Kent, I just want to let you know you have a first class operation. We were in your condo June 16-22. J.C. is one of the nicest people I have ever been around. He treated us like gold. And on top of that we caught fish. It was my first time to see a sail fish. We live in Louisiana and get to do a lot of fishing. Especially Yellowfin Tuna and a lot of trout and redfish.
The boat was in immaculate condition and ready to fish when we arrived. I was really impressed at the fact when we got out to fish there was no prep time, he had everything ready.
Now, Carolina is after my heart. She treated us to one of the best times we have ever had. Everything was perfect. We were picked up at the time she told us for everything we did. I can't say enough about both of them.
Thanks very much for such a wonderful trip. We will be back!
John S., Baton Rouge, Lousiana June 16-22, 2007
Our trip was incredible! The first billfish for the four of us from Naples, Fl. Carolina & Tommy were a great start to our trip. Carolina was very personable and made us feel very welcome in Costa Rica. Kent & Laura have a beautiful condo, we felt so at home for the week. Thank you! 22 Sailfish released!
JC and Cali were the best! We all caught our fair share of billfish and they kept us laughing and entertained during our days on the boat. We will go home with many memories and great laughs from our dream trip. Denny, Amy, James, Martin, and Jenny, Naples, FL Feb. 17-22, 2007 Wow! Our time is over. Hard to leave. The fishing was awesome. JC and Cali were really super people. The scenery and foliage are gorgeous... like UTOPIA!!! We are taking home lots of pictures of the beauty of the ocean, mountains, volcano, flowers, etc., etc. WE ALL LOVE COSTA RICA & WILL BE BACK!
42 for 64 Sails 1 for 2 Marlin 2 for 2 Dorado 0 for 1 Wahoo Total 69 fish 45 boated
Bobby, Mike, Harold & Liz, Kent & Tara, Tallahassee, FL Feb. 10-16, 2007 Great time! Beautiful condo. Outstanding food! What great restaurants! Fishing good. 1 blue marlin 6 sails
3 days fishing
Visited "invisible" volcano-covered in clouds, mist. Greatest moment: Catching fish Scariest moment: Ride back from volcano! Love to return. Jeanne & Reg, Tanya & Kevin, Florence, SC Mar. 31- Apr. 5, 2007 Kent, I just want to tell you what a great trip Sarah and I had. The fishing, food, condo, boat and company were all fantastic. We were very happy with the fishing action and really had a good time with JC. On our off days we went to Tortuga Island, did a zip line tour and hiked Manuel Antonio. We had a great time and can’t wait to go back. You’ve got a great set up down there. 17 Sailfish, 0 for 1 on Marlin (lots of cool jumps!) 4 Yellowfin tuna 4 Wahoo 1 Dorado 3 days fishing Greg & Sarah, Tampa, FL Jul. 29- Aug. 4, 2007 We had the most amazing time in Costa Rica. For starters, Carolina was a breath of fresh air from when we landed until we said goodbye. She was so helpful and promt with everything. I felt like there was nothing I couldn't ask her for. She is a beautiful person.
The condo was so comfortable and fun to hang out at... from watching the birds and iguanas in the trees to cooking in the kitchen, totally first class.
Day 1: We dropped all the lines and within minutes bam! we were hooked up. I was up first and we knew it was a Blue Marlin when it jumped out of the water. I couldn't believe I was reeling in a 225 pound Blue Marlin on my first hook up. I got it to the boat 3 times. It kept running, finally I had to give it to my husband Jonathan; he landed it after a total 2 hour fight.
J. C. was awesome and worked really hard at helping us land the fish. Along with Henry driving and keeping the fish from running under the boat. Within 20 minutes J.C. spotted dolphins everywhere, thousands of them. We hurried up and ran to them, they were herding Tuna and we wanted to get some. We pulled in 4 and lost 2. It was a blast but we were worn out and ready for a cocktail or two.
On the third day we dropped 3 lines and right away we had a 42 pound Mahi Mahi. What a beautiful fish... it fought like a bull.
