Acute Angling

Amazon Peacock Bass Fishing Trips with the World's Leading Authority

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Frequently Asked Questions

What you Need to Know to Plan a Peacock Bass Fishing Trip

Are all the rivers alike?

Absolutely not - Each river in the Amazon is quite distinct, with it's own water color, clarity and bottom substrate. Some rivers have hard sand bottoms, others are rock filled, while others are mud bottomed. Fish, insect, bird and mammal species can vary greatly from river to river. Soil type and topography dictate what type of vegetation grows near the river. Some rivers have cypress-like flowering trees growing right in the water along the bank. Others are palm lined, while still others boast towering deciduous trees reaching hundreds of feet above the river.

Most Amazon tributaries fall into one of three categories; Blackwater - these rivers are tannin stained, highly acidic and generally hold peacock bass; Blue water - these rivers are relatively clear and typically also hold peacock bass; White water - This term doesn't refer to cascading waterfalls, rather it describes the effect of suspended particles carried in the water. These rivers do not typically hold peacock bass, although their tributaries often do. The map below depicts some Amazon regions and the river types within them.

Amazon river types

For more detailed information see: A Peacock Bass Primer - Part II - 'The Fishery' - a section about Amazonian rivers.

About Going Fishing…

Camps and Conditions

Amazon Ecology

When you Travel With Acute Angling, It's Much More Than Just Fishing

Imagine casting your line into the mysterious and beautiful black waters of the Brazilian Amazon. Then imagine the explosive strike of one of the biggest Peacock Bass you've ever seen. Then picture yourself fighting and landing the world's greatest freshwater gamefish and the trophy you've been dreaming of. Imagine doing this for days on end, without intrusive interruptions, or hurrying off because you've run out of time.

With Acute Angling, you can experience the ultimate in peacock bass fishing trips. For over fifteen years, Acute Angling has been providing the very best fishing excursions in South America.

We've done all the research so you don't have to. From start to finish, we are there every step of the way to make sure you have the best sportfishing experience of your lifetime. We are there fishing with you and we'll help with techniques, tackle tips, and a full array of extras not found with run-of-the-mill fishing travel agencies or other outfitters.

We've investigated and studied the regions we'll be taking you to, so our knowledge will help you have an unparalleled experience. Acute Angling handles your complete travel program…from air travel, to entry visa, to pre-trip preparation and even travel insurance. Combine that with our specialized tackle packages and you'll have nothing to worry about except catching trophy peacock bass. Let us handle the details.

Now, just imagine it one more time: Holding up that incredible peacock bass that YOU wrestled out of the wild jungle-framed waters. Taking the photo and then releasing the beautiful animal back to the wild. Doesn't that feel good?

Let Acute Angling take you on the fishing trip of a lifetime!

Acute Angling is a member of the Peacock Bass Association

For more information about fishing trips for peacock bass and other exotic species, contact us;
by E-mail; Paul Reiss, Gary Reiss or, join our Mailing List

Telephone—Toll-free: Paul Reiss (866) 832-2987 or Gary Reiss: 866 431-1668

Mail: Acute Angling, PO Box 18, Califon, NJ 07830

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