Barbados Fishing report!

[LeXXington]

I decided to go to Barbados for a last min trip as the price was right and I have a friend that lives there. While down there I wanted to do some deep sea fishing for the first time.

 

I checked out a bunch of the very high priced large fishing charters and was completely dejected. While down there I asked my friend if he could recommend someone around that does a reasonable fishing charter and the first name that came up was Bluefin Fishing Barbados. Word was Rob is a stand up guy and looks after his guest.

 

All I can say is best advice ever!! Captain Rob and first mate Joseph was top notch hosts. They had no problem answering any of my questions. The boat was more than big enough to handle the sea. Rob was both every entertaining and knowledgeable.

 

Now the fishing. Rob knows the area and where the fish should be. We tried a few place with no luck then he took us to a different spot. The tides changed and wham!!! Bite after bite for the next few hours. We were at the right place at the right time! We had lost so many fish that would just bite the bait in two but would miss the hook we thought he was just feeding them to entertain us. Quick change in the bait setup and then it was hook up after hook up.

 

I ended up catching the fish of a life time!

 

I did the full day Fishing and it was a good thing as things turned on about mid way through. If you’re going to do this type of fishing I think it’s better to go for the full day rather than wish you had.

 

Rob also does Sea Turtle tours (swim and feed turtles) etc but that was not my thing I just wanted the fishing and Rob at Bluefin Fishing delivered.

 

Although Lloyd from U and Me Guide Service, has set the bar on knowledge and service for Ontario. I think Rob at http://www.bluefinfishingbarbados.com is a good competition in Barbados.

 

 

How they load your gear for you.

 

You have to walk out to the boat.. When the water is 30C at 6AM and the air is 32C not really an issue

 

 

Water temp and depth.. Barbados you hit deep water about 1 mile off shore

 

My biggest fish. This fish is called a wahoo.

 

 

Some more fish

 

 

 

Full Days catch

 

[e-z-out]

Great report thanks for sharing.

[Joeytier]

That looks incredible! Did you get a place on shore to cook up your catch?

[Whopper]

Great stuff, glad you had a good time.

 

Thanks for sharing

[SuperDave]

That wahoo is smiling for the camera LOL

[manitoubass2]

Wicked!!!! In the pic of your big fish it appears some random dood in the water is helping to hoist your massive catch;) looks like a blast man, thanks for sharing

Edited October 14, 2014 by manitoubass2

[Sandbag]

Awesome report LeXXington

 

Where does Rob operate his boat from? Is he along the South Coast? Love Barbados and it looks like you had a wonderful trip.

 

Cheers

 

Craig

[Terry]

nice

 

real nice

[LeXXington]

After the trip Rob asked us if we want the fish, but we declined it went to the fish market to make extra cash for the Captain.

Rob is on the south coast by the "St Laurence GAP"

[Mike Pike]

Huge wahoo!!!!!!!

 

Nice post and pics LeXX. I'm feeling warmer already!

[Moosebunk]

Check off the list catching one of the 10 fastest sportfish on earth. Nice Wahoo!!!

[fishnsled]

Looks like a fantastic day on the water! Beauty fish too!! A little bit of a drop off when you get a mile out eh? Thanks for the report!