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: 2930 How Trip Was Conducted: Guided
Date of Trip: December 1, 2002 to December 18, 2002
Place of Trip: Brazil - - Water: Unine River a tributary of the Rio Negro - Specific Area: 6 to 12 hours above the dam before the Rio Negro
OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS
Outfitter (or lodge): RiverPlate Outfitters - www.riverplateoutfitters.com
Personal Guide (if any): Junior (age 22) - excellent and Paul Reiss (agent) - excellent.
Booking Agent (if any): Paul Reiss, Acute Angling. P.O. Box 18. Califon, NJ, 07830. Tel. 908-832-2987. Web: www.AcuteAngling.com
Trip Arrangements
(if self-guided):		 Booked my own air plus my own hotel arrangement for my extra days in Manaus, Brazil. "Hotel Central" excellent and safe for $20. Great staff and great breakfast.
Local Fly Shop(s): N/A
N/A
DESCRIPTION OF FISHING
Species Sought/Availability:

Bass, Spotted Peacock - Availability: Abundant
Bass, Butterfly Peacock - Availability: Average
Aruana - Availability: Scarce
Catfish - Availability: Average
Description of Catch Made: I caught 150 peacocks, caught in one week on various tackle up to 15 pounds. I lost my 6 large ones. Group caught 6 over 20 pounds.
Type of Fishing: All fishing from boats
Equipment Used: 6.3 to 1 ratio reel. Bait casting - 30 pound power pro wood choppers. Spinning 30 pound Power Pro same lures, fly fishing 9 weight fast sink tip any large fly.
Flies Used: Any bright red/yellow orange/yellow size 1 - 1/0 2/0.
Description of Hatches: None - no bugs to bite people.
Water/Weather Conditions: Sunny 1/3, cloudy 1/3 and rainy 1/3.
SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)
Condition of Equipment: N/A Knowledge of Water: Excellent
Quality of Accommodation: Good General Fishing Knowledge: Good
Quality of Food: Good Ability to Communicate: Fair
Overall Service: Excellent Overall Personality: Excellent
Name of Airline: Varig Airline Service (1 to 10): 10
Airline Comments: On time, no hassles, professional. All staff very friendly. You don't want to know how I feel about US Airlines and attitudes.
SUMMARY REMARKS
Problems on the Trip: I lost all my big peacocks
Highlights of the Trip: The beauty and peacefullness of the jungle. Lots of peacock bass to be caught on all types of tackle. A well organized trip dedicated to fisherman.
Cost of the Trip: $1,995
Would You Recommend This Trip to a Friend? Yes
Why?  
Are There Non-Fishing Activities? Yes
If So, What Are They? Limited: jungle walk, visit nature village. Search for limited wildlife.
SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION
Name: Jack W. Wadkins
Contact Information: Tel. 239-262-8750 - 2376 Clipper Way, Naples, FL 34104 - E-mail: riverbendlodging@aol.com or fishingjack@aol.com

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