| There is local fishing and then there is | | | | and blackfin and yellowfin tuna. Fishing |
| something a bit more exotic. In this case, we | | | | boats can be chartered for around $250 |
| are talking about Aruba fishing. | | | | dollars for half a day up to around $600 for |
| | | | a full day. The charters include everything |
| If you can imagine the world of fishing as a | | | | you will need from instruction to fishing |
| straight line, sitting on the banks of a | | | | gear. |
| small farm pond with a cane pole and a bobber | | | | |
| might represent one end. On the other end it | | | | The deep sea Aruba fishing is a true test of |
| could possible be finding yourself strapped | | | | the fisherman's skill, strength, and |
| into a seat on the back of an Aruba fishing | | | | determination matched against the power of |
| charter trying to reel in a 70 pound marlin. | | | | some of the oceans most majestic fish. |
| Deep sea fishing is the ultimate test of the | | | | Although many people only dream of such a |
| fisherman as he battles the true monsters of | | | | high adventure, the truth is that the dream |
| the deep. | | | | can become reality for a lot less expense |
| | | | than most imagine. One of the things that |
| Aruba is a sun drenched island that sits | | | | have helped bring Aruba more into the reach |
| about 25 miles north of Venezuela. The island | | | | of the fishing enthusiast is the internet. |
| is low and features sandy beaches on the | | | | Everything from price to optimum times can be |
| south side protected from the battering of | | | | found online and reservations can even be |
| the ocean currents on the other side of the | | | | made right from your home. |
| island. The island is a part of a group of | | | | |
| islands known as the Lesser Antilles. The | | | | One of the things that have made Aruba |
| island is a part of the Kingdom of | | | | fishing trips so popular is the incredible |
| Netherlands and the Dutch influence is still | | | | climate. It is almost hard to find a bad day |
| seen in the names of the towns as well as in | | | | for fishing there. The motto of Aruba is "One |
| the unique language that is spoken there. | | | | Happy Island." This certainly is a true |
| | | | expression of how you will feel about your |
| The main industry of Aruba is tourism and it | | | | own adventure there. There is a lot to do on |
| is the deep sea fishing that attracts as many | | | | Aruba and a lot to see, but it is the deep |
| tourists as the lure of the white sandy | | | | sea fishing that is really the main |
| beaches. Off the Island there are abundant | | | | attraction here. It may very well be the |
| amounts of sailfish, white and blue marlin, | | | | ultimate fishing thrill in the world. |
| wahoo, shark, barracuda, amberjack, kingfish, | | | | |