Dragin Fly Fishing Charters
Dragin Fly Fishing Charters
Dragin Fly Fishing Charters
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The Dragin Fly charters out of Los Suenos Marina, Costa Rica. The Dream Team Crew of Captain James, Alberto and Roberto are handpicked for their fish catching abilities, and their attention to customer service. Typical catches include sailfish, sailfish and more sailfish, marlin, tuna and dolphin (also known as mahi mahi). George Beckwith and Anna Beckwith of Down East Guide Service are the managing partners of the Dragin Fly. Down East Guide Service is based out of Morehead City, NC (check out out TripAdvisor page). We can help you plan your fishing, accommodations, transportation and tours in Costa Rica. Down East Guide Service specializes in fishing vacation, family vacations, corporate trips and honeymoons. All trips are customized. We have been working in Costa Rica for over 20 years. George and Anna are typically in Costa Rica much of Dec-April so plan your trip with someone who knows.
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Andrew D
1 contribution
Feb 2023
George and Anna exceeded our expectations. The fishing was so great that we wished we had booked two days instead of one - even the ladies in our group agreed. Sea's were calm, boat had AC and one of hte best meals we had all week. Accommodations were convienent, spacious, very nice. The transporation company they used was always on time, each driver was fun to be with and eager to help with making a reservation or suggesting the right spot to visit or eat. I would recommend having the tour company serve as your driver over renting a car. They improved the quality of the trip.
We will definitly be back soon and next time will bring our kids!
We will definitly be back soon and next time will bring our kids!
Written February 15, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Pam R
Knoxville12 contributions
Feb 2023
We had the best experience. Our first year was AMAZING so we only expected the best for our SECOND year. Fishing was great - caught many marlins & sailfish & roosters.
Our condo and excursions were magnificent. If you want to escape to paradise when it is cold and gloomy at home, I highly recommend that you book a trip with George & Anna. They would book private drivers for us that would recommend great eating places or shopping places. The men fished and the women enjoyed the luxuries of Costa Rice. You will not regret booking today!
Our condo and excursions were magnificent. If you want to escape to paradise when it is cold and gloomy at home, I highly recommend that you book a trip with George & Anna. They would book private drivers for us that would recommend great eating places or shopping places. The men fished and the women enjoyed the luxuries of Costa Rice. You will not regret booking today!
Written February 12, 2023
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Mark H
3 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
This was our 1st ever travels to Costa Rica and it did not disappoint in any way including our full day trip in the Dragin Fly! Capt James is a first class gentleman and has been captain of this boat for 14+ yrs. He and his crew treated us like royalty from the moment we boarded the boat to the time we departed. These guys also know a thing or two about fishing! We caught multiple mahi mahi and one sailfish. The crew was very good with helping my wife land a few fish of her own.
Thanks so much Draggin Fly crew! We will be return customers no doubt!
Mark & Pam H
Thanks so much Draggin Fly crew! We will be return customers no doubt!
Mark & Pam H
Written December 14, 2022
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MsJonezy
St. Pete Beach, FL8 contributions
May 2022
Fished the DraginFly 3 straight days May 23-25. James and the crew are top notch. After 14 years you can see they have it down to a science. Leave the dock at 7:00, lines in at 8:00, finish up just before 3:00 and back in the slip at 4:00. We were cautioned that the fishing was slow in the rainy season, and it was a lumpier sea state, but quite tolerable. Over 3 days we caught 14 sails, 4 marlin, 5 yellow fin, and a wahoo. A few knock downs not hooked and a couple of fish came unbuttoned, but a great success rate. Just me and one other guy. Wife went one day and really enjoyed landing a couple of sails, and she is more of a spa day lady than a fisherman. Personally, I was happy to catch some eating fish, which is always my preference. It was cool to catch my first marlins though. Local restaurants in Los Suenos will prepare your catch for you and do a good job. We left most of the meat for the crew but still had plenty to the point we were making Ahi Poke at our place even after eating wahoo and tuna out three nights. On third day we had caught about 4 sails and we asked Capt. James if he could put us on the tuna. He found a big boil with 40-80lb class YFT. That was a blast for me. Finally, I felt like I was gaining wait while not fishing. Roberto was constantly making watermelon, guacamole, hot lunch pineapple, etc. And there was plenty of cold Imperial and other beverages to enjoy at any time. The mates are very personable and helpful. Again, great experience, and epic fishing. Down East also provided our transfers which were very comfortable and got us to and from San Jose airport without a hitch. Highly recommend DraginFly, Down East, and Los Suenos. We'll be back!
