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this kind of results it attracts many sportfishing magazines, adventure shows and even major Sports Networks which come to Costa Rica to document and be a part of the exciting action. Central & South Pacific From Jac ó Beach and the Los Sue ñ os marina down past Manuel Antonio and south to Golfito, including the Osa Peninsula, is where more world records have been caught than any other part of the country, the months of December thru April, it is all about sailfish, the occasional marlin, and some dinner fare. These are the days when boats see double-digit sailfish releases and where all the records are broken in the

various tournaments. You can expect relatively flat, calm seas, great weather and amazing offshore fishing during these months. From June to August this area gets a variety of species. Tuna traditionally shows up, and with that, the marlin is here in numbers also. There are sailfish still around, as well as plenty of dorado for dinner. In September and October, things slow down a bit as the weather is typically wet and things are slower offshore. North Pacific From the Nicoya Peninsula to the border of Nicaragua. From December to March, things can be tough here. This area is plagued by the Papagayo winds, which are the trade winds blowing from...

Sportfishing is an enjoyable and exciting activity for all, from the avid fishermen to families, couples, and fun seekers and is available to anyone from novice to advanced experts. It is available year-round but is seasonal in certain areas and includes all the Pacific Coast, the Northern Caribbean Coast and in-land fishing. Offering World Class tournaments such as the Los Sue ñ os Triple Crown and the Offshore World Championship, Costa Rica has truly carved out a special place into the history books as a world record fishing destination for Sailfish and Marlin. For the past years, both tournaments have broken multiple records and this is very likely to further continue into the future and with