Royal Amazon Lodge is situated high on a bank overlooking the Agua Boa River with the Amazon Rainforest on one bank and a natural savannah on the other. The lodge is very comfortable, with a Brazilian atmosphere, and utterly enchanting. The lodge has every amenity imaginable including phone/fax line, satellite TV, well furnished library, 24-hour electricity, game room, swimming pool, full bar, and a wonderful indoor and outdoor dinning room. Guest rooms are air-conditioned and well appointed with views of the adjacent white beach where you can easily catch a glimpse of the eighteen-foot long pet black caiman, Rex, awaiting a meal of piranha thrown to him by the guides. What a sight it is! The lodge accommodates eight guests and allows fly fishermen immediate access to over 100 miles of the Agua Boa River and lagoons. Because the Agua Boa is an ecotourism preserve, only one licensed sport-fishing operator is allowed on the entire watershed. Absolutely no commercial fishing is allowed or has been allowed for the last 10 years.

On the Agua Boa, the fishery revolves around the lagoons, inland lakes and river channel. The lagoons and inland lakes offer solid fishing for butterfly peacocks (the smallest of the peacock family) up to 8 pounds. Butterfly peacocks are numerous and take poppers and streamers greedily. These fish fight hard and jump often. The problem is, after you have witnessed the power of the spotted peacock or the Temensis peacock, the enjoyable security of catching twenty to thirty 8-pound butterflies on poppers, will be ditched to chase these larger varieties of peacocks. Truly large peacock bass are one of the toughest freshwater, or saltwater, game fish in the world. The fishing in the river channel is the greatest surprise of all. Typically, the river fishing is done by poling down through the shallow stretches of the river and sight casting to peacocks, aruwana, and other jungle species. The fly-fishing for aruwana is remarkably similar to Florida Key's tarpon. The aruwana are a spooky fish that move in schools throughout the river, working edges and currents. Fly presentation is key. A head-on shot with a tarpon fly, worked in short strips, works best. The fish average 6-10 pounds and fight hard. The peacock bass in the river are a different story all together. Smaller peacocks are in the shallow water and respond well to any quickly stripped baitfish pattern. The Temensis and Spotted peacocks roam throughout the river in search of food. If they are actively eating (there is rarely any question as the water is exploding with colorful baitfish), any cast will do. In other cases, 10-20 pound singles or doubles are spooky and require good casts. These are exciting shots, as in most cases; you can see the fish coming from a long way off.

The food at the lodge is prepared by a professional Brazilian chef and is delectable. The lodge's owner, Dr. Jan Wilt, has developed a very diverse fishing program where anglers can fish both the upper and lower reaches of the river while staying in two well built and furnished, air-conditioned houseboats. The houseboats are well furnished with air conditioning, comfortable cabins, a living room and eating area.

Additionally, the Agua Boa is the perfect place for anyone to experience the Amazon. The wildlife and bird life is abundant. You'll have a chance to see tapir, giant Amazon River otter, howler monkeys, capuchin monkeys, soldier storks, macaws, parrots, toucans, etc. This is a spectacular jungle experience - the river itself is an aquarium. You will see huge catfish, piranhas and pacu daily. It is truly a wild trip that none should miss.

Species of Fish:  multiple species of Peacock Bass.

Lodging:  Double Occupancy Cabins with separate shower house.

Travel Arrangements:  
Friday Night: Depart Miami on LAB (Lloyd Aero Boliviano) Airlines Flight 903 from Miami to Manaus, at 8:50 p.m. A Brazilian Visitors Visa with valid passport is mandatory for entry into Brazil. More information on the Visa will accompany your deposit receipt.

Saturday Morning: Arrive in Manaus at 2:50 a.m. Pass customs in Manaus. A representative from the lodge, holding a sign identifying him, will be waiting for you as you come out of customs. After a quick breakfast, you'll board the charter flight (6:00 a.m. departure) to the Royal Amazon Lodge. The flight is one and half-hours over some of the Amazon's most pristine rainforest. The plane (16-seat twin prop) will land at the lodge where the fun begins. After a brief look at the lodge, the guides will help you with your bags to your accommodations. Once you have unpacked, and prepared your fishing gear, depart for day's fishing.

Clients will fish two to a boat. If you would like to fish alone in a boat, please let us know well in advance. At the Royal Amazon you can spend the entire day on the river with a picnic lunch or return to the lodge for a lunch prepared by the chef. Either way you will want to take a break in the middle of the day. If you stay out on the river, the guides will hang soft cotton hammocks under trees for you to rest in. It is a nice way to rest in the hottest part of the day. Your fishing will not suffer as the mid-day heat generally makes the fish spooky and unreceptive. If you want to fish through the day without a break, that is not a problem. In the evening you will return to the lodge for drinks, dinner and the night's accommodation.

Sunday: Full day fishing river channel, inland lakes and lagoons. Lunch is on the river or at the lodge. Sleep overnight at the lodge.

Monday: Optional transfer to fish from the houseboat on the Upper or Lower River. There will be a full day of fishing en route to the houseboat. The houseboat is air-conditioned and just as comfortable as the lodge. It is an optional package offered by the Royal Amazon Lodge to give clients the opportunity to see another stretch of river. There is plenty of fishing around the main lodge, but this is an adventure past clients have truly enjoyed. Overnight at the houseboat.

Tuesday: Full day fishing from the houseboat. Return to the houseboat or lodge for drinks, dinner and overnight.

Wednesday - Friday: Full day fishing en route to the main lodge. Lunch will be on the river. Drinks, dinner and overnight will be at the main lodge.

Saturday: Breakfast at the lodge. Transfer to Manaus by private charter (10:00 a.m. arrival). Afternoon and overnight in Manaus at the Tropical Hotel. Reservations will be made in your name, but the hotel charge is not included in the package price.

Sunday Afternoon: Your LAB Airlines Flight 906 is scheduled to depart Manaus @ 12:00 p.m. arriving into Miami @ 4:00 p.m. This schedule is subject to change in airline itineraries.

Length of Stay:  One week.

Season:  November through March

Occupancy:  8 anglers maximum.

Rates:
The trip cost for 2006/2007 is $4,400 per person, based on double occupancy.

Inclusions:  The rate includes: Your angling package with Royal Amazon Lodge includes: meet and greet at the Manaus airport & breakfast; round trip charter flights between Manaus to fishery; accommodations at fishing area (the main lodge and the houseboats, as an option); all meals at lodge, including soft drinks, wine, and beer; fishing permits, and guide-operated fishing boat per two fishermen.

Non-Inclusions:  The rate does not include: Brazilian Visa; international air fare; tips to camp staff and guides; personal items; fishing equipment/tackle; airport departure tax.

Deposit:  A 50 percent deposit is due to secure a reservation.