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Devastating News for Costa Rican Sport Fishing and Tourism

WhatsApp Facebook Twitter INCOPESCA (the Fishery governing entity in Costa Rica) demonstrated once again their disdain for the sport fishing / tourist sector. The sport fishing /tourist fishing sector is…

Sailfish Conservation in Costa Rica
How Long Does It Take a Billfish to Recover After It’s Caught and Released?

What impact does sport fishing have on billfish? A new study provides the most complete picture to date of how marlin and sailfish respond to being caught and released by…

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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…

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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…

Battling a Marlin from a Kayak in Costa Rica – The Ride of Your Life

A New FAD – Kayak Fishing for Marlin in Costa Rica Sixteen-year-old, Birmingham, Alabama angler, Colby Blackwell set the kayak fishing world on its ear last year when he released…

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Billfish Angler’s Guide to Costa Rica

A complete guide to catching billfish in Costa Rica What to expect, who to charter, when to go. By Todd Staley, published for Sport Fishing Magazine Not until the early…

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Marine Conservation Pioneer – Bill Shedd Talks Billfish Conservation and More

Bill Shedd Talks Sport Fishing, Billfish Conservation and More Meet Bill Shedd By Sam White Marlin Magazine September 26, 2020 Bill Shedd, chairman of AFTCO, believes aquaculture is an important developing…

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Video: Local Osa Teenager Catches Sailfish on a Handline

Video: Taking fishing to the next level in Costa Rica For someone so young, Tosh Talbot is setting the billfish fishing bar very high Weekly Fishing Blog By FECOP Staff…

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How to Catch Billfish On The Fly

Fly Fishing for Marlin and Sailfish in Costa Rica is an experience you won’t forget. Presenting the Fly to a Billfish Preparation leads to a successful connection By Capt. Brad…

Huge Marlin Approximately 900lbs Released in Costa Rica

Sickafoos out of Garza, Costa Rica Releases Marlin Approximately 900lbs Costa Rica is world famous as a destination for releasing marlin but a catch of this size is rare. This…