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Haysen Guzman Brenes
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Haysen Guzman Brenes

Golfito, Costa Rica
10+ reviews
36 years old been fishing since I was 17 on a couple charters boats as I grow up the passion has been even bigger, once you live by the sea there is no explanation about living it. This is my 1st season fishing as self-employed on my boat Not To Bad has been hard but not impossible trying to do my best to satisfy all the needs and desires of clients and i will be more than happy to have you on board to make good memories and have some great times on the water.
Raymond R.
Raymond R.
Business partner
Haysen G.
Haysen G.
Captain

Charter

Rating

4.9
21 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

All reviews (21)

Showing 1 – 5 of 21 reviews
  • Michael Porter
    Michael Porter
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Incredible Fishing Trip

    Full day in shore • 2 adults

    We started the day targeting roosterfish, and once we hit a few spots, it was ON! We ended up catching more than 12 roosters, and honestly, I’m not sure I could have caught another one if I tried. I had told Haysen that my two goals for the trip were to target tuna and roosterfish, and he kept checking for tuna reports offshore throughout the morning. After an incredible morning of catching more roosterfish than I ever could have imagined, we headed offshore in search of tuna. What happened next was straight out of National Geographic. Dolphins, birds, turtles, and tuna were everywhere, with tuna literally skyrocketing out of the water. First line in, and we were instantly hooked up to a tuna! I’m an avid fisherman and have been fortunate enough to experience some incredible days on the water, but this day topped them all. Haysen is an amazing captain who genuinely loves fishing and, more importantly, making sure his clients have the best experience possible. His knowledge, effort, and passion really made the trip unforgettable. What an incredible experience from start to finish. If you’re considering booking with Haysen, don’t think twice - just book the trip! Thank you, Haysen, for such an incredible day. It’s a fishing trip I’ll never forget!

    Response from Captain

    wow thanks you soo much i appreciate your visit thanks for coming and enjoy my town and country

  • Shawn Achee
    Shawn Achee
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    We asked for it, we got it!

    Half Day In shore • 2 adults

    Captain Haysen is the man! I wanted to catch roosterfish and tuna. Captain Haysen put us on roosters right away. We caught them all morning. Then decided to chase Big Yellowfin. Captain would not give up. He found a school of monsters. We hooked into a 100 lb Yellowfin which I fought for 40 minutes. What a battle! If you are coming to this area, Captain Haysen is the guy to put you on fish! He knows fishing and where to find them.

    Reported catch:
    Roosterfish
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Amberjack
    Response from Captain

    thanks for coming it was a great day

  • Rafael Jabba
    Rafael Jabba
    Repeat angler
    cr
    Costa Rica
    Member since 2021
    3 trips
    4.3
    Verified

    Fun Trip!!

    Tuna fishing trip • 2 adults

    I signed up for theTuna and Mahi-mahi trip but the captain said that due to El Nino, water temps were too high. Mahi according to thefish market have not been seen or several months, a water was aroud 85 degrees. Tuna were very scarce and we did not see any spinner dolphins. Captain and mat picked us up at 6 am in his panga with twin 60 HP. Captain caught live bait the night before. We went 25 miles off shore to look for tuna in the canyons. After about 4 hours of no tuna or mahi, we went to the coast and fished with live bait for bottom fish. Within minutes hooked into Rooster fish, blue trevally and several species of jacks...We then fished off of a wreck and continued to catch similar species. It turned out to be a fun trip.

  • Daniel Swanson
    Daniel Swanson
    us
    Alaska, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Sailfish landed on my fly rod !!!

    Full Day Trip – Offshore • 2 adults

    An absolutely amazing day fishing for sailfish with Haysen and his mate!!!! I landed 4 sailfish ,one on my 12 wt fly rod!!!! Hooked into 2 others on my fly rod , but lost them!!! They gave me incredible “coaching” to help me land a sailfish on a fly rod, my first on fly rod. 3 others landed on rod and reel, with other mutiple hookups!!!!! An amazing ”mind blowing” day on the water with him and mate!!! First Class Operation !! Thanks!!!!!! One very happy fisherman from Alaska!!!

    Reported catch:
    Sailfish
  • Nikoli Martini
    Nikoli Martini
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2020
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Experience, highly recommended

    Full day in shore • 2 adults

    Haysen was awesome! I wanted to fish certain techniques for an uncommon species that most captains won't even allow you to do. Haysen was at our service perfectly! He is very pleasant and professional. Not the typical drunken arrogant jackass you find in this price range. I highly recommend him! His boat and equipment were well above average for this price range. You're not going to find a better value than this. The waters in this area are full of a variety of species and lots of action.

