Brazil

River Plate Anglers

Fly Fishing Trip or Lodge Details:

Almost all Amazonian camps fish two anglers per boat. 20-40-horse outboards and electric trolling motors are standard equipment throughout the Amazon. Specifics on non-hosted trips are available on request. The trips Peacock Bass FIshing personally host always fish two anglers per boat, with an experienced Brazilian guide. They use stable 16 foot Lowe tunnel boats (in certain locations, they may use longer, narrower, flat bottom, canoe-shaped aluminum hulls to take advantage of their superior maneuverability). Each boat is equipped with a 40 hp Yamaha outboard (or a new, four stroke Honda) and an electric trolling motor. The guides will take you up or down river to locations that they know to produce fish, or, you are welcome to explore and try new waters. Most fishing is in the still water of lagoons connected to the river. Occasionally, under the right conditions, you may fish in the river itself, in locations which provide cover for structure loving peacocks. Your guide will start off each day with a plan so that you have an opportunity to fish new waters. Of course, if you've found a spot that you want to return to over and over, feel free to have your camp manager adjust the plan to accommodate you.

The guides are all expert peacock fishermen. They will help you to locate fish and they can guide you in lure selection. Peacocks relate to structure, making it very productive to cast to some tough spots. Don't worry if you get hung up or into the trees, your guide will promptly recover your lure for you. The guides are all native to the Amazon, are very well trained and know the rivers in great detail. They can always make their way back to camp in the evenings, no matter how far you've wandered or how lost you might feel. They are also well versed in the operation and upkeep of their equipment (as well as your fishing tackle) and can be counted on to make sure that everything works as it should. All that's left for you to worry about is where to cast and what to do with that wild thing on the end of your line once you hook up.

Season Information

August - March

Rate Information

Please call for rate information.

INCLUSIONS: All necessary ground transfers, One overnight at the Tropical Hotel in Manaus, Fly In on a turbo prop. Caravan Cessna float plane to Floating Cabins placed in a remote fishery or to the Amazon Angel yacht anchored at a water way, Guided-operated 20 foot shallow drafting bass boat per two anglers, 2 quality rods and reels and fishing licenses, All meals at fishing destination, including wine, beer and hard liquor, Daily laundry service at fishing destinations

EXCLUSIONS: International air fare, Brazilian visa, Suggested voluntary tips to camp staff, guides and hotel personnel in Manaus (+ $ 200 total), Luggage over-weight (44 lbs. per person allowed on float plane), Food and beverages in Manaus and private city tours, Special transfers and hotel reservations when not arriving with the party, Airport departure tax, Satellite phone calls ($ 3/minute)

General Information

LOCATION: Amazon River, Brazil

HOW TO GET THERE: Fly to Manaus

OWNER: Garrett VeneKlasen