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Rainbow Bass or Guapote fishing

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Rainbow Bass or Guapote fishing

  • May 19, 2001
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Tropic from Escazu, Costa Rica
Rainbow Bass or Guapote fishing

The freshwater angling around the islands of Solentiname is considered the best for Rainbow Bass or Guapote. These are usually found along the shore and shallow reefs in the early morning and later in the day, trolling deep diving lures and flies between the rocky passes of the islands will produce larger fish. There are also a large numbers of Machacas and Mojarras to be caught when casting top water lures or poppers under overhanging trees or bird roosts. The water is calm in the morning and evening, but later in the day the wind usually creates rough conditions and the best fishing is only possible on the protected sides of the islands and in the bays. Guapote average 6 lbs. and are very good eating. Care should be taken to not lip this fish since it has very good teeth and though looks a bit like a largemouth bass, it is equipped with a set of sharp dentures. The same also applies to the Machaca. My usual plan is to fish in the early morning and later in the day undertake other tours, finishing the day again with another fishing trip in the evening and watch the very beautiful sunset.

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