Captain
Nelson Mendez

Member since December 2013 Coco, Costa Rica
Background
Captain Nelson Mendez will be your guide for the fishing trip on the Tuna Fish. He has fished around all Central and North Pacific Coast of Costa Rica looking for big game sportfish including Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Sailfish, Roosterfish, and Mahi Mahi. His ample experience in both inshore and offshore fishing makes him a well-rounded angler able and ready to target any pelagic species in the Gulf of Papagayo. Nelson is in love with every form of fishing — be it sportfishing, inshore or offshore, he truly commits to doing it all. He is simple, responsible, kind, and persistent, all the qualities that make an amazing captain. Nelson started fishing when he was 13 years old, and at the age of 18, he started working as the first mate and hasn't looked back since. Nelson also participated in 3 international fly fishing tournaments, where he made amazing results and won the third place once, and a second place twice.
Techniques
We practice different fishing techniques, such as trolling, casting, bottom fishing, jigging, and fly fishing.

Hey, I'm Captain Nelson Mendez

Coco, Costa Rica
Background
Captain Nelson Mendez will be your guide for the fishing trip on the Tuna Fish. He has fished around all Central and North Pacific Coast of Costa Rica looking for big game sportfish including Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Sailfish, Roosterfish, and Mahi Mahi. His ample experience in both inshore and offshore fishing makes him a well-rounded angler able and ready to target any pelagic species in the Gulf of Papagayo. Nelson is in love with every form of fishing — be it sportfishing, inshore or offshore, he truly commits to doing it all. He is simple, responsible, kind, and persistent, all the qualities that make an amazing captain. Nelson started fishing when he was 13 years old, and at the age of 18, he started working as the first mate and hasn't looked back since. Nelson also participated in 3 international fly fishing tournaments, where he made amazing results and won the third place once, and a second place twice.
Techniques
We practice different fishing techniques, such as trolling, casting, bottom fishing, jigging, and fly fishing.
Our Team
Adelso M.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(13 reviews)
Coco
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Trips from US $960

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
75%
Satisfied with the boat
86%
Caught fish
100%
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John C.
Safety Harbor, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day with Captain Nelson and Carlos

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Inshore or Offshore on July 14, 2017
It was a real dream of my husbandโ€™s to go deep sea fishing in Costa Rica. And this trip more than fulfilled it for him. Capt....
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Albert A.
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day 30'

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Inshore or Offshore on April 28, 2019
Requested thar we target roosters,yellowfin tuna, and a cubberra snapper. Captain got first two done and then we trolled....
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Phillip S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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January fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Inshore or Offshore on January 31, 2020
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Josh M.
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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Few sailfish and a bunch of mahi mahi!

Full Day Trip - Inshore or Offshore on January 21, 2014
We went offshore with capt Nelson and the tuna fish. The mates Oliver and Manuel were great. Very informative and worked hard...
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Mike
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing Experience!!!

Full Day Trip - Inshore or Offshore on August 23, 2014
I canโ€™t put it in words what a good fishing trip we had! The captain was great, the crew was great and we caught a massive...
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