Double Nickel Charter Fishing
Double Nickel Charter Fishing
Double Nickel Charter Fishing
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We own a custom built 42 foot charter boat for up to six passengers. We specialize in Marlin fishing, Sail fishing, tuna, Dorado, and rooster fishing. We have AC, comfortable seating, and a full-sized restroom. We offer family fishing tours and fishing packages for seasoned anglers. Let us tailor a trip for you! We fish all tackle by shimano including tallies reels, tyrnos reels, tiagra reels and tld reels. All rods are either shimano or St. Croix. We fish Lindgren Pittman s-1200 dredge reels and strike point dredges. We specialize in family fishing to tournament fishing. We light tackle bait and switch teaser fish daily for sailfish, blue marlin, black marlin and striped marlin. We provide breakfast, lunch, drinks and snacks while on board. We will clean and bag all edible catch for you. For your Quepos fishing adventure look no further than the Double Nickel.
Quepos, Costa Rica
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FL6013
Boca Raton, FL93 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
We chartered Double Nickel out of La Pez Marina in Quepos in May. Overall it was a solid charter. I’ve been offshore fishing my entire life and you could tell this captain and crew were dialed in and knew their stuff. Tournament quality. We had some bad luck on the day as the fishing was just pretty dead. But that happens. I would never knock a boat or crew for some bad luck and the guys were out there trying the whole time. We ended up only getting one sail on the day.
The reason I took one star off was because the crew just wasn’t very personable. Generally on a slow day the crew will try and chat with you and let you know what’s going on and try and lighten the mood a little. These guys just weren’t into it. I tried talking to them a few times and asking them about the bank we were fishing on and some other stuff and they just didn’t seem interested at all. Also, the 3/4 day says it gets back at 2 or 2:30. We got back at 2:00 on the button. I figured since we had such a slow day the captain would have given us the extra 30 min to try and get at least one more fish but instead he chose to head back at the earliest time possible.
Overall I’m sure other people had great experiences on this boat if the fishing was hot because like I mentioned this crew and captain are dialed in and know their stuff. And catching fish cures any other issues. We just happened to have a bad day and would have been nice to have had a little more dialogue and conversation as well as trying a little harder at the end for one more. I would recommend this boat though.
The reason I took one star off was because the crew just wasn’t very personable. Generally on a slow day the crew will try and chat with you and let you know what’s going on and try and lighten the mood a little. These guys just weren’t into it. I tried talking to them a few times and asking them about the bank we were fishing on and some other stuff and they just didn’t seem interested at all. Also, the 3/4 day says it gets back at 2 or 2:30. We got back at 2:00 on the button. I figured since we had such a slow day the captain would have given us the extra 30 min to try and get at least one more fish but instead he chose to head back at the earliest time possible.
Overall I’m sure other people had great experiences on this boat if the fishing was hot because like I mentioned this crew and captain are dialed in and know their stuff. And catching fish cures any other issues. We just happened to have a bad day and would have been nice to have had a little more dialogue and conversation as well as trying a little harder at the end for one more. I would recommend this boat though.
Written May 22, 2024
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Stephanie S
6 contributions
Feb 2025 • Family
Fantastic experience. Boat was nice big enough for smooth air conditioned ride. The captain was really knowledgeable of waters and you could tell his level of experience. We caught 6 sailfish, tagged and released. Lunch was hot, and delicious and even accommodated one of our picky eaters. The mates were outstanding. Bryan never stopped working, had multiple lines going, coordinated then perfectly and all catches were brought to boat. Communication was not an issue English/spanish. Absolutely FANTASTIC CREW!
Written February 3, 2025
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Britt C
1 contribution
Mar 2025 • Family
Awesome experience! Crew was courteous and well prepared. These guys know how to find the fish.
I am not a fisherman;however, the crew was patient and instructive and gave me confidence. We caught 13 sails, 6 tuna, 7 snapper and 2 trigger fish. A memorable experience!
I am not a fisherman;however, the crew was patient and instructive and gave me confidence. We caught 13 sails, 6 tuna, 7 snapper and 2 trigger fish. A memorable experience!
