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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Margaret K.
Kralendijk, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius,
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip with Capt. Yuri and Mate Fabian

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Offshore on July 4, 2018
We had a wonderful trip with these two. They are very friendly, knowledgable about the fish in the area, told us all about...
Margaret K. recommends Bonaire Big Game Fishing
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Lynn S.
Chelsea, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Yuri

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Offshore on January 2, 2019
Lynn S. recommends Bonaire Big Game Fishing
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James I.
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

Great Day Fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Offshore on July 16, 2018
Had a great day fishing with Yuri and Darian. Caught five including two nice Barracudas for two dinners and a lunch. Very enjoyable...
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