for everybody
  Light Cotton Sweater, Sweatshirt or Jacket -- for cool mornings and the air-conditioned yacht.
  Lightweight Rain Gear -- Two piece/coat & pant - packable.
  Long  Tropical Pants:
  Long-Sleeved Tropical Shirts - On some rivers, there may be no-see-ums during overcast days.
        You should bring at least one long sleeved, long pants outfit and keep it in your tackle bag or box.
  Shoes -- 1 pair rubber-soled, non-slip canvas boat shoes or in-water shoes (Tevas, reefwalkers)
  Sneakers
  Fishing hat --  with front & rear visors & a black under-bill to aid in sighting fish (enhances glasses).
  Swimsuits -- it's a great way to cool off at the end of the day (the piranhas are not dangerous)
  Socks and Underwear
  Travel Clothes -        Don’t overpack - they wash laundry daily

Sun and Insect Protection
  Sunscreen - bring lots of it, waterproof and with an adequate SPF!!!
  Sun-Gloves - Many people burn their hands, we recommend ‘Mangrove’ UV Protector SunGloves
  Insect Repellent -- One that is perspiration resistant with D.E.E.T.
  Small can of Raid to kill any insects which sneak into your tent

Medicines
  Personal Prescription Drugs
  10 days worth of broad spectrum antibiotics (i.e., Cipro)
  Anti-Malarial (i.e., Larium)
  Allergy or cold pills
  Cortisone or anti-itch cream (for rashes, allergies or no-see-ums)
  Immodium, Pepto-Bismol or other anti-diarrheal
  Benadryl
  Band-Aids
  Anti-bacterial creme
  Aspirin, Tylenol etc.

Personal Items
        Documents and money
  Passport and photocopy of first two pages of passport
  Airline Tickets
  Cash - bring at least enough for tipping in camp and incidentals in airports.
  Traveler's Checks & Credit Cards, Checkbook
  Books, magazines, reading matter.

        Gear
  Flashlight
  Batteries
  Small English/Portuguese dictionary
  Booklight
  Toiletry kit, toothbrush, etc.
  Camera (small, automatic, weatherproof w/zoom) - Start with fresh batteries & take an extra set.
        Bring enough film.  You might consider a film shield bag (to avoid airport x-rays);
  Fishing Gloves; Prevents blisters (golf or baseball gloves work fine).
  Good quality, comfortable, polarized sunglasses
  Water proof bags or containers for passport, etc.

Luggage
        Main bag
  Large Duffel or Similar Bag  - To contain the bulk of your gear & clothes, checked onto the plane.
        Rod Containers
  Loomis or similar type pack rods (3 or 4 piece) - These will fit inside your duffel & can hold two
        rods each if carefully packed.  You can carry one tube with you at all times.  This eliminates the
        need for huge rod tubes and ensures that you have the basic gear even if your bags are lost.
        Or, for conventional rods
  Plastic, lockable rod tube - These are available at any tackle dealer and should be able to safely
        contain all of your rods. Pack it carefully and pad inside with towels.  Keep locked when traveling
        Carry-on Bag
  Soft Tackle system with Plano 3600/3700 boxes - This can be packed with a minimum of clothing
        & necessities, two reels, several lures & your travel needs.  Use this as your carry-on bag with one
        pack rod tube. The Plano boxes hold your lures and can be switched from duffel to tackle bag.

Tackle
        Fishing Tools
  Pocket Knife/Needlenose Pliers -- we recommend a Leatherman tool
  Strong (hook) cutting pliers
  Boga grip or other device to safely hold fish
  Hook Sharpener -- essential!
  Scissors or line clippers

        Fishing Accessories
  Extra line (30LB. test suggested)
  Extra rods/reels
  Polarized Sunglasses -- two pair with amber lenses (avoid green) indispensable for seeing fish.
  Reel Lubricant -- apply to reels each evening
  Scale -- None of our camps have IGFA certified scales.  We've tried most and highly
        recommend the IGFA endorsed, 'Boga Grip' scale and fish handling tool.
  Tape Measure
  Small Towel
  Replacement Hooks (4x strong #1 and #2) and Split Rings
  Tackle Bag or Box and Lures -- Remember weight restriction!

