Captain
Stan Cook

Member since December 2024 Quepos, Costa Rica
Background
Stan is a retired US Army Special Forces veteran who started saltwater fishing as a child. Growing up, he spent most of his time outdoors hunting and fishing. By his teens, he was hooked and fished his way up and down the North Carolina coast. As a teenager, he always said he was going to buy a boat and catch the big ones. He quickly learned that boats and his fishing obsession were expensive, sparking his entrepreneurial spirit. While still on Active Duty, he started a small, part-time business with the goal of making enough money to buy his first offshore boat. That part-time business grew under his leadership and allowed him to expand his fishing obsession. After his first offshore boat, he bought a second one and opened his first charter business in Carolina Beach, NC. Stan is now on his fourth boat and has been fishing in Costa Rica for close to a decade. He is married to Michele, who is just as passionate about fishing and encourages females to become part of the offshore fishing world.
Techniques
Stan has caught thousands of fish all over the world and loved every minute of his adventures. As he aged his passion turned to putting anglers of all ages on their bucket list billfish or tuna and growing the sport for generations to come. Stan's wife, Michele is just as passionate about fishing and is and advocate for women's offshore fishing.

Hey, I'm Captain Stan Cook

Quepos, Costa Rica
Background
Stan is a retired US Army Special Forces veteran who started saltwater fishing as a child. Growing up, he spent most of his time outdoors hunting and fishing. By his teens, he was hooked and fished his way up and down the North Carolina coast. As a teenager, he always said he was going to buy a boat and catch the big ones. He quickly learned that boats and his fishing obsession were expensive, sparking his entrepreneurial spirit. While still on Active Duty, he started a small, part-time business with the goal of making enough money to buy his first offshore boat. That part-time business grew under his leadership and allowed him to expand his fishing obsession. After his first offshore boat, he bought a second one and opened his first charter business in Carolina Beach, NC. Stan is now on his fourth boat and has been fishing in Costa Rica for close to a decade. He is married to Michele, who is just as passionate about fishing and encourages females to become part of the offshore fishing world.
Techniques
Stan has caught thousands of fish all over the world and loved every minute of his adventures. As he aged his passion turned to putting anglers of all ages on their bucket list billfish or tuna and growing the sport for generations to come. Stan's wife, Michele is just as passionate about fishing and is and advocate for women's offshore fishing.
Our Team
Garden S.
First mate
Michele C.
Business associate
Bill C.
Captain
Stan C.
Captain

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Southern Escape with Captain Stan

GECONTROLEERD   3/4 Day Offshore op December 31, 2024
Our family of five enjoyed this tour.ย  On vacation from Georgia.ย  ย  First time deep sea fishing experience.ย  We got a...
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Full Day Off Shore

Full Day Offshore Fishing op Maart 16, 2025
Awesome trip.ย  Weโ€™ve fished in Costa Rica many times and this was our 3rd time aboard Reel Freedom.ย  Fishing wise it was...
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Pelagic Rockstar Lifemed Team on Reel Freedom

Full Day Offshore Fishing op Januari 10, 2025
I have been fishing for 25 plus years off shore and by far my experience with Stan and his crew on Reel Freedom was the best....
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Good day in tough conditions

GECONTROLEERD   Full Day Offshore Fishing op Maart 18, 2025
It wasnโ€™t a perfect set up for a great bite, but the capt and crew worked hard to set us up for success.ย  4 sails on the...
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8 hr trip

3/4 Day Offshore op Januari 13, 2025
Caught 8 sails and one tuna. Had an amazing time. Stan and his crew were super cool
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