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
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Reviews
3
Fishing Reports

My Charter Listing

Fish Curacao on Papucho IV

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(90 reviews)
Willemstad
Trips from US $750

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 91 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (98)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
75%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
86%
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Craig C.
Emmaus, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6-hr trip with Captain Gordo on Papucho IV

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on December 14, 2022
I booked a private charter CD with Captain Gordo on Papucho IV during a cruise stop and had one of the best days ever. The...
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Robert H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Exciting Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 24, 2024
High adventure catching Yellow Fin Tuna. Great trip with great fishermen.
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James H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Got on um and stayed on um

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 20, 2024
9 nice yellowfin by ten oโ€™clock.ย  Captain Gordo put us right on them
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Michael R.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fun half day morning trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 21, 2024
Great Captain and Mate that worked very hard. They did everything they could to find us fish on a half day trip. We had a couple...
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Blake R.
Benson, AZ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 9, 2023
Great trip! So glad we made it out here for it. Caught 16 with a nice 50-60 lb yellow fin. Highly recommend and when Iโ€™m...
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