Costa Rica Fishing 2025

2025 “Big Dog” Luxury 32nd Annual Grandt Slam World Class Invitational Fishing Tournament 5-Star Crocodile Bay/Botanika Resort, Costa Rica

There are no finer accommodations or World Class Fishing in the World like the “Big Dog” Grandt Slam Tournament in beautiful Costa Rica.
Book your trip now to enjoy our 31 years of experience in World Class Fishing in Costa Rica! We are offering 2 Premium options in 2025! Our 4-day Gold Package features 2 offshore days on the 34 Strike Yachts and 2 inshore days on the 24 Boston Whaler. Scheduled tournament dates for this package will be April 4-7, 2025, returning on April 8.

Our 6-day Platinum Plus Package features 3 offshore days on the 34 Strike Yachts and 3 inshore days on the 24 Boston Whaler. Scheduled tournament dates for this packing will be April 4-7, 2025, with two extra days, April 8th and 9th, fishing other species like Tuna, Cubera and Red Snapper, Wahoo, Grouper, Pompano, Marlin, Sailfish and many more exotic ocean fish then returning on April 10th

Beautiful Infinity Pools, Cabanas, Luxury Outdoor Dining, and Accommodations with World Class Sportfishing Offshore and Inshore for a 6-day spectacular event.

4 or 6 full fishing days - 2 people per boat giving you plenty of room and enjoyment! 2 or 3 days in a 34’ Strike Tower Boat for offshore, 2 or 3 days in a 24’ Boston Whaler for inshore or offshore. Enjoy Offshore Trophy Fishing for Tuna, Sailfish, Marlin, Mahi, Wahoo, Inshore Fishing for Exotic Roosterfish, 4 types of Grouper and Red Snapper at the Beautiful 5-Star Crocodile Bay/Botanika Fishing Resort in Costa Rica.

Our 2024 trip was a fabulous one for Sailfish, Tuna, Roosterfish, Dorado and Marlin. Inshore Fishing was Spectacular with HUGE Cubera Snapper and Colorado Red Snapper.

Highlighted Features Include the following in your Package
Included in both trips, the 4-day and 6-day, Premium Accommodations in Botanika Condos, Buffet breakfast each day, Lunch on the Boats, Dinner off the menu at the Beautiful Botanika Restaurant, 2 glasses of wine at dinner included. Offshore Fishing 2 or 3 days on the 34 Strike Yacht, Inshore Fishing 2 or 3 days on the 24 Boston Whaler, Laundry Service Each Day, $200.00 adult beverage credit, Beer and So Drinks Furnished on the Boats at no charge.

Detailed Points of what your trip includes (based on double occupancy ONLY) *Gold Package Features 2 offshore fishing days, 2 inshore fishing days 4-day trip $6,295.00 per person, 2 people per suite *Platinum Plus Package Features 3 offshore fishing days, 3 inshore fishing days 6-day trip $8,095.00 per person, 2 people per suite

KEY POINTS AND WHAT YOUR TRIP INCLUDES

1 night at the beautiful DoubleTree Cariari Hotel in San Jose, Costa Rica on April 3, 2025
Flight to the Crocodile Bay Resort to include luggage transfers by plane and Private truck
4 or 6 days at the Crocodile Bay/Botanika Resort, 2 queen beds, walk in shower, Big Screen TV, air conditioning, laundry service each day
$200.00 Liquor credit at Botanika, beer and soft drinks included on all boats at no charge, 2 glasses of wine at dinner included at no charge
Premium Buffett breakfast each day, specially ordered lunch on the boat and dinner at Botanika ordered off their premium menu including Fresh Fish, Chicken and Daily Specials
4 days or 6 days of World Class Fishing, (Gold Package 2 days Offshore, 2 days Inshore or Platinum Plus Package 3 days Offshore, 3 days Inshore)

ADDITIONAL COST ITEMS BELOW

Premium Offerings at additional cost, Full-Service Spa, Massage, Spa Treatments, etc.
Premium Offerings at additional cost, Zip lining, Eco Tours, Kayaking, Chocolate Making Tours etc.
Tips to the guides daily, tips to the waitstaff and housekeeping at the end of the trip
Airfare to San Jose, Costa Rica is very reasonable, you would need to purchase this separately.
Flight into San Jose, Costa Rica on April 3, 2025, fly home from Costa Rica April 8 for the 4- day package, April 10 for the 6-day package. Return flights cannot be scheduled before 11:00 am out of San Jose.

