About Mr. Trigger

Oceanic fishing opportunities draw the most anglers, seeking sailfish (up to 150lbs) and Black Marlin on the Pacific side of Costa Rica with some monsters pushing the 1000lb size range!

Basically if you're an avid angler, Costa Rica fishing will not disappoint!

However, depending on your fishing tour operator, your lure selection might not be what you had hoped for (often they're not included), and buying lures and other fishing gear in Costa Rica is expensive! This is due to import duties, so I advise you to take whatever tackle you feel you can't live without. Perhaps you might want to invest in a couple of your favorite items, because if you lose something, it's a heck of a lot cheaper than having to buy it down there - especially from an expensive fishing resort or fishing lodge. Plus they may not even carry what you're looking for. This is doubly true for fly-fishing gear.

Also, extra equipment makes for an excellent tip or gift for the captain and his crew. Wages in Costa Rica are low, and many boats and their equipment are not owned by the captain, so these items are luxuries for them and they can be put to good use to catch a meal for the family. When I was working in Playas del Coco on a Costa Rica fishing tour our client gave the captain a brand new gaff hook that he had brought along on the trip. I'd never seen our captain Juan Carlos with such a big grin on his face before