Written June 2, 2022
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Philip Y
1 contribution
Apr 2020
Since April of last year I have been trying to think of a way to thank both Anna and George for all they did for my friends and me. Covid 19 did not allow us to make our trip to Los Suenos. Anna and George were both on top of our reservation from beginning to end. Their response to our reservation questions concerning transportation, lodging and fishing were addressed and answered all within 24 hrs and most of time with in just a few hours. We were so close to our time to be in Costa Rica that we had paid 100% of the reservation cost. When Anna and George realized that our trip was not going to happen and that it was out of all of our control they contacted me. I did not even have to call and ask. They informed me that they would send us back a full refund. You know what? THEY DID JUST THAT!! Thank you both and the good Lord willing we will be rebooking this year 2021 with Down East Guide Service / Dragon Fly Fishing Charters!! Phil
Written August 26, 2020
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Olphart51
15 contributions
Mar 2021 • Friends
Just back from another amazing short and sweet fishing vacation put together by Down East Guide Service, March 11-15 to Los Suenos, Costa Rica. Every detail was taken care of for an easy trip in and out despite the Covid mess.
Caught Tuna, huge Dolphin and Sailfish until my arms 'bout gave out. Brought a lot of meat back for the restaurant Chef to cook up a mountain of fresh Tuna and Dolphin, prepared 6 different ways. Delicious!
Contact Down East Guide Service to put together an itinerary of exactly what you would like to do; fishing, zip line, crocs, monkeys, hiking, ATV's, volcanoes or to offer anything else you may want from your Costa Rica vacation. Check out George and Anna to see how smooooth and enjoyable they can put together your trip.
No issues at all for me and I'm already planning a return next year.
Caught Tuna, huge Dolphin and Sailfish until my arms 'bout gave out. Brought a lot of meat back for the restaurant Chef to cook up a mountain of fresh Tuna and Dolphin, prepared 6 different ways. Delicious!
Contact Down East Guide Service to put together an itinerary of exactly what you would like to do; fishing, zip line, crocs, monkeys, hiking, ATV's, volcanoes or to offer anything else you may want from your Costa Rica vacation. Check out George and Anna to see how smooooth and enjoyable they can put together your trip.
No issues at all for me and I'm already planning a return next year.
Written March 18, 2021
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Hiram G
Kinston16 contributions
Jan 2022
We are from Eastern NC where George and Anna Beckwith hail from! We have been traveling to Costa Rica and fishing with them for over 15 years. They have always "hooked us up" whenever we travel to Costa Rica.Assistance to make reservations for lodging, setting up VIP transportation, recommending day trip activities, you name it, they can do it! And the fishing! Always the best! Capt. James and crew are always responsive and they truly know their boat and the fishing grounds. If they are not biting in one spot, Capt. James will pull up and relocate to another! They always have us on the fish! This January's trip was spectacular for us as we landed 2 Blue Marlin along with the usual Sailfish and Mahi Mahi! We also boated a HUGE Wahoo (#80) that made for some fine eating! We so enjoy Costa Rica! Anna and George know it well and are your one stop for all your needs! Even in setting up and rescheduling our Covid Tests for re-entry to the USA, they go the extra mile to assure you have an enjoyable experience! We highly reccomend them for all your travel and fishing needs when visiting Costa Rica!
Written February 28, 2022
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Kaiumati R
9 contributions
Feb 2022 • Business
Vacation of a lifetime!
My wife and I went on a vacation planned by Anna and George and it was seamless! From pick up to drop off at the airport every minute, meal, detail and activity was accounted for, never in my 32 years have I experienced such service. As an 11 year outdoor leadership and tourism professional working internationally training guides and consulting for tourism companies it was a wonderful experience to see someone skilled in the trade pull off a trip with a degree of effortlessness that comes from experience and skill. I would say that if you want to experience flawless service, and anticipation of a client’s needs you have to book with Anna and George. For example; Anna and George were able to balance the desires regarding activities and physical abilities of a mixed work group (kids, a few injured individuals and some adrenaline junkies and cautious spouses) and set up tours to acomódate the group’s sometimes conflicting desires while providing enough togetherness for team bonding and free time for couples’ one in one time. 4 days; sushi, fresh cooked fish, crocodiles, lemurs, capuchin monkeys, parrots, tucanes, fishing, rafting, beach time, pools and relaxation, massages, catamaran trip, morning walks and evenings joking and relaxing with friends, it was one of the best vacations of my life. The whole trip went so smoothly that is seemed to just flow it was so relaxing to not have to think about arranging transportation, or restaurants on the way, etc. They planned every detail and we loved every minute of it. I can't wait to go back, the bar has been set!
