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Amazon Sportfishing—
Science and Conservation
Science
The secret is out. Sportfishermen all over the world have discovered the awesome fighting characteristics of peacock bass, payara and other amazing Amazon gamefish. Almost too quickly, they've become a fishing sensation. Although popular interest is a good thing for the sportfishing business, sometimes it can be a direct threat to the health of a sensitive, unprotected fishery. With the overnight advent of a slew of new, sometimes less-than-careful, trip operators, it's time to take steps to protect these unique tropical fisheries.
A complete payara life-cycle study is
underway on the Urariquera river.
Conservation efforts in the U.S. have helped to reverse decades long deterioration of fish stocks in dozens of regions. Florida's inshore fisheries have blossomed anew; New Jersey's stripers have made a triumphal return; and most U.S. fishing destinations are better than they've been in the last fifty years. With an improved scientific understanding of Amazonian fisheries, preemptive steps can be taken to assure that these exciting species and their delicate habitat never suffer serious declines and remain protected and vital in spite of the increased pressure of current popular interest.
DNA sampling is being used to study Peacock bass characteristics and population distributions throughout the Amazon Basin.
What's good for fish is good for anglers, and for Acute Angling as well. So we've joined orces with several academic and conservation organizations to lend our support on two fronts in this effort. We're using our access to peacock bass to collect DNA samples and catch and release data throughout our peacock bass fishing range, to be used in an exhaustive study of all Brazilian Cichla species. We've also taken the lead on a historical first project to study the life cycle of payara (Hydrolicus species) on the Urariquera river. This important work will help to separate the myth from the facts, so that conservation and fishing activity can be optimally coordinated to help preserve these exotic fisheries.
Conservation
The Amazon basin is under constant destructive pressure. Acute Angling, recognizing the critical need for conservation of the region if it is to continue as a productive sportfishery, has begun the study and implementation of a series of conservation efforts in its fisheries.
Science
Conservation
Research Trips
Contact Paul Reiss to find out which of our trips are associated with research projects. We often benefit from client involvement in these projects. You get the tough job—catching fish!
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!
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