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PEACOCK BASS FISHING
ON THE AMAZON RIVER IN BRAZIL
 THE FISHING
Your quarry is the awesome peacock bass, not only one of the most beautiful of all fresh water fish, but also one of the strongest and most acrobatic fish in the world. You should encounter fish in the 10 to 20 pound class, and topping 20 pounds. Hooking them isn't too difficult; the hard part is getting them to the boat! (read more about the peacock bass fishing.)
Don't think in terms of largemouth bass when you're in the Amazon. Even the pros are amazed to the ferocity and explosive power of these fish! Peacock Bass makes for a formidable adversary. They regularly break 30-lb mono and super braids of 50-lb and greater strength, in addition to destroying lures, straightening hooks and split rings, even breaking rods and exploding reels. If their initial topwater strike doesn't scare you out of the boat, then they'll try to pull you out. They are fierce, territorial monsters that jump and dive like nothing you have ever experienced! Veteran anglers describe the peacock bass as the greatest game fish in fresh or saltwater. Their electrifying strikes and aerial acrobatics have to be experienced to be believed. (read more about the peacock bass tackle.)
 The houseboat moves up and down the remote rivers opening as much as 100 miles of the river and its tributaries for fishing. The mobility insures that you will always have the very best fishing available regardless of the water conditions. You could actually be the very first angler to ever fish a particular are of the river or remote lagoon.
You will begin each morning with a 5 a.m. wake-up call and a cup of steaming coffee just in time to see sunrise on the Amazon and watch the jungle awaken. After breakfast, your guide will meet you, ready to begin the day's fishing adventure.
 What will it be? Lagoons? River points? A small tributary stream? A flooded backwater? They are all here and each produces exciting peacock action! You will have until noon to fish your choices.
Back on the houseboat for lunch, you will also have time to check lines and sharpen hooks, or simply relax in your cabin. The in mid-afternoon, you will head out again for several more hours of tackle-testing excitement for this is when many of the biggest fish are caught!
Sunset will find you returning to the houseboat for a refreshing shower, a cocktail, an excellent dinner, and the chance to once again surrender yourself to the en escapable thrill of the rain forest.
Tucunaré (too-coon-a-ray), as Peacock Bass are locally known, is only one of a long list of species which you can catch in the Amazon Basin. The tucunaré is known as Brazil's freshwater ambassador, because it's fierce top water strikes and tackle busting power has attracted adventurous fishermen from all over the world. Reaching sizes over three feet long and upwards of 25 pounds, the beautiful Peacock Bass makes for a formidable adversary.
 Many consider it to be the ultimate fresh water sport fish. The tucunaré (Peacock Bass) is not really a bass, as the English name implies, but a cichlid. In the Amazon region, local scientists have identified a total of 14 different species of tucunaré. A more commonly known cichlid is the aquarium fish, Oscar, which like the Peacock is known for its aggressive behavior.
However, tucunaré are far from the only sport fish which you will be able to catch. The Amazon is home to over 2500 species of fish (some scientists say closer to 3000) many of which are not yet catalogued. About a third of these are Amazon catfish, which merited the number one rating in In-Fisherman magazine's survey of the world's toughest freshwater sports fish. Amazon catfish include the giant Piraibas, beautiful Pirararas (Red Tailed Catfish), large migratory Jaús and top water lure striking Surabims (spotted, striped and tiger varieties).
In addition to catfish, you will have the opportunity to catch piranhas, a variety of other cichlids (peacock bass cousins), aruanas (another prehistoric hold out), traira (like walleye with teeth and an attitude), cachorras (Brazilian name for the fanged Payara) and many other species. Some anglers in the 2000/2001 season caught upwards of 15 different species in a single day of fishing. In order to increase the enjoyment and success of your dream fishing trip, we will provide you will a tackle list optimized for conquering the Peacock Bass and other Amazon exotics.
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