Peacock bass fishing TESTIMONIALS

Reproduced with permission of The Angling Report, the newsletter for anglers who travel, www.anglingreport.com

PEACOCK BASS FISHING REPORT

DATE AND PLACE OF FISHING TRIP
Report ID: 1170 How Trip Was Conducted: Guided
Date of Trip: January 20, 1995 to January 30, 1995
Place of Trip: Brazil - - Water: NORTHERN RAIN FOREST - BRANCH OF RIO BLANCO, RIO NEGRO, & AMAZON RIVER
OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS
Outfitter (or lodge): RiverPlate Outfitters - www.riverplateoutfitters.com
Personal Guide (if any): JEFF VERMILLOS & ANGELICA LIME - GREAT TEAM
Booking Agent (if any): Frontiers Travel International. PO Box 959. Wexford, PA, 15090-0959. Tel. 800-245-1950, 724-935-1577. Fax 724-935-5388. E-mail: info@frontierstrvl.com, Web: www.frontierstrvl.com
Trip Arrangements
(if self-guided):
Local Fly Shop(s): N/A
N/A
DESCRIPTION OF FISHING
Species Sought/Availability:

Peacock Bass / Pavon - Availability: Abundant
Barracuda - Availability: Scarce
Description of Catch Made: 30-40/DAY 2-4 LBS; 2-5/DAY 5-10 LBS; MY BEST CAUGHT 14.5 LBS - OTHERS LARGER JUST LEFT MY FLY!
Type of Fishing: FLY FISHING 98% OF TIME, ALL FROM STABLE JOHN BOAT
Equipment Used: 8-9 WT , 9' RODS, FLOATING & SINK TIP
Flies Used: BRIGHT YELLOW & RED; RED & BRIGHT GREEN - 2-4" FLIES; ALL TARPON STREAMER FLIES - BEST WERE RED, YELLOW, CHARTREUSE
Description of Hatches:  
Water/Weather Conditions: CLEAR, JUST RIGHT; TEMPS 80-95 DEGREES
SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)
Condition of Equipment: Excellent Knowledge of Water: Excellent
Quality of Accommodation: Excellent General Fishing Knowledge: Excellent
Quality of Food: Excellent Ability to Communicate: Excellent
Overall Service: Excellent Overall Personality: Excellent
Name of Airline: LYOLD AERO BOLIVA Airline Service (1 to 10): 2
Airline Comments: ALWAYS LATE - ALLOW 4+ HRS IN MIAMI
SUMMARY REMARKS
Problems on the Trip: MIAMI TO MANAUS & BACK: DELAYS & SLOW - WE MISSED OUR AMERICAN CONNECTION; ON THE WAY BACK ALLOW LOTS OF TIME; ONCE WE GOT TO MANAUS EVERYTHING WAS TERRIFIC. MY GIRLFRIEND THOUGHT IT WAS GREAT TOO!
Highlights of the Trip: A GREAT CAMP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FOREST; FUN, UPBEAT CAMP MANAGERS & GUIDES; GREAT FISHING & SAFE
Cost of the Trip: $6,300 + TIPS FOR 2 DOOR TO DOOR
Would You Recommend This Trip to a Friend? Yes
Why? WEATHER & BUGS NOT BAD - LOTS OF BIRDS & ANIMALS; A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE DEEP IN THE RAIN FOREST.
Are There Non-Fishing Activities? N/A
If So, What Are They?  
SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION
Name: HERBERT ADAMS
Contact Information: Tel. 812-423-2393 - 350 COLUMBIA AVE EVANSVILLE, IN 47710

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