The Fishtales

Not a rental. A fishing machine.

The Fishtales is a Bertram 42 powered by twin Cummins QSC engines (600 HP each), the fastest, most complete charter boat on Bonaire, rigged for serious fishing. Everything aboard. Nothing missing.

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Rigged for serious fishing

What's under you

Bertram 42 hull

A legend in offshore fishing. The Bertram 42 cuts through the Caribbean Sea like a knife, backs down hard on a big fish and turns on a dime.

Twin Cummins QSC · 600 HP each

Repowered in 2024 with two brand-new Cummins QSC 600 HP engines. Power to spare. We reach the grounds fast and get you there and back safe and sound.

Fighting setup

Set up to fight that big one, a Pompanette fighting chair, with harnesses and stand-up belts for the battle.

Electronics

GPS, fishfinder, AIS, Garmin autopilot, dual VHF and a Garmin inReach Mini. Safety is our priority.

Comfort

Air-conditioned salon, a sun-covered aft deck, full head and galley. Cold drinks, cool off. Then go earn your bragging rights.

Tackle

Penn International 50 lb and 80 lb reels and rods, Lindgren-Pittman electric reels, RJ Boyle swordfish rods, plus Daiwa Tanacom and Shimano Beastmaster outfits for deep-dropping. We leave nothing to chance.
Three men, including a Fishtales crew member, grin while holding a giant yellowfin tuna on the deck of a sportfisher off the Bonaire coast.
Crew & Anglers with Giant Yellowfin Tuna | Fishtales
Respect for the water

We release every billfish

Marlin and sailfish go back in the water, every time. The reefs and the big fish were here long before us, we’d like the next generation to fight one too. Tuna, wahoo and mahi are great eating and yours to keep.

Fishtales Bonaire fishing charter guests holding five yellowfin tuna at the dock

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