The river Rio Mare, born in the North - Western corner of the Brazilian Amazon, near the border with Colombia, a tributary of the upper Rio Negro. Pool Rio Mare because of the tremendous populations of large peacock bass, the locals call Rio de Gigantes.
Covered by fishing district, an area of about 2 million hectares, includes more than 800km. rivers, and many creeks and lagoons from the headwaters to the confluence with the Rio Negro. Only 0.5% of this area is developed is protected by the law of the territory, has the status of a cultural heritage of Brazil. Fishing pressure on the river there is practically no commercial fishing on the Rio Mare is allowed only one company that we represent.
This unique and extensive waters of the Rio Mare allows to achieve incomparable flexibility - yacht and anglers can move up or downstream in search of a better water level, where you can find trophy fish.
River basin inhabits more than 450 species of fish and among them 15 species most coveted trophy peacock bass, from the giant spotted bass (up to 12 kg) to the smallest perch - butterfly (to 2 kg). IBAMA official studies showed that the number of peacock bass in the Rio Mare two times more than in other studied rivers. Installed 6 world records fishing for peacock bass.
Techniques of fishing: fly fishing and spinning. The basic equipment welcomed in all parts of the Amazon, is fly fishing. For organizing a tour the fans spinning, it is necessary to agree in advance of the tour, possible dates and fishing areas. The spinning and flyfishing in the same round, never mixed.
Program a fishing tour is designed for 7 days (Wednesday to Wednesday)
Tuesday: Arrival in Manaus. Meeting a company representative, transfer to hotel, accommodation in double rooms.
Better to arrive in Manaus a day earlier (on Monday), it will help to protect yourself from possible delays of the airline or lost Luggage in Manaus. You will have to incur the cost of a night in a hotel, but it will eliminate the possibility of problems - there is only one Charter flight a week on the Rio Mare, departing very early. Additionally we give one day in the city.
Wednesday: - after Breakfast at the hotel, the driver will meet the group around 7:00 in the morning and you will be transferred to local airport where you will fly by seaplane Cessna Grand Caravan on the river. Flight duration is approximately 4 hours. The yacht is at anchor and waiting for you. Upon arrival, you are accommodated in the cabin, and then meet on the second floor of yachts in the cosy lounge, where you meet the crew and tour guides and develop with them a daily plan of fishing. On the same day the vehicle starts rafting down the river to the best fishing areas.
Thursday - Tuesday: - every day fishing accompanied by a professional guides (guides are Indians who grew up in the Amazon, well, knowing every inch of the river, the habits of perch and Parking).
A Typical Day:
Wednesday: after Breakfast a couple of hours to rest and fees the departure from the river by seaplane. On the way, after an hour of flight, the plane stops to refuel and the end of the day You arrive in Manaus. Depending on the scheduled flight plan from Manaus, You get a ride after dinner (we recommend the restaurant Buffalo) or directly to the airport or the hotel if Your departure the following day. In the second case, the driver of the Shuttle will meet you at the hotel, depending on departure time of your flight and transfer you to the international airport.
Unique three-storey yacht, designed and built specifically for this project. On the ground floor is a restricted area for authorized personnel only, and includes a utility room and engine room with two 200 HP engines. There is also a Laundry room, a staff room and water filtration system. The ship has its own sewage treatment plant.
On the second floor, 8 suites - each 18 square meters in size 6 double suites and two single rooms. All cabins are equipped with two single beds with the possibility of converting into a double, air-conditioned, bathroom and storage space and equipment. Floor-to-ceiling panoramic Windows.
The upper level is designed for relaxation. It offers spacious living and dining room, an outdoor lounge serving drinks and snacks. On the same floor, two large outdoor Jacuzzi for 10 people.
• Year built: 2015 • Brazil • port of registry: Manaus, Brazil
• Length: 92 ft / 28 m • beam: 25.6 m / 7.8 m • draft: 4 feet / 1.2 m
• Displacement: 130 tons • Maximum speed: 6 knots • electricity: 110 volts
• Engines: 2 MWM 200 HP
• Generators: 96 German solar panels-generators with 4 solar controllers and inverters,
• Auxiliary generators: 2 x 40 kVA MVM (encapsulated for noise reduction)
Crew: 14 people, including the captain 6 guides and fly fishing instructors, a chef certificate from the international cuisine.
Capacity: up to 16 passenger seats