i took a 1/2 day out of downtown oranjestaad on xgiving morning (trolling southwest of the san nicolas refinery area).
we (party of two) had one hookup and several LARGE sails (enormous, a few hundred pounds) strike but they all spit the hooks. (wired 'hoo).
i think the waters are naturally fishy. when it comes to sails, the mates make or break the trip, IMO.
$350 for a half day targeting sails ... NOT BAD for a non-peak season trip.
I was told that the earlier in the morning you leave, the better.
BTW - SICK bottom fishing by the downton docks and coast up through the hi-rise district. Buy frozen squid at the local (Chinese!) supermarkets and you're good to go. Make sure you wear beefy shoes - the coast is like RI in parts, except it's sharp volcanic rock under your feet!
