The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
Dear Michael,
Thank you so much for your calification, we take every one of them very seriously.
It would be a pleasure to be at your complete disposal for future fishing trips.
Our best regards!
Andrea Rojas P. Marketing & Sales **hidden content**
Dear Michael, Thank you so much for your calification, we take every one of them very seriously. It would be a pleasure to be at your complete disposal for future fishing trips. Our best regards! Andrea Rojas P. Marketing & Sales **hidden content**
The Blue Pearl II is was not as described on their web site. The boat was an ageing sportfisher that was barely able to make 10 knots speed. The exhaust of belching black diesel that trailed the boat could be tracked for miles. The fishing gear on board was ancient and poorly maintained. We broke off at least 3 sails due to poor line condition on the reels. This is inexcusable on a trip that demands the price tag of other highly equipped boats in the Quepos area. The skipper Marvin found the fish, no complaints, the first mate Alberto was really good, the second mate ? appeared to be in training that day and basically ended up shaking off all our opportunities. We went 0 for 7 on sails for the day. Very disappointing day! We had our wives along to try for their first sails and ended up with a very long, expensive and extremely slow boat ride. There are no excuses for billing this boat as a top sportfisher in Quepos or anywhere for that matter. Very unsatisfied!
The Blue Pearl II is was not as described on their web site. The boat was an ageing sportfisher that was barely able to make 10 knots speed. The exhaust of belching black diesel that trailed the boat could be tracked for miles. The fishing gear on board was ancient and poorly maintained. We broke off at least 3 sails due to poor line condition on the reels. This is inexcusable on a trip that demands the price tag of other highly equipped boats in the Quepos area. The skipper Marvin found the fish,... More
We had a lovely trip, mostly sight seeing though, as the only fish taken was a large needle fish sort of this. Fun little fight. We headed home less fishless after 4 hours, but then right in the harbour I caught onto a very large rooster fish. A really big one. I played it well in the crowded harbour and managed to keep it away from anchor lines of boats parked close byโฆ.It was a fantastic fight, the fish ran many times, but finally I played it right up to the boat side, where unfortunately the fish got away.
But it was an amazing fight and a great fishing experience. The crew worked very hard to make sure we caught fish, and I experienced the fight of my life!
I would recommend the Blue Pearl to anyone hoping to catch fish while in Costa Rica.
We had a lovely trip, mostly sight seeing though, as the only fish taken was a large needle fish sort of this. Fun little fight. We headed home less fishless after 4 hours, but then right in the harbour I caught onto a very large rooster fish. A really big one. I played it well in the crowded harbour and managed to keep it away from anchor lines of boats parked close byโฆ.It was a fantastic fight, the fish ran many times, but finally I played it right up to the boat side, where... More
Dear Mr. Joseph Gilland:
Thank you very much for your comments about your fishing day aboard our boat, and we are very sorry that you could not take the trophy photo with the big roosterfish that you hooked it and with which you were fighting.
Our Captain Luis informed us what happened and I would like to explain you the technique used by our crew and that it always worked, they have many years of experience. In the case of Roosterfish, which is a fish in conservation we take great care not to hurt it, the mesh is used for to place the fishโs head and with the other hand grasp the fishโs tail.
The escape of the fish was that the hook had not caught very well from the mouth of the fish and tells me the mate Erroll that you also saw it and you had the suspicion that it was going to escape despite all the efforts that were made, At that time the mate was wearing the non-slip glove, although on some other occasions they have released rooster fish without the gloves or the net.
Our Operations Manager, Martรญn Vรกsquez, informed me that the Blue Pearl II went fishing at approximately 7:30 am and returned at 1:00 pm, as the Captain wanted to offer you some time to allow him to have more possibilities, It means that we offered a service of more than 4 hours.
We still respect your comments.
Very truly yours,
BLUEPEARL SPORTFISHING
Dear Mr. Joseph Gilland: Thank you very much for your comments about your fishing day aboard our boat, and we are very sorry that you could not take the trophy photo with the big roosterfish that you hooked it and with which you were fighting. Our Captain Luis informed us what happened and I would like to explain you the technique used by our crew and that it always worked, they have many years of experience. In the case of Roosterfish, which is a fish in conservation we take... More
Captain Memo was OK, but first mate Andreas was not suitable for the job.ย Also, the electrical system in the cabin was disabled, so there was no light in the bathroom, which made flushing difficult at best. Andreas did not know how to fish, did not let the lines out far enough to catch anything, and lost the one catch made on the Captainโs line.ย The booking company also did not disclose that a 5% tax would be added if payment was made by credit card.ย I will not recommend this booking agency or boat to anyone.
Captain Memo was OK, but first mate Andreas was not suitable for the job.ย Also, the electrical system in the cabin was disabled, so there was no light in the bathroom, which made flushing difficult at best. Andreas did not know how to fish, did not let the lines out far enough to catch anything, and lost the one catch made on the Captainโs line.ย The booking company also did not disclose that a 5% tax would be added if payment was made by credit card.ย I will not recommend this booking agency... More