Written March 7, 2025
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TMF2014
Temple, GA4 contributions
Mar 2025 • Family
I could not say enough good things about Double Nickel and its captain and deckhands! My dad, brother and I had a full day charter and had a blast! We caught 17 sail fish and dad caught a 350 lbs blue marlin. They provided everything you need. Beer, water, snacks, fresh fruit and lunch. Just grab your fishing license the morning of your charter and you’re good to go. We definitely will be fishing with them again.
Written March 8, 2025
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Stay660427
1 contribution
Mar 2024 • Family
Absolutely our favorite thing we did while visiting Costa Rica. Everything was smooth and easy from the communication to the actual fishing. The crew was amazing and we were completely taken care of. The amount of Sailfish we caught was unbelievable! This is a must do with this company during your visit.
Written March 28, 2024
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Troy L
2 contributions
Jan 2025 • Business
Awesome experience, very hard working crew. Definitely recommend. I hope to fish again on Double Nickel. We fished on Jan 8th & 9th 2025. Caught 1 marlin and 15 sailfish.
Written January 13, 2025
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Michele D.
13 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
We fished for 2 full days on May 8th and May 10th. Captain Roy and the crew worked extremely hard to provide our family with the fishing trip of a lifetime. It has been my husband's dream to take our 2 adult sons to catch a billfish. On Monday they caught a total of TEN sailfish, and even my daughter in law (who has never been fishing or caught a fish in her life), was even able to reel in three of these. On Wednesday my husband went back out with our two sons and they caught TWELVE MORE sailfish. The crew worked extremely hard the entire two days. I can't say enough about our positive experience with Double Nickel Charter, the boat, and this amazing crew. Thank you for a fishing experience of a lifetime.
Written May 15, 2023
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DanRMatt
3 contributions
Sep 2022 • Family
We fished with Captain Roy on The Double Nickel last week and it was a great experience again. We caught 2 100lb yellow fin tuna.
The crew was excellent. Jerman and Rookie worked non stop, fed us a great hot lunch with more fresh fruit than we could eat and were very helpful when a fish was on.
Roy found the fish and we had a great time.
Will definitely fish again with these guys!
Dan Matthews
The crew was excellent. Jerman and Rookie worked non stop, fed us a great hot lunch with more fresh fruit than we could eat and were very helpful when a fish was on.
Roy found the fish and we had a great time.
Will definitely fish again with these guys!
Dan Matthews
Written September 26, 2022
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martin s
Maplewood, NJ16 contributions
Feb 2022
Three days of offshore fishing . Perfect weather, great boat, tackle and outstanding experienced crew. These guys know what they are doing and were excited as we were. We fish quite a bit in the US and this was a quality experience. We crushed it with lots of tuna, dorado, sailfish and marlin. Couldn't ask for any more. We have booked next year already. Couldn't ask for more
Written March 30, 2022
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madcannons
Wisconsin40 contributions
Jan 2020
My family and I fished with these guys on two separate days and had a great time. My Dad loved reeling in 4 sailfish and a couple of dorados (not bad for being in his 70’s). My stepmom reeled in a sailfish on her first day. They provided fruit, bottled water, beer and great lunches. My parents appreciated the comfortable cabin with A/C. The crew worked nonstop to get us hooked up on a lot of fish. They helped to make my Husband and Dad’s birthday trip awesome.
Written January 27, 2020
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Hi everyone, I'm Sergio from Argentina, I will be in Quepos between 3-10th December. I would like to book a Marlin fishing day trip or two nights fishing trip. My children gave me this gift trip so that I can fulfill my dream of capturing a marlin for the first time in my life. But seems very expensive just for one people and it doesn't look like anywhere does shared trips. Just wondering if there is anyone else interested and would like to arrange a group trip so the cost is cheaper? Please let me know. Thanks
Written July 26, 2019
Hey Folks, I will be in Quepos from 2/11/19 through 2/15/19. Looking to split a charter with a couple of anglers. Let me know, Gino
Written January 18, 2019
I wish i could but did you contact double nickel charters to see if they could do that with someone on there schedule already or reach out to social media
Written January 19, 2019
Hi everyone, myself and my partner will be in Manual Antonio between 24-27th December. We would like to book a Marlin fishing day trip but it seems very expensive just for two people and it doesn't look like anywhere does shared trips. Just wondering if there is anyone else interested and would like to arrange a group trip so the cost is cheaper? Please let me know. Thanks :)
Written November 22, 2018
Get a hold of Double Nickel Charters they might be able to help you out
Written November 22, 2018
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