Amazon peacock bass fishing trips take you into a world that you normally only ever get to see in the movies. With the Amazon rainforest stretching from Panama in the north to the south of Brazil, fishing in the Amazon basin brings you into the habitat of some real exotic wildlife. Some, you may hope to steer clear of, such as the jaguar but others, like the toucan, the golden lion tamarin monkey and the giant anteater are a joy to behold, should you happen to spot them.
For sheer exhilaration in freshwater sportfishing there’s nothing to touch the peacock bass. This is no simple strike and run catch; the peacock lets you know you’ve hooked it by leaping right out of the water. With all the colors of the rainbow visible when the light catches its iridescent markings and its magical peacock’s eye tail fin spot you’ll be proud to have your photo taken with this beauty, once you’ve landed it.
A fishing trip to the mighty Amazon River basin is the modern day adventurer’s dream. With annual rainfall of over 400 inches, there can be a difference of forty feet or more between the maximum and minimum water levels. With the peacock bass being a tropical freshwater fish, the Amazon and its tributaries, with more than a fifth of the world’s supply of freshwater is the best place on earth for it to thrive. For five or six of the best days of your life, you can go on a fishing safari for the most exciting experience you’ll ever get, in the wildest environment ever.
Amazon peacock bass fishing trips will give you the chance to get your name in the record books, too. The world record catch on February 9th 2010 was a 37 inch long, 28 pound monster, caught by Bill Gassmann in a backwater off the Rio Negro. With a 25 inch girth, this was a pound heavier than the previous world record and involved a 12 minute frantic struggle between Gassmann and the peacock.
Even if you don’t break any records, the day-to-day catch usually weighs in at somewhere between fifteen and twenty pounds, and chances are you’ll be catching several each day, so by the end of the week you’ll have a tidy haul for your personal log. All your fishing needs will be taken care of on the trip, so whether you need rods and tackle or you choose to provide your own, your wishes will be attended to. This also applies to your accommodation. If you want a luxury berth on a cruising yacht, or something less expensive, your fishing trip can be tailored to suit. Prices of these trips are usually somewhere in the region of $3,000 to $7,000, excluding the cost of travel from the United States.
Amazon peacock bass fishing trips have a social side, too. You’ll meet a great bunch of kindred spirits on the water and chatting over the evening meal about the day’s big hits and misses. The food is superb, with fresh fish, naturally, playing a big part, plus chicken, steaks and local specialties. As well as fishing, you may, of course want to take the opportunity to do some exotic bird, monkey and local wildlife spotting and other tourist activities. Whatever else you do though, the greatest excitement is going to be in your battles with the big Amazon peacock bass.
