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Tuesday 22 May 2018
Get Hooked: Go charter fishing!

By Joris Zandvoort pastime for those who fly all
ORANJESTAD — Aruba has across the world to get a
long been a favored va- taste of the local fish.
cation spot for a number
of reasons. The island has A convenient thing about
gorgeous beaches and a fishing charters – especially
lot of sunny days. It works if you’re looking for ideas
for different budgets, and after you’ve arrived to this
above all, it has stunningly heavenly island – is that
clear water. You can eas- you can get a real bang for
ily rent a 4x4 and visit the your buck without hassle.
entire island, enjoy shop-
ping, or just soak in the sun. Fishing charters let you
But, if you want to give your get out on the water and
family a day to remember, choose how much you
there is an even juicier side want to fish. If you’re new
to Aruba – fishing! to fishing, the safest choice
is a 4-hour trip. It’s perfect
A great idea for your vaca- for families with kids. These
tion charters start from $350 for
Fishing charters are not up to four people, and of
only a way of life for local course, the boat is all yours.
anglers, but also a popular If you want to spend some

more time on the water boats are well equipped
with your friends, then go to run on these waters. You
for a full day trip. They run will mostly find big boats
for eight hours and cost that are suitable for up to
around $750 for up to four six people.
people onboard.
What to pack
What to expect on a fishing To make sure your day is
charter enjoyable, prepare well
Booking a private fishing for the trip. Make sure to
charter is a good way to bring sunscreen. Don’t risk
see how fishing works. You getting burnt as it’s neither
will get the boat, gear, a healthy nor pleasant. Aru-
professional crew to help ba is often windy with high
you get the fish and clean seas, so you should pack
your catch, and no hassle sea sickness medication.
over maintaining your own Make sure to bring some
boat or cleaning the fish- snacks, water, and other
ing gear. It’s an affordable drinks. As a rule of thumb,
way to get the best of fish- the catch stays with the
ing. charter, but the captain
will give you enough fish
Going on a charter puts to take home and have a
you in control and also tasty dinner. Check with
gives you all the advice the captain whether you
and help from people who should provide bags for the
are full-time anglers. The catch or if they will take
captain and crew help you care of it.
choose the fish species, the
location, the time of the This should have you all set.
day, or a fishing season. Now all that’s left is to book
They also take care of the a trip, cast off, and enjoy!q
equipment, which lets you
just show up when the trip
starts and enjoy yourself. It’s
a clean way to get a tasty
meal and spend some
quality time with your loved
ones.

The fish you can catch
Local charters in Aruba tar-
get some impressive fish.
Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Tuna,
and Amberjack are tough
fighters, fast, and most
of them are tasty on the
palate too. Local charter