Captain
Thomas Jones

Member since May 2019 Paquera, Costa Rica
Background
I am a marine biologist from the University of Norway with a Masters degree in Sharks. I have always loved fishing since I was young. We had a boat on the fjord and I would go out as much as possible. In fact, I was inspired by Hooper in "Jaws" to become a marine biologist. I just feel relaxed on the water and am fascinated by marine life. In 2006 I bought a boat and started charters on the Oslofjord. In 2007 I moved to Costa Rica and my wife and I started Bahia Rica Adventures. We now have 3 boats and run fishing tours as well as other water-based tours.
Techniques
I personally love top water action. Casting poppers and stick baits is the best way to see a fish attack an artificial. Jigging is also super fun. We use any technique that the client wants to use: livebait, deadbait, bottom fishing, trolling artificials, trolling deadbaits, popping, jigging or fly fishing

Hey, I'm Captain Thomas Jones

Paquera, Costa Rica
Background
I am a marine biologist from the University of Norway with a Masters degree in Sharks. I have always loved fishing since I was young. We had a boat on the fjord and I would go out as much as possible. In fact, I was inspired by Hooper in "Jaws" to become a marine biologist. I just feel relaxed on the water and am fascinated by marine life. In 2006 I bought a boat and started charters on the Oslofjord. In 2007 I moved to Costa Rica and my wife and I started Bahia Rica Adventures. We now have 3 boats and run fishing tours as well as other water-based tours.
Techniques
I personally love top water action. Casting poppers and stick baits is the best way to see a fish attack an artificial. Jigging is also super fun. We use any technique that the client wants to use: livebait, deadbait, bottom fishing, trolling artificials, trolling deadbaits, popping, jigging or fly fishing

My Charter Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(35 reviews)
Paquera
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Trips from US $550
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4.9 / 5
(3 reviews)
Paquera
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Trips from US $650

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 38 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (138)
Great day on the water - Huge variety of fish!
Great day on the water - Huge variety of fish!
Great day on the water - Huge variety of fish!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
77%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Brad W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water - Huge variety of fish!

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on June 19, 2025
We had an amazing day out on the water with this charter! From start to finish, everything was top-notch. We caught a ton of...
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Jody P.
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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Great day fishing with great equipment, boat and pets

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 15, 2025
Captain Thomas and Chato provided a great fishing day. There was never less than three lines in the water and we were doing...
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Dylan G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best Fishing Trip Ever!!!!!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 19, 2024
Thomas and his crew were spot on. They knew we wanted to catch roosters and we tried hard for them. We werenโ€™t having luck...
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TERRENCE F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Nebraskans enjoyed the fish of Costa Rica

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 15, 2025
Our adventure started with hiking up the path to the fishing lodge. We boarded the boat and headed out into the bay. We learned...
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Christopher M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Thomas

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on June 26, 2025
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