How to Catch Striped Marlin – World’s Best Captains Chime In
How to catch striped marlin – Tips from the Pros Tips and tricks from the top striped marlin captains in the world Although these captains are not fishing striped marlin…
Tips and Tricks: Hooking Marlin and Sailfish After a Miss
Tips and Tricks for Billfish Fishing in Costa Rica How to capitalize on a second billfish bite Trolling chin-weighted ballyhoo on circle hooks with 20- to 30-pound-test tackle is one…
Life in the Fast Lane – Catching Wahoo in Costa Rica
The Fast and the Furious – Meet the Wahoo Costa Rica is home to lots of exotic fish species, but when the wahoo decides to take your bait, you’ll probably…
Fishing Tips – How to safely release Snook
Are You Making These 3 Deadly Mistakes When Releasing Snook? By: Joe Simonds The Top 3 Mistakes Anglers Make When Releasing Snook. Mistake #1 – Breaking A Snook’s Jaw An…
How to Identify Billfish Species
How to Identify Billfish Species A critical part of healthy fisheries By Jason Schratwieser (IGFA) May 10, 2019 Every angler wants to know what they’ve got on the end of…
Sport Fishing Tips – Troll a Mixed Spread of Lures and Baits
Costa Rica Sport fishing with natural baits and artificial lures Sport Fishing Tips – Marlin and Sailfishing in Costa Rica Published by Marlin Magazine By Gary Caputi June 13, 2019…
How To Rig a Ballyhoo for Billfish
How-To Fast Ballyhoo Rig for Sailfish and Marlin Easy-to-rig, simple-to-replace trolling rig for billfish By Glenn Law published for Saltwater Sportsman Bill Doster This rig uses a small O-ring (1⁄8…
FECOP Tips – How to Handle Sailfish and Marlin
How to Responsibly Handle Sailfish and Marlin in Costa Rica (Based on sailfish and marlin scientific research) Do not remove the sailfish or marlin from the water, even for a…
How to Safely Estimate the Size of Your Billfish
How Do I Estimate the Size of my Billfish? Estimating the weight of the fish or by measuring the fish when it is in, or alongside the boat or in…
Science and Fishing – How to Tag a Fish
How to Properly Tag a Fish A simple guide to assist you in your tagging efforts Types of tags Pelagic tag (A series) – Species over 60cm. Great for Tuna, Mackerel,…
