Captain
Yuri Van Kampen

Member since June 2016 Kralendijk, Bonaire
Background
Fishing has been a part of my life ever since I could walk and every moment I could go fishing I was fishing. After moving to Bonaire and getting hooked on saltwater fishing there was not much else I would rather do than taking people out and getting them just as hooked as I am to fishing offshore or on the flats
Techniques
Going after that big one is of course on everybody's bucket list and therefore I love big game trolling for Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, and pelagics like Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and Tuna. Fishing with live bait and light tackle for Mahi Mahi and Wahoo is also very exiting to me. Jigging with light or medium tackle can also bring a variety of species into the boat, from Blackfin Tuna, to Jacks, and even Wahoo. The moment that fish strikes and the reel starts screaming you know you have some cranking to do. Ulitmate light tackle in the flats for bonefish and other shallow water species is a very nice change of scenery, and the fishing style/technique requires real finesse. Trying to present your jig or fly just at the right time and place and being able to see the fish take it is priceless.

Hey, I'm Captain Yuri Van Kampen

Kralendijk, Bonaire
Background
Fishing has been a part of my life ever since I could walk and every moment I could go fishing I was fishing. After moving to Bonaire and getting hooked on saltwater fishing there was not much else I would rather do than taking people out and getting them just as hooked as I am to fishing offshore or on the flats
Techniques
Going after that big one is of course on everybody's bucket list and therefore I love big game trolling for Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, and pelagics like Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and Tuna. Fishing with live bait and light tackle for Mahi Mahi and Wahoo is also very exiting to me. Jigging with light or medium tackle can also bring a variety of species into the boat, from Blackfin Tuna, to Jacks, and even Wahoo. The moment that fish strikes and the reel starts screaming you know you have some cranking to do. Ulitmate light tackle in the flats for bonefish and other shallow water species is a very nice change of scenery, and the fishing style/technique requires real finesse. Trying to present your jig or fly just at the right time and place and being able to see the fish take it is priceless.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(8 reviews)
Kralendijk
trips from US $395

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (5)
Half Day with Captain Yuri and Fabian
Half Day with Captain Yuri and Fabian
Half Day with Captain Yuri and Fabian
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Lynwood G.
Kralendijk, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, And Saba
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

8 Hour Deep sea Fishing trip with Yuri and Sam

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Offshore on July 4, 2019
We left at dawn. Our Family had a great experience. Captain Yuri is very knowledgeable. Sam is an expert deckhand and fisherman....
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Kevin M.
Nantucket, MA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Yuri

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Offshore on February 22, 2021
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Andrew G.
Chicago, IL
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day with Captain Yuri and Fabian

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Offshore on December 27, 2019
We enjoyed a half day trip with our two friends and 13 year old son.ย  Trip met and exceeded all expectations.ย  Captain Yuri...
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Dave V.
Falls Church, Virginia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We did a half day charter

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Offshore on July 2, 2019
Went on a half day charter and had a great time!ย  Both Yuri and Fabian worked hard to make sure we got into fish.ย  We ended...
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Lou P.
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, And Saba
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half a day trip with captain yuri

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Offshore on March 11, 2020
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