Captain Lars was a great host to Curacao, and a cool guy to spend a day with on the boat. We tried inshore for a while before heading to a cool snorkel spot and having a delicious BBQ for lunch, then went for a short troll offshore before being beaten back by rough seas.
That being said, I wanted to write this to say that this is not exactly what I expected when booking a trip on here. When I book on here I want lines in the water, aggressively trying new spots and bait to maximize our chances of catching some nice saltwater fish. Thatโs not what this charter offers.
If you want a pleasant day with a flexible schedule and some interesting local insights in a very relaxed atmosphere, then this is a great option. If you are like me, and are looking maximize your chances of catching fish, you will want to look elsewhere.
Captain Lars was a great host to Curacao, and a cool guy to spend a day with on the boat. We tried inshore for a while before heading to a cool snorkel spot and having a delicious BBQ for lunch, then went for a short troll offshore before being beaten back by rough seas. That being said, I wanted to write this to say that this is not exactly what I expected when booking a trip on here. When I book on here I want lines in the water, aggressively trying new spots and bait to maximize our... More
Hi Kelvin, Iโm happy with your full description of the trip we had together with you guys. You are right that fishing in Curacao is different to which you might have experienced elsewhere, the ocean can be quite rough and we therefor limit to trolling along the coastline and within the calmer mangrove areas. Besides the Barracuda which your dear partner caught, we did not make it to other catches this time. Again, thank you for your honest review, I believe it reflects the experience well as we as well enjoyed the variety of areas visited, the flexibility of adding a short snorkeling experience and some time spent near a private beach to relax and enjoy a barbecue lunch while trying out various fishing techniques during the day. That being said, our customers vary much as well, case by case. Some are very experienced, many are not. Some get seasick easily, some have partners wanting different stuff. So, during the trip, we try to figure out the wishes of all and see if we can make it work. Anyway, it was great having you on board and hope to see you in Curacao some other day! Capt. Boots.
Hi Kelvin, Iโm happy with your full description of the trip we had together with you guys. You are right that fishing in Curacao is different to which you might have experienced elsewhere, the ocean can be quite rough and we therefor limit to trolling along the coastline and within the calmer mangrove areas. Besides the Barracuda which your dear partner caught, we did not make it to other catches this time. Again, thank you for your honest review, I believe it reflects the experience well as... More
Captain is a friendly local who took us on a 1/2 day trip that included sightseeing, snorkeling, and โlow-keyโ inshore fishing.ย He was great at sharing his knowledge of the island and culture, and was more than accommodating to our group, including an 81 year old.ย As expected, the sightseeing and snorkeling were great; the fishing not so much soโฆbut thatโs how fishing goes sometimes.ย Next time, weโll skip the fishing altogether and concentrate on the sightseeing and the snorkeling; that seems to be Curacao at its best.ย All in all we had a very enjoyable outing.ย Thanks, Lars!
Captain is a friendly local who took us on a 1/2 day trip that included sightseeing, snorkeling, and โlow-keyโ inshore fishing.ย He was great at sharing his knowledge of the island and culture, and was more than accommodating to our group, including an 81 year old.ย As expected, the sightseeing and snorkeling were great; the fishing not so much soโฆbut thatโs how fishing goes sometimes.ย Next time, weโll skip the fishing altogether and concentrate on the sightseeing and the snorkeling;... More
Most welcome Robert, say hello to the rest of the crew and especially to Sissy!
Larz was wonderful, werenโt lucky enough to bring in the big one but the trip was great.ย Thank you many times over!
You guys were great, thanks for having me come along ;). Although we did not catch the big one in our morning trip, we did however catch it in the afternoon and dedicated this 60 pound Wahoo to Heather who turned 30 on this day! Please come back again, you have a friend in Curacao!
Just to say Iโve much appreciated the company of big Spoon, John, Brad and yourself yesterday on board of the Boots. Thanks for everything including tips received, and have a safe journey back home! Come again! Captain Boots