Captain
Jairo Koolman

Member since March 2024 Oranjestad, Aruba
Background
With over 21 years of experience, Capt. Jairo ensures every angler enjoys a successful and safe trip with Let's Go Sportfishing Aruba. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as trolling, or something unique to the area. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Techniques
Trolling, livebaiting

Hey, I'm Captain Jairo Koolman

Oranjestad, Aruba
Background
With over 21 years of experience, Capt. Jairo ensures every angler enjoys a successful and safe trip with Let's Go Sportfishing Aruba. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as trolling, or something unique to the area. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Techniques
Trolling, livebaiting
Anglers Choice
Verified
Our Team
Nomar K.
First mate
Gedion D.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(124 reviews)
Angler's choice
Oranjestad
 4 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 124 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (247)
Definitely a memory we\u2019ll treasure forever
Definitely a memory we\u2019ll treasure forever
Great crew that worked hard and got us some fish!
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Angler rating
121
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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Bryan V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing time!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on April 2, 2025
Captain Jiaro and his son Nomar make an incredible duo! They were fantastic with my wife and son, making our day at sea truly...
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Eric G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

What a blast

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on April 30, 2025
Great captain and first mate, well maintained boat with high-end equipment. We were on a six hour a.m. charter and started...
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Nevin S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Trip & Crew! (6 Hour Morning Charter)

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on January 29, 2025
Capt Jairo and his son were awesome to fish with! They took time to not only set up but worked to explain why they set up the...
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Joseph T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Time

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on December 18, 2024
We booked 2 trips back to back Captain Jairo let us know the first trip the bite had been hit or miss due to the full moon....
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Johanna C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fabulous experience! (be sure to obey orders)

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 21, 2025
My husband and son spent four hours on this fishing trip and had an excellent experience. The captain is strict and you must...
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