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LOCAL Friday 19 July 2019
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July’s Local

Catch

ORANJESTAD — Slowly but surely, Aruba has climbed to
the top tier of fishing destinations in the Caribbean. And
for good reason. With amazing weather year-round, and
a wide range of exciting fish to catch, this colorful island
has all the ingredients you need for a bucket list fishing
experience.

Fishing in Aruba is exceptionally good in July. King Mack-
erel enter the scene in full force, and you can catch
them on the surrounding reefs within just minutes from the
coastline. Wahoo fishing is good as usual, and Mahi are
biting hard.

Captain Juan Carlos aboard Charters Aruba has had
a pretty good going with Mahi in the past month. If you
happen to catch one yourself, the Captain will clean and
fillet your catch, so you can bring it to a local restaurant
for a nice dinner to round the day off.

Inshore, Snapper and Grouper fishing has been on fire. A
four-hour outing will let you catch your fill of these critters.
If you’re a Tarpon fishing enthusiast, July is probably your
last chance to catch a record-breaker before the bite
slows down.

If you’re after bigger fish, however, you’ll be pleased to
know that Yellowfin Tuna fishing is still going strong. You
won’t need long to reach the offshore fishing grounds,
so an 8-hour outing will give you plenty of time to wrestle
these monsters.

Captain of the Month
Captain Juan Carlos is an experienced and enthusiastic
captain who will do whatever it takes to land you a tro-
phy catch and to give you the time of your life! Juan Car-
los specializes in deep sea fishing, and is accompanied
by a knowledgeable and professional crew. The Captain
and crew speak English, Dutch, Spanish and Papiamentu
fluently, and are always eager to help beginners learn
how to fish.

Your outing with Captain Juan Carlos will happen on the
Carla, a 31 ft Bertram, powered by 2 300HP Cummins
M26BTA engines. The boat has a maximum cruising speed
of 24 knots and can comfortably fit 6 guests. The boat is
equipped with an enclosed toilet and comes with a fight-
ing chair, as well as many other convenient amenities. To
make your trip even more enjoyable, the Captain and
crew will prepare snacks and drinks for you.q