Our Fishing Philosophy
We are a passionate organization dedicated to preserving the ocean for future generations. We only use circle hooks which cause less harm to fish and support 100% catch and release of all Sailfish, Marlin & Roosterfish. We love the fish that we catch and nothing makes us happier than watching a beautiful fish swim away to fight another day.
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Benn Gilmour
I'm originally from the Isle of Man, a tiny island in the Irish sea circled by England, Ireland, Scotland & Wales. The Isle of Man is completely surrounded by sea and our residents have often been described as 80,000 alcoholics clinging to a rock....thankfully I escaped! I have spent my entire life fishing. I caught my first Marlin at age 19 and have been hooked on offshore fishing ever since. |
My Fishing Highlights:
The Story of Jackpot Sport Fishing Costa Rica
I left my hometown of the Isle of Man at the tender age of 21. My intended 'Year in Asia' turned into 13 years living in Hong Kong and Singapore where I held Sales, Operations and Management positions in the Insurance & Financial Services sector. During 2011-2012 my wife and I took a sabbatical and traveled the world armed with as many travel rods as I could fit in my backpack.
We traveled across Africa (Kenya, Tanania, Uganda, Mozambique, Morocco), where we spent time working with local communities and teaching in a Kenyan School for a month before starting a relationship with an Orphange that we remain close to until this day. We then took the Tran-Siberian Railway across China, Mongolia and Russia, took buses and trains across Europe visiting Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, before starting the Latin American leg of our journey. We traveled across Cuba, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Belize, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and finally on the last stop of our trip got engaged to be married in Rio, Brazil.
After the completion of our round the world trip we knew that we wanted to create a life in which we could continue to follow our dreams and it was here that the idea to relocate to Costa Rica to set up Jackpot Sport Fishing was born.
- Holder of Captain’s license approved by the Singapore Maritime Authority
- Qualified Sport Fishing Tournament Observer for Los Suenos Resort & Marina, Costa Rica
- Angler in 2017 Quepos Billfish Cup, Costa Rica
- Tournament winning crew (GOOD DAY), 2017 Pelagic Rockstar Tournament, Costa Rica
- Member of the Isle of Man team in the 2000 & 2001 Marlin World Cup held in Mauritius & televised Internationally on Sky Sports
- Phuket International Sport Fishing Tournament, Thailand 2002
- Member of the British team in the 2004, ‘Brits versus Yanks’ Shark Fishing tournament, held in Montauk, USA & televised on International TV
- Past Saltwater & Freshwater Club champion of Douglas Angling Club, Isle of Man
- Featured on ‘The Fishing Line’ TV show in the USA
- Caught & released Marlin up to 500lbs in Kenya, Vanuatu, Mozambique, Mauritius & Costa Rica
The Story of Jackpot Sport Fishing Costa Rica
I left my hometown of the Isle of Man at the tender age of 21. My intended 'Year in Asia' turned into 13 years living in Hong Kong and Singapore where I held Sales, Operations and Management positions in the Insurance & Financial Services sector. During 2011-2012 my wife and I took a sabbatical and traveled the world armed with as many travel rods as I could fit in my backpack.
We traveled across Africa (Kenya, Tanania, Uganda, Mozambique, Morocco), where we spent time working with local communities and teaching in a Kenyan School for a month before starting a relationship with an Orphange that we remain close to until this day. We then took the Tran-Siberian Railway across China, Mongolia and Russia, took buses and trains across Europe visiting Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, before starting the Latin American leg of our journey. We traveled across Cuba, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Belize, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and finally on the last stop of our trip got engaged to be married in Rio, Brazil.
After the completion of our round the world trip we knew that we wanted to create a life in which we could continue to follow our dreams and it was here that the idea to relocate to Costa Rica to set up Jackpot Sport Fishing was born.
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Captain Manuel Gabuardi
Hola! I'm Captain Manuel Gabuardi, from Quepos, Costa Rica and I've been Captain of the ‘Good Day’ for 13 years operating out of the Quepos and Los Suenos Marinas previously. I love Offshore Fishing for Marlin, Sailfish and Tuna as well as Inshore Fishing for BIG Roosterfish and Snook! I am known for my knowledge of Fly Fishing in Costa Rica and was lucky enough to be featured on ESPN’s Fly Fishing around the world. One of my favorite memories was back in August 2008 when one of the largest fish ever caught on rod & line in Costa Rica was caught - a 1,245lb 'Grander Black Marlin', aboard the Good Day whilst I was Captain, a fish of a lifetime!!! |
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Cathy Gilmour
I manage all aspects of our Marketing, Administration, Customer Service and will be your primary point of contact to help you with the arrangements for your trip. I am originally from the Philippines and have spent most of my life as an Expat, growing up in Dubai before moving to Hong Kong and then Singapore. My career has been spent in Sales & Marketing roles in the Shipping and Oil & Gas industries. I love travel, yoga, photography.....and fishing! I am loving life in Costa Rica surrounded by our wonderful wildlife & beauty and am here to help you with any questions that you have. |
