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Sailfish, mahimahi action on Pacific; Caribbean fishing improves with weather

The weather has been nearly perfect throughout Costa Rica. The winds have died down on the northern Pacific coast, and the sun has been shining on the Caribbean side after heavy rains earlier this month.

The fishing has been good all along the Pacific coast, with most boats averaging a handful of sailfish and a few mahimahi each day. The lucky ones have also been catching some marlin. The fishing on the Caribbean side is improving with the weather, and they are catching snook and tarpon.

Northern…