Re: Aruba in late October fishing??
Tarpon and snook in town at night and early morning around the docks. Beaches are pretty barren unless you walk waaaaaay past the marriott properties past the sunken ship reef that's sticking outta the water. You can wade out to it and throw tins, yo zuris, and bait fish with uncooked shrimp and squid which the restaurants might have. Wear decent wading shoes to avoid being impaled by sea urchins or rough coral. I've caught cudas, jacks, and small reef fish out that way. Also, at night, the holiday inn pier (I think) has lights that attract bait. On occasion you'll see fish feeding shooting in and out of the lights and from under the pier. Try there too. Once it hits like 830-9 am, grab yourself a bucket of balashi and enjoy bc ain't no fish chewing with all the beach activity.
As for charters, be wary of who you might hire. Many boats down there feast on tourists and just take you for a ride. Also, the better waters that often yield wahoo and tuna, are incredibly rough... It's not for the faint of heart or for those lacking experience (not saying you are--just stating a general fact). I'm talking 6-8s at 2-3 second intervals lol. Roller coaster shit...
The casino at the marriott (stellaris I think) is awesome. If the fishing sucks or the beers are that good, hit the casino. Free balashi and Amstel bright make for a good, long night!
Let us know how u do if you fish down there!
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Last edited by Jigman13; 04-04-2014 at 11:34 AM..
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