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Costa Rica's billfishing is considered among the finest in the world. For years anglers have flocked to the beautiful Pacific coast of Costa Rica to challenge a variety of gamefish, from powerful blue and majestic black marlin to acrobatic sailfish. In addition, anglers have found a wide range of smaller species present, making this a light-tackle paradise as well. Wahoo, roosterfish, dolphin, amberjack, tuna, cubera snapper and a host of others can be caught here.

 A number of facilities offer excellent accommodations and experienced boat crews, along with modern fleets of sportfishing boats. The splendid El Ocotal resort and the Marlin Azul fleet (working out of Flamingo during the summer) should be considered.

El Ocotal is one of the premier light tackle and billfishing locations in the world. Sails are thickest June through the fall. Both blue and black marlin of over 700 pounds have been boated here. A large variety of light-tackle gamefish will appeal to fishermen who aren't interested in billfish. El Ocotal is located on a bluff overlooking the ocean, with a small, private beach below. Its grounds include the main resort with dining and lounge facilities, as well as a swimming pool...first-class accommodations including air conditioning, phones and tv in private rooms, scrumptious meals and an active, attentive staff. It's a super place and reasonably priced, too.

 Tarpon fishing these days is best out in the Caribbean where anglers can expect lots of action when the sea is relatively calm. While anglers can have exceptional sport on these 45- to 80-pound acrobats, it should be clear that it's not always possible to reach the Caribbean. We think July, August and the fall months will be particularly good. Because of the open nature of the area, light spinning or plug casting tackle is the standard, along with fly rods and fast sinking lines. Costa Rica's snook fishing is world class: 20-pound snook are not as common as they used to be, but they are still plentiful. Resorts such as Silver King, Rio Parismina Lodge and others offer comfortable, modern accommodations, plus large fleets of well maintained 23-ft. Carolina type skiffs.

Of special note: The Rain Goddess, the "cool" modern houseboat, has been drawing lots of fine comments. It can also fish the Nicaraguan rivers and lagoons and tarpon fishing can be great.

Below are the findings of a fisherman just returned from a cruise in the Maldives.Great! but the return to cold and rain is very rude ...