We going Costa Rica in September on Caribbean coast Puerto area what set up you need for surf fishing we from UK got different type of fishing here. We got some telescopic 8-9 foot rods, 8-12pb line? Mono. You lads using live bait or spinners?
@@TheMattleech for tackle, I think 12 lb is pretty light you may run into some trouble keeping fish out of rocks and structure but if your fishing areas with little to no structure you might be ok. Personally I wouldn’t use anything lighter than 15lb braid. I recommend using live bait when possible but lures will work too. Find birds circling or bait balls and you WILL find fish.
This was in Jaco, Costa Rica. Which is probably one of the most popular beach towns in the country. We caught the bait on sabiki rigs and sometimes a cast net. I think the baitfish were Pacific Herring but I’m still not 100% sure. The fishing there is great. Try to get away from pressured areas and you will have luck
Animal bro, im From CR. If you go around Punta Islita you can rent an atv and go around coyote and if its not rainy season you can even drive down to rio Bongo, the best around for snook. But literally anywhere in Guanacaste its good. Im sure you will have lots of fun and fish.
Hey Brandon! Some major tips I would give from my time in CR is to focus most of your attention on locating areas with fish. look for birds, pelicans, and schools of baitfish. If you can find birds and bait together, you know there are bigger fish around. Also target places where rivers flow into the ocean. As far as tackle is concerned, I love to catch live bait either with a sabiki rig or a castnet. For the setup, I use at least 4-5 feet of 30lb fluorocarbon leader tied to 20lb braid or higher as the main line. I try to use smaller hooks and swivels that the fish cannot see as easily. J hooks or Circle hooks work fine. If you are able to cast to where the birds/baitfish are without a weight, do it. If you have to use a weight, go as light as possible. Less is more. Hope this is helpful!
@finfurfeather2238 THANKS!!! what time of year were you there? Or what month? What's the common bait fish there? Did you go off the high and low tide scale for that day or you just went like whatever? Lol
@viehlee Sorry I missed your comment. There are poisonous fish on both sides of Costa Rica but depending on which side you go to they will be different. I spend most of my time on the pacific side and there are poisonous pufferfish, eels, rays, and stonefish. I think lion fish too. Be mindful handling fish that you catch most have pointy spines loaded with bacteria. I’m not an expert so be sure to do your own research. Hope this helps. Tight lines 🎣
@jhill6033 hope you had some better luck. If you’re still there try to find some live bait. I have found that I typically only catch fish when I can see pelicans diving or fish busting on the surface. Otherwise live bait is key. Tight lines
@@finfurfeather2238 I didn't, I fished with Squid, Sardines and lures! I was using a 2 ounce weight, so I was getting my bait out there pretty good, but the little guys would pick me clean every time! Im going to Belize next year!
im surprised I didn't run into you. I fished there everyday when I'm back home hahaha
I love your videos
We going Costa Rica in September on Caribbean coast Puerto area what set up you need for surf fishing we from UK got different type of fishing here. We got some telescopic 8-9 foot rods, 8-12pb line? Mono. You lads using live bait or spinners?
@@TheMattleech for tackle, I think 12 lb is pretty light you may run into some trouble keeping fish out of rocks and structure but if your fishing areas with little to no structure you might be ok. Personally I wouldn’t use anything lighter than 15lb braid. I recommend using live bait when possible but lures will work too. Find birds circling or bait balls and you WILL find fish.
@@finfurfeather2238 thanks mate that’s great advice I’ll set up as you mentioned. Can’t wait 👍
@@finfurfeather2238 What lures do you recomend?
how do u get up on the rocks
That’s awesome!
what lure di you use
what are you guys using im going to costa in april and bringing my rod
Hey Jason we mostly focused on catching live bait with sabiki rigs and cast nets. This was by far the most productive method to catch fish.
@@finfurfeather2238 thanks bro
Nice vedio. I am the only person to fish in Costa Rica and catch nothing.
Nope I am in the same boat
Lol, I am local and I struggle to catch fish while surf casting.
I have seen better chances using bait instead of lures tho.
@@SkyScourgexDDhow do you get bait because there’s no bait stores within a hour
Coming there in May… advice on where to go???
where is costa rica was this? And what was your bait? Im going down there soon but dont know the fishery really.
This was in Jaco, Costa Rica. Which is probably one of the most popular beach towns in the country. We caught the bait on sabiki rigs and sometimes a cast net. I think the baitfish were Pacific Herring but I’m still not 100% sure. The fishing there is great. Try to get away from pressured areas and you will have luck
@@finfurfeather2238 do you know anything about the fishing in guanacaste? More specifically near punta islita?
Animal bro, im From CR.
If you go around Punta Islita you can rent an atv and go around coyote and if its not rainy season you can even drive down to rio Bongo, the best around for snook. But literally anywhere in Guanacaste its good.
Im sure you will have lots of fun and fish.
Nice catch!!! Can you please give me techniques and rigs and how many pounds test line and bait. I travel to Costa Rica alot
Hey Brandon! Some major tips I would give from my time in CR is to focus most of your attention on locating areas with fish. look for birds, pelicans, and schools of baitfish. If you can find birds and bait together, you know there are bigger fish around. Also target places where rivers flow into the ocean. As far as tackle is concerned, I love to catch live bait either with a sabiki rig or a castnet. For the setup, I use at least 4-5 feet of 30lb fluorocarbon leader tied to 20lb braid or higher as the main line. I try to use smaller hooks and swivels that the fish cannot see as easily. J hooks or Circle hooks work fine. If you are able to cast to where the birds/baitfish are without a weight, do it. If you have to use a weight, go as light as possible. Less is more. Hope this is helpful!
@finfurfeather2238 THANKS!!! what time of year were you there? Or what month? What's the common bait fish there? Did you go off the high and low tide scale for that day or you just went like whatever? Lol
Are there any poison fishes ? I go there next week ?
@viehlee Sorry I missed your comment. There are poisonous fish on both sides of Costa Rica but depending on which side you go to they will be different. I spend most of my time on the pacific side and there are poisonous pufferfish, eels, rays, and stonefish. I think lion fish too. Be mindful handling fish that you catch most have pointy spines loaded with bacteria. I’m not an expert so be sure to do your own research. Hope this helps. Tight lines 🎣
Hi can you please give me a rundown of the takle you are using
Man Im in Co co right now and having no luck off the beach, even with squid on the bottom?
@jhill6033 hope you had some better luck. If you’re still there try to find some live bait. I have found that I typically only catch fish when I can see pelicans diving or fish busting on the surface. Otherwise live bait is key. Tight lines
@@finfurfeather2238 I didn't, I fished with Squid, Sardines and lures! I was using a 2 ounce weight, so I was getting my bait out there pretty good, but the little guys would pick me clean every time! Im going to Belize next year!
Men you have to fishing near to the clinic of Jaco. Big snooks and roosters fish. And use bugtail jig with plastic tail.
Near Rio Naranjal?
Exactly!!