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Gamefish of the Amazon Basin
Acute Angling's UPDATED Amazon Gamefish Encyclopedia with a new Peacock Bass ID guide
A compendium of scientific and angling information for the fisherman - to help you better understand your quarry.
Bicuda and other Pike-like Characins
Boulengerella species can exceed 3 feet in length.
The bicuda/argulha (Boulengerella maculata) is an agressive, fast water fish that can be found in many of the waters holding the previously-mentioned glamor species. It can reach sizes of over 15-pounds and is a powerful, acrobatic fighter. Once hooked, they launch themselves into the air, rattling their gills and throwing hooks in a fashion that would make a tarpon jealous. Larger specimens are found in the fast water rivers of northern Brazil (Roraima state) and Guyana.
Picúa/cachorro (Acestrorhynchus falcatus) looks like a freshwater barracuda. It roams about (sometimes mixed in with schools of smaller peacock bass) in small packs terrorizing schools of baitfish. These fish don't grow very big (3-pounds maximum), but they're extremely aggressive, plentiful and hard fighting on light conventional rods or a 5-6-weight fly rod.
Sharp teeth and high speed runs make both bicuda and cachorro real hard on fancy flies.
Both make an interesting bycatch.
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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?
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