Capullo Sportfishing/Rainbow Runner

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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day (AM) frm January 2024
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Dec 31
    US $622
    Inshore fishing at its finest. You'll be fishing for the likes of Roosterfish, Amberjack, Cubera Snapper, Mahi Mahi, Small Tuna, whatever's biting on the day.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
  • Private trip
    Half Day PM frm January 2024
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Dec 31
    US $622
    Inshore fishing at its finest. You'll be fishing for the likes of Roosterfish, Amberjack, Cubera Snapper, Mahi Mahi, Small Tuna, whatever's biting on the day.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip from January 2024
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Dec 31
    US $735
    This trip is a great alternative if you're looking to spend more time on the water but don't have a whole day to spare. You'll fish the nearshore water for Mahi Mahi, Marlin, Tuna, Amberjack, and plenty more.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip from January 2024
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Dec 31
    US $848
    This is your golden ticket for exploring the best this fishery has to offer. You've got plenty of time to fish for Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Amberjack, Grouper, and Snapper until you drop from exhaustion.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Trolling
    Spinning
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FAQs about Capullo Sportfishing/Rainbow Runner

Capullo Sportfishing/Rainbow Runner offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $622 per group - Half Day (AM) frm January 2024 (5 hours)
  • US $622 per group - Half Day PM frm January 2024 (5 hours)
  • US $735 per group - 3/4 Day Trip from January 2024 (7 hours)
  • US $848 per group - Full Day Trip from January 2024 (9 hours)

When you book a trip with Capullo Sportfishing/Rainbow Runner, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box
  • Radio

Trips booked with Capullo Sportfishing/Rainbow Runner include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Fishing for live bait is part of the trip and is included in the price.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Any fish that need to be cleaned & filled will be done by the Captain as part of the overall service)
  • Snacks (Granola Bars, fruit, chips)
  • Drinks (Beer, soft drinks & water)
  • Lunch (For 3/4 and full day: sandwiches)

Capullo Sportfishing/Rainbow Runner offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Capullo Sportfishing/Rainbow Runner offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Capullo Sportfishing/Rainbow Runner include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Pompano
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Meet the Charter Operator

Capullo Sportfishing
Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
43 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
216 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2014
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
The Capullo Sportfishing team is made up of professionals with decades of experience, who enjoy putting people on fish and making their trip special. Customer satisfaction is something they take very seriously, and the bilingual crew will always go the extra mile to ensure everyone on the trip is having fun.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Marlin (Black) Black Marlin

Boat specs

Boston Whaler (Center console) originally built in 1974, and restored in 2017. Powered by 2 60HP Yahama engines.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Tuna Tubes

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Fishing for live bait is part of the trip and is included in the price.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Any fish that need to be cleaned & filled will be done by the Captain as part of the overall service
Snacks
Granola Bars, fruit, chips
Drinks
Beer, soft drinks & water
Lunch
For 3/4 and full day: sandwiches

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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
No min. age, life jackets supplied
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

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:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 145 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (157)
Gerard
Great 7 hour trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
85%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
86%
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Capullo Sportfishing - Must Book!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip frm January 2023 on December 2, 2023
Starting the morning off on the beach getting to meet Roy and Louise brought such a personal touch! Then it was off to the...
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Half Day with Captain Gerald

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) frm January 2023 on April 26, 2023
Wow this was so fun! I would do this again for sure. I want to start by saying that I got crazy seasick the first part do the...
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Robert M.
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3/4 Day with Capt. Gerald

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip frm January 2023 on August 3, 2023
Gerald is a magician! He got my son a beautiful Mahi which we enjoyed when we got back to land. He found the fish, rigged our...
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Delvecchio B.
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Full Day Trip with Captain Roy Gearld

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip frm January 2023 on July 19, 2023
This fishing trip was amazing! The crew was very professional and friendly. What they advertised on YouTube is definitely accurate....
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Slade L.
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Full day Rainbow Runner with Gerald

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip frm January 2023 on June 7, 2023
I did a full day and 3/4 day with Gerald. I highly recommend Capullo. Here’s why… -Excellent communication leading...
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