Hefty Peacock Bass Bring Big Smiles

I’ve talked mostly about fishing this week but the Amazon has many more treats beyond the fish.  There are lots of animals, reptiles and birds.  The first two you rarely get to see because they hide so well in the rainforest, but the birdlife is incredible.  The ones I enjoy most each morning are the … Read more

Massive Peacock Bass of the Marie River

I’m back to my early up routine today here on the Marié River in the Amazon.  The chef had the coffee ready at 5:30 and I headed on the deck of the Untamed Amazon to work on my blog and watch the sunrise.  The skies were ominous showing signs of rain.   By the time … Read more

Hunt for the Giant Temensis

I advise fly fishing travelers to set goals for every trip.  But keep them realistic based on location, fish species, time of year, weather and your abilities.  Realize that “fish of a lifetime” don’t jump on the hook and persistence and patience are your best friends.  Listen to your guide and be prepared to learn … Read more

Brazil 2012 – Join Me!

I will be hosting my annual peacock bass trip to the Amazon in Brazil February 11-18, 2012. That’s a Saturday to Saturday. The trip will have 8 anglers including me. The cost of the trip is $4395 based on double occupancy. This price includes one nights stay in Manaus at the Tropical Hotel Manaus, travel … Read more

More Gorgeous Cichlids

The snow here in the Yellowstone Country is rising as fast as the water in the Amazon. Three days in a row we’ve woken up to fresh snow. By afternoon it gets warm and my last two ski days were mediocre because I waited and the snow got sticky. Today, I headed out early and … Read more

Join Me in Brazil!

The awe-inspiring, legendary Peacock bass on the fly! For the third year in a row I will be hosting a trip to the Amazon in Brazil for peacock bass. Peacock bass are one of the most incredible species of fish you will ever catch with a fly. I have been chasing them for over ten … Read more