About Big Game Sportfishing
Capt. Cornelius Van der Bijl


Capt. Cornelius Van der Bijl (pictured right) started fishing the Caribbean waters (Aruba) about 50 years ago. He also fished the North Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. He has been fishing on Bonaire for over 11 years with his son Thomas. They work as a team. Cornelius was captain on the rescue boat of Bonaire for many years . He really takes care of your safety.


Thomas is an expert fisherman who has won many trophies in local and international tournaments. Thomas has been guiding bonefishermen for over 11 years, and is one of the best (if not the best) guide on the island. He is mentioned in international sport fishing magazines as "a true guide." Thomas (pictured left) has been tying his own flies for years and has his own fly pattern.