trip description

GETTING THERE
     You will want to arrange your travel to Cuiaba, Brazil. You will spend the night in Cuiaba and catch your flight to Alta Floresta the next morning. Your adventure begins as you fly in to the airport in Alta Floresta, a small town located in the state of Mato Grosso in the Brazilian Amazon basin. Upon arrival, you will be met by one of the owners Carlos or Eunice Munhoz, a husband and wife team who have dedicated their lives to sportfishing. This is the beginning of the wonderful service and attention they provide. From there you will be transferred to the lodge by air taxi. The air taxi offers you a bird's eye view of the Amazon rainforest and rivers.


THE FISHING
      The fishing is not easily compared to any previous fishing experience. The river São Benedito is a black water river with a variety of water types. It is only fished by clients at the lodge, and only catch and release is practiced. The 18 ft jon boats have 25 Hp outboard to get you up and down the river quickly. They provide comfortable swivel seats and dry storage areas, along with a cooler where a variety of drin ks and food are kept cold. Two anglers per boat give you ample room to practice whatever fishing technique you select.

     The guides are locals with incredible knowledge about the local fish, fish habits and fishing techniques. They are certain to help you with fly and lure selection, as well as demonstrate some alternate fishing techniques such as using a berry and bamboo rod (we affectionately call this the "Huck Finn adventure.") They speak very little English, mostly fishing terms, but communication generally comes as you get used to each other. This is where a Portuguese phrase book or picture book comes in handy.

     You will mostly be fishing from the boat, so it is not a problem to bring a tackle bag, lure boxes, extra rods, etc. Occasionally , you may get out of the boat to enjoy wading in the rapids or faster water where you can catch some very nice Pacu. Some days you will fish all day and take lunch with you, other days you will retu rn to Thaimaçu for lunch and enjoy a mid-afternoon siesta. You will want to make sure you pack rain gear, insect clothing and repellant, and lots of sunscreen.

     This river São Benedito is only part of your fishing adventure. Your guide will also take you for an overnight adventure to one of three outcamps on the river Cururu. This river was fished only by the local indigenous trip until about a year ago. At this point, they allowed Thaimaçu to come and fish, catch and release only. This is a virgin river with fantastic fishing opportunities. You will spend the night in the outcamp, which is a bit more rustic than the lodge. The outcamp provides wall tents, all with private bathrooms and hot showers. You will enjoy the food at the outcamps which is similar to the meals served at the lodge.

     The combination of the two rivers and the wonderful accommodations make this trip an exciting adventure with plenty of different water types, fish species, and exhilarating surface takes.

     At the end of your trip, you will be transported back to Alta Floresta by air taxi where you will spend one night, then it's off to Cuiaba to catch your flight home. This trip is a great fishing adventure that can be enjoyed by the fishing and non-fishing alike.

Click here to see some of the exotic species you will catch in the Amazon.