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The Black Water Explorer

Trophy Peacock Bass in the Amazon

The Blackwater Explorer

Black Water Explorer

In 1992 River Plate pioneered in Peacock Bass fishing with the introduction of the Amazon Angel Yacht. The Amazon Angel Yacht has been replaced in July 2007 by the Black Water Explorer houseboat. We have spared no expense on our new 3 storey floating hotel. Her shallower draft and wider beam will allow us to better overcome shallow waters to access low fishing pressure regions. Although the Black Water Explorer is designed to accommodate 20 anglers, it will set a new standard amongst all other available fishing trips as the most spacious and comfortable yacht for a maximum party of 8 anglers pampered by a crew of 14. Upon arrival from the US, you'll fly via float plane direct to the yacht where you'll live aboard the Black Water Explorer during the entire week, cruising within the Unini and Indian Reserves. Since entries to the Reserves are limited, there is little fishing pressure.

    

 

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Daily travel times to secluded lagoons is only 5 to 15 minutes. (River Plate funds many philanthropic program to compensate the locals to mantain these areas unfished). If placed outside these two Reserves, daily travel distances could be up to 1 to 3 hours in our shallow drafting bass boats; however, our prices (rates) are correspondingly lower. In our spacious dinning room you will be served meticulously prepared four-course meals over linen table cloths while, ......the Black Water Explorer safely cruises assisted with the finest state-of-the-art depth electronics, global positioning, VHF-HF radio, satellite communication, etc. The top deck grill and open bar is the perfect setting to relax with a cold drink under the Amazon starry sky amongst friends or to daydream with visions of giant peacocks dancing in your head….

 

Anglers fish (2 per boat and one guide) from fully equipped, 21 foot shallow drafting bass boats. However, in order to navigate pass 2-4 inches shallow water natural entries barriers, we must mantaine the size (weight) over outboards at a maximum of 40 HP. We feel honored by many returning and loyal guests that continue to enjoy great fishing, living among the luxuries and comforts of our yacht. Cruise with us for a week of unparalleled angling aboard the Fly-In Black Water Explorer .

 

 

Fish the Amazon

Amazon Fishing Boats

With 12 years of experience under our belt, we have overcome the biggest barrier to reaching remote unfished areas -- the Amazon's shallow sand bars.  We have gone from using the attractive but ineffective U.S. 120HP high-speed bass boat to our new "fishing houseboat" which was designed, built and field-tested all-welded aluminum shallow-draft tunnel boat.  These boats are 20 feet long with a 40 HP outboard and all the standard bass boat features (trolling motor, high swivel seats, etc.), yet they are still sufficiently light to navigate the shallow sandbars.

 

 

Floating Cabins - Once in Manaus, you will travel about an hour to a remote and secluded fishery area in a turboprop floatplane. We try to personalize each day’s fishing schedule to better suit your preferences. Each evening, the manager will discuss the following day’s plan with you. You will typically be awakened by 6:30 a.m. by one of the members of our staff. Breakfast will be served by 7:00 and your guide will be ready to leave by 7:30. You may start to fish in the adjoining lagoons while the Floating Cabins navigate to unfished river segments. At midday you may return for lunch and a “siesta” on the fully air-conditioned Floating Cabins, or you may take a packed lunch prepared by our cook and continue fishing until late in the afternoon. Appetizers and dinner are served after all the guests return.

 

Black Water Explorer - Once in Manaus, you will spend about an hour in a turboprop floatplane to reach a main waterway as close as possible to your fishery. We try to personalize each day’s fishing schedule to better suit your preferences. Each evening, the manager will discuss the following day’s plan with you. A typical day starts with wake-up at 6:30 a.m. Breakfast will be served by 7:00 a.m. (you will have time to prepare your lunchbox) and your guide will be ready to leave by 7:30 a.m. The lagoons where you will be fishing are about a half-hour to two hours' distance away. At midday your guide will grill a fish on a sandy beach and find a shady spot to set up hammocks. You will be able to fish until the late afternoon when the guide gives you a signal that it is time to return to the Black Water Explorer houseboat. Dinner is usually served after all the guests return. For your comfort and to optimize fishing time, the houseboat will usually travel to new locations during the night.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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