Welcome To The Acute Angler

🎣 Welcome to the first issue of our new newsletter, The Acute Angler! We're beyond excited to have you on board and extend a warm thank you for joining our fishing community.

We’ll keep you in the know with exciting company updates, like our recent transition to a new booking software designed to make planning your dream fishing trip easier than ever before! We're also unveiling an exciting addition to our roster: a NEW multi-species fishing destination.

But before we dive into that, we have an update regarding travel visas. If you’re a passport holder from the US, Australia, or Canada, you’ll be happy to know that the need to apply for a travel visa has been postponed until April 2025. That means more seamless travel for you! 

Be sure to drag this email to your primary folder so you don't miss out on any of the action, and don't hesitate to hit reply and say hello - we love hearing from our fellow anglers! 

– Zach & The Acute Angling Team

Our Trip Prep Guide Is Live!

You asked, we listened! We receive a lot of questions about prepping for an Acute Angling trip. Previously, this information was only accessible through our registration portal after booking a trip.

We’ve compiled all your inquires into our Trip Preparation Guide, ensuring that all potential Acute Angler’s have access to comprehensive information upfront.

Our Trip Preparation Guide breaks down all you need to know about flights, packing lists, hotel and transfers in Manaus, and more.

The Rio Aripuanã: A New Multi-Species Destination. Availability during the summer months!

Many of you have wanted a location where you could take your family members who are studying in school. We now have a location that has available dates in July and August!

This is a beautiful Multi-Species destination with a big variety in water body types and habitat structures. There are rapids, boulder gardens, tributaries, large lagoons, big tailouts, and more.

Due to this diversity in habitat, there is a great diversity of fish species. For a specific species certain months or the year are better than others, but common catches are: Payara, Peacock Bass, Bicuda, Black Piranha, Pacu, Matrinxã, Jatuarana, Arowana, Red Tails, Sorubim, Dourada, Palmito, and Jundiá. 

Less likely species for the time of year we are fishing (but still occasionally caught): Curvina, Tambaqui, Pirapitinga, Apapa, and Arapaima.

The main lodge has a restaurant style eating area and double occupancy bedrooms all of which have private bathrooms and air conditioning. The lodge has beautiful walkways and is set on a bluff overlooking the river.

An upriver satellite camp allows access to a large section of the river. Above the satellite camp there is a large rapid/waterfall that can be hiked around using a walking trail. Above the falls there are two boats prepared to take the angler even further upstream.

Zach Porter spent time at the location last season and here are his thoughts:

“I just love this place. Unlike the water on the Rio Negro the water is clear, and you can often see fish swimming below you as you float down the river. The Aripuanã is a fairly big river for a Multi-Species destination. As you move upstream the river narrows and it feels like a different fishery above the satellite camp.

What I like the most is not only is there a variety in fish species, but there is also a variety in water body types. In the morning I would be fishing near currents for Payara in the main channel and in the afternoon I was floating down a tributary throwing berry or cicada fly patterns for Pacu and Matrinxã. In front of lodge, I chased a couple of cruising Arowana in a stagnant tailout and caught Payara and Peacocks at the base of a waterfall near the satellite camp.

One of the tributaries was especially good for peacock bass. It seemed like the most successful casts were literally an inch away from the boulders. Peacocks smashing surface lures near the boulders in the smaller tributary was a blast.

Near the satellite camp there is a big rapid section that I would consider a waterfall. A Sumauma tree stands out above the dense forest like a giant watching over this remote area.

A short walk on a winding dirt path allows one to bypass the waterfall and above the falls two more boats are always prepared for anglers who want to venture further above the satellite camp. I was especially fond of this area. The river begins to narrow, and I enjoyed not only fishing but jumping in and cooling off in the refreshing clear water.

The main lodge on the Aripuanã has all the comforts of home. I especially like the eating area. It has a great vibe. On the walls are pictures of giant fish from seasons past. A mini-tackle shop is in corner, and all the décor serves as a reminder of the wonderful fish and wildlife that call this area home. If my fishing buddies and I were to build a fishing clubhouse it would probably look like this.

The fishing was great, the lodge has a great vibe, and the area is beautiful. I can’t wait to go back next season.”

What lures are used for Peacock Bass Fishing?

A common question we get is: “What lures do you use for peacock bass fishing?” While we don’t claim to be professional actors or videographers, we made this simple video that goes over some of our more popular lures.

Please note, there is a wide variety of lures that are used in Peacock Bass Fishing. This just goes over a few of the most common ones!

That’s a wrap for this edition of The Acute Angler!

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We can’t wait to see you on our next fishing expedition!