Rod/Flies for Costa Rica Surf?

[VitreousGuy]

Hey guys.

Heading down to Costa Rica in a few weeks....more specifically Samara on the Nicoya Penninsula. I'm considering bringing my sturdy Scott 9 wt. to fish the surf. What do you think?

Will a standard 9 wt. floating fly line with a rocket head be substantial or do I need something a little more specific? Also, what flies would you bring for the roosters and other fish that are accessible from the beach?

Thanks in advance for all your help!!!

Jason

[Bender]

Hi,i went to C.Rica many times because my father is living there in the north pacific coast near Nicaragua,i never been to Samara but when i go fishing there from the beaches i usually bring a 9WT for jacks,needlfish and little roosterfish, a 7WT for the always present school of ladyfish and for snapper in the estuaries. As you know in C.Rica there are a very good numbers of big roosters,so if you wish to catch one of these big boy i suggest to you to bring a 10WT and a inermediate line or a sinking tip line.
Poppers in medium to large size,EP minnow,and sardine patterns as well are effective.