Peacock Bass in the Amazon

publication date: Aug 6, 2007

From WhereWiseMenFish

The fishery on the Agua Boa River is without doubt one of the best we have encountered. It is perfectly suited to flyfishing. The water is so clear, that most strikes are visible. Many anglers visit the Royal Amazon Lodge strictly to sightfish for Peacock Bass, Arowana, Pacu and a host of other jungle species. The Royal Amazon Lodge on the Agua Boa River is the Amazon’s first and only fly fishing peacock bass lodge.

Fishing includes the three species of Peacock Bass: the Butterfly (up to 10 pounds), the Paca (up to 20 pounds), and the Temensis (up to 24 pounds). Peacock Bass are perhaps one of the toughest gamefish around. Their top water strike is often so ferocious that the entire fish will fly several feet out of the water with the fly. Once hooked peacocks exhibit a savvy toughness unknown to trout and largemouth bass fisherman. A large Peacock is unstoppable on its first few runs. These fish are not for the weak of heart.

Everyone that fishes the Royal Amazon will return with stories of stripped reels, destroyed tackle and memories of giants that couldn't be stopped.

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