1. Question:
What are the differences in chances to land
a 20 pounder amongst the two programs?
Answer:
- Having you catch as many trophies
and numbers of peacocks is our goal for all two programs:
(1) Fly-In Cabin Barges, (2) Fly-In Amazon Angel. However,
in the Fly-In Cabin Barges the chances are 20 – 35% greater
than that of the Fly-In Amazon Angel for the following
reason:
- All 6 days from 6 a.m. until
6 p.m. you are in remote low fishing pressure waters.
- The Amazon Angel or any other
yacht or house boat takes one day to reach these areas,
and even then they can only reach the fringe of the really
remote fisheries. The house boats/yachts must stop where
low water prevents passage. River Plate’s Fly-In Cabin
Barges, drawing only 4 inches of water, are 4 – 6 hours
up-river (even in a super fast bass boat) from these fringe
locations.
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2.
Question:
Why is the Fly-In program less expensive
in the Fall than in the winter?
Answer: As Americans want to escape from the
cold weather during the Winter season, there is simply
more demand for spaces, but fishing in the Fall is similar.
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3.
Question:
What is the difference in comfort level between the Fly-In Amazon Angel and the Fly-In Cabin Barges?
Answer: The comfort level in both
programs is equally excellent. We have found that there
is a predisposition amongst new inquiries towards yacht
programs. Inquiring anglers tend to perceive (1) Fully air
conditioned yacht with (2) single private cabins as more
comfortable and glamorous.
However, these factors must be
offset by the following:
- In our airy cabin barges during
the evening and night you definitely don’t need air-conditioning
since interior temperatures fall to 70 – 78 ºF. You must
cover- up in bed at night!
- The yacht’s glamour is more
than offset by having the individual large Cabin Barges
parked well-spaced on the beautiful pristine jungle beaches.The
yacht staterooms, as in most Amazonian yacht/river boats,
are small. Ours are 5,5x9 feet; however, the bedroom Cabin
Barges are approximately 10x15 feet and the lounge/dining
Cabin Barge is approximately 19x10 feet.
- Since the Fly-In Cabin Barges
most of the time are right "in" the prime fisheries, daily
time spent travelling is minimized.
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4.
Question:
What area is better
for fishing?
Answer: It’s hard to generalize on
which fisheries are best suited for your particular angling
requirements. Each of our chosen rivers has its distinct
characteristics, and we’ll be happy to match you with a
location that will fulfill your expectations in issues such
as: number of fish vs. size, and bait-casting vs. fly-fishing
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5.
Question:
Are timing
and water levels important?
Answer: Yes, absolutely, the prime
time to fish is July through April. The Brazilian Amazon
encompasses a huge expanse of territory with literally thousands
of separate water-sheds. The equator bisects the are into
two separate regions that we refer to as the "northern"
and "southern" Amazon. Although water fluctuation varies
in each watershed (and its tributaries) depending upon its
proximity to the equator. The equator’s convection activity
changes in a dependably-cyclical pattern that creates a
wet and dry season in both regions. During the wet season,
the rivers overflow their banks and spread out into a tree-filled
flood plain. Angling is completely unproductive at this
time.
When the rains subside the water
levels slowly recede back into a central lagoon-filled river
channel. Prime fishing occurs when the receding water forces
baitfish out of the vegetation and into open water. Knowledge
and careful monitoring of these water fluctuations is an
essential part of angling success. Many outfitters are running
operations in areas with marginal high water periods when
the fish are completely inaccessible – angling results suffer
tremendously.
The south of Manaus region is productive
from July through November, while the north fishes best
from November to the end of April. We do not operate during
‘fringe’ periods when water levels and angling conditions
are questionable.
Note: In order to maximize fishing
potential throughout the season, and in accordance with
varying water conditions, the rivers to be fished may change
at the option of the outfitter.
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6.
Question:
What
other species can we fish in the Amazon?
Answer: Although
peacock bass are the main attraction in the Amazon, there
are many other jungle species that are no less impressive
– both in beauty and fighting ability. Depending on the
location, you will find other species like: pacu, pirapitinga,
jacunda, apapa, tambaqui, pirarucu, bicuda, picua, piranha,
aruana and pescada.
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7.
Question:
How is the city of Manaus?
Answer: Manaus is a modern, growing city
(1 million inhabitants), it is one of the busiest ports
where cargo ships distribute their goods throughout the
Amazon basin. Before the rubber boom of the 19th
century, Manaus was a small, insignificant town. With rubber
came rich and splendid architectural accomplishments like
the Amazonas Theater (completed in 1896 and restored in
1929). While in Manaus there are many interesting places
to visit (apart from the Amazonas Theater): the Palace "Río
Negro"; Floating Port; Municipal Market Adolpho Lisbon;
Forest of Science; Museum of Natural Sciences, as well as
the Aboriginal fair where you can buy many different articles
made by the indians. You might even consider the Fish Market.
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