Amazon Fishing Trips

The following photos were taken during our recent Amazon expeditions. Click the thumbnails to view larger versions.

Sunset on the Rio Negro. Every night ends in spectacular sunsets during the prime fishing season.
It is the best time to relax and go for a swim after a long day of fishing.

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October/2001 Cichla intermedia - the blackbelly peacock bass is considered one of the best sportfish. Adults have beautiful red yellow and green colors!	November/2001 Tour guide Yamamoto fishing along the banks of an Igarape. In the dry season large fish are concentrated in these slow-moving sidearms.	November/2001 Short sturdy rods are the best way to go. Metal leaders are essential as piranhas are capable of severing any line and even leave bitemarks on the lures!



November/2001 A good sized Tucunare (peacock bass) that will be served for dinner the same night!	November/2001 Beautiful still waters in the Igarape Jakari - a great spot for peacock bass and arrowana fishing.	November/2001 Cichla temensis - the jewel peacock bass - is the most spectacular cichlid fish you will be catching.



December/2001 Adult peacock bass develop a slight hump on their heads.	December/2001 Our river boat on the Rio Negro at nightfall.	December/2001 An adult jeweled peacock bass caught among fallen trees in the Igarape Turuxi.



December/2001 Fisherman out on the river, after the peacocks.	December/2001 The peaceful beauty of a white-sand beach.	December/2001 A rushing waterfall near the edge of a forest.



December/2001 As the day ends it's time for a delicious BBQ.	December/2001 A scene of total beauty – the splendor of the wild forest.	December/2001 Every evening you will see a magnificent sunset.



December/2001 Iguana females leave the safety of the forest to lay their eggs in burrows on the beaches.	December/2001 This small monkey is one of many species that can be observed frequently.	December/2001 Another gorgeous catch! Giant peacock bass are everywhere.



December/2001 A small plane will take you to the upper Rio Negro. Brazil has the safest flights in the world.	December/2001 Red Ibis prey on fish left behind in dried up lagoons and pools.	December/2001 The Toucan is one of the most striking birds in South America.