Each river in the Amazon system has it’s own characteristics.  Some rivers have trophy peacocks, but low numbers of fish.  Other rivers have great numbers, but poor trophy potential.  Certain rivers are better for fly casters, while others are spin/casting rivers only.  It’s important to know where and what you’re fishing before you get there.  Then consider trip types.  There are three basic types of trips; houseboats, fixed camps and safari-style ‘mobile’ fishing camps.  Each of these has its positives and negatives. What type of camp best suits your expectations?  Are you after a trophy or do you want big numbers? Do you just want peacocks or are you interested in incidental species?  What time of the year can you travel?  Are you a fly or spin/bait caster?   Choosing the right river and camp to suit your particular needs deserves special consideration.
 

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