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Found in high concentrations in the inshore waters of Jaco, Roosterfish is best known as the predator of the surf. It is the greatest inshore game fish that fights hard for survival and gives a tough time to anglers, when hooked. They are mostly found within hundred to two-hundred yards proximity to the seashore, and offer avid sports fishing anglers the greatest top water action ever! The fish slices above the top water with its comb like dorsal fin, chasing the bait, which looks amazing.

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Rooster Fish Costa Rica has a rooster comb—the 7 long spines on the dorsal fin. The ears of this game fish are also quite unusual. Its swim bladder reaches the brain passing through a large opening which comes in contact with the inner side of the ear. This allows the fish to use its swim bladder to amplify the sounds in the surroundings and track its prey.

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Roosterfish are selective feeders and prefer hunting along the shoreline for schools of sardines and mullet. Using these live baits increases the chances of attracting and catching this species.

Roosterfish can weigh up to 100 pounds, requiring proper gear and strength to pull them out of the water. Additionally, they travel in schools and only feed on specific types of bait, making their capture more challenging.