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PEACOCK BASS FISHING
ON THE AMAZON RIVER IN BRAZIL
THE FISHING
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. 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.
(Read about the tackle requirements .)
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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