Amazon Sportfishing - Science and Conservation
| 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
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Science
Conservation efforts in the U.S. have helped to reverse decades
long deterioration of fish
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A complete
payara life-cycle study is underway on the Urariquera river.
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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.
What's good for fish is good for anglers . and for Acute Angling
as well. So we've joined forces with several academic and conservation
organizations to lend our support on
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DNA sampling is being used to study Peacock
bass characteristics and population distributions throughout the Amazon
Basin.
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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.
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For more information
available fishing trips for payara or other exotic species, contact
us , Toll-free, at;
Paul Reiss:
- 866 832-2987 - E-Mail Paul Reiss
- or:
Garry Reiss:
- 866 431-1668 - E-Mail Garry Reiss
We are pleased
to be able to arrange trips to the right place at the right time, anywhere
in the world, with the most reputable, professional outfitters. References
are available upon request.
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