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Fishing for giant arapaima

Fishing for giant arapaima

Giant Arapaima (Arapaima gigas), or, as it is also called, piraruku - the largest freshwater fish on the planet, its length can reach 3 meters (according to rumors, met specimens of more than 4 meters). The maximum recorded weight of arapaima - 200 kg. Interest arapaima causes not only its size - its appearance resembles some prehistoric monster. Large dense scales with relief surface, consisting of several layers, so dense that the teeth piranha about it just crumble. In natural conditions, arapaima has no enemies. What fisherman would not want to fight with such a rival.

Fishing for arapaima, as well as for other large and strong fish, is exciting and exciting. The bite of the arapaima is powerful and confident, and the resistance to the pull is desperate to the last.

We offer an arapaima fishing tour in the tributaries of the Essequibo River (Guyana's largest river) where the giant arapaima are caught. The experience and skill of our guides and staff will ensure not only a successful fishing trip, but also a good, as safe vacation as possible. Fishing for arapaima in Guyana will be remembered as an exciting adventure full of impressions and positive emotions.

Fishing area: Upper Essequibo River

Catching season:
Hbeginning - September through October
Oend - February – March
Fishing technique: spinning, fly fishing.

Tour program
Day 1: Arrival at Cheddi Jagan or Eugene F. Correia International Airport, pick up and transfer to Georgetown. Overnight stay at a Georgetown hotel.
Day 2: Transfer to J. F. Correia International Airport for a one hour flight to Iwokrama airstrip on the Essequibo River, from where local guides will take you by motorboat to a fishing lodge. 1⁄2 days fishing.
Days 3-8: Six full days of fishing. Overnight at the lodge with the option to visit one of the outdoor camps further down the river.
Day 9: Return to Iwokrama airfield for a return flight to J.F. Correia International Airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Georgetown. Overnight stay.
Day 10: Transfer to the airport.

Cost includes: All transfers on arrival and departure, overnight accommodation at a hotel in Georgetown for two nights, domestic flights, transportation to the river, meals and drinks (alcohol can be ordered in advance) at camp and while fishing, daily laundry, 6+ days of guided fishing, when double occupancy.

Not included: meals and drinks while in Georgetown, any baits, lures, jigs, tackle, etc. However, you may be provided with some tackle upon request and for a nominal fee.

WARNING: Personal luggage weight must not exceed 20 kg

Customer must carry: repellent (we recommend red Gardex, there are midges) better mosquito light, hat, bandana, UV sunscreen, glasses, flashlight, mug, 2 pairs of thin pants, sunscreen, sleeping bag (not thick, at a temperature of +10 - +30, you can with a liner), self-inflating mat (recommended firm Thermorest), boots with felt soles (better on the spikes !!!!!!!), a jacket in case the weather changes or gets colder, germo-bags under your clothes for rafting.

Climate

The climate is sub-Equatorial, hot and humid. There is no usual for Europeans, the change of seasons. The seasons are divided into two types: rainy and dry. From April to August and from November to January are tropical storms, the rest of the country relatively dry.

How to get there

Flight to Ganu (Jagten airport GEO, Cheddi Jagan) may take more than one day, with two stopovers in Amsterdam and Panama city or in London and Barbados.