dirvin21 Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 This post was recognized by mrsswordfisherman! "A wonderful report full of amazing photos of the Amazon" dirvin21 was awarded the badge 'Great Content' and 500 points. There will be a few parts to this report simply because there is loads of content, I will do a bit of tackle info and share random photos in the last one. To start at the beginning for as long as I remember I've always wanted to see the amazon, and six months ago the opportunity to book in a trip came up for Amy and I to fish the Essequibo river in Guyana. After a couple of days in Miami Amy and I had a late arrival in Georgetown Guyana after about 3 hours sleep we were up and off to the airport for our charter flight to nowhere. Georgetown is an interesting place, it was only just over an hour flight and we got our first good site of the river And landed at our "airport" We were on the river in no time and had a 4 hour boat ride up river to our lodge we saw loads of macaws on the way The evening was a whirlwind and before we knew it was early morning stuffing in breakfast and getting out to fish We were part of a group of 8 anglers paired in 2's with a guide who are local amerindians and incredible blokes We got into the fishing in no time casting hardbodies out into a channel, despite popular belief it started a little slow the pirahnas were willing to hit but very tough to pin, it didn't take too long before Amy landed the first fish A bicuda, first fish contest to Amy and to prove it wasn't a fluke Amy also landed fish number 2 A black pirahna (the first of many), these things fight hard but destroy tackle and the novelty wore off fast. Getting impatient I started casting a small surface lure into a near by creek mouth it took a few casts but I stirred up some peacocks and after some miss hits my first fish was on the board A beautifully coloured lukanani peacock bass we then moved to some rocks to landbased fish, chasing peacocks working my surface lure again ot was slammed at my feet after an incredible fight I had my first yellow peacock for the trip Shortly after I managed a small bicuda And of course pirahna. We moved around a bit catching bicudas and pirahnas we had a bit of a hot bite at one point Amy having a surface lure annihalated by a xos payara We did manage some better size bicudas Among other fish After lunch we had bit of a hot bite on the small peacocks which were great fun, then I was nailed by a big fish it was a nervecracking fight around the submerged timber but I managed to boat a solid peacock A solid brute probably my biggest for the trip Amy managed our first couti Which was turned into catfish bait We fished hard for payara (you'll see them in the next part) Amy jumped a couple off. We stopped on a beach for a break and our guide showed us some turtle eggs And Tapir tracks As a last stop we fished for catfish near the lodge Amy's rod went off in no time and she was soon battling a serious fish, Amy finished the day with a big surubim catfish, I was busted off minutes later with aching muscles and exhausted we headed back to the lodge.. so many fish and that was day 1 To be continued..... 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XD351 Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Awesome report , fantastic photos and some great fish there ! I would hate to think what a Pirahna would do to a soft plastic 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Ct Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Great stuff Dave and Amy, nice to have a trip of a lifetime pan out so well on day 1. Good luck with the rest of the trip. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Oh boy what an experience!!! I better get the records ready for those entries!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Unbelievable story you two. Super photos well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazatherfisherman Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Absolutely fantastic post Dave and Amy- what an awesome experience. Sensational photo's as well. Thanks for sharing it all 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bessell1955 Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Wow! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 (edited) What can I say guys? This is the perfect holiday for you two. Some amazing-looking fish caught by both of you. You will have fond memories of a most wonderful fishing trip for ever. Heading over to read episode 2 right now. Amazon...AMAZIN bn Edited March 20, 2023 by big Neil added content 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizardboy Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Nice work, Dave, I have recently been watching youtube videos on fishing Guyana so your timing is brilliant! South America, my dream destination as well. cheers, Gus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkin Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 What a smorgasbord of fish! What an exciting fishing trip! Did you take/use all your own gear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kantong Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 amazing stuff! great write up! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirvin21 Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share Posted March 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Larkin said: Did you take/use all your own gear Yes had to take everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackfish Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Awesome stuff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hill373737 Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 What an amazing fishing trip and experience for you both - good stuff!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisecraft Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 Wow, Wow, Wow, Great to read the report and see fish from the other side of the world. Thank you for sharing Regards Kit 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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