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Licensed by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute and fully insured, the Gamefisher2 is a 31' custom-built Palm Beach design sport fisher powered by twin Volvo turbocharged diesel engines.Boat - Licensed by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute and fully insured, the Gamefisher2 is a 31' custom-built Palm Beach design sport fisher powered by twin Volvo turbocharged diesel engines. She was tailor made and is immaculately kept, for comfortable offshore day charters for up to 4 anglers. (Tournament Results)

Crew - The friendly, bilingual crew of Captain Richard Chellemi and alternate Click to take advantage of special prices on canceled dates.Captain and First Mate, Junior Bustos Abarca, has been a team aboard the Gamefisher2 since 1986. Specializing in fly-fishing for billfish, their in-depth knowledge and methods provide a world-class angling experience. They are also excellent teachers to newcomers to the sport.

Boat Features:
  • Fighting chair
  • Forward cabin with head
  • Global Positioning System
  • Depth sounder
  • VHS radio
  • First aid kit
  • 7 adult life jackets
  • 7 man life raft w/provisions
  • Fire extinguisher
  • E.P.I.R.B.
  • Flare kit
  • 2 anchors
  • 1 sea anchor
  • 2 children's life jackets
Fishing Equipment:
  • 80 lb. rods/Penn International 80 reels
  • 50 lb. rods/Penn International reels
  • 30 lb. rods/Shimano TTS 30 reels
  • 20 lb. spinning rods/Penn 850 SS reels
  • 10 lb. spinning outfits
  • 14 wt. Sage Fly Rod/Billy Pate Marlin Reel
  • 16 wt. Fin-nor Fly Rod & Reel
  • 18 wt. custom fly rod/5. Able Reel
  • 14 wt. Orvis Fly Rod/4.5 Able Reel

Our Tournament Results - Click Here

Remember the Fisherman's Checklist:
Does the crew speak English?
Does the boat provide good food, fresh fruit, drinks , bottled water, etc.?
Does the boat have U.S. Coast Guard required safety equipment?
Is the charter company insured?
Does the charter company arrange accommodations and other activities?
Does the boat have a proven record of fishing success?
Is the boat equipped with top-of-the-line fishing gear?
Is the boat always clean, organized and everything works?
Does the boat have a private head for the ladies?
On the Gamefisher2 we tick all the boxes!

Gamefisher2 Tournament Results:

Gray International Fly Tournament
“GIFT”
Quepos, Costa Rica

2003 – 1st
2004 – 1st

2005 – 1st
2006 – 2nd
2007 – 2nd
2008 – 3rd
 
Presidential Challenge of Central America, “PCCA”
Flamingo & Carrillo, Costa Rica
Joan Vernon, President
http://www.preschallenge.com/

2011 – 3rd
2010
– 4th
2009
– 1st

2008 – 2nd
2006 – 1st

2005 – 3rd
2004 – 1st

2003 – 1st
2002 – 1st
2001 – 1st

2000 – 3rd
1999 – 3rd
1998 – 1st

1997 – 1st
Note: Did not fish in 2007 due to another reservation which conflicted with the tournament dates.
 
Club Amateur de Pesca, “CAP” International Sailfish Tournament
Flamingo, Costa Rica

1988 – 1st
1989 – 1st

1990 – 7th
1991 – 2nd
1992 – 1st

1993 – 2nd
1994 – 5th
1995 – 3rd
1998 – 1st

2007 – 1st

2008 – 1st
Note: 1999 – 2006 this tournament was held in another part of the country and for this reason the Gamefisher2 did not participate


