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The Angler's Guide to Payara

Payara World Records

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World Records - If an outfitting company can be said to have a philosophy, Acute Angling's would go as follows; Since the traveling angler has selected an exotic fishing trip and not a stay at the Ritz-Carlton, it is reasonable to assume that what he most seeks is a great fishing experience, not a black-tie tourist extravaganza. Since it is our goal to satisfy our client's expectations, we believe it is appropriate for us to invest our energies and resources into providing the angler with safe and comfortable access to the best fishing that can be found, without concern for frills that do not serve either of those ends. As a result of this focus, Acute Angling has a long history of exploration and discovery. We constantly look for the road less traveled (or perhaps that should be water less paddled) in order to find that river that has never been fished or those fish that have never seen a lure. We don't really seek world records, just the waters where they might be found. The world records just follow naturally.

Payara records with IGFA
Line Class	Weight	Angler	Location	Year	Type	Status
All Tackle	39 lb. 4 oz.	Bill Keeley	Uraima Falls, Venezuela	1996	AT*	Current
2 lb.	7 lb. 2 oz.	Capt. Kdu Magalhaes	Xingu River, Brazil	2000	LC*	Current
4 lb.	18 lb. 0 oz.	Shoichiro Kawai	Uraima Falls, Venezuela	1998	LC	Current
6 lb.	18 lb. 8 oz.	Carlos Barantes Araya	Uraima Falls, Venezuela	2003	LC	Current
8 lb.	23 lb. 0 oz.	Lance Glaser	Uraima Falls, Venezuela	1996	LC	Current
12 lb.	32 lb. 0 oz.	Lance Glaser	Uraima Falls, Venezuela	1996	LC	Current
16 lb.	32 lb. 8 oz.	Lance Glaser	Uraima Falls, Venezuela	1996	LC	Current
20 lb.	33 lb. 8 oz.	Bill Keeley	Uraima Falls, Venezuela	1999	LC	Current
* Note - A T = All Tackle Record LC = Line Class Record

Biara record with IGFA
Species	Scientific Name	Weight	Angler	Trip	Year	Type	Status
Biara	Rhapiodon vulpinus	4 lbs. 10 oz.	Marcio Borges de Oliveira	Xingu River, Brazil	2000	AT*	Current
* Note - A T = All Tackle Record LC = Line Class Record

Acute Angling's Amazon Exotic Species records with IGFA
Species	Scientific Name	Weight	Angler	Trip	Year	Type	Status
Pescada	Plagioscion squamosissimus	11 lbs. 4 oz.	Russell Jensen	Rio Travessao	2009	AT*	Current
Piranha	Serrasalmus rhombeus	7 lb and up	Russell Jensen	Rio Travessao	various	AT	Past
Piranha	Serrasalmus rhombeus	8 lbs. 7 oz.	Russell Jensen	Rio Travessao	2008	AT	Current
Apapa	Pellona castelnaeana	7 lb. 0 oz.	Paul Reiss	Rio Caura	2003	LC*	Past
* Note - A T = All Tackle Record LC = Line Class Record

Acute Angling's Amazon catfish records with IGFA
Species	Scientific Name	Weight	Angler	Trip	Year	Type	Status
Piraiba	Brachyplatystoma filamentosum	295 lb. 8 oz.	Russell Jensen	Rio Travessao	2007	AT*	Current
Jau	Zungaro zungaro	109 lb.	Russell Jensen	Rio Urariquera	2005	AT	Current
Jundia	Leiarius marmoratus	25 lb. 12 oz.	Russell Jensen	Rio Travessao	2008	AT	Past
Jundia	Leiarius marmoratus	28 lb. 11 oz.	Russell Jensen	Rio Travessao	2009	AT	Current
Redtail	Phractocephalus hemioliopterus	70 lb. 8 oz.	Paul Reiss	Rio Alegria	2003	LC*	Past
Redtail	Phractocephalus hemioliopterus	16 lb. 6 oz.	Russell Jensen	Rio Urariquera	2005	LC*	Past
Jandi	Rhamdia sebae	9 lb. 8 oz.	Russell Jensen	Rio Urariquera	2003	AT	Current
* Note - A T = All Tackle Record LC = Line Class Record

Acute Angling's Amazon catfish record with the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame
Species	Scientific Name	Weight	Angler	Trip	Year	Status
Jundia	Leiarius marmoratus	23 lb. 8 oz.	Larry Larsen	Rio Travessao	2008	Current

More Record-sized Amazon Exotics

Many of our anglers have caught world-record size fishes and have simply elected not to subject them to the extra handling and time necessitated by weighing and properly documenting their catch.

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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;
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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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