FR: August 12-19, 2023: Week 8

Moving North

477 Peacocks boated by 7 anglers

Week 8 of our 2023 season and we switched rivers. We moved our camp north to the Matupiri reserve in search of better waters, although the week started at a slow pace. Water levels weren’t at the right height when our group arrived, but the fishing got up the pace as the week progressed. Waters have receded at a very high rate which highly improved the group’s odds. We plan to stay at the Matupiri given the rate at which waters are lowering; we are hopeful that next week the river will produce great fishing opportunities.

Groups: 1

Anglers: 7

Peacock Bass Count: 477*

Biggest: 13lbs

Over 8lbs: 64

*Other less aggressive tropical species were left out of the fishing tally.

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3-Month Rain Anomaly Forecast In Our Four Fishing Dry Zones

(Valid for August-September-October)

Source: CPTEC/INPE, Brazil

THIS WEEK'S GALLERY

FR: August 5-12, 2023: Week 7

Old friends back on the Marmelos

835 Peacocks boated by 8 anglers

7^th week of our season and this time it was Stamm’s group turn. Our old friend of the house enjoyed yet another fantastic week on the Marmelos. The sun was hitting hard all week and slowed things just little bit. Our experienced group targeted only the big ones and managed to boat quite a few in the 14 to 17 range. Biggest one: 17lbs.

Weather: Just like our previous weeks, there were no thunderstorms or cloud cover, clear skies only. Our South East Zone forecasts show nothing but sunny days.

Groups: 1

Anglers: 8

Peacock Bass Count: 835*

Biggest: 17lbs

Over 8lbs: 19

*Other less aggressive tropical species were left out of the fishing tally.

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3-Month Rain Anomaly Forecast In Our Four Fishing Dry Zones

(Valid for August-September-October)

Source: CPTEC/INPE, Brazil

THIS WEEK'S GALLERY

FR: July 29-August 5, 2023: Week 6

Big boys caught!

1,302 Peacocks boated by 8 anglers

Our 6^th week on the Marmelos paid off with a higher size average than last week. The Wegers and the Devine family had a great time on the water, boating a few 15s and 16s.

Biggest one of the week was weighed at 17 pounds, caught by the Devines.

Subsurface was the way to go this week, with spoons and jigs doing a better job than diving minnows.

Weather: Sun shines bright and waters keep receding at a slow pace of 1-2 inches per day. Our South East Zone forecasts show nothing but sunny days, perfect for some sight fishing.

Groups: 1

Anglers: 8

Peacock Bass Count: 1,302*

Biggest: 17lbs

Over 8lbs: 36

*Other less aggressive tropical species were left out of the fishing tally.

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