Panama Vs. Costa Rica

bpgt3 · 03-09-2010, 10:18 AM

Trying to get some preliminary info on a marlin trip for July or August. What would be better for that time of year, or does it even matter....Tropic Star Lodge or Los Suenos?
Best chance for fish, good charters, etc. Any help would be great, thanks.

Don't know much about sportfishing in either Panama or Costa Rica.

aewhite · 03-09-2010, 05:22 PM

I would say try bermuda or st. thomas..........thats the two i am looking at right now

Zummie · 03-09-2010, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bpgt3

Trying to get some preliminary info on a marlin trip for July or August. What would be better for that time of year, or does it even matter....Tropic Star Lodge or Los Suenos?
Best chance for fish, good charters, etc. Any help would be great, thanks.

Don't know much about sportfishing in either Panama or Costa Rica.

PANAMA when it comes to fishing is leaps ahead of Costa Rica.

bpgt3 · 03-10-2010, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Zummie

PANAMA when it comes to fishing is leaps ahead of Costa Rica.

Is that for catching fish or for all around better? What about during July, August.

tool box · 03-15-2010, 03:43 PM

I would be interested in any comments on this as well, a group of us 3 or 4 couples are planning a destination fishing trip and this are on the short list. In the very early stages of planning

alex n · 03-15-2010, 06:27 PM

In July, Bermuda is hard to beat for Marlin and its close and its not a 3rd world country, the girls will like it , the place has class. Don't get me wrong, I love Costa Rica in the winter, but if it were my choice I'd go to Bermuda in July over Costa Rica or Panama any day

Team Karma · 03-15-2010, 06:48 PM

I would definitely choose Panama over Costa Rica, period. Unless your target is sailfish (which Panama has plenty of its just not the primary species targeted normally) I would fish Panama. The people are good in both places but Panama has better fishing for Blue and Black marlin.

Tropic Star is a great lodge and operation but I would look into staying somewhere in the Golfo de Chiriqui during that time of year. Panama sportfishing lodge, Cebaco bay, Big game fishing lodge and Paradise lodge are all great lodges to stay at and have access to more sports than Tropic Star.

I am writing this as I sit in the Tocumen airport in Panama City after an 8 day fishing trip during which we caught 5 blues, 1 black, dorado and tuna. Not to mention that when we fished for inshore stuff it was wide open for almost everything other than roosterfish. We fished Hannibal, Montuosa, Jicaron/Jicarita, all places lodge boats from that region can get you to.

Wound Up James · 03-15-2010, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by alex n

In July, Bermuda is hard to beat for Marlin and its close and its not a 3rd world country, the girls will like it , the place has class. Don't get me wrong, I love Costa Rica in the winter, but if it were my choice I'd go to Bermuda in July over Costa Rica or Panama any day

well said Alex....there are not many fishing destinations that can keep the ladies as happy as Bermuda.... not a bad fishery too...

Duke Blue Blood · 03-15-2010, 09:28 PM

If in Bermuda, you need to go ahead and fish with the guy that just posted before me. Capt. James Robinson will find them if they are around.

As to Costa and Panama, it depends on the targeted species.

www.billfishreport.com

blackwell50 · 03-15-2010, 09:45 PM

Panama for sure. Los suenos is kinda slow in the summer,plus it's the rainy season then so sometimes you have to run far to get clean blue water.All the rivers mess up the water with all the run off.

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03-09-2010, 05:22 PM	#2
aewhite backlash king Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 15	I would say try bermuda or st. thomas..........thats the two i am looking at right now

03-15-2010, 03:43 PM	#5
tool box I wear cool logos Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 58	I would be interested in any comments on this as well, a group of us 3 or 4 couples are planning a destination fishing trip and this are on the short list. In the very early stages of planning

03-15-2010, 06:27 PM	#6
alex n I use a green machine Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 215 Boat: Dragonfly 36 Jersey Cape Best Catch: winner 07 Beach Haven White Marlin Invitational	In July, Bermuda is hard to beat for Marlin and its close and its not a 3rd world country, the girls will like it , the place has class. Don't get me wrong, I love Costa Rica in the winter, but if it were my choice I'd go to Bermuda in July over Costa Rica or Panama any day

03-15-2010, 06:48 PM	#7
Team Karma Yep, your gonna need stitches Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 98 Boat: Karma 3; KW'S Karma Home Port: Cabo San Lucas/Puerto Vallarta Best Catch: Fish Occupation: Student	I would definitely choose Panama over Costa Rica, period. Unless your target is sailfish (which Panama has plenty of its just not the primary species targeted normally) I would fish Panama. The people are good in both places but Panama has better fishing for Blue and Black marlin. Tropic Star is a great lodge and operation but I would look into staying somewhere in the Golfo de Chiriqui during that time of year. Panama sportfishing lodge, Cebaco bay, Big game fishing lodge and Paradise lodge are all great lodges to stay at and have access to more sports than Tropic Star. I am writing this as I sit in the Tocumen airport in Panama City after an 8 day fishing trip during which we caught 5 blues, 1 black, dorado and tuna. Not to mention that when we fished for inshore stuff it was wide open for almost everything other than roosterfish. We fished Hannibal, Montuosa, Jicaron/Jicarita, all places lodge boats from that region can get you to.

03-15-2010, 09:28 PM	#9
Duke Blue Blood Yep, your gonna need stitches Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 91 Boat: Diablo Azul Home Port: Bluewater Best Catch: Grander Black & Blue Marlin Occupation: Real Estate	If in Bermuda, you need to go ahead and fish with the guy that just posted before me. Capt. James Robinson will find them if they are around. As to Costa and Panama, it depends on the targeted species. www.billfishreport.com

03-15-2010, 09:45 PM	#10
blackwell50 I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale,Fl. Posts: 1,513 Occupation: sportfish captain	Panama for sure. Los suenos is kinda slow in the summer,plus it's the rainy season then so sometimes you have to run far to get clean blue water.All the rivers mess up the water with all the run off.