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Tagging Marlin in Costa Rica
Costa Rica Fishing News-Tagging Marlin in Costa Rica

Catch Marlin, Tag, Name, Release…and now TRACK Gray FishTag Research Update from Costa Rica Bridging the gap between Professional Fishermen and Science! Photos by Sea Fly Sport Fishing Costa Rica…

Costa Rica Tuna fishing
Costa Rica Tuna Decree Seems to be Working

Costa Rica tuna decree seems to be working Published for the Tico Times Todd Staley June 10, 2019 Tuna are making a comeback in areas of Costa Rica protected from…

Developments Impacting Sport Fishing in Costa Rica

New Developments Including Adjustments to 45 Mile Tuna Decree, New PHD on FECOP Staff and  new Sport Fishing App FECOP (Federacion Costarricense de Pesca), Costa Rica’s sport fishing advocacy group,…

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FECOP and Larry Dahlberg Team up to Create Jobs for Displaced Workers

Production of artificial fishing lures for displaced shrimp industry workers FECOP and Legendary Fisherman Larry Dahlberg Team up to Help Employ Displaced Shrimp Industry Workers Todd Staley February 7, 2019…

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Fishing for Science – Tagging and Studying Sailfish and Marlin

Fishing for Science: Tagging and Studying Sailfish and Marlin Habits By Todd Staley published for The Tico Times Jan 31, 2019 Left to right: FECOP member Henry Marin tagging expert…

Yellowfin Tuna Costa Rica
Costa Rica Sets the Bar High for Sport Fishing

How Costa Rica Sets the Bar Higher for Sport fishing Two distinctive coasts, a wide variety of fish, and the possibility of a sport fishing grand slam make this country…

Costa Rica’s Marine Resources – Sport Fishing Isn’t The Problem

Reader Not Fond of ‘Torturing Fish’ — but Sport Fishing in Costa Rica isn’t The Problem By Todd Staley from the Tico Times – Sport Fishing in Costa Rica I…

How to TAG a Fish
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,…

Meet the Tarpon King of Costa Rica: Eddie Brown

The King of the Silver Kings – Meet Costa Rica’s Best Tarpon Captain Anglers flock to Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast for Tarpon that can reach 350 pounds Costa Rica Featured…

Sustainable Fishing Aids Economies

Sport Fishing and The Three Pillars of Sustainability- Economic Development, Social Development and Environmental Protection. By Alison Clark, University of Florida Environmentally sustainable fishing practices are often cast as a…