About Your Guide

Franklin Araya

Independent Guide
Captain Franklin fully owns and operates his own operation, providing quality personalized adventures for all his clients. He has spent the last three decades developing his love of fishing and the last 20 years running charters out of Quepos, Costa Rica. When you get out on the water with him, his passion and knowledge of the sport will quickly become apparent as well as his desire to share those feelings with you. Catering from Marthas Vineyard to Costa Rica everything from bottom fishing to fishing for giant tuna and marlin with everything from light tackle, fly gear to heavy tackle he has done it all for clients ranging from families to tournament style anglers. Captain Franklin is looking forward to fishing in Quepos, Costa Rica with you and your group!

About Your Guide

Franklin Araya

Independent Guide
Captain Franklin fully owns and operates his own operation, providing quality personalized adventures for all his clients. He has spent the last three decades developing his love of fishing and the last 20 years running charters out of Quepos, Costa Rica. When you get out on the water with him, his passion and knowledge of the sport will quickly become apparent as well as his desire to share those feelings with you. Catering from Marthas Vineyard to Costa Rica everything from bottom fishing to fishing for giant tuna and marlin with everything from light tackle, fly gear to heavy tackle he has done it all for clients ranging from families to tournament style anglers. Captain Franklin is looking forward to fishing in Quepos, Costa Rica with you and your group!
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Chasing Big Eyes - 32' Blackwatch
December 4th, 2023
Quepos, Costa Rica
Inshore Roosterfish Special
March 30th, 2022
Quepos, Costa Rica
Chasing Big Eyes - 32' Blackwatch
December 4th, 2023
Quepos, Costa Rica
Inshore Roosterfish Special
March 30th, 2022
Quepos, Costa Rica
Inshore Roosterfish Special
March 30th, 2022
Quepos, Costa Rica
Inshore Roosterfish Special
March 30th, 2022
Quepos, Costa Rica
Inshore Roosterfish Special
March 30th, 2022
Quepos, Costa Rica
Inshore Roosterfish Special
March 30th, 2022
Quepos, Costa Rica
Inshore Roosterfish Special
March 30th, 2022
Quepos, Costa Rica
Inshore Roosterfish Special
March 30th, 2022
Quepos, Costa Rica
Inshore Roosterfish Special
March 30th, 2022
Quepos, Costa Rica
Inshore Roosterfish Special
March 30th, 2022
Quepos, Costa Rica
Inshore Roosterfish Special
March 30th, 2022
Quepos, Costa Rica
Inshore Roosterfish Special
March 30th, 2022
Quepos, Costa Rica
Chasing Big Eyes - 32' Blackwatch
March 30th, 2022
Quepos, Costa Rica
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