J.C. is the most knowledgeable and funniest Capt. I've ever fished with. He made all of us feel comfortable and secure with anything we did on the boat. And Henry was awesome at helping us too. Here are some great photos of us having the time of our lives. I am saving up for my next trip to visit J.C. and the crew in Costa Rica; thank you so much for the best vacation ever.
Shawn M. New Orleans, LA Sep. 29-Oct. 4, 2007 Dear Kent and Laura:
I have attached some of the photos that we took while we were fishing. For the off season we did really well and had plenty of action. We had such an amazing time with JC and Kali. They honestly made the fishing so much fun and they were both very informative. We learned so much about your technique for billfishing, about the culture of costa rica, and we even worked on our spanish too.
Thanks Again. I look forward to returning!!!
Melissa, Karen, Frank & Family, Palm Beach Gardens FL Aug. 5-10, 2007
Kent, when you met us at the grocery store on our way in, we knew you were doing everything you could for us to enjoy our visit. Your home is very elegant and yet simple for all to enjoy. We enjoyed the fishing, horseback riding, ATVs, but most of all just relaxing by the pools! Thanks for sharing your home with us! Mitch & Donna, Terry, Mitch & Lainey, Mitchie, John & Lindsay, Cape Coral, FL Apr. 6-12, 2007 We enjoyed the condo and the wildlife in the large tree outside! The condo is lovely and we enjoyed relaxing times here. Manuel Antonio was wonderful and so was the Kayak & snorkeling trip arranged by Tommy's wife- Carolina. She was a great help. Food at the El Pelicano was marvellous, as was the view. Sandy & Jim, Tampa Bay, FL Apr. 21-26, 2007 Another wonderful vacation has come to an end. The fishing has been great... 67 sailfish bites and 1 Blue Marlin. The ocean here is alive with all types of animals. JC is a wonderful asset to your fishing team and we enjoyed all the lessons for fishing. Great time. Don & crew, Jupiter, FL Feb. 4-10, 2006 We had a wonderful time. Fishing is outstanding... caught sailfish, dolphin, snapper and a rooster fish. Had a "few" beers, rums and enjoyed dinner with Kent, JC, Marcella and Joel in Jaco. Dick (father), Raleigh, NC, (sons) Kevin, Lake Zurich, FL and Ken, Jacksonville, FL Mar. 11-16, 2006 Kent,
Many thanks to you Caro, JC and the others for a fantastic trip to Costa Rica. Everything from the accommodations to the fishing far exceeded our expectations. Count me in for another trip and any referral you may need. Regards, Todd D Coningsby July 2008
We had a great time down at your place in Los Suenos. Your condo is great as well as your Venture 34. That boat is a Cadillac ride. Carolina was great. She was so much help with any information, the airport transportation and lining up the canopy tour.
JC and Henry were great on the boat. They were able to put us on the fish despite some tough fishing. Eric caught his first Sailfish. The rooster fish and the Corvina were firsts for everybody. Everyone is looking forward to coming back down in the future.
DAY 1 14 Yellowfin Tuna (20 - 50 pounds)
Day 2 2 rooster fish 2 Corvina 1 Jack
Day 3 2 Sailfish (aproximately 180 and 120 pounds) 1 additional Sailfish raised but no bite
Thanks for everything. Alec B. Charlotte, NC Oct. 20-25, 2007
I have two words for my visit: Amazing Adventure!! Thanks for everything! Javier M. and Alex R. New Orleans, LA Oct 5, 2007
Kent,
What an awesome week! Wish the week could have been a month. We can't wait to return to Costa Rica. Your condo was great for our group... very comfortable and we love your staff (Carolina, Tommy, JC and Henry). They treated us wonderfully and we loved all of them. Our fishing was incredible: 1 Blue Marlin, tunas and mahi mahi.
We are buying this trip again next year. Loved it, Loved it, Loved it !!!
JC: Thank you, especially for the 250 lb. Blue Marlin!
Shawn & Johnathan M., Debbie & Robert G., New Orleans, LA Oct. 5, 2007 This is a beautiful place, on land and ocean.
Day One Caught a lot of tuna, left them biting, caught 1 nice Mahi.
Day Two Caught nice mahi mahi, raised sailfish, and caught more tuna.
