Species:  Peacock Bass, Catfish

Country: Brazil (Central Amazon Region)

Fishery: Tributaries in the Rio Negro, Branco and Madeira Basins

Season: September thru February

Accommodation Type: Yacht

Hosted by: Barbara Silva and/or Paul Reiss

Format: Double Occupancy, air-conditioned, en-suite cabins.

Included: Six full days of fishing; 7 nights on the Blackwater Explorer, double occupancy cabin; gourmet meals; open bar; charter flights; fishing licenses, rods & reels; guided fishing (2 anglers/ boat); overnight at Tropical Hotel; airport assistance and transfers

Not Included: Air transportation to Manaus, Brazil; tipping; lures; passports; visas; airport departure tax.

Available: Acute Angling provides these necessary services, options and upgrades for its clients.

1. International air transportation. We provide reserved seats for all Acute Angling clients on international carriers servicing Manaus, Brazil.
2. Complete fishing tackle packages for this trip - species and location specific, are available, on-line, through; www.tackle-box.net
3. Complete passport and visa service is provided with Zierer Visa Services.
4. Comprehensive Travel insurance is offered via Travel Guard International
5. Medical Evacuation services are available through Global Rescue
6. Single occupancy cabin upgrade is available

Fish for the world's most exciting gamefish on the brand new, comfortably air-conditioned, "Blackwater Explorer" yacht.

Our great mobility allows us to access the most productive, remote Amazon tributaries. Endless miles of majestic, fish holding waters with hidden lagoons, winding creeks, placid lakes and sandy beaches. We concentrate on finding the rivers or regions with optimal water levels and productivity during each part of our fishing season. Our "turn-on-a-dime" flexibility allows us to find great fishing on every one of our trips. We boast extremely high daily catch averages (from 10 - 50, even 100 or more peacocks a day) Trophy fish in the teens are routine and many monsters over 20 lbs. are taken every week. Great top water action and superb fly fishing opportunities. Return each evening to the comfort and security of the Blackwater Explorer. Anglers can also do battle with huge red-tailed catfish (up to 100 pounds) that are abundant in many of these river systems.

The beautiful Blackwater Explorer

Built to fish - The new "Blackwater Explorer" is one of the most attractive yachts sailing the Amazon basin. Her classic and graceful "Amazonian Regional" design blends perfectly with the pristine blackwater habitat she calls home. But more importantly, she's been built to fish. Her broad beam maximizes her functional interior space while keeping her length manageably short. This gives her great maneuverability, letting her safely and easily penetrate into inaccessible, meandering headwaters streams. The yacht's impressively low draft (she displaces only 1.2 meters) allows her to readily pass shallow sandbars and obstructions that would keep less efficiently designed boats back in port.

Designed for fishermen - The Blackwater Explorer was designed for fishermen. Her well-organized debarkation deck lets a full group of anglers get started on their fishing day quickly, without crowding, fuss or confusion. The debarkation deck's waterline exit lets you walk right onto your fishing boat, with no ladders to climb. All of your fishing gear and take-along items can remain right at hand and be ready to go when you are. We've done our homework and we've designed the best purpose-built sportfishing vessel in the Amazon. Luxurious and Comfortable - The Explorer is a fishing mothership of the highest caliber. The list of her luxurious features is long. Here are just a few.

1. Private bathrooms w/sink, toilet and hot shower in each cabin.
2. Roomy cabins with plenty of storage space.
3. Two meter high ceilings. Gone are the days when six-footers have to duck.
4. Huge (6 and 1/2 x 7 meter) common area. Spacious dining room and lots of walk-around space.
5. Big, wide, non-slip stairwells.
6. Cabin doors open directly to outside spaces.
7. Shallow draft for improved access - almost 1/2 meter less than typical Amazon yachts. The Explorer can fish areas we've never accessed before.

Comfort and Security - The "Blackwater Explorer" will take you to some of the world's most remote fisheries, with more comfort than anyone could expect hundreds of miles away from the last vestiges of civilization. Hot showers, private bathrooms, personal air-conditioners, 100VAC in each cabin, reading lamps, storage cabinets - who could expect all this on an Amazon fishing adventure? You should! Spend your day on fast bass boats fishing productive, hidden backwaters, then return each evening to the comfort and security of the Blackwater Explorer. Added to this, the high level of personal service provided by our staff and the dedicated fishing expertise provide by our guides make the Blackwater Explorer the ultimate way to access the incredible Amazon peacock bass.

Thursday

Depart U.S. via International flight.

Friday

Arrive in Manaus, Brazil, early morning. After clearing customs you are met by our agent and transferred to the domestic airport for a charter flight to the Blackwater Explorer. Arrive in time for lunch aboard, then get your cabin assignment and prepare your gear for an afternoon of fishing. Overnight in your air-conditioned cabins.

Saturday through Thursday

Six full days of fishing. Your angling day begins with a 5:30 AM wake up call followed by breakfast at 6:00 AM. Your guide will be ready to depart at first light, although you can remain on the Explorer at your leisure. Relax for an hour at lunchtime each day. Return to the yacht by dusk for appetizers, drinks and bragging, followed by a delicious dinner. Jungle hikes, spotlighting trips, night catfishing and local village visits can be arranged.

Friday

Transfer back to Manaus via charter flight. Relax at the Tropical Hotel, book a city tour, shop or enjoy great Brazilian restaurants. Overnight at the Tropical.

Saturday

Depart Manaus via International flight.

NOTE - Trip dates and Itineraries may vary depending on air carriers schedules and availability.

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