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
 Last booking: 2 days ago
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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

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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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
77%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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James G.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Sailfish and tuna!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on January 24, 2024
We had planned on a day of rooster fishing.ย  The captain sent a message the day before saying the bite offshore was a much...
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Alan W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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A great days fishing in Costa Rica

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 4, 2024
We had a great day out on the water. Got the first take within 30 seconds of starting fishing. Went on to catch fish all day....
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Hunter S.
Los Alamos, NM
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day turned into three days of tours

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 8, 2023
Excellent time with Bahia Rica!ย  We originally had a half day near shore booked and we had an excellent time with the crew....
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Al B.
Missoula, Montana
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 18, 2022
Captain Thomas was wonderful. He worked with us on getting multiple boats and multiple days with even a pickup across the bay...
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Thomas L.
Pennington, NJ
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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COCK-A-DOODLE-DO

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 2, 2023
This was my third trip out in Costa Rica and my last chance to bag the elusive Rooster. Well these guys did itThey came through...
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