Costa Rica. They take great care when catering to the individual needs of clients, regardless of age or skill level.
Captain Gerald Ruiz has been fishing out of Tamarindo for 28 years. He takes charter success personally and works tirelessly to ensure that every trip is not only successful but also fun.
His boat is a 22' Boston Whaler center console that's powered by twin 60 HP Yamaha engines. There's plenty of room there for yourself and a pair of friends to head out and have the time of your lives! This vessel will have everything you need for that, from all the necessary safety gear and navigation electronics to a pair of outriggers & tuna tubes as a livewell for bait storage.
These are prime grounds for sportfishing and angling in general, so expect to encounter the likes of Sailfish, Amberjack, Roosterfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Grouper and a number of other species. You can have plenty of success on shorter trips too, so the way you go about it is completely up to you.
Captain Gerald will provide you with all the necessary rods, reels, and tackle for the trip. He'll also clean your catch after the trip is over, so you can just relax and focus on the fish. Make sure to bring your sunglasses & sunscreen!
Capullo Sportfishing is a charter service based out of Tamarindo Beach in northwest Costa Rica. They take great care when catering to the individual needs of clients, regardless of age or skill level.
Captain Gerald Ruiz has been fishing out of Tamarindo for 28 years. He takes charter success personally and works tirelessly to ensure that every trip is not only successful but also fun.
His boat is a 22' Boston Whaler center console that's powered by twin 60 HP Yamaha engines. There's plenty of room there for yourself and a pair of friends to head out and have the time of your lives! This vessel will have everything you need for that, from all the necessary safety gear and navigation electronics to a pair of outriggers & tuna tubes as a livewell for bait storage.
These are prime grounds for sportfishing and angling in general, so expect to encounter the likes of Sailfish, Amberjack, Roosterfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Grouper and a number of other species. You can have plenty of success on shorter trips too, so the way you go about it is completely up to you.
Captain Gerald will provide you with all the necessary rods, reels, and tackle for the trip. He'll also clean your catch after the trip is over, so you can just relax and focus on the fish. Make sure to bring your sunglasses & sunscreen!
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Michael Wojcik•
Texas, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedReally great experience!
3/4 day Trip from December 2024 on March 17, 2026 • 2 adultsFished a 3/4 day with Gerald and my son was able to catch, land and release a beautiful sailfish! We also saw several pods of dolphin, numerous sea turtles, numerous flying fish and a squadron of manta ray! We caught a couple of other small, trash fish but the sailfish really was the cherry on top of a great trip. Fishing was slow but Gerald worked hard the entire time!
Allan Baron•Texas, USMember since 20255.0VerifiedOutstanding
Half Day (AM) on December 7, 2025 • 3 adultsFishing Capullo Sportfishing was a great experience. Louise (owner) was very helpful and even met us at the beach before our trip. Our guide Gerald was outstanding in make out trip a success. He worked consistently from start to finish on our trip. He is excellent in targeting Roosterfish, which we did catch. I highly recomment Capullo Sportfishing.
- Michael Clark•Missouri, USMember since 20265.0Verified
Great deep sea fishing!
Half Day (PM) on July 16, 2026 • 2 adultsDespite it being a very windy day and we were on a small boat, we were still able to catch two red snapper and a Spanish mackerel. Gerard did an amazing job for me and my two boys!
Hunter Kaumanns•Oregon, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedGreat trip
Full Day Trip on April 6, 2026 • 2 adultscaptain was working really hard to put us on fish on a slow day, still caught a good amount of fish and had caught a monster fish. Captain was very nice and fun to be around. Overall great trip
Gary Cooper•Texas, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedGreat experience and excellent boat capton.
3/4 day Trip from December 2024 on June 11, 2026 • 2 adultsAlthough only a 22 ft boat, it was comfortable and the boat captain was great. Caught fish!
- Greg Corasiniti•Colorado, USMember since 20265.0Verified
Great experience with Captan Gerald
3/4 day Trip from December 2024 on March 20, 2026 • 2 adultsCaptain Gerald knows wherw the fish are, we had a fun experience and a great day.
Tyler Peterson•Minnesota, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedGerald is the man!
Half Day (AM) on February 21, 2026 • 2 adultsgreat captain with alot of experience. would highly recommend!!!!
