EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO TAKE FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE FISHING TRIP IN THE AMAZON

See how the seasons affect sport fishing in the Amazon: Below, we offer a list prepared by our fishing experts, ideal for those who plan to fish at Amazon Roosevelt Lodge.

FULL SEASON

JAN | FEBRUARY | MAR | APR | MAY

At this time of year, due to the constant rains and the water received from the tributary rivers, the rivers have large volumes of water well above their level, making it the ideal time to fish giant leather catfish such as Pirarara, Piraíba, Jaú, Cachara, Caparari, the sport fish Apapás, Corvina, among other species.

FOR LEATHER FISH (PIRARARA, PIRAÍBA, JAÚ)

Rod – 60 to 100 pounds
Steel cable – 70 pounds
Reel line – 0.80 mm or 0.90 mm (Monofilament)
Hooks – 7/0 to 10/0 ↔ Leader – 0.9 mm (Fluorocarbon) – High profile reel

FOR LEATHER FISH (CACHARA, CAPARARÍ, JUNDIÁ, COROATÁ, BARBADO, PALMITO, etc.,)

Rod – 30 pounds
Line – 0.60 mm (Monofilament)
Hooks – 7/0
Reel – Low/medium profile

FOR SCALE FISH (CACHORRA)

Rod – 17 to 25 pounds
Line – 30 to 40 pounds
Hooks – 7/0
Leader – 0.40 or 0.50 mm (Fluorocarbon) from 40 to 50 pounds
Steel cable – 30 pounds
Reel – LOW Profile

FOR FISH WITH SCALES (TUCUNARÉ, APAPÁ)

Rod – 10 to 20 pounds
Line – 40 to 50 pounds
Hooks – 7/0 (for live bait fishing)
Artificial bait – Surface, Midwater, jig, propeller (Lime green, white and mixed colours) size of artificial bait – 8 and 11 cm (For all baits)
Spring – Quick hitch 40 to 50 pounds
Reel – LOW Profile

MIDDLE RIVER PERIOD

Jun / Jul / Nov / Dec.

At this time of year, the rivers drain their large volumes of water received in the previous period returning to their normal level, which makes the period favourable for all species of fish, including giant catfish such as CACHARA, CAPARARÍ, JUNDIÁ, COROATÁ, BARBADO, PALMITO, etc.

FOR LEATHER FISH

Rod – 30 pounds
Line – 0.60 mm (Monofilament)
Hooks – 7/0
Reel – Light/low profile. Rod – 17 to 25 pounds
Line – 40 to 50 pounds
Hooks – 7/0
Leader – (Fluorocarbon) 40 to 50 pounds
Steel cable – 30 pounds
Reel – Low profile

FOR FISH WITH SCALES (TUCUNARÉ, APAPÁ)

Rod – 10 to 20 pounds
Line – 40 to 50 pounds
Hooks – 7/0 (for live bait fishing)
Artificial bait – Surface, Midwater, jig, propeller (lime green, white and mixed colours)
Size of artificial baits – 8 and 11 cm (for all baits)
Snape – Quick hitch 40 to 50 pounds
Reel – Low profile

RIVER LOW FLOOD PERIOD

Aug / Sep / Oct.

At this time of year, the rivers are full. Their water volumes are higher. Low tides provide the ideal period for fishing for sport fish such as Tucunaré, Bicuda, Cachorra, Matrinchã, Jatuarana, and Aruanã, among other species.

FOR FISH WITH SCALES (TUCUNARÉ, APAPÁ and cachorra)

Rod – 10 to 20 pounds
Line – 40 to 50 pounds
Hooks – 7/0 (for live bait fishing)
Artificial Bait – Surface, Midwater, jig, propeller (lime green, white and mixed colours)
Artificial bait size – 8 and 11 cm (for all baits)
Snape – Quick hitch 40 to 50 pounds
Reel – Low profile

FISH WITH SCALES (JATUARANA, MATRINXÃ, PIRAPITINGA, PACUBORRACHA, etc.

Rod – 10 to 20 pounds
Line – 0.40 mm (Monofilament)
Hooks – 3/0 to 5/0
Steel cable – 20 pounds
Reel – Light/low profile

Fishing with Fly

Equipment and Lures (Flies):

Rods – Between 8wt and 10wt with reels compatible with the rods
Rods – 8wt for streamers with intermediate line
Rods – 9wt or 10wt Floating line for large poppers or other surface lures, as they have a little more volume it would be a little easier to cast with this equipment.
Leader – Monofilament between 70lb / 90lb with sizes between 7 feet and 9 feet for surface flies.
Leader – Fluorocarbon between 40lb / 60lb with sizes between 9 feet and 12 feet for streamers with intermediate lines.

Live bait

We recommend minhocuçú, rápido (June to October) and tuvira for fish such as: cachara, caparari, matrinchã, jatuarana, pirapitinga, cachorra, barbado, palmito, coroatá, and others. We recommend an average of 1 kg of minhocuçú to fish during the entire period of 4.5 or 5.5 days and 30 units of tuvira/fasting daily/boat.

In addition, it is important to use personal protective equipment, such as:

Hats,
Sunglasses,
Sunscreen,
Repellent,
Light and comfortable clothing,
Closed and non-slip footwear,

Note: The use of the above-mentioned materials is not mandatory. The following list contains the recommended fishing equipment, ideal for the specific conditions of our rivers and is based on the experience of our fishing consultants. The above suggestion does not limit the freedom of customers to catch different species or choose from a variety of equipment.

This list was prepared by our fishing experts.