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The Latest Fishing Reports:
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FLASH: A new YouTube Video with lots of action in the Video Gallery Click Here
Click for the latest reportsNovember 1, 2, 3 & 4, 2016:
Bob Newell, Larry Spainhour, Brent Elliott and Scott Hamilton from North Carolina fished 4 full days offshore out of Flamingo. The team raised 14 sailfish, got 10 bites and successfully hooked on their own and released 5 Pacific sailfish. They also raised 5 marlin, got 3....
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Optional Adventure Travel Activities:
We're a charter fishing company but we know it's your vacation and you may want to do something else or perhaps others in your party don't fish. No problem, we have a wide variety of activities available for you with reputable vendors we work with all the time. Just choose the activities you want more information on when you complete your reservation and we will fill you in on the details and work out all of the arrangements.
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We Can Arrange Your Accommodations:
We can arrange accommodations for your stay in Costa Rica.We can arrange accommodations for your stay in Costa Rica. Whether its four star luxury or modest digs we can take care of all the details. The list of properties we work with is long and consists of great friendly places that will insure you have the best time while here. Just let us know if we can be of service. Reservation Page - Click Here
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Testimonials:

Recent News: Playboy Magazine picks Gamefisher II as the number one boat!

Our mission is to please our customers. Here are a couple of comments about us and there are more on our Testimonial Page.
 
On their second trip in the past two years, Henry Kolbusz Sr., from Weston, Connecticut recently fished 7 days out of Playa Carrillo with sons Tom and Henry Jr. They scored 70 Sailfish releases, 5 Blue Marlin and 26 Dorado. Although most of the Dorado were released they still sampled every kind of Dorado dish the local chefs knew how to prepare. “We had a hell of a good time," said Henry.
  Fishing with Captain Richard Chellemi on board Gamefisher2 is a truly unique and enjoyable experience. Not only is Gamefisher2 the most meticulously maintained sport fisher on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica but Captain Richard is a veteran that possesses local knowledge that few others can live up to. If you plan on traveling to Costa Rica with fishing in mind whether it be for a tournament or just for fun be sure to look up Captain Richard Chellemi and treat yourself to a trip on board Gamefisher2. You'll be glad you did!
David R. Keen
Endorsed by Bob Marriott's Travel Center: http://bobmarriotts.net

The Harry Gray Fly Tournament
January 26-29, 2004, Quepos, Costa Rica
Phenomenal Harry Gray Tourney Delivers

"Free Spooling"
By Jerry Ruhlow
jruhlow@costaricaoutdoors.com

  The Gamefisher2 has captured 1st place in the 5 consecutive years that they entered Costa Rica’s largest annual fly fishing billfish tournament, previously under the name, Billy Pate Saltwater fly Tournament, now known as the Harry Gray Fly Tournament. The Gamefisher II has also been top boat 5 of the 7 years that they fished the Presidential Challenge Costa Rica Tournament. (PCCR)
  Results of the Harry Gray Memorial Fly Fishing Tournament at Quepos Jan. 26-29 were little short of phenomenal, with 33 anglers catching and releasing a total of 333 sailfish and one striped marlin, and doing it all on a fly rod. This was the most productive competition in the four-year history of the tournament, beating last year's total count of 327 fish released.
  Winning team of Jeff McFadden and Gallagher, fishing on the Gamefisher2 with skipper Richard Chellemi, finished in first place for the second year in a row with 39 releases. They fished with Richard last year as well. Third place behind Joe Dowdell were Nick Smith and Jim Gill, also with 28 releases between them, but Joe had his 28 sails in and out of the water first. They were aboard the Old Reliable.
This was the Fourth Annual Harry Gray Memorial Tournament, which has donated more than $40,000 over the years to the Liver Transplant Center for Children here in Costa Rica.
  Tournament chairman Marcia Bennett said fishermen in the competition last year funded nine liver transplants for Costa Rica children, and all survived. This year's donation of $15,000 to the center will assure a longer and happier life for children here.

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Sportfishing in exotic Costa Rica on the world famous Gamefisher2 is the deep sea angler’s charter trip of a lifetime. Whether it is fly fishing for record billfish, escape and camaraderie with the boys or part of a fun family vacation combined with other adventure tours, our bi-lingual crew with over 22 years of experience fishing along Costa Rica’s Pacific coast will ensure your vacation in our tropical paradise will be one you will always remember. The quality of your experience is our mission.

Gamefisher2
Apdo # 1-5150, Santa Cruz, Gte, Costa Rica
Our primary number is Cell: (011-506)-8828-2287
Our secondary number is Cell: (011-506)-8376-9847
We are also on Skype ID: gamefisher2
E-mail: info@gamefisher2.com

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