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Simone Passarelli

Nationality: Italian
Languages: English, Spanish, Italian
Experience: 14 years

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Captain
Simone Passarelli

Member since June 2023 Nicoya, Costa Rica

Background: Have you always dreamed of sportfishing in Costa Rica? We are located in Playa Samara with decades of experience in this excellent area for inshore and deep water. Our spots are not far away from our base; this makes our displacement to the spot short and allows us to take full advantage of the time on the boat. English, Spanish, and Italian spoken.
Techniques: Fly fishing, trolling and vertical jigging

Hey, I'm Captain Simone Passarelli

Nicoya, Costa Rica

Background: Have you always dreamed of sportfishing in Costa Rica? We are located in Playa Samara with decades of experience in this excellent area for inshore and deep water. Our spots are not far away from our base; this makes our displacement to the spot short and allows us to take full advantage of the time on the boat. English, Spanish, and Italian spoken.
Techniques: Fly fishing, trolling and vertical jigging

Reviews

Fishing Reports

Our Team

Jonathan P.

Captain

Justin V.

First mate

My Charter Listing

Gladiator Sportfishing Samara

4.8 / 5

(21 beoordelingen)

4.8 / 5

(21 beoordelingen)

Nicoya • 28 ft • 5 personen

Trips vanaf US $550

Fishing Reports

Exciting Bottom Fishing Action in Sámara

Jun 25, 2025 Nicoya

Today was an amazing day out on the water here in Sámara! We focused on bottom fishing, using both jigging techniques and natural bait, and the results did not disappoint. Our guests enjoyed steady action with plenty of beautiful groupers coming aboard — always a thrill to catch and a great reward for patience and skill. The jigging rods stayed busy, and the smiles on board said it all! The highlight of the day was hooking into not one, but two Thresher Sharks! These powerful fish gave us an incredible fight and put the whole crew to the test. Unfortunately, both managed to break the line after some epic battles — but that’s the beauty of fishing, you never know what’s going to happen next. Overall, it was a fantastic day filled with excitement, great company, and plenty of fish. We can’t wait to get back out there!

Marlin fishing is on

Mei 22, 2025 Nicoya

While many anglers associate Costa Rica’s dry season with prime fishing, the rainy season (May–November) offers some of the best opportunities for Marlin fishing, especially along the Pacific coast. During these months, the waters come alive with bait, drawing in large predators like Blue and Striped Marlin. Afternoon showers help cool the surface temperatures, creating ideal conditions for deep sea action. Fewer boats on the water also mean less pressure and more rewarding encounters. If you’re looking to target Marlin in Costa Rica, don’t overlook the rainy season—it just might be your best shot at a trophy catch!

Yellowfin tuna on december 4th offshore

Dec 5, 2024 Nicoya

Great day abord our “roma” chasing yellowfin tuna on popping amd trolling. Lot of fun and csrion for these guys

A monster tuna with this guys

Aug 4, 2024 Nicoya

We got this giant on popper yesterday, 1,5hr fight for these guys

Half day offshore, yelowfin tuna on fire

Jul 15, 2024 Nicoya

Popping and fly fishing for tunas

Great day with Scott

Dec 13, 2023 Nicoya

A great half day inshore with Scott and his Wife

Customer reviews

Beoordelingsoverzicht

4.9 / 5

van de 5 sterren op basis van 21 beoordelingen

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Boot

4.8 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Ervaring

4.9 / 5

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$Best fishing trip in years and I\u2019ve done many$

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Dave L.

5.0 / 5

Ervaring:

5.0 / 5

Boot

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Algemeen

Best fishing trip in years and I’ve done many

GECONTROLEERD NIEUW 3/4 Day Trip - Offshore op Januari 28, 2026

Dave L.

5.0 / 5

Jan 28, 2026

3/4 Day Trip - Offshore

Best fishing trip in years and I’ve done many

GECONTROLEERD NIEUW

Met with Captain Simone (boat owner) as scheduled and he explained a few things - Jonathan and Justin - the actual fishing trip captain and first mate were absolutely awesome - extremely friendly and very knowledgeable - overall a solid 5 Star rating - go for the extended trip - ll’s well worth it!!!!!

Met with Captain Simone (boat owner) as scheduled and he explained a few things - Jonathan and Justin - the actual fishing...

Dave L. raadt Gladiator Sportfishing Samara aan

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Simone Passarelli (De Schipper)

Beantwoord op Januari 31, 2026

Thank you so much for this amazing review! It was a real pleasure meeting you and having you on board. I truly appreciate your kind words about Jonathan and Justin — they are an outstanding captain and first mate, and I’m very proud to work with such a knowledgeable and passionate crew. We’re really happy to hear that this was one of your best fishing trips in years, and that you enjoyed the extended trip as well. Your recommendation means a lot to us. Hope... Meer

Simone Passarelli (De Schipper)

Beantwoord op Januari 31, 2026

Thank you so much for this amazing review!
It was a real pleasure meeting you and having you on board.

I truly appreciate your kind words about Jonathan and Justin — they are an outstanding captain and first mate, and I’m very proud to work with such a knowledgeable and passionate crew.

