Pics from the Amazon for peacock bass- what a trip!!!

Well, I just got back from the Amazon in Brazil on Sun. What a fabulous adventure. Fly fishing for peacock bass is a riot, and they are truly a beautiful and amazing fish. But just being in the Amazon alone is amazing- what a remarkable setting.
 
The lodge itself is remarkable as well, particulalry considering the location and the daunting logistics. Great food, great service, and very nice and comfortable amenities. It is located on the Agua Boa River, a clearwater tributary of the Rio Negro, which is the largest trib of the Amazon.
 
Over the 7 days of fishing, I saw lots of crocodiles (caimens), big flocks of macaws and parrots, huge storks, freshwater dolphins, and more varieties of fish than one can imagine. But the peacocks are what make it, and man are they awesome. The biggest that I landed was 17lbs, and caught a lot of fish between 12 and 16lbs. The smallest ones are the butterflies, then the spotted (which I feel are the prettiest and the toughest to land for their size) and then the big boys, the temensis.
 
Seriously, if you've ever thought about going to Brazil to chase these fish, you should do it. Anyone who is looking for more info please feel free to PM me. I'll be going back next year too, so if you care to join me, let me know.
 
Here's some pics from the trip- enjoy!
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

I am very glad you did not put the "feet" picture here.    Every cast you make is one step closer to being a single man!!! 
 
I just HAVE to pick on you; it wouldn't be right if I did not.
 
 
They are such a neat lookin' fish.   I fully expected you to wrestle a giant snake.
 
Congratulations Daniel.

Man, that's not even right !!! Lookin out the window at the cold & snow...some people just have a tough life....LOL

Dan .... Great pictures but I still like Alaska better.
 
  FLATFISH

Dan,
When you're finished unpacking, check out this webpage. It may come useful if you go on anymore of these trips...
 
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ORIGINAL: mikeg

Dan,
When you're finished unpacking, check out this webpage. It may come useful if you go on anymore of these trips...

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That was pretty funny- made me smile...
 
So, you want to go with me next year? You'd love it; it was my favorite trip so far this past year. It's a looooong trip down, but well worth it. Basically, peacocks are like smallies on steroids. They are without a doubt the coolest looking fish around! I sent you an e-mail the other day, don't know if you got it or not. I'll put some more pics up soon when I have a moment.
 
DK

Great pictures, Dan!  Thanks for sharing.

Dan,
 
Don't the piaracu have some awesome teeth?  I was watching a guy fish for them somewhere in South America and he finally caught one and what a wild looking fish it was.  Almost prehistoric in appearance.
 
 

I'm freezing my nuts off and full of envy over here!!

Dan,  How did you paint the stripes on that Lake ERIE steelhead? LOL  Nice pics, I would have thrown the fly at the crock for some real action.
 
GET THE DRIFT

Awesome, plain and simple.

Amazing pics man! That pirahana seriously looks like it's ready to kill you.

Also, are the Silverish fish the smaller peacocks you refered to? They're beautiful.


And, Bug, I think you may have saw Larry Dahlburgh (sp.) I've seen him get out of the boat and bank a pacu, at least I think it was. Looked like a bowfin on steroids!

WOw! Looks like you had a great trip! Beautiful pics and thanks for sharing!
 
Al

in the 7th pic of your second post, did you keep that one for the table or something? what did it taste like?

ORIGINAL: mikeg

Well, I told the wife that we aren't making anymore babys...lol
Sooooo, you can bet your favorite fly rod that I'm going next year. I've caught a few small peacocks in Miami and that was a BLAST.

Were you guys just blind casting structure or casting at wakes and things? Any differant species?

 
Mikeg, If you don;t mind, did you use a guide in Miami or go own your own, I'm looking into a trip there right now. Any info would be helpful.
Jeb