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Old 03-05-2015, 08:57 PM   #16
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you'll be in prime hunting grounds near herradura.

i just got back from 3 months in that area. dove and fished a ton.

no problems checking guns/gear. ANYTHING that can be used as weapon, check it. i got wetsuit, weights, belts, masks, snorkel, etc. through carry-on. anything else, check it.

goes without saying, but be sure and carry extras for those disposable items. extra mono and crimps. bands and tying materials. i carried extra everything since i was there for the winter. amazing how many things can go wrong that you don't expect.

you can dive from shore if you like to swim. some good structure around the points. but really, you should get a boat and hit some of the better spots out a bit. we had a lot of swell most of the winter (great surfing) so vis was diminished more than expected for this time of year. more reason to get in a boat.

look up Armel in Playa Hermosa... https://www.facebook.com/pages/Soul-...72954776085885

he is a solid guy that will put you on the fish. i fished with him all winter (~20 dives) and only had one day where we didn't score. he has the experience and 'numbers' to put you on the fish. it's money well spent.

oh, and tell him Sam sent ya.

good luck!
Sounds great, thank you.
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Old 03-05-2015, 09:00 PM   #17
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Thank you very much!
I was looking at the Quepos or Herradura area because of the hard botton but I'll look at your too.
I didn't get to spear but did some scuba out of Quepos at the island not far from town. Was great vis and lots of life. Hard lava bottom and quite a bit of current.
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Old 03-06-2015, 12:53 PM   #18
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Is there ANY restrictions or regulations in CR as far as legal size, numers etc. that I need to know about? Any legal papers I need to get before getting arested on the beach
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Old 03-06-2015, 02:33 PM   #19
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any one know a way to get out in the Manuel Antonio area. i will be there next month
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Old 03-07-2015, 08:18 PM   #20
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any one know a way to get out in the Manuel Antonio area. i will be there next month
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Old 05-18-2015, 10:17 AM   #21
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Re: Going to Costa Rica, questions.

Bumping this thread. Costa Rica is headed into their wet season on the pacific coast right now. Shore diving grinds down to almost undiveable conditions because of the flow of estuaries into the ocean. That being said there is lots of shore diving and charters off the Nicoya peninsula.
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Old 05-19-2015, 05:36 AM   #22
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Re: Going to Costa Rica, questions.

rooster fish should be protected but it takes time..
a 20$ fishing licence (annual) may be usefull if offshore hunting
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rooster fish should be protected but it takes time..
Why?
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suggestion made on the side of caution!
it makes the cpt more confortable if we have to hunt offshore...
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Roosterfish are considered to be a sportfish and are the mainstay of the sportfishing business and are actually a protected catch-and-release species. I understand you can get fines for taking them. Unfortunately spearfishing is not a catch and release sport so be careful. They are plentiful in many areas and are strong fighting pelagic jacks. So-so eating especially if they are not gilled.
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ANY fish can be considered a game fish. I don't see a problem to harvest them as soon as they are:
1. Legal
2. Big enough to have completed one reproductory cicle
3. Going to be eaten

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Re: Going to Costa Rica, questions.

Hello...whats the best time of year to shore dive the Herradura area in Costa Rica? I want to avoid the wet season...My family and I are goign and want to plan the right time to maximise the trip. We may not be doign to many charters considering we will be diving everyday. thanks
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How is june/july for Costa Rica ?
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How is june/july for Costa Rica ?
Technically, it is rainy season, but at least in Guanacaste, the rain doesn't get really bad until September and October (and November this year). I wouldn't hesitate to make a trip in June or July. It won't be as crowded and lodging will generally be a bit cheaper. If it rains at all it's usually only for a short time in the afternoon.
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Old 12-08-2015, 12:13 PM   #30
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Hello...whats the best time of year to shore dive the Herradura area in Costa Rica? I want to avoid the wet season...My family and I are goign and want to plan the right time to maximise the trip. We may not be doign to many charters considering we will be diving everyday. thanks
I would check with Armel at www.soulspearfishing.com.
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