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Monday 24 June 2019

Fishing in June

By Joris Zantvoort

Today’s Catch

ORANJESTAD — Already are teeming with the likes as you leave the dock.
made plans for the sum- of Snook and Tarpon. If you This means that you can
mer? Too bad, you’ll prob- want to try your hand at fly reach the big game fishing
ably want to cancel those fishing, there are a number grounds within just a few
after you hear what Aruba’s of local fly fishing guides miles from the shore.
got in store. This June, you specializing in these sorts
can bask in the warm Ca- of outings. The best part is, In June, you’ll have a field
ribbean sun, and enjoy they won’t make a huge day with Mahi Mahi, Yellow-
some of the best reel action dent in your budget – you fin and Blackfin Tuna, and
of your life! can find a private half day the ever-abundant Wa-
outing for under $300. hoo. Speaking of Wahoo,
With temperatures aver- Captain Milton aboard
aging out around 90°, and Want something a little Teaser Charters caught ten
some of the most colorful more brag-worthy? Aru- of them on a single trip!
scenery in the entire Atlan- ba’s deep sea fishing has
tic, this tropical paradise you covered. Most of the We know what’s going
has got enough going for it island’s big game fishing through your mind – time to
on looks alone. But Aruba’s charters leave from Oran- cancel those old summer
got so much more to offer, jestad and Noord. One plans. And we don’t blame
especially in June. thing you’ll notice is that you, thinking about fishing
the waterbed around the in Aruba will do that to you.
The flats around the island island drops off as soon

Captain of the Month –

Milton Pichardo

Coming from a family of fishermen, Captain
Milton aboard Teaser Charters has been fish-
ing the Aruban waters ever since he could
hold a rod. He earned his stripes helping his
older brother as a first mate, and started his
own charter business at the age of 20.

Today, Captain Milton is a big game fishing ex-
pert, and a record-setting tournament winner.

You’ll spend your outing with Captain Milton
aboard the beautiful Teaser, a 35’ Bertram
sportfisher. Powered by two 315 HP Cummins
engines, this vessel can carry 6 passengers and
has all the amenities you’ll need for a comfort-
able outing on the water. Among other things,
the Teaser boasts an enclosed toilet, a fighting
chair, life jackets, and air-conditioning.

The Captain enjoys showing newbies how to
fish, so feel free to bring your kids along. At the
end of your outing, you’ll split your catch 50-50
with the crew. To make your experience com-
plete, the crew clean and fillet your fish, so you
can enjoy it over a beautiful Aruban sunset.