My wife and I went on a vacation planned by Anna and George and it was seamless! From pick up to drop off at the airport every minute, meal, detail and activity was accounted for, never in my 32 years have I experienced such service. As an 11 year outdoor leadership and tourism professional working internationally training guides and consulting for tourism companies it was a wonderful experience to see someone skilled in the trade pull off a trip with a degree of effortlessness that comes from experience and skill. I would say that if you want to experience flawless service, and anticipation of a client’s needs you have to book with Anna and George. For example; Anna and George were able to balance the desires regarding activities and physical abilities of a mixed work group (kids, a few injured individuals and some adrenaline junkies and cautious spouses) and set up tours to acomódate the group’s sometimes conflicting desires while providing enough togetherness for team bonding and free time for couples’ one in one time. 4 days; sushi, fresh cooked fish, crocodiles, lemurs, capuchin monkeys, parrots, tucanes, fishing, rafting, beach time, pools and relaxation, massages, catamaran trip, morning walks and evenings joking and relaxing with friends, it was one of the best vacations of my life. The whole trip went so smoothly that is seemed to just flow it was so relaxing to not have to think about arranging transportation, or restaurants on the way, etc. They planned every detail and we loved every minute of it. I can't wait to go back, the bar has been set!
Written February 21, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Glen C
West Columbia, South Carolina, United States1 contribution
Mar 2022
This was an absolutely AWESOME experience. My wife, 2 daughters (18 & 21) and I had never been bill fishing before. We were able to land 3 striped marlin, 2 sailfish and a blue marlin - a Grand Slam! Pre-trip, Anna gave us great advice on other tours, places to stay & eat, and even gave great advice re: COVID testing to reenter the US. On the day of the outing, we parked steps from the boat, were met by crew, paid for licenses and were aboard in three minutes! Captain James welcomed us aboard, introduced us to the crew and we shoved off. We were able to relax in an airconditioned cabin, roomy enough for naps, eating, playing cards and looking at fishing magazines which showed fish we thought were just a dream. Well our dream came true! While motoring out, Beto prepared us breakfast. He then offered a snack, then lunch, then fruit, a snack, etc. We had plenty to drink of ice cold beverages to go with the delicious food. Roberto and Aramis did an excellent job keeping the lines baited, and setting for us to reel in the fish and then were excellent saltwater cowboys wrangling each fish up the boat for us to see, touch and photograph. This was truly a fabulous experience. I could not recommend it more highly.
Written March 18, 2022
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Donna D
Lakeville, MA34 contributions
Mar 2020
My husband and I and 2 other couples recently went to Costa Rica and used Down East Guide Service for planning certain aspects of our trip. We had gone to Costa Rica last year and were able to fish on Dragin Fly - that was a first-rate fishing trip! Although our dates did not coincide with availability on Dragin Fly this year, George was able to set us up with Crush Em. We were very pleased with this trip as well. We shared with the captain when we headed out that morning that tuna was high on our priority list; he did not disappoint. By the end of the day, we had caught 6 sailfish, 3 tuna, and 3 Bonita. One of the mates made us sushi while on board — delicious! Also, Crush Em provided a great lunch and snacks throughout the trip. In addition, we brought our catch back to the Hook Up — would definitely recommend this. George and Anna at Downeast Guide Service arranged our round-trip transportation from the airport for us, and also an 8 hour tour day on a private van. We were very pleased with George and Anna; they are so easy to work with and aim to please their guests. Would highly recommend using their services.
Written March 14, 2020
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454tracyb
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How much does it cost?
Mike R
Villa Park, IL4 contributions
See rates section on website. $2200/day peak season (Dec. - Apr.), $2100/day green season (May - Nov.). Plus, tip your mates and captain based on their service, $100/day per person is custom, more or less if you think they did better or worse. Everything else is included except fishing license. The yearly license is $50, but you can get a shorter duration one for less.
jillhansen
Vineyard Haven, MA32 contributions
I am thinking of coming with my teenaged daughter in Feb, is the Spa nice and are there any yoga classes? Is there enough there to do that you don't need a car?