Post by Steve Sutton on Mar 8, 2010 12:24:54 GMT -5
Greetings Angling Friends,
The 2010-11 season really isn't that far off. In fact, early inquiries suggest anglers are selecting and establishing fall trip dates early. We are adding several new Brazil destinations this season in addition to our Bell of the Amazon Yacht and the Floating Junglelows Camp.
The Big News out of Brazil is this...both the Speckled and Butterfly IGFA records are under challenge:
Peacock, speckled
Cichla temensis
27 lbs. 0 oz. - 12.24 kgs
Rio Negro Brazil
12/4/1994 12:00:00 AM
Gerald Lawson
Peacock, butterfly
Cichla ocellaris
12 lbs. 9 oz. - 5.71 kgs
Chiguao River Venezuela
1/6/2000 12:00:00 AM
Antonio Campa G.
On Feb 9, 2010, angler Bill Gassmann of Des Moines, Iowa, caught a potential World Record Peacock Bass weighing in at 28lbs. The old record was 27lbs caught by Doc Lawson on Dec 4 1994.Gassmann was fishing a clown colored Luhr Jensen Big Game Woodchopper Slim and was fishing a tributary of the Upper Rio Negro in the Brazilian Amazon.
Gassmann's guide, Aldeni "Elvis" Fonseca immediately knew the significance of the catch and urged Gassmann to return to the Mothership.The peacock measured 37 inches long with a girth of 25 inches and is pending certification by the IGFA.
Guide Elvis with Gassmann Giant Peacock
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Early in February River Plate Anglers reported that angler, Mr.George Walters caught the World Record Butterfly Peacock Bass which weighed slightly over 17lbs. The record is pending certification by IGFA. The butterfly peacock was caught on the Rio Urubaxi in the Brazilian Amazon on a topwater prop lure.
WALTERS BUTTERFLY
Here's some more BIG NEWS...we are now outfitting to the very destinations these two pending New World Record Peacocks came from!
Groups for the new season are forming already. Check out the dates and join us for an Amazon Fishing Expedition into the interior of the Amazon Rain Forrest!
Amazon Fishing Expeditions
[fishin' expeditions]
***GROUP FORMING...PRIME OCT 2010 DATES***
The Belle of the Amazon
Join us this October as we explore the tributaries of the Rio Negro. AFE is pleased to offer our clients an experience unlike any other in the Amazon. Aboard our luxury yacht, The Belle of the Amazon you can comfortably explore this awesome fishery and enchanting part of the world. You will experience the fishing adventure of a lifetime and return home with a new knowledge and appreciation of the Amazon region.
The yacht's amenities include fine dining, individual air conditioning controls for each room, room service, satellite phone and laundry service. The yacht features 8 double rooms with offset bunk beds and private baths.
The custom-designed bass boats are equipped with marine radios and GPS units. Aboard the BELLE AMAZON, you don't have to forego comfort and luxury to experience the legendary explosive strikes and tackle busting power of the Amazon's native Peacock Bass.
We have reserved the Belle of the Amazon again this year for the following prime dates:
***OCTOBER 8th - 17th, 2010***
The group will total 16 anglers and presently there are eight (8) places available. Give me a call soon for all the details if you are interested in joining this "hosted" trip.
I look forward to joining you on the Rio Negro for an expedition into the interior reaches and the Lost Lagoons of the Amazon watershed of northern Brazil.
Go to: www.burning-daylight.com/ to book your trip, now. Or, send and email to: burningdaylight1@netzero.com
The 2010-11 season really isn't that far off. In fact, early inquiries suggest anglers are selecting and establishing fall trip dates early. We are adding several new Brazil destinations this season in addition to our Bell of the Amazon Yacht and the Floating Junglelows Camp.
The Big News out of Brazil is this...both the Speckled and Butterfly IGFA records are under challenge:
Peacock, speckled
Cichla temensis
27 lbs. 0 oz. - 12.24 kgs
Rio Negro Brazil
12/4/1994 12:00:00 AM
Gerald Lawson
Peacock, butterfly
Cichla ocellaris
12 lbs. 9 oz. - 5.71 kgs
Chiguao River Venezuela
1/6/2000 12:00:00 AM
Antonio Campa G.
On Feb 9, 2010, angler Bill Gassmann of Des Moines, Iowa, caught a potential World Record Peacock Bass weighing in at 28lbs. The old record was 27lbs caught by Doc Lawson on Dec 4 1994.Gassmann was fishing a clown colored Luhr Jensen Big Game Woodchopper Slim and was fishing a tributary of the Upper Rio Negro in the Brazilian Amazon.
Gassmann's guide, Aldeni "Elvis" Fonseca immediately knew the significance of the catch and urged Gassmann to return to the Mothership.The peacock measured 37 inches long with a girth of 25 inches and is pending certification by the IGFA.
Guide Elvis with Gassmann Giant Peacock
_________________________________________________________
Early in February River Plate Anglers reported that angler, Mr.George Walters caught the World Record Butterfly Peacock Bass which weighed slightly over 17lbs. The record is pending certification by IGFA. The butterfly peacock was caught on the Rio Urubaxi in the Brazilian Amazon on a topwater prop lure.
WALTERS BUTTERFLY
Here's some more BIG NEWS...we are now outfitting to the very destinations these two pending New World Record Peacocks came from!
Groups for the new season are forming already. Check out the dates and join us for an Amazon Fishing Expedition into the interior of the Amazon Rain Forrest!
Amazon Fishing Expeditions
[fishin' expeditions]
***GROUP FORMING...PRIME OCT 2010 DATES***
The Belle of the Amazon
Join us this October as we explore the tributaries of the Rio Negro. AFE is pleased to offer our clients an experience unlike any other in the Amazon. Aboard our luxury yacht, The Belle of the Amazon you can comfortably explore this awesome fishery and enchanting part of the world. You will experience the fishing adventure of a lifetime and return home with a new knowledge and appreciation of the Amazon region.
The yacht's amenities include fine dining, individual air conditioning controls for each room, room service, satellite phone and laundry service. The yacht features 8 double rooms with offset bunk beds and private baths.
The custom-designed bass boats are equipped with marine radios and GPS units. Aboard the BELLE AMAZON, you don't have to forego comfort and luxury to experience the legendary explosive strikes and tackle busting power of the Amazon's native Peacock Bass.
We have reserved the Belle of the Amazon again this year for the following prime dates:
***OCTOBER 8th - 17th, 2010***
The group will total 16 anglers and presently there are eight (8) places available. Give me a call soon for all the details if you are interested in joining this "hosted" trip.
I look forward to joining you on the Rio Negro for an expedition into the interior reaches and the Lost Lagoons of the Amazon watershed of northern Brazil.
Go to: www.burning-daylight.com/ to book your trip, now. Or, send and email to: burningdaylight1@netzero.com
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