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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Crank up those engines and explore the seas aboard the 31' sportfish with your Captain Manuel and owner Ben! They're here to give you an unforgettable experience on this inshore extravaganza in the waters of Quepos Costa Rica.

If you've always dreamed of catching a Roosterfish, Captain Manuel can turn those dreams into a reality on this trip! Costa Rica has a booming population of Roosterfish, big Cubera Snapper, and Snook galore. And Captain Manuel can bring you right to them. Whether you're a veteran, hardcore fisherman or a family looking to relax, Captain Manuel will cater the trip to all your needs.

Captain Manuel and his crew are your keys to unlocking the renowned angling opportunities that can only be found off Quepos. Your vessel for the day, the Good Day, is as spotless as she is battle-tested. This vessel is optimized for chasing down your once-in-a-lifetime blue marlin without sacrificing the comforts that you should expect from a top-tier angling operation.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 60 days before the trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	5 Hours	7 Hours	9 Hours
1 Person	$1,000.00	$1,350.00	$1,500.00
2 People	$1,000.00	$1,350.00	$1,500.00
3 People	$1,000.00	$1,350.00	$1,500.00
4 People	$1,000.00	$1,350.00	$1,500.00
5 People	$1,000.00	$1,350.00	$1,500.00

Pay 10% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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Book your trip with confidence — We only work with the best local guides that know where to put you on fish.

About Your Guide

Ben G.

Independent Guide

About Your Guide

Ben G.

Independent Guide

Get ready to crank up the engines and sit back as Captain Manuel and Ben take you out for a thrilling trip!

Captain Manuel was born and raised in Drake Bay, OSA Peninsula located in the southern region of Costa Rica. He moved to Quepos 30+ years ago and has been there ever since. Captain Manuel has operated his boat for 16 years now and has had experience fishing out of Quepos and Los Suenos Marinas.

Captain Manuel enjoys offshore fishing for big game such as Marlins, Sailfish, and Tuna. He's also got plenty of experience reeling in massive Roosterfish. One of his all-time highlights includes reeling in a 1,245lb 'Grander Black Marlin' back in August of 2008. Captain Manuel has been featured on ESPN's Fly Fishing around the world.

As for Ben, he grew up on a small island in the Irish sea known as the Isle of Man. Surrounded by the sea, Ben has spent his entire life fishing. He caught his first Marlin at the ripe age of 19 and has not looked back.

Since then, Ben has caught and released marlins up to 500lbs in places like Kenya, Vanuatu, Mozambique, Mauritius & Costa Rica. He has plenty of aspects on his fishing resume including competition in the Quepos Billfish Cup, Marina Pez Vela Open, Club Amatuer de Pesca Tournament, Pelagic Rockstar, and Pelagic Inshore Classic. Ben has also made appearances on various TV fishing shows like The Fishing Line’ and 'Hook The Future'.

Ben has traveled the world and has fished in numerous exotic locations. If you're looking for a man who knows and loves his craft, look no further.

You'll not only be safe with Captain Manuel and Ben, but you'll be reeling in some big game down in Quepos, Costa Rica!

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Quepos, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Costa Rican Custom Built
Year Built: 1997
Boat Length: 31'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Costa Rican Custom Built
Year Built: 1997
Boat Length: 31'
Engine Manufacturer: Cummins
Total Horsepower: 370
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Fighting Chair, GPS, Fishfinder, Flybridge, Snorkeling Equipment, Live Bait Well, Outriggers, Tuna Tubes, Ice Box

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 60 days before the trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

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Techniques

Light Tackle Fishing
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

Snorkeling Equipment, Ice Box, Rods, reels & tackle, Fighting Chair, Food (Lunch & Snacks) included.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 60 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 60 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.