RIO MARIÉ
OVERVIEW
It is hard to argue against the fact that the Rio Marié is the finest trophy peacock bass fishery on planet Earth. Nearly half of our guests who have fished the Marié since 2014, when the indigenous peoples of the region opened their doors to our anglers, have hooked and landed a monster peacock bass over 20 pounds.
What sets the Marié apart from all other jungle rivers is our dedication to the pursuit of catching a truly giant peacock bass. More fish over 20 pounds come out of the Marié than the next top 5 peacock fisheries combined, including multiple world records, and what was the largest peacock bass ever caught on a fly rod at the time, a massive 28.5 lbs, 89 cm long giant landed by Florian Kaiser in 2017! Rodrigo Salles topped it for another fly rod world record length peacock of 91 cm in Fall 2021 and 92 cm in Fall 2022!
INCLUDED
- All charter flights and boat transfers.
- All necessary ground transfers in Manaus, Brazil.
- 6-days fishing, fully guided .
- 7 nights, all inclusive: lodging, meals, and beverage (including wine, beer and spirits)
- One overnight at a boutique hotel in double occupancy in Manaus on arrival day (Single occupancy upon request with additional cost).
- Guide-operated 21-foot, fully-equipped shallow draft skiff with one professional English-speaking fly fishing guide and one native guide per two anglers.
- Fishing licenses.
- Daily laundry and maid service at fishing destinations.
- Starlink Sattelite Wi-Fi Internet.
- Fly rods/reels outfits – Thomas & Thomas rods, Nautilus Reels and Scientific Anglers Lines, if anglers need at the lodges (upon request).
EXCLUDED
- International air fare
- Commercial flight Manaus – San Gabriel – Manaus.
- Tips and gratuities for camp staff and Guides – Recommended total of 10% of trip cost.
- Premium Liquors and Cocktails
- Food and beverages in Manaus and private city tours.
- Airport departure tax.
- Satellite phone calls ($5/minute) .
- City tours in Manaus.
- Flies (we have an extensive selection of best flies at vessel).
Passports & Visas
Starting April 10, 2025, citizens of the U.S., Canada, and Australia will need a visitor visa to enter Brazil.
But don’t worry—it’s now 100% online, quick, and valid for 5 years!
Apply here: https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/
Processing time: ~3 business days
Valid for: 5 years / multiple entries / 90 days per visit
Vaccine
A Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate is recommended to enter any indigenous Territory in Brazil, but is no longer required.
Insurances
We strongly recommend securing insurance that covers medical contingencies while abroad and cancel for any reason travel insurance.
Baggage
Please do not bring unnecessary weight to the vessel. We use small planes for air transfers to and from the yacht and we strictly enforce weight limitations. You will be able to leave items not needed at the vessel with the hotel concierge in Manaus if you are returning to the hotel at the end of the week. We recommend this for travelling clothes, etc.
The vessel has daily laundry service, so bringing a lot of clothing is not necessary. There is a strictly-enforced 40-pound weight (in total) restriction per person for the 8 passenger Turbo-prop Cessna Caravan flights divided as follows: one 10 lb. carry-on piece of luggage and one 30 lb. checked bag soft duffle bags with no rigid bottom (except for rod cases). (If you have only one soft duffle bag it must be no bigger than: length: 30in; Width: 22in; Height: 11in in Soft duffels. NO HARD BODY LUGGAGE PLEASE.
THE UNTAMED AMAZON
The Untamed Amazon is the very first deluxe vessel, specially designed for the Marié project, in the entire Amazon. Utilizing solar power for partial electricity use, it introduces a new concept in boat design that redefines the current fishing vessel standards. Every space on the boat was thoughtfully planned to promote a unique and remarkable experience.
The main floor has 8 comfortable suites with 18 sq. meters each, for 16 passengers in total. Each suite raises the bar in space and amenities for a fishing vessel. It accommodates two people in super single beds. Additionally, they have a private bathroom with a hot water shower, outside sink cabinet, air conditioning, and good space for clothing storage.
Guests can relax on the top deck, which features ample amenities including a bar and entertainment area, a spacious living and dining room, an exclusive open lounge, and an outdoor observation deck. You can also enjoy our massage sessions while navigating the Amazon.
Trophy hunting is not the only thing that Rio Marié has to offer. Smaller varieties of these cichlids are also available for the angler who wants to get their rod bent a little more often. Borboletas or butterfly peacock bass average in size from about 2 to 8 pounds and are a common occurrence in the Marié and other rivers in the Amazon. They´re great fighters, loads of fun, and anglers can rack up some numbers when found in schools. We also have shots to catch the black arowana and trairas. We can also fish for the striped surubi ,and the monster piraíba is frequently found in Rio Marié, and a favourite of our guests when not with a fly rod
The Rio Marié skiffs are real fishing machines, designed by Untamed Angling to be the finest fly fishing boats in the jungle. Each skiff is equipped with 2 large casting platforms, a poling platform and an electric trolling motor with remote control, for silent movements inside the lagoons and along the river. 90hp four-stroke Yamaha engines provide the skiffs with their power to move long distances, and quickly. GPS and satellite phones are on board to keep guides in communication and aware of each other’s position. Digital weighing scales, IGFA measuring devices and large landing nets are on board to help certify the next world record.
Rods & Reels
7 to 10-weight single-handed rods are the norm. It is best to have two rods rigged with different lines and/or flies in the boat. Please plan on bringing an extra backup rod. Powerful rods with a strong butt section are recommended. All of the saltwater series of the top rod brands are considered good choices. Your favourite bonefish and baby tarpon rod will do just fine. We recommend rigging one 7 or 8 weight saltwater rod for smaller peacock’s with a floating line, and one 8, 9 or 10 weight with an intermediate (clear) sinking line. The most popular rods at Marié are 8 and 9 weight.
Our recommendations are Thomas & Thomas Rods – Exocett SS250 to 350, these models excel in the jungle in many aspects from big streamers with sinking lines or poppers/wind resistance flies.
As with rods, reels that have been designed for saltwater fly-fishing are the best choice. Peacocks will test your stripping fingers more than your reel, but in the event you can get them on the reel before they get into the wood, reels with strong smooth drags are recommended. Bring a trusted reel that you feel comfortable with. Weight of the reel is important also since you will be casting a lot. 30-pound backing is required.
The Nautilus reels are our choice for fishing in Rio Marié.
Tackle & Gear
Fishing is mostly done using baitfish imitations. Rio Marié Pro-guides and the travel staff at The Fly Shop have designed some very effective fly patterns, specifically for the Rio Marié. As well, other patterns in white, yellow, chartreuse, orange, black, and red (or combinations of these colors) are very effective. Flies must be easy to cast but have good action and silhouette in the water. flies in lengths from 5 to 8 inches, in 4/0 to 6/0 (high-quality hooks) are required.
As for patterns, the most typical flies used are synthetic material streamers such as the Peacock Cruiser and the Bad Attitude Baitfish streamer. However, many other baitfish imitations have proven to be very successful, including various Puglisi Streamers in medium to big sizes, Whistlers, Deceivers, Huge Clousers Minnows and Half and Half.
Large flies with rattles inside seem to be particularly effective as well. All top water flies, such as the big foam poppers, NYAP poppers (4/0 to 6/0), Pole Dancers (3/0 to 6/0), and divers are fun to fish and should be included.
Flies are available for sale at the yacht for $15 each, but be sure to show up with a good selection, as well.
Fully packaged selections are available at Rio Marié. More of any of the patterns listed above is always good.
Please get in touch with us for more indepth information on all travel, tackle & gear requirements.
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