Been to Aruba for over 20 years first ever deep sea fishing and booked a tri for 4 hrs and most amazing trip out!  Captain Eddie and his son Jonathan, had the boat ready to go with drinks and bait. 

Sinc this was our first time deep sea fishing, Jonathan explained what reels are for what fishes and how and why they are set up the way they were.

He explained that they get into deep water about 30 mins out and for most a 4 hr trip is good.  We went out and around and we got our first catch about an hr in and was a Bonita and shortly after we got another Bonita.  I think by 8:45we got 3 fishes.  Captain Eddie got us pretty close to floating rig an we caught our first yellow fin tuna. then quietness until about 10ish.  then the feedig frenzy happened and all the captains were chattering on the radio. we caught 3 more 2 on a double line.  as we were heading backand Jonathan was prepping to head back on line went off and he handed it to me and started to real it in the lines were long and took a bit but brought i a 24” mahi mahi, once that came in the last reel out went off and another fish was on the line, my arms was already tired from the first mahi mahi and this other fish was heavy and I thought it was a double, my arms and hand was gong numb trying to reel it in. After the hard fight we brought in a 36-42” mahi mahi.  Jonathan explained that the mahi mahi was fighting and with the big head and swimming sideways was what made it fight, but omg it was well worth it!

I wish I could keep thema secret but it would be unfair to them, I’ll be honest we were on a budget looked and wasn’t even sure if the kid would participate, family of 4, so I looked for one of the lower cost option, with good reviews.  I am so happy that more expensive doesn’t mean better. All said and done, we all reeled in a fish, got 9 fishes in total done by 11am and got to enjoy the rest of out day.

thank you Captain Eddie and Jonathan for making this an awesome trip!!!

We didn’t catch a whole lot but we did catch fish. That’s just the way it goes sometime. Crew was absolutely great, funny, and good company. Super helpful, they explained everything happening in detail and you can tell they are really passionate anglers. They filleted our catches and we went and had a delicious lunch right by the pier. Highly recommend J String for your Aruban fishing charter needs, we will use them every time we come back.

We went out on the J String at 7am. The boat was stocked up with plenty of cold beverages. Captain Eddie and First Mate Jonathon were friendly, knowledgeable and professional. The boat was clean and well outfitted.  We went on a 6 hour trip. The first two hours went a little slow as the fish weren’t biting. Captain Eddie changed things up and went a little father to sea. Eddie saw the birds diving in the water as the water boiled with activity and steered us towards the fish. Jonathon was busy changing lures and baits to get us on the bite. We hooked on 9 fish and landed 8. Final catch was 7 Black fin Tuna and 1 Barracuda.  After we came back to dockside Jonathon cleaned the fish and banded them up to go to the driftwood for our dinner. Captain Eddie called ahead our dinner reservation for us.This family run business will get you on the fish and I would highly recommend them.

Jonathan and his dad (the captain) where extremely kind and welcoming.  Very knowledgeable about all things fishing and fish.  I was with my two children (13 and 9) and each caught fish!  We caught Mahi and Tuna.  Jonathan would change up the bait if nothing was biting versus some charters that just keep the same bait and hope something bites.  there were a total of 7 poles going and one other line that I cant remember what it was called.  He explained how the various lines are rigged so lines dont get tangled.
The sea was rough but the Captain managed to keep the extreme rocking of the boat a minimum.  i would recommend and if we return to the island i will book them again.

If you’re looking for an unforgettable fishing experience in Aruba, look no further than J-String Charter Boat! We booked this trip shortly after booking our cruise and had been looking forward to it for months. When our cruise line unexpectedly changed our itinerary and altered our Aruba arrival/departure times, Captain Eddie went above and beyond to accommodate us — even adjusting their typical schedule around our ship’s arrival. That level of customer service alone was impressive.

This father-and-son duo truly made us feel like part of their family for the day. They were welcoming, hardworking, and determined to make sure we had a great experience. They kept multiple lines in the water at all times and worked nonstop to put us on fish.

The day was a success — we caught 4 fish total: 2 mahi mahi, a blackfin tuna, and a bonita! The excitement, hospitality, and overall experience made this one of the highlights of our trip.

We would absolutely book with them again the next time we’re back in Aruba. Highly recommend!