Tactics and Tackle

The Agua Boa river has seen some 20 different species of fish caught on the fly and identified, with the different  species of Peacock Bass being the prime quarry for the majority of the guests visiting the Agua Boa Amazon Lodge. These range in size from the Butterfly Peacock  (Cichla ocellaris) with an average size of 3 to 5 lbs up to the giant Tucanare Peacock Bass (Cichla temensis)of 23 lbs plus.

The most commonly used rod on the Agua Boa river is an 8 or 9 weight. Your lines should be those designed for high temperatures such as the top quality Rio SW Clouser Tropical Taper, Tropical Outbound Short floating lines and for the sinking a 200 or 300 grain Deep Sea Sink Tip. Leaders should also be those designed for the tropical temperatures, we recommend the Rio 44lb and 33lb Hard Saltwater mono. Flies in the sizes 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, and 4/0, of the large streamer/lure style are the most productive, such as Deceivers, Whistlers, etc with large bead-chain eyes, dumbbell eyes etc. or stick on eyes. For fishing with a floating line, poppers such as Waller Pearly Poppers, Big Boy Trevally Poppers, etc. can produce spectacular top water takes!

Our Lodge Fly Shop (link to fly shop)has a good selection of top quality Umpqua flies, Rio fly lines and leaders for sale. For those losing the battle between their rod and one of the giant Tucanare’s, we also have a small selection of quality Sage rods for sale or rent.

The majority of guests stay at the Lodge on a double occupancy basis and will fish two people per boat with a guide. With both guests fishing you can cover a lot of fish, and double takes at any one time being not uncommon. Don’t be surprised if you see a large Tuncanare come after the 3 lb Butterfly Peacock you have on the line, this is a great opportunity for your fishing partner to cast at the marauding Tuncanare! Fish are not only found by the river or lagoon banks, so don’t disregard any area as you may be pleasantly surprised.

Whether fishing the river itself or one of the many lagoons, the best advice as to the tactics and flies to use is to listen to the guides. They have many years of knowledge in guiding on the Agua Boa river, and know where the fish are!

If you require additional information on tactics and tackle just contact your agent of ask one of our experts.