Captain
Gordo (Charles Heldewier Vignon)

Member since April 2014 Willemstad, Curacao
Background
Captain Gordo has won various major fishing tournaments in Curacao and the region, for example the prestigious Presidential Challenge Central America: The 2011 Chivas Regal Aruba Caribbean Cup. This young and enthusiastic captain has been fishing since childhood. He took every opportunity to fish with the older and experienced fishermen to learn the tricks of the trade.
Techniques
All Trolling

Hey, I'm Captain Gordo (Charles Heldewier Vignon)

Willemstad, Curacao
Background
Captain Gordo has won various major fishing tournaments in Curacao and the region, for example the prestigious Presidential Challenge Central America: The 2011 Chivas Regal Aruba Caribbean Cup. This young and enthusiastic captain has been fishing since childhood. He took every opportunity to fish with the older and experienced fishermen to learn the tricks of the trade.
Techniques
All Trolling

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(93 reviews)
Willemstad
 Last booking: 2 days ago
Trips from US $750

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 93 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (108)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
75%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
87%
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Lars B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day trolling

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 2, 2024
I went on a full day trip, we went along the shore and caught a wahoo, then went on offshore and caught multiple blackfin and...
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Bruce S.
Montpelier, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full Day with Captain Gordo

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 21, 2023
My wife and I had a wonderful time. Gordo and mate Cornell were a joy to fish. We were shown dolphins and Portuguese man oโ€™...
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John B.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day On The Water

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on February 1, 2024
A must do when in Curacao - go fishing! Location in Jan Thiel was ideal. Perfect size boat for the four of us. Fished for Barracuda...
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Reinhard H.
Rice, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Ein toller Angeltag

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 10, 2022
Die Fahrt mit der Papucho IV war ein gelungenes Event. Wir hatten einen wunderschรถnen Marlin gefangen. Die Fische waren an...
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Anthony K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 5, 2024
Great captain and crew, we caught a big blue Marlin, which took 45 min to bring in and a yelowfin tuna fir dinner!
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