Charter Operator
Chino's Sportfishing

Member since January 2018 Herradura, Costa Rica
Background
My name is Jose Agüero and I was born in Jaco Beach. My father had a panga and I started to work with him when I was 8 years old in artisanal fishing, then I worked as a bartender at Best Western Jaco Beach Hotel for a while and took some courses in fishing. I got married and we bought our first boat to work in sportfishing trips with tourism. Now I have more than 20 years of experience fishing on our coasts and also our son learned and he fishes with us. I work alongside a fellow captain, Jorge Luis Perez Villegas to provide you with amazing fishing adventures.
Techniques
I have learned different kinds of techniques of fishing and I always ask different friends and captains in the Marina about these and I always changing the ways depending of the season and depending of the kind of fish you have. I usually use deep sea fishing, bottom fishing, handline, heavy tackle, jigging, popping, spinning and trolling

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Herradura, Costa Rica
Background
My name is Jose Agüero and I was born in Jaco Beach. My father had a panga and I started to work with him when I was 8 years old in artisanal fishing, then I worked as a bartender at Best Western Jaco Beach Hotel for a while and took some courses in fishing. I got married and we bought our first boat to work in sportfishing trips with tourism. Now I have more than 20 years of experience fishing on our coasts and also our son learned and he fishes with us. I work alongside a fellow captain, Jorge Luis Perez Villegas to provide you with amazing fishing adventures.
Techniques
I have learned different kinds of techniques of fishing and I always ask different friends and captains in the Marina about these and I always changing the ways depending of the season and depending of the kind of fish you have. I usually use deep sea fishing, bottom fishing, handline, heavy tackle, jigging, popping, spinning and trolling
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Excellent
4.7 / 5
(135 reviews)
Herradura
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Trips from US $875

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 135 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (169)
Great fishing
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
87%
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Jason M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

December fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 8, 2024
We were fishing for allusive Roosterfish. Chino and his first mate were excellent. We caught 2 little rooster fish right away...
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Andrew B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Epic day!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on November 24, 2024
The captain, first mate, and boat were awesome! They were very professional and we caught a ton of fish. We went right to the...
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Tom T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Patience becomes success

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on January 8, 2025
after catching 2 large sailfish, we moved to another location and caught 3 yellowfin tuna weighing approx 100 lbs. 2nd time...
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D.j. T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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After multiple Sailfish Tuesday..Had another..

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 29, 2025
Agenda to conquer..Roosterfish and lunch!
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Tom T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Another great day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 11, 2025
this was our second trip and we are planning more fresh fish but different types. Grouper and tilefish will be on the menu...
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