Day Three on land Fabulous trip to Manuel Antonio Park, Quepos. Great Day!
Day Four Caught 4-5 Roosterfish, beautiful day on boat!
Special Thanks to JC and Henry!
Now going to Arenal area to see more of this beautiful country.
Ross & Cathi T., Tommy & Marylu S., Monroe LA Nov. 9, 2007 What an amazing trip! Los Suenos is truly appropriate- "The Dreams!"
We have loved our Costa Rican Adenture: Sportfishing, Canopy Zipline tour, Whitewater rafting, constant excitement!
The fishing was incredible! We caught everything in the ocean: Marlin , Sailfsih, Dorado & Yellowfin Tuna.
None of this would have been possible without the caring detail & planning from Carolina! Thank you for the fantastic memories, we can't wait to return!
Fred, Jeanette, Bill & Laura P. Melbourne, FL December 7, 2007 This was the first family vacation we have ever had.
Christmas Eve dinner at Villa Caletas was wonderful... service & food were great. The view was spectacular.
Zip Line- WOW! 4-wheelers: We went to the top of the highest mountain to see all of Costa Rica...and the drive down was a ride to remember.
Carolina was a charm. It was pleasant to make a phone call and it happened. (She is a doer...Jim really appreciated that.)
JC and Henry: Not only great fishermen...but very good people. Jaclyn caught her 140lb sailfish and said she couldn't have been able to do it without Henry. He gave her the support she needed to continue.
Jim was the last to catch his 300 lb Marlin... what a rush he had!
I caught my first Sailfish and Cole caught a 350 lb Marlin and our Mah Mahi dinner. We will be forever taliing about this trip.
Thanks for the memories!
Jim & Joanne M., Jaclyn & Cole C., Mike A., N. Palm Beach, Fl Dec. 22, 2007 We had a great time fishing with JC & Henry. JC is a very knowledgeable captain and Henry is a perfect complement as mate. Both of them make every day of fishing a great experience.
We caught multiple sails every day and raised at least 1 Marlin 4 of 5 days of fishing, landing 2 over 500 lbs.
Condo was great and every bit of your advice on places to eat was dead on!
Mark D., Slidell LA Jan. 18, 2008 We had a blast!!!
JC & Henry are the best. They make you feel like part of a team, not just a customer.
I caught the biggest fish of my life and learned a lot. And the boat was great!
Matt D., LaPorte, TX Jan. 18, 2008 Now I need to work on getting back here! This was undoubtedly the best vacation ever. Wish I would have stayed an extra day.
JC & Henry made the fishing trip very enjoyable and taught me so much about trolling.
"Hook your own fish!" It makes the experience. You'll have plenty of chances!
"Pollo Cripsy" is the bomb. Get some fried chicken and put in fridge for taking out on the boat.
Matt B. St. Amant, LA Jan. 18, 2008 By far this was the BEST vacation of our lives!
Very, very impressed by JC and Henry. Carolina was also awesome.
We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay in your beautiful condo. We will definitely be back to continue to enjoy the country. The zip line was fun, and we enjoyed the family of raccoons out back.
Bobbi D. & Family Punta Gorda FL Feb. 1, 2008
Great time... Beautiful place... Gracious people... Fantastic fishery.
Boat, JC & Henry are the best. We fished four days & landed a triple-header of sailfish the last day.
Sam T., Madison, NC Feb. 22, 2008 This was one of the best vacations/fishing trips we have taken. I will definitely recommend this to other fishing buddies. We are already planning a 2nd trip next year. The total catch for the week was:
Mike S., Mechanicsville, VA Feb. 23-29, 2008 We have had the best time!
Sailfish: 18 for 37 Mahi 2 for 3
JC & Henry are the best! Sunset at Villa Caletas is a must!!!
Lobsterfest on Wednesday in Jaco was wonderful.
Carolina was so acomodating & the maid service was great everyday. We will definitely be back.
Les C., Smithfield NC March 6, 2008 Great Place! Wonderful people.... Carolina, JC & Henry. Lobster Feast. Everyone should try...all the food and drink you want.
JC & Henry: Thank you for my first deepsea fishing adventure, especially since I outfished the guys.
