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Anglers' gallery (234)

What anglers say

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  Timothy Caruthers

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  Ohio, US

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  Member since 2024

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  5 trips

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  trip for 2

  Full Day Trip on January 24, 2026 • 3 adults

  the trip was awsome everything was what we expected we landed 1 sail and hooked 2 others seen 10 more they were definitely not active thats fishing the captain and 1st mate went above and beyond there dutys to put fish in the boat and were both very informative and talkitive would definitely return if we have the opportunity

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  Response from Charter operator

  January 26, 2026

  Thanks for your company and hope memories stay in time. Careful eith cold ❄️ when return! 😇 Pura Vida!

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  Sean Mondino

  

  Worcester, MA, US

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  Member since 2025

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  5.0

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  December fishing trip

  Extreme offshore Trip on December 31, 2025 • 1 adult

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  Nicky Shipp

  

  Virginia, US

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  Member since 2025

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  Perfect day of fishing!

  Full Day Trip on March 29, 2025 • 2 adults

  Our trip with Andres and Arixa was wonderful! My husband and I both caught our first sailfish and a variety of other fish. Andres and Arixa went out of their way to make us feel at home on the boat and I’ve already recommended them to a friend traveling to the area soon. If you’re a couple or small group in the Los Suenos/Jaco area, this is a must book!

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  Response from Charter operator

  April 22, 2025

  We always love fishing 🎣 Happy to make a good day doe you. Thanks for the review and hope memories for years.

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  Brian Lewis

  Repeat angler

  

  Iowa, US

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  Member since 2024

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  2 trips

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  4.7

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  No frills just fish

  Full Day Trip on January 21, 2024 • 2 adults

  The Mad Marlin is a smaller older boat great for two or maybe 3 people. If you need comfort you may be disappointed but if you want to catch fish and avoid premium prices Andres and his first mate Alexis will find the fish. I recommend a full day as traveling to the fish takes a while. But when we got there we caught fish right away. Mahi grouper and sailfish seem to be the common fair with outside chance at the coveted marlin. Andres and Alexis both speak pretty good English and are very personable. Yes Alexis is a girl but make no mistake she knows exactly what she is doing rigging and baiting. She will work her tail off to hook fish for you.

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  Michael Paxton

  

  Texas, US

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  Member since 2023

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  Full day with Captain Andres

  Full Day Trip on April 16, 2023 • 3 adults

  Captain Andrea and first mate Cortez were absolutely dedicated to fishing. We chased a tough bite all day and saw a couple of sailfish and many bigeye tuna. The bite was just not happening (nature!). But we didn’t go home blank. They put in the extra work and time to put us on a healthy bite of beautiful snowy grouper and a couple of snapper. We had a great time, and you won’t find a captain and first mate that will work harder for you. They also fed us great breakfast & lunch and provided cold drinks of our choice. On the way back, Cortez cleaned our fish for us. It doesn’t get much better service. From my family to yours, muchas gracias y Pura Vida!

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  Response from Charter operator

  May 2, 2023

  We loved the day with you, and really appreciate take a time to write a review of a hard day, may be we can go some day to TX and go fishing there with you, nobody knows! tight lines and Pura Vida!