Meet the Crew

The experience on the water starts with the people running it. Our crew is focused on preparation, professionalism, and delivering a consistent, high-quality fishing experience.

Operating out of Marina Flamingo, our crew brings years of experience fishing the waters of Guanacaste and competing at a high level.

  • Edwin Baldizon

  • Nesmer Chilote

  • Sean Kyle Hamon

  • Nash Shedden-Gutierrez

  • Angel Rivera

Cruise Director Sean, bringing in another Fish Tail, on the Fish Tale 2, private fishing charters out of Marina Flamingo, located in Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Captain Edwin

Captain Edwin leads Fish Tale 2 with experience, discipline, and a clear focus on doing things the right way.

With years on the water in Guanacaste, he understands how to read conditions, adjust strategy, and keep the boat in productive areas throughout the day.

As captain, Edwin sets the tone for every trip—focused, prepared, and committed to running a clean, professional operation.

Fish Tale 2 Captain
Captain Edwin of the Fish Tale 2, with a nice wahoo, caught aboard the Fish Tale 2, the private fishing charter out of Marina Flamingo, located in Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Bull Mahi caught on the Fish Tale 2, with Captain Edwin, 1st Mate Nesmer, and our Cruise Director Sean, private fishing charters out of Marina Flamingo, located in Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Another Fish Tail, caught aboard the Fish Tale 2. Sailfish are plentiful year round, out of the private fishing charters in Marina Flamingo, located in Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Captain Edwin, and owner Landon Dooley, on board the Fish Tale 2 private fishing charter out of Marina Flamingo, located in Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Large Grouper caught aboard the Fish Tale 2, private fishing charters out of Marina Flamingo, located in Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

His approach is simple:
Stay prepared, stay consistent, and give every trip the same level of effort—regardless of conditions.

That mindset is what separates a good day from a well-run one.

He also started with us as a 2nd mate years ago, and has worked his way to Captain.

Great Snapper on the Fish Tale 2, private fishing charters out of Marina Flamingo, located in Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Heck of a wahoo, on the Fish Tale 2, private fishing charters out of Marina Flamingo, located in Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Captain Edwin

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Captain Edwin 〰️

Great Sailfish caught on the Fish Tale 2, with 1st Mate Nesmer, the private fishing charters out of Marina Flamingo, located in Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica 
Fish Tale 2 First Mate

Nesmer

Nesmer brings consistency and attention to detail to every trip. He focuses on preparation, equipment, supporting both the crew and guests throughout the day, and, of course, hooking fish.

His role helps ensure that everything behind the scenes runs the way it should—so the experience on the water feels smooth and well-managed, while utilizing his wealth of knowledge to put out the right spreads, lures, and baits.

He is an expert, and we are proud to have him on your Fish Tale 2

Nesmer, the 1st mate of the Fish Tale 2, posing with a heck of a Fish Tail, on the Fish Tale 2, private fishing charters out of Marina Flamingo, located in Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
1st Mate Nesmer, with a rare Sata Snapper, caught aboard the Fish Tale 2, private fishing charters out of Marina Flamingo, located in Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

1st Mate Nesmer

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1st Mate Nesmer 〰️

Friendly, attentive, talented and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. Sean is what we like to call our cruise director who will be doing everything needed aboard your Fish Tale 2 from acting as our Host, to performing as our 2nd mate, hooking, rigging, and recording to catch all the action, support our 1st mate, and provide the best service possible aboard a sportfisher.

Cruise Director

Sean

Sean with a large yellowfin tuna caught on the Fish Tale 2, private fishing charters out of Marina Flamingo, located in Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Giant Mahi caught on the Fish Tale 2, with Sean, on the private fishing charters out of Marina Flamingo, located in Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Huge Grouper caught on the Fish Tale 2, pictured here with our Cruise Director Sean on the private fishing charter out of Marina Flamingo, located in Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Great Marlin on the Fish Tale 2, fishing out of the Marina Flamingo, Located in Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

Cruise Director Sean

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Cruise Director Sean 〰️

The Fish Tale 2, World Championship Tournament-qualified charter boat, fishing out of the Marina Flamingo, year-round, located in Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, just an hour from the Liberia international airport.

Our Approach

We don’t try to be the biggest operation—we focus on doing it right, and being the best at what we do.

That means:

  • showing up prepared

  • adjusting to conditions

  • maintaining equipment

  • treating every trip with the same level of effort

Why Fish Tale 2

Fishing conditions change daily. What doesn’t change is how the crew prepares, adapts, and approaches every trip.

Our crew operates exclusively out of Marina Flamingo in Guanacaste, giving us efficient access to both offshore and inshore fishing grounds.

That allows us to spend more time fishing and less time running.

Learn more about the marina →

Operating Out of Marina Flamingo

What to Expect
Marina Flamingo

Fish with a Crew That's Prepared

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Fish with a Crew That's Prepared 〰️

The difference in a fishing trip comes down to how it’s run—and who you’re running it with.

Choose a crew that takes preparation, execution, and consistency seriously.

“Come catch your Tails on Fish Tale 2
See how we do it on your Fish Tale 2”

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