        Rods & Reels
At least 2 or 3 (as suggestioned below), rods break! - up to 6 (depending on interests, i.e., fly, casting, spinning, ultralight).  The most important factor in determining rod selection is your ability to cast large baits with a minimum of fatigue.  Use rods similar to those recommended below.
  Heavy Spinner - recommend Loomis LR844 -3S / 7’  Heavy -  Mod-Fast Action, use with 30lb.
        test line and with a medium size spinning reel (ie. Daiwa SS1600) - for large lures and all purposes.
  Heavy Bait Caster - recommend Loomis LR844 -3C / 7’ Heavy -  Mod-Fast Action, use with
        30lb. test line & fast retrieve casting reel (ie. Ambassadeur C4 -5600) for large lures & all purposes.
  Light Spinning Rod - recommend similar to Loomis PR842 - 3S / 7’ Med-Light  Fast Action, use
        with 6 to 17lb. test line and small, light reel (ie. Shimano 2000 series), for light lures and fun fishing
        with somewhat lower percentages (the fish have more of an advantage).
  Medium Bait Caster - recommend Loomis LR842 -3C / 7’ Medium -  Mod-Fast Action, use with
        20lb. test line and medium size casting reel (ie. Shimano Calcutta 250) for lighter lures.
  Reels - Reel should be good quality with adequate line capacity.  Casting accuracy is important,
        so match rods & reels. The most important consideration is an excellent drag mechanism.  Spinning
        gear can be less tiring with heavy lures & fast retrieves.  Baitcasting provides accuracy and level
        trajectories to get under obstacles.
  Line - 25 to 30 lb. test, when combined with a good drag setting & a little luck will catch most fish.
        Mono is less likely to tangle and will show nicks and damage.  Braided is lighter, casts further and
        does not stretch.  Take your pick. Heavy leaders with snap swivels help minimize lure tangles when
        using braided line with spinning rods.  Make sure you can tie a Palomar knot.  Load your lighter rigs
        with 14 or 20 lb. test for some fun & challenge.

Lures - This is a general purpose listing and is designed to provide a wide selection.  If you know which river you will be fishing, you can specifically focus on the type, size and color lure known to be effective on that fishery.  Acute Angling provides specially designed packages for specific rivers.  These are available at competitive prices directly through our Tackle Box.
  Propeller type (10) - Big Game Woodchoppers, Amazon Rippers, Peacock Special, various colors
        and patterns.
  Walking Sticks (6) - Zara Spook, Jumpin' Minnow (upgrade hooks and split rings) various colors
        and patterns.
  Minnow/Jerkbaits (8) - Rat-L-Traps, Redfins, Long - A, Rapalas, in a variety of sizes (hooks and
        split rings must be upgraded for all smaller size lures), colors and patterns.
  Crank baits (4) - Rat-L-Traps, Mag-traps, in a variety of sizes (hooks and split rings must be
        upgraded for all smaller size lures), colors and patterns.
  Bucktail Jigs - (6) Wide gap hooks, Garrett's Red Baron, Red/Yellow, Red/White and other colors
        and patterns.
  Spoons - (8) Johnsons Silver Minnow and others, in a variety of sizes, colors and patterns.
   Miscellaneous - Any lures that you have confidence in or use successfully or that you might want
        to try.  All lures should have strong, sharp hooks and split rings.  Soft baits don’t last long.
        Bigger baits tend to catch bigger fish.

        For Fly Anglers Only . . .
  Rods & Reels -- A stiff/fast action eight, nine or ten weight rod.
  Fly Lines -- One  Rio '300-grain 24' Sink Tip.'  One full-floating, weight-forward line for
        poppers and sliders (IE. Scientific Anglers' 'Mastery Saltwater Tarpon').
  Flies -- Two dozen streamers.  Half should be bright & half dark shades.  Ten poppers are sufficient.
   Leader Material -- 50LB. Ande 'Tournament
  Reel Covers -- reels can get banged up in the boat
  Finger Sock (Lycra Sheath that fits over your stripping finger) or use adhesive tape & Moleskin
        to prevent line burn when stripping.
  Fly Tying Equipment
  Small/Soft Minnow Seine -- keeps your line from tangling in the boat.

Miscellaneous
  Immunizations - Contact Public Health Service for their recommendations, then visit your doctor
        and decide what's appropriate for you.  I have been immunized for Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio,
        Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Malaria, and Yellow Fever.
  Balanced tackle - Test the actual tackle you plan to use, on water, with all the lures (including
        the heavy woodchoppers and rippers), and the actual line.  Sometimes two components just
        don’t work right together and something must be changed.  You can’t fix or replace it in Brazil.
        The practice won’t hurt and you’ll get a feel for the long term effort.
  Passport - You need a valid passport and a Brazilian Visa.  Get the 5 year visa.  American
        money and credit cards work fine in Brazil.  Bring adequate cash cash for tips and incidentals.
  The sun on the equator is incredibly strong.  It will rapidly burn and dehydrate you if you are not
        acclimatized or properly equipped.  Bring at least one set of protective clothes, drink lots of water
        and use sunscreen lavishly.  Sensitive individuals sometimes forget hands, feet, ears etc.
  Luggage - You should be able to carry it all, by yourself, if necessary.  Shoulder straps are good.
        It will get battered, wet, muddy and abused, so be prepared and don’t use fancy silk or leather.
  You will undoubtedly have some of your own special needs.