[617579]

Hi CA,
I'm heading out to Barbados the first week in November. Being that you have fished in many places, I was wondering if you have fished down there or know of anyone who has fished down there, that knows of someone or somewhere to fish. Any responses are deeply appreciated. Thanks
LA

 

[Miss Beryl Charters]

Hey Latin Angler.
I went to Barbados last winter
for a surfing trip to the east coast -sick waves!
Anyway to your question. While I was
there, I visited the main town
there Bridgetown. That is where the
harbor is. While there, i saw numerous
charter boats - i'm sure you would be
able to arrainge a charter trip
if you so desired. I saw many natives
surf fishing there. However, where i
was staying was littered with reefs
and rough surf. Sorry i cant tell you
more. BTY - when you are there you
gotta try the flying fish sandwiches.
Unbelievably tasty!!
Have a great trip.
fishinsurfer

 

[614057]

Fishing in Barbados

Fishing in Barbados is cool. I mean I haven't done much fishing while I am there on vacation, but I get some time in. My cousin use to take me fishing on the getting in our backyard (yes the beach is that close to the house in Barbados) and we caught some good stuff. I don't know what type of fish they were but it was good fishing. In Barbados we usually fished with crabs. Catch some crabs break them up and there's your bait. ALso what the previous person who replied said try the flying fish sandwiches. Since I am pratically a local there when I got visit my moms family I would tell you what to ask for. It's called a fish cutter/flying fish cutter. As for that and don't forget the hot sauce. Tight lines. Kevin

 

[614057]

Fishing in Barbados

Sorry had a typo. Where it says getting that's suppose to be jetty

 

[MakoMatt]

LatinAngler, I have not fished in Barbados, but I have in many other Caribbean Islands. Some things I would suggest as general rules would be:

1. Before you go, find out what's running in that area. One source for this I think is the Salt Water Sportsman, they have a section on best spots for gamefish at any given time on the calendar.

2. Try and do your homework before you get there about what boats to charter. Most of the "Captains" down there are not really captains. Any of the locals can just start a charter fishing business with little to no regulation. Also, check to see by asking for a copy of their certificate, if they have any insurance, 99% of them do not.

3. The caribbean is very, very slow right now with tourists, in most cases, you will not have to pay the price they tell you up front. They are very negoitable.

4. Go see the boat before you charter, meet the "captain". Check the fishing equipment, is the line 6 years old, etc., etc. Ask and see for yourself what safety equipment he has on board. Most of these guys are not slaves to maintenance.

Most of these guys are not in it for the repeat business. They make their money on clients they will probably never see again. If you don't know any better, they will often times just take you for a boat ride trolling around an inshore area so as not to burn too much fuel, something that is very expensive down there.

There are still pirates in the Caribbean, be wary!!!

Tight lines

 

[616357]

I actually did some really good charter fishing in Barbados with a real captain with great equipment. We trolled up 8 giant wahoo in about 3 hours. During our trip a storm was looming and we headed back in and he gave us some money back. The great part of the story is that his boat was old looking and beaten up amongst all the luxury boats there. We were one of the only boats who got into fish that day. Everyone in the Carribean is not out to steal from people. I cannot remember the name of the boat but I will never forget the Captain who was an old english born man and every other word out of his mouth was backass. Once he knew I could fish I was setting hooks.
The people of Barbados have always been the some of the most welcoming around.
LA we are going to stick em down there and enjoy a nice cold Banks at the dock.