Experience the Thrill of Marlin Fishing with Our Charters in Costa Rica
Updated: Apr 4
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The Blue Marlin - Everything you should know for fishing charters on costa rica's Pacific coast.
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The Blue Marlin, renowned for its size and striking cobalt blue body and spear-like upper jaws, is one of the ocean's most beautiful fish. It lives solitary, breeding in open water and hatching without parental care. This majestic predator remains undisturbed since birth, far away from land.
Swimming long distances are typical among the Blue Marlin. It swims thousands of miles in its life. Although it feeds at the surface, it enjoys feasting on squid. Blue Marlins swim through schools of tuna and mackerel at full speed to catch prey. Then, it goes back to the school to eat stunned victims. The Blue Marlin has an average life of 18 years for males and 27 years for females. It has a size of up to 14 feet and weighs up to 1,985 pounds. As the largest of the Atlantic Marlins, Blue Marlin females are much larger than their male counterparts.
Best Places to Fish for Blue Marlin
Sport fishers from around the world have challenged Blue Marlin since the early 1900s. Japanese appreciate their meat raw, as sashimi. These rare creatures are found in warm waters of the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic Oceans. To seek these aquatic giants, Costa Rican fishing charters are the place to go. Ernest Hemingway even wrote about his offshore fishing expeditions.
1. Cairns, Australia
One of the best-suited places to catch Blue Marlins is Cairns, Australia. It is usually caught during the chillier months of September to January in the region. Located on the Great Barrier Reef means taking in the area's beauty while fishing for the legendary fish. It is easy to book a charter in Cairns to head to the selected offshore fishing grounds.
2. Kona, Hawaii
Another great place to hunt for Blue Marlins is Kona, Hawaii. Anglers visit the coastal region to get their hands on the fish. Kona's breathtaking white sand beaches are the perfect place to set anchor and hook these mighty beasts. The best time to fish for Blue Marlins in Kona is from April to September. Therefore, you must visit the Big Island when the weather gets warm.
3. Madeira, Portugal
The next place to fish Blue Marlins is Madeira, Portugal. If you reside in Europe, there is no better place to head than this Portuguese island. You will find it to be a promising spot in the Atlantic. It is common to catch a thousand-pound Blue Marlin at the island. May through August is the ideal time to go Blue Marlin fishing.
If you are a resident of the East Coast, you can easily hop on a plane and fly for a few hours to reach Los suenos. It is a popular destination among sports fishers. Every summer, Blue Marlin's flock near the island. Head sixty miles from Los suenos to reach the ideal spot for some great catch. The booming Blue Marlin population is a great place to drop your anchor. The best part is that the population has reached epic proportions in terms of size. The triple crown billfish tournament, Los Suenos Triple Crown, is held every year at Los sueños resort to celebrate the heaviest Blue Marlin catch.
Everyone is dedicated to achieve this signature triple crown billfish accomplishment.
5. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Cabo San Lucas is also a famous fishing spot for Blue Marlins. The southern tip of Baja, California, is where the most Blue Marlin is caught. The once-sleepy fishing village has become a popular destination for those in search of the mightiest Blue Marlin. You can rest assured that the blue Pacific waters will offer plenty of fish.
Blue Marlin Favorite Food
Blue Marlins follow warm ocean currents. They usually feed on tuna and mackerel. However, squids are a favorite among the fish. Being the fastest fish in the ocean allows them to use their spears for slashing through dense schools to eat wounded victims.
Best Ways to Fish for world class Blue Marlin on fishing charters in costa rica
A plethora of fishing techniques can be used to catch Blue Marlins, as mentioned below.
1. Trolling for marlin
Trolling is the most productive method as it lures the fish. You can easily catch a Blue Marlin by trolling four large lures. You can rely on two from the outriggers and the other two from the transom. Fathom, Coggins, Black Bart, and Mold Cart are some of the most popular lure brands. The biggest fishing spread comprises larger and more active lures that are fished to the boat. As for smaller lures, they are farther away from the outriggers. Professionals use different colors depending on the weather conditions to lure the Blue Marlin. A single large hook is used to lure the fish. Artificial lures are used because they allow you to troll at a much higher speed. However, the hook-up-to-release ratio is lower with lures.
2. Blue Marlin's Natural Bait
Fishing for Blue Marlin with natural bait, such as bonito, mackerel, mullet or ballyhoo, is a great option. Circle hooks are usually used, as they snag in the fish's mouth, reducing the chance of gut-hooking. This technique attracts the best fish, though trolling speed is reduced, thus decreasing the area you can cover. Yet, the bait can draw in Blue Marlins from a great distance.
This is why coming to costa rica to enjoy one of our fishing charters is a must.
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