Captain
Frank Fines

Member since February 2016 Samara, Costa Rica
Background
Captain Frank Fines is a friendly, bilingual, and very knowledgeable local fishing guide in Samara, Costa Rica. Having fished since childhood, he first started working on local commercial fishing boats when he was a young teenager. Over the last four years, Captain Frank has dedicated his time to guiding charter fishing trips, and he has worked for several sport fishing boats as captain and guide. This experience has proven to him how much he loves sharing his experiences with anglers from all over the world, and he now he is proud to operate his own charter business aboard a fully rigged Mako 25 ft.

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Samara, Costa Rica
Background
Captain Frank Fines is a friendly, bilingual, and very knowledgeable local fishing guide in Samara, Costa Rica. Having fished since childhood, he first started working on local commercial fishing boats when he was a young teenager. Over the last four years, Captain Frank has dedicated his time to guiding charter fishing trips, and he has worked for several sport fishing boats as captain and guide. This experience has proven to him how much he loves sharing his experiences with anglers from all over the world, and he now he is proud to operate his own charter business aboard a fully rigged Mako 25 ft.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(24 reviews)
Samara
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trips from US $255

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 24 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (28)
Half-day Trip with Captain Frank
Half-day Trip with Captain Frank
Half day fish trip with Captain Frank Fines
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
90%
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Antony G.
Denver, Colorado
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome action packed day.

Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (MAX 2) on December 15, 2016
I have fished with Captain Frank for about 5 years now. Offshore, Inshore and even on the beaches around Samara with rivers...
Antony G. recommends Samara Local Fishing
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Sierra S.
Limรณn, Costa Rica
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Half day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (MAX 2) on January 9, 2019
The crew was awesome. Frank really knows his stuff. However the fishing was not the greatest. We caught a few small fish, but...
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Jerry G.
Hardeeville, SC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with Captain Frank

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on August 5, 2018
Definitely best fishing experience Iโ€™ve ever had. Tuna, Marlin and Sailfish couldnโ€™t have asked for a more perfect fishing...
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Milan V.
Paquita, Costa Rica
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Frank

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (MAX 2) on November 11, 2018
Milan V. recommends Samara Local Fishing
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Steven C.
Cartago, Costa Rica
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Frank

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on May 15, 2018
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