We’re really happy to hear that this was one of your best fishing trips in years, and that you enjoyed the extended trip as well. Your recommendation means a lot to us.

Hope to fish together again soon here in Costa Rica!
Tight lines 🎣

Simone, Gladiator Sportfishing

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Justin P.

5.0 / 5

Ervaring:

5.0 / 5

Boot

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Algemeen

Fish On!

GECONTROLEERD Half Day Trip – Inshore op Juni 24, 2025

Justin P.

5.0 / 5

Jun 24, 2025

Half Day Trip – Inshore

Fish On!

GECONTROLEERD

Not new to fishing but fist time fishing in Costa Rica. Brough my family with me (some new to fishing), the Captian and crew were very personable and great with the new anglers. Despite being the off season, Captian Simone put us on fish immediately! We will come back for more fishing and use Gladiator again. Thanks Gladiator for helping me make memories with my family!

Not new to fishing but fist time fishing in Costa Rica. Brough my family with me (some new to fishing), the Captian and crew...

Justin P. raadt Gladiator Sportfishing Samara aan

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Simone Passarelli (De Schipper)

Beantwoord op Juni 26, 2025

Thank you so much for choosing to spend a day of fishing with us and for being such great company! We hope to see you again here in Samara!

Simone Passarelli (De Schipper)

Beantwoord op Juni 26, 2025

Thank you so much for choosing to spend a day of fishing with us and for being such great company! We hope to see you again here in Samara!

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Nick F.

5.0 / 5

Ervaring:

5.0 / 5

Boot

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Algemeen

Great day with Jonathon and Justin.

GECONTROLEERD Half Day Trip – Offshore op Juni 9, 2025

Nick F.

5.0 / 5

Jun 9, 2025

Half Day Trip – Offshore

Great day with Jonathon and Justin.

GECONTROLEERD

Fun times with the crew of the gladiator. Didn’t get bites trawling, but went to some deep rocks to try for some grouper and hooked some small fish which a mako shark ate so we ended up hooking the mako. Crazy fight and we got it upto side of boat, took some pics and let it go. Great experience.

Fun times with the crew of the gladiator. Didn’t get bites trawling, but went to some deep rocks to try for some grouper...

Nick F. raadt Gladiator Sportfishing Samara aan

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Simone Passarelli (De Schipper)

Beantwoord op Juni 10, 2025

We truly appreciate the review you left us! You made a catch that’s not something you see every day — congratulations and pura vida! Simone

Simone Passarelli (De Schipper)

Beantwoord op Juni 10, 2025

We truly appreciate the review you left us!
You made a catch that’s not something you see every day — congratulations and pura vida!

Simone

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Liz F.

5.0 / 5

Ervaring:

5.0 / 5

Boot

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Algemeen

Great Day Catching!

GECONTROLEERD 3/4 Day Trip - Inshore op Februari 19, 2025

Liz F.

5.0 / 5

Feb 19, 2025

3/4 Day Trip - Inshore

Great Day Catching!

GECONTROLEERD

Our Captain and 1st Mate worked hard to make sure we caught fish. They special cut our tuna for us and did a great job. I would highly recommend this trip!

Our Captain and 1st Mate worked hard to make sure we caught fish. They special cut our tuna for us and did a great job. ...

Liz F. raadt Gladiator Sportfishing Samara aan

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Simone Passarelli (De Schipper)

Beantwoord op Februari 22, 2025

Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re so glad you had a great experience with Gladiator Sport Fishing. We appreciate your support and hope to see you again for another adventure soon!

Simone Passarelli (De Schipper)

Beantwoord op Februari 22, 2025

Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re so glad you had a great experience with Gladiator Sport Fishing. We appreciate your support and hope to see you again for another adventure soon!

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Dj C.

4.7 / 5

Ervaring:

5.0 / 5

Boot

5.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Algemeen

Fishing with Simone

GECONTROLEERD Full Day Trip – Inshore op Juli 27, 2025

Dj C.

4.7 / 5

Jul 27, 2025

Full Day Trip – Inshore

Fishing with Simone

GECONTROLEERD

Booked this charter to catch a lot of different species of fish on my bucket list, I guess the fishing is slow in summer months of July and August so we just caught 1 sailfish in 8 hours. We did see whales and sea turtles.

Booked this charter to catch a lot of different species of fish on my bucket list, I guess the fishing is slow in summer months...

Dj C. raadt Gladiator Sportfishing Samara aan

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Simone Passarelli (De Schipper)

Beantwoord op Juli 28, 2025

Hi guys, thanks a lot for the review! Unfortunately, the red tide over the past few days didn’t help, and the peak season for inshore fishing actually matches our summer here (December to April). It was still a pleasure having you on board. See you next time and Pura Vida!

Simone Passarelli (De Schipper)

Beantwoord op Juli 28, 2025

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Hey, I'm Captain Simone Passarelli

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Best fishing trip in years and I’ve done many

Best fishing trip in years and I’ve done many

Fish On!

Fish On!

Great day with Jonathon and Justin.

Great day with Jonathon and Justin.

Great Day Catching!

Great Day Catching!

Fishing with Simone

Fishing with Simone

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