    Reported catch:
    African Pompano Jack

Real catches shared by our community

  • Not Too Bad Tours
    Not Too Bad ToursGolfito, PU
    Adult angler holding a large red snapper aboard a center-console fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Full day in shore 2 day ago bite was on fire then change at worts 1st bite was at 2 pm a cubera ate a Google eye and the couple of jacks and 1 mackie
  • Not Too Bad Tours
    Not Too Bad ToursGolfito, PU
    Solo angler proudly holding a large red snapper aboard a fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Cubera Snapper
    Head out early after mid day was looking to a bad day not a single bite, then out of nowhere bite got on fire after 20 cubetas bite we manage to land 5 between 15lbs to 30lbs
  • Not Too Bad Tours
    Not Too Bad ToursGolfito, PU
    Two adult anglers proudly hold a large roosterfish aboard a boat in calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Bluefin Trevally
    Rafael J.
    Rafael J.
    I signed up for theTuna and Mahi-mahi trip but the captain said that due to El Nino, water temps were too high. Mahi according to thefish market have not been seen or several months, a water was aroud 85 degrees. Tuna were very scarce and we did not see any spinner dolphins. Captain and mat picked us up at 6 am in his panga with twin 60 HP. Captain caught live bait the night before. We went 25 miles off shore to look for tuna in the canyons. After about 4 hours of no tuna or mahi, we went to the coast and fished with live bait for bottom fish. Within minutes hooked into Rooster fish, blue trevally and several species of jacks...We then fished off of a wreck and continued to catch similar species. It turned out to be a fun trip.
  • Not Too Bad Tours
    Not Too Bad ToursGolfito, PU
    Angler proudly holds a large roosterfish aboard a boat in a scenic coastal fishing area.
    Fish 1
    Bluefin Trevally
    No tuna but lot of action at the shore, first drop instant bite a 30+ lbs rooster
  • Not Too Bad Tours
    Not Too Bad ToursGolfito, PU
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Roosterfish while enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Rooster and tuna bite. Firts thing in the morning fishing along the coast for some rooster then head out looking for tunas
  • Not Too Bad Tours
    Not Too Bad ToursGolfito, PU
    Angler proudly displaying a large Yellowfin Tuna while seated on a boat in open water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Michael P.
    Michael P.
    We started the day targeting roosterfish, and once we hit a few spots, it was ON! We ended up catching more than 12 roosters, and honestly, I’m not sure I could have caught another one if I tried. I had told Haysen that my two goals for the trip were to target tuna and roosterfish, and he kept checking for tuna reports offshore throughout the morning. After an incredible morning of catching more roosterfish than I ever could have imagined, we headed offshore in search of tuna. What happened next was straight out of National Geographic. Dolphins, birds, turtles, and tuna were everywhere, with tuna literally skyrocketing out of the water. First line in, and we were instantly hooked up to a tuna! I’m an avid fisherman and have been fortunate enough to experience some incredible days on the water, but this day topped them all. Haysen is an amazing captain who genuinely loves fishing and, more importantly, making sure his clients have the best experience possible. His knowledge, effort, and passion really made the trip unforgettable. What an incredible experience from start to finish. If you’re considering booking with Haysen, don’t think twice - just book the trip! Thank you, Haysen, for such an incredible day. It’s a fishing trip I’ll never forget!
  • Not Too Bad Tours
    Not Too Bad ToursGolfito, PU
    A young angler proudly displaying a Mahi Mahi while aboard a boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Aaron R.
    Aaron R.
    We had a fantastic trip Captain Haysen was great! He knew the spots to catch fish and he delivered. The tackle was in great shape and he worked the entire time to catch fish. His boat handeling skills were top notch. Great service and a great experience.
  • Not Too Bad Tours
    Not Too Bad ToursGolfito, PU
    Solo angler holding a large roosterfish aboard a boat near a rocky tropical coastline.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Jack Crevalle
    Marc P.
    Marc P.
    The trip was excellent, exceeded expectations, caught alot of fish, would do it again & highly recommend
  • Not Too Bad Tours
    Not Too Bad ToursGolfito, PU
    Angler proudly displaying a large fish while fishing on a boat in clear blue waters.
    Fish 1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Good bite on rooster we got 6 and 2 jacks in shore, then we move off shore and got a 90 lbs YFT
  • Not Too Bad Tours
    Not Too Bad ToursGolfito, PU
    Angler proudly displaying a large Yellowfin Tuna aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Shawn A.
    Shawn A.
    Captain Haysen is the man! I wanted to catch roosterfish and tuna. Captain Haysen put us on roosters right away. We caught them all morning. Then decided to chase Big Yellowfin. Captain would not give up. He found a school of monsters. We hooked into a 100 lb Yellowfin which I fought for 40 minutes. What a battle! If you are coming to this area, Captain Haysen is the guy to put you on fish! He knows fishing and where to find them.

What's biting with Not Too Bad Tours in Golfito

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Adult angler holding a large trevally-style fish aboard a boat in tropical coastal waters, with forested mountains in the background.

Cubera Snapper, Jacks and Mackerel

Nov 3, 2026 • Golfito
Full day in shore 2 day ago bite was on fire then change at worts 1st bite was at 2 pm a cubera ate a Google eye and the couple of jacks and 1 mackie
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Angler holding a large red snapper aboard a small fishing boat on open coastal waters.

Midday Slow, Afternoon Bite: 5 Cubetas

Nov 1, 2026 • Golfito
Head out early after mid day was looking to a bad day not a single bite, then out of nowhere bite got on fire after 20 cubetas bite we manage to land 5 between 15lbs to 30lbs
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Solo angler holding a large silvery permit-like fish aboard a small center-console boat offshore.

Shore Action: 30+ lb Roosterfish Bite

Oct 13, 2026 • Golfito
No tuna but lot of action at the shore, first drop instant bite a 30+ lbs rooster
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Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Roosterfish while enjoying a sunny day on the water.

Roosterfish Morning, Tuna Offshore

Sep 5, 2026 • Golfito
Rooster and tuna bite. Firts thing in the morning fishing along the coast for some rooster then head out looking for tunas
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Angler proudly displaying a large fish while fishing on a boat in clear blue waters.

Half day in shore

Jul 2, 2026 • Golfito
Good bite on rooster we got 6 and 2 jacks in shore, then we move off shore and got a 90 lbs YFT
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Angler proudly displaying a large Yellowfin Tuna while fishing in the open ocean.

May 9 tuna bite

May 10, 2026 • Golfito
10 miles from shore tuna were still at the spot on a current with a lot of garbage and logs got 8, and at mid day going early home with the coolers totally full
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