The
Fishing - The
rivers and tributaries around the lodge are rich and diverse.
Possible species include the three species of peacocks: the butterfly(up
to 10 pounds), the paca or spotted(up to 20 pounds), and the
temensis(up to 24 pounds although it is almost certain that a
world-record fish is present in the system. The current record
stands at 27 pounds).
Peacock
Bass are perhaps one of the toughest gamefish around. Their topwater
strike is often so ferocious that the entire fish will fly several
feet out of the water with the fly. Once hooked peacocks exhibit
a savvy toughness unknown to trout and largemouth fisherman. A large
peacock is unstoppable on its first few runs. Anglers can only hope
that the fish stays well away from the structure. This is usually
their second escape route. Most fish go aerial in a tarpon like display...gills
rattling as they fly end over end...only to run again. They are a
not for the weak of heart. Everyone that fishes the Royal Amazon
will return with stories of stripped reels, destroyed tackle and
memories of giants that couldn't be stopped.