DEPOSIT DUE – Gold Package $3,150.00 per person. Platinum Plus Package $4,050.00
No Spots will be held without deposits.
Due to limited availability and Reservations, deposits and trip cost is nonrefundable
THIS LUXURY WORLD CLASS TRIP IS EXTREMELY SPECIAL, Limited availability ONLY
Email Jim Grandt to confirm your trip ASAP at jagbigdog@gmail.com or 312-305-3789

2 people per boat giving you plenty of room and enjoyment on the Strike Yachts or Boston Whalers. Offshore Trophy Fishing includes Tuna, Sailfish, Marlin, Mahi, Wahoo, Inshore Fishing for Exotic Roosterfish, 4 types of Grouper, Red Snapper, and large Pompano at the Beautiful 5 Star Crocodile Bay Resort in Costa Rica

Recapping the Grandt Industries “Big Dog” Luxury World Class Fishing Trip with Jim and Jacqueline Grandt. We have been running World Class Fishing Trips for 31 years, bringing you only the finest resorts, accommodations, and fishing throughout the world with experience and professional guidance. This 5-Star offering at Crocodile Bay/Botanika Resort in Costa Rica is world renowned for its fishing and pure beauty in Central America. Fabulous accommodations, grounds and pools complement this fantastic World Class Trip. From fishing on Strike Yachts and Boston Whalers, it simply does not get any better than this. FISHING with Jim and Jacqueline Grandt in Costa Rica From Inshore to Offshore fishing, this is one unbelievable resort and location. For offshore fishing, you can expect to catch Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, and Bull Dorado. Inshore there are Roosterfish, Snapper, Jack Crevalle, Corvina, Amber Jack, Triple Tail, Rainbow Runner, Grouper, Sierra Mackerel, Barracuda, Permit and Pompano. In addition, anglers will have the ability to select their tackle of choice. The captains are well known for their persistent and competitive nature and are all trained to ensure that guests experience the ultimate fishing adventure during their stay. All boats are equipped with heads (toilets). All Conventional Tackle is provided. Feel free to bring your own rods as we will be taking them to the lodge by van the night prior to our arrival at Crocodile Bay. If you wish to use the lodge tackle and rods, they have very good equipment. Limited space is available on a first come first booked basis. This is truly one of our most spectacular offerings in World Class Fishing. Don’t delay as we will be sold out quickly with this premier trip.

Species of Fish on our trip at Crocodile Bay Resort

ROOSTER FISH: Always available and common sizes range from 20-70lbs
MAHI MAHI – DORADO: Year-round species with seasonal highs November thru April
SAILFISH: Common year-round but peaking November thru May. It is not unusual to catch more than 10 Sails in any given day. The average size Sailfish at our trip in 2024 was 120lb and many were available
SNAPPER: There are over a dozen types of Snapper ranging between 15 to 100lbs
TUNA: Large yellowfin, in the 200-300lb range are often found feeding under the large schools of porpoise. Schoolie sized Yellowfin are available year-round. Bigeyes, considered the bruisers in the tuna family, are common in this area. Hooking a large Bigeye will lead you on an epic multi-hour fight
MARLIN: All Marlin species are caught year-round. Marlin landed are over 450lbs and several in the 200lb range. Great Time for Marlin and Sailfish! Peak times are November thru June

EMAIL jagbigdog@gmail.com ASAP TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT, MAIL YOUR DEPOSIT WITH THIS COMPLETED FORM
Special Invitation by Grandt Industries, Inc. 2025 “Big Dog” Luxury Grandt Slam World Class, Costa Rica *Gold Package Features 2 offshore fishing days, 2 inshore fishing days 4-day Gold Package $6,295.00 per person 2 people per suite *Platinum Plus Package Features 3 offshore fishing days, 3 inshore fishing days 6-day Pla num Plus Package $8,095.00 per person 2 people per suite DEPOSIT DUE Gold Package $3,150.00 per person. Platinum Plus Package $4,050.00 per person Spots will not be held without Deposits, Final Balances are Due on or before February 1, 2025