I've caught two in Mexico. How can I help you?Has anyone here fly fished for sailfish—especially Pacific sailfish off Costa Rica?
I have some questions!
So, a whole bunch of gear specific to sailfish, i.e. lines and flies, maybe are NOT needed?12wt should be plenty. Honestly, sailfish aren't super hard fighters. I'd put them about on par with a dorado of about half their size.
Plan to troll - it's how you're going to find both dorado and sailfish. Typically the sailfish will charge right up to the boat. We got one to swipe at 3 different flies put in front of him until one finally stuck. They seem to be pretty tough to spook off honestly. Especially if you get in to a group of them.
Otherwise, there honestly isn't much to really know. It's a crapshoot, but if you do find them, they are very aggressive.
Based on my experiences probably not. Dorado gear will get it done for the most part.So, a whole bunch of gear specific to sailfish, i.e. lines and flies, maybe are NOT needed?
I went to Guatemala in March 2023 and fished for Sailfish. I echo what Evan stated above......not overly complicated it is just a matter of trolling and finding them...when you do find them they are usually pretty hot for the popper and all lit up.Has anyone here fly fished for sailfish—especially Pacific sailfish off Costa Rica?
I have some questions!
Haha, I just hope I actually get out. It’s a family trip where I’m hoping to get one good full day fishing. Then of course we need to do a half or 3/4 day family trip if the weather is nice, might as well do a little trolling if we are looking for dolphins…I don't know shit about sailfish or any of those with sharp pointy things on their noses, but I fucking love this journey!