Not really car related...

"Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow" (chriskf)
09/24/2014 at 15:55 • Filed to: None

but I know there's a wealth of knowledge here on Oppo.

So some buddies and I are looking into doing a sailfish charter in January (hence the AMC Marlin). Any Florida, Gulf Coast, Costa Rican, or angler Opponauts out there have any advice or input on where to go/charters to use? Most of us are experienced bass and other freshwater fish anglers, with a few of us having some offshore experience too. Probably about 5 or 6 of us going, trying to keep it relatively affordable. ($400-600/person for the charter) At this point we're thinking Costa Rica for a long weekend with two days of fishing. Any input is appreciated!

DISCUSSION (15)

thebigbossyboss > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow
09/24/2014 at 16:00

Well, if you like BIG fish...BC is where you find the biggest freshwater fish this side of the ocean.

Caught a 5' 6" sturgeon last year Jan 1!

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > thebigbossyboss
09/24/2014 at 16:04

Lookin' to go for deep sea sport fish. The goal here is to escape the freezing cold winters of the Great Lakes area! lol I live in Illinois though, so I'm hoping to make a trip or two further north for some sturgeon and northern fishing next year.

thebigbossyboss > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow
09/24/2014 at 16:10

Fair enough. I just gotta give the hometown plug. PS Jan 1 in Vancouver it was 44, which is a lot better than the -18 where I was coming from!

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > thebigbossyboss
09/24/2014 at 16:14

Yeah, my brother is in Seattle and I plan on making a trip to the PNW this winter too. Their winters are much milder than Midwest/Great Lakes winters. :/

thebigbossyboss > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow
09/24/2014 at 16:29

Yup. I lived in the PNW for about 18 years and have lived in eastern ontario for almost a decade now. Every winter I thing "what have I done?"

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > thebigbossyboss
09/24/2014 at 16:30

Yeah, I moved here from Arizona... I feel your pain. lol

thebigbossyboss > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow
09/24/2014 at 16:36

LOL. Bet that was a shock.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > thebigbossyboss
09/24/2014 at 16:41

Yeah, it snowed 16" the day I moved in (January 1st) and then in March I slipped on ice and broke my femur... Welcome to Chicago! :D

thebigbossyboss > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow
09/24/2014 at 16:45

Broken femur is one of the most painful injuries one can sustain.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > thebigbossyboss
09/24/2014 at 16:51

Yep, especially when the muscles in your leg start spasming and pull the break against itself... for 6 hours. -_- My orthopedic surgeon informed me that is supposed to be more painful than child birth, so I don't wanna hear a peep from my future (theoretical) wife about that crap! lol

thebigbossyboss > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow
09/24/2014 at 16:53

I dislocated my knee 2x and had surgery on it. That would be the 2nd most painful injury one can sustain. (Femur breakage is the most painful). I know that muscle spasm feel. Luckily I only had to lie with it like that for 2.5 hours!

TxBrumski > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow
09/24/2014 at 17:42

Went off the coast of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and caught a 70" sailfish. The two other people on the boat (the other group members didn't show) caught one too. Great fishing around the summer months but don't know about January. I think I paid around $200 for my spot. The worst experience was in Nassau, Bahamas. 4 hours and didn't catch a thing. I don't know if that's normal for the Spring in the Bahamas but the excursion left me wanting more.

Good luck on your trip though!

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > TxBrumski
09/24/2014 at 17:45

Thanks! From everything we've heard and read so far Costa Rica sounds like it's the spot to go for sailfish and marlin, and peak season is December-February.

TxBrumski > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow
09/24/2014 at 17:53

Awesome! Post pics when ya'll get back, it sounds like a helluva time.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > TxBrumski
09/24/2014 at 17:54

Definitely!