Glenn Gemmill•Florida, USMember since 20254.7Verifiedcosta rica
3/4 Day Trip from December 2024 on December 23, 2025 • 3 adultssuper happy with our day. directions and communications were clear. captain worked hard to put us on fish. company even gave us a ride back to our place!
Chris Clough•Maine, USMember since 20245.0VerifiedAll the way from Maine, U.S.
Full Day Trip on January 20, 2025 • 3 adultsI had concerns about finding a trip since I didn’t rent a car and didn’t want to rent one. Louise was a savior. She was unbelievably attentive. Quick to answer my questions and quick to line up a shuttle to and from my location. My only ‘ding’ would be the shuttle service. They were a little late (no fault of Louise) and Louise quickly stepped up and added the lost hour to the back end of our trip. Capitan-Gerald was an awesome captain. I can’t say enough about him. He was so kind to me and my two teenagers. My goal was to get my son a sailfish and we did. If I ever make it back to Costa Rica, my fingers will be crossed that he’s still on the water. I sincerely thank you Louise and capitan-Gerald……Chris
Ahna Thaxton•Oregon, USMember since 20244.7VerifiedDetermination to the end!
Full Day Trip on January 2, 2025 • 2 adultsThe owners were there to greet us and ensure we knew which smaller boat to take to the boat we fished off of. They both were very friendly and professional! Boat was small leading to shade sometimes being hard to keep, but the captain was great! It was kind of slow, but he was determined to get us something we could eat that night! Then things picked up and bagged a Mahi, grouper, rock fish and a MASSIVE sailfish! It was a great day. Would definitely go again!
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Fished a 3/4 day with Gerald and my son was able to catch, land and release a beautiful sailfish! We also saw several pods of dolphin, numerous sea turtles, numerous flying fish and a squadron of manta ray! We caught a couple of other small, trash fish but the sailfish really was the cherry on top of a great trip. Fishing was slow but Gerald worked hard the entire time!
Hi Michael, thank you for giving us a great review. we are really happy that your son caught a sailfish. Certainly a wonderful memory to have. We are blessed having so much sealife nearby us. Its always a great day on the ocean. Best regards Louise Capullo Sportfishing
Captain Gerald was very knowledgeable about the local water and came prepared. My groups target goal was to catch rooster fish however was unable to accomplish that goal because rooster fishing had been slow. Captain Gerald did make every attempt to hit that goal. He battled extremely windy conditions which prevented us from Captain Geralds targeted spots for Rooster fishing. The captain kept us busy with that attempt by catching other fish such as, snapper, grouper, tuna, jacks, and other varieties which totaled over 30 different fish for the day. All in all a great charter.
Hi Angela, thank you for your review and although Captain Gerald was not able to get you on the Rooster Fish we are pleased your group had an action packed day with such a variety of fish. We are in the windy season now but the ocean is coming up trumps with so many different types of fish being caught. You will just have to come back again to try for that rooster fish! Best regards Louise Capullo Sportfishing
Fishing Capullo Sportfishing was a great experience. Louise (owner) was very helpful and even met us at the beach before our trip. Our guide Gerald was outstanding in make out trip a success. He worked consistently from start to finish on our trip. He is excellent in targeting Roosterfish, which we did catch. I highly recomment Capullo Sportfishing.
Hi Allan, thank you for your review & great that Gerald got you on the rooster fish. They can be quite elusive although Gerald always tries his hardest to find them. Thanks for sharing the photo. Best regards Louise Capullo Sportfishing
Despite it being a very windy day and we were on a small boat, we were still able to catch two red snapper and a Spanish mackerel. Gerard did an amazing job for me and my two boys!
Hi Michael, Thank you for your review and sharing the photos of the fish you caught. It was a very windy week but pleased that you and your boys enjoyed your afternoon charter and Gerald was able to get you on the fish despite the gnarly conditions. Kind regards Louise Capullo Sportfishing
captain was working really hard to put us on fish on a slow day, still caught a good amount of fish and had caught a monster fish. Captain was very nice and fun to be around. Overall great trip
Hi Hunter, thank you the review & sharing a photo of the big snapper you caught. The captain was very pleased to see the photo. kind regards Louise Capullo Sportfishing
