Gamefisher 2

Costa Rica: (506) 8826-2287
USA: (904) 410-1041

Cost Rica: 8826-2287 – USA: (904) 410-1041 | info@gamefisher2.com

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Crew of Gamefisher2 in Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Gamefisher II Top Boat for Billfish 2022

Crew

The professional, bilingual crew of Captain Junior Bustos Abarca, and First Mate Diego López are a pleasure to fish with. Specializing in fly-fishing for Billfish, their in-depth knowledge of all methods of fishing provide a world-class angling experience. They are expert guides to the seasoned angler and excellent teachers to newcomers to the sport. They are a sought after crew for tournament fishing, boasting the highest number of tournament wins out of Costa Rica’s Marina Flamingo fleet.

Experience that enriches the program: Over the past 30 years, aside from being one of Costa Rica’s top sport fishing boats, the crew on the Gamefisher II has collaborated with marine biologists and underwater cinematographers in producing the following list of documentary films. Through these experiences the crew has a deep understanding and appreciation of the ocean and all marine life she supports. They are a seasoned team, who understand a great deal about the ocean and fish behavior. They practice and teach sustainable, responsible fishing and take pride in sharing the experience with others.

Films Gamefisher2 has participated in creating with underwater cinema photographer Rick Rosenthal.

  • BBC Blue Planet Series
  • Winds of the Papagayos PBC
  • Hunters of the Sea Winds
  • Superfish
  • Darkside of the Ocean
  • Hobie Experience

Crew

The professional, bilingual crew of Captain Junior Bustos Abarca, and First Mate Diego López are a pleasure to fish with. Specializing in fly-fishing for Billfish, their in-depth knowledge of all methods of fishing provide a world-class angling experience. They are expert guides to the seasoned angler and excellent teachers to newcomers to the sport. They are a sought after crew for tournament fishing, boasting the highest number of tournament wins out of Costa Rica’s Marina Flamingo fleet. Their most recent victory, Most Billfish caught, August 2022 at the Presidential Challenge Flamingo Fishing Rodeo.

Experience that enriches the program: Over the past 30 years, aside from being one of Costa Rica’s top sport fishing boats, the crew on the Gamefisher II has collaborated with marine biologists and underwater cinematographers in producing the following list of documentary films. Through these experiences the crew has a deep understanding and appreciation of the ocean and all marine life she supports. They are a seasoned team, who understand a great deal about the ocean and fish behavior. They practice and teach sustainable, responsible fishing and take pride in sharing the experience with others.

Crew of Gamefisher2 in Tamarindo, Costa Rica

The Boat and Crew at Gamefisher2 has participated in creating films with underwater cinema photographer Rick Rosenthal.

  • BBC Blue Planet Series
  • Winds of the Papagayos PBC
  • Hunters of the Sea Winds
  • Superfish
  • Darkside of the Ocean
  • Hobie Experience

Boat

Licensed and fully insured, the Gamefisher II is a 31′ custom-built Palm Beach day boat design sport fisher powered by twin Volvo turbocharged diesel engines. She was tailor made and is immaculately kept, for comfortable inshore and offshore day charters

Boat Features:

  • Rybovich Marlin Fighting chair
  • Forward cabin with head
  • Marlin Tower
  • Rupp Cape Verde Dbl Spreader Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Livewell

Safety Equipment:

  • 7 adult life jackets
  • 7 man life raft w/provisions
  • Fire extinguishers
  • E.P.I.R.B.
  • Flare kit
  • 2 anchors
  • 1 sea anchor
  • 2 children’s life jackets
Electronics:
 
  • Garmin GPS chart plotter
  • Garmin CHIRP sounder
  • VHS Radio

Fishing Tackle:

  • 2 Penn 80 lb rod & reel combos
  • 5 Penn 50 lb rod & reel combos
  • 2 Shimano 30 lb rod & reel combos
  • 5 Shimano 20 lb rod & reel combos
  • 2 Fin-nor spinning outfits
  • 1 18 wt custom fly rod
  • 1 16 wt Fin-nor fly rod
  • 1 14 wt Sage fly rod
  • 2 Billy Pate marlin fly reels
  • 1 Able 4.5 fly reel
  • 1 Able 5.0 fly reel
Our award winning boat at Gamefisher2
Out at Sea on Gamefisher2
Ocean view at Gamefisher2
Relaxing on deck at Gamefisher2
Engines churning at Gamefisher2

Contact

CR# (506) 8828-2287
USA# (904) 410-1041

Locations

Playa Potrero, Playa Flamingo, 
Marina Pez Vela, Quepos, & Jaco