EXOTIC AMAZON FISH The Piranha, like the tambaqui and pirapatinga, is also a member of the Characidae family. At least a dozen species of these fish have been recognized. Many sport anglers have taken piranha up to the four to six pound range and they are a worthy adversary on light tackle. They take an assortment of small jigs and jerkbaits, but the locals catch them by using a piece of cut-bait on a small hook. Despite the tales of late night movies, piranhas are not the feared, man-eating creatures that they are often portrayed. Just a few of the species are dangerous to man and livestock and this primarily occurs when a large school is trapped within a drying lagoon with a dwindling or absent food source.

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ECO-TOURSVery few places left on earth still hold the magic, the beauty and the remoteness of the Amazon Jungle in Brazil. The Amazon Adventure will begin approximatley 200 miles from the nearets large city and over 100 miles from the nearest jungle village. The Eco-Tour enthusiast can find monkeys, anteaters, tapirs, all kinds of birds and the occasional jaguar. The plant life is nothing short of phenomenal.

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AMAZON CATFISHINGMany of our clients have taken an afternoon to try something a bit different – fishing for Piranahs and Catfish.  We had many catfish in excess of 50# landed and many others that the clients could not handle because of their size.  The Unini River has the potential of becoming a “Big Catfish River”.  The huge catfish of the river will provide a challenge for any angler.  And it is important to recognize that fishing for catfish is a year round sport.  Some of the best catfishing of the year will be in the off-season when the water is high. 

Next time you come to the Unini, take time to try this alternative sport.  You may find that you want to return for a few days of specialty fishing for the huge catfish.

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MIKE FLANERY
25 POUNDS
AMAZON CUTTER
OCTOBER 2007