Peacock bass are an aggressive, hard fighting and beautiful fish, known for their hand-blistering, long runs. They were one of Larry Schoenborn's favorite species. Fierce hunters, their explosive topwater strike, and surprising ability to break heavy lines and leaders, make them one of the most desired species to pursue.
Agua Boa Amazon a fly-fishing-only lodge was voted "one of the top 10 fly fishing lodges in the world," by Forbes magazine in 2010. We've hosted trips here for 16 consecutive years.
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Lure or Fly Fishing. Two lodges, 40 Miles Apart. Itapará Lodge is 250 miles north of Manaus. The Itapará River is renowned for some of the largest peacock bass up to 25-pounds in size.
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Fly fishing only. Target over ten different species in crystal clear fast waters. The Iriri River system runs over a huge granite base. Wet wading and sightcasting opportunities. You'll stay in cabin-style safari tents with box-spring beds.
The Rio Marié is the most remote river in the Brazilian Amazon and is referred to as the River of Giants, and is more than 400 miles by float plane from Manaus, Brazil. You'll stay aboard the Untamed Amazon. Wi-Fi, four-course dinners, and great fishing.
Flies or Lures. Rio Negro Peacock Bass Fishing. Utilizing floating cabins, River Plate has perfected a highly developed system to fish the Amazon River for peacock bass. River Plate Anglers have exclusive entry permits to fish on Indian reserves and government preserves.
New! Exclusive Trophy Peacock Bass Fishery. After being closed for 13 years, River Plate's trophy peacock bass fishery is back! On the second day of reopening in 2018, 84 peacocks were landed by a party of seven anglers with 12 trophies above 17lbs and up to 22 lbs.
Flies or Lures. Caño Negro Lodge is located in the midst of protected rivers and lagoons holding huge populations of gamefish.
Due to the fishing and the exotic wildlife, this area has been nicknamed the Jurassic Park of the Amazon.
Fly or Lure fishing for large peacock bass. Afloat Fishing in Colombia offers a remote peacock bass fishing trip on the Tomo River, one of Colombia's most virgin ecosystems. Floating camp moves anglers through the Tomo River system.
Peacock bass are the ultimate fly rod fish and are known for their unbelievable power and speed. Larry Schoenborn, pioneer and host of the popular television show Fishing the West, tackles basic and advanced fly fishing techniques, popular fly patterns, mistakes anglers make, equipment to bring, and much more. Amazon Link. Also, in paperback.
