Fishing the Americas

in search of the most exciting and exotic destinations on the Continents
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SPORTFISHING NEWS
WINTER 2005 

Rendezvous on the Unini River Finds Giant Peacock Bass
Ponderings:
  • The Unini River of Brazil ...could it produce the next world record Peacock Bass?
  • The Lakes of Mexico: According to IGFA the next largemouth world record could come from any one of several Mexican lakes.


Peacock Bass Fishing:
From daylight to dark-thirty...explosive action, lure rippin, drag screamin, gear grindin, hook bendin, line bustin (sorry, but it will happen) Peacock Fishin’!

December 4—12, 2004, found Dr. Rich Traczyk, Dr. Sean Kelley, Dan Smith, Bill Skinner and myself back on the Unini River fishing out of the Amazon Cutter camp. Joining us were cameramen Ranger Dave Masterson and Jimmy along with 11 other anglers fishing the upper reaches of the Unini on the Amazon Explorer. This was our second trip to the Unini in2004, the first in January...it was fantastic.

Could this one be better?
I’ll tell you later, but first... check out these stats for the trip:
In 6 days the 16 anglers caught well over 1000 fish, but these stats include only the “teeners”… 101 fish weighing 13# and over...up to the 20# monsters...the real heavyweights.
16 over 13#, 17 over 14#, 19 over 15#, 23 over 16#, 8 over 17#, 8 over 18#, 6 over 19#, 4 over 20# up to a 24.5# super heavyweight. 		That’s an average of over 6 fish per angler over 13# and get this...75% of the anglers achieved new personal bests.
During this season to date 5 fish have been released over 26#. Each year the size of the fish seems to increase and the numbers of big fish caught per angler rivals any location in the Amazon. If you are after the Big Fish and several of them each day, you owe it to (cont. on page 2)
World Record Bass
The Lakes of Mexico		 2
Trophy Bass Lodge
Lake Huites, Mexico		 2
Bill Chapman, Sr.
Lake El Salto		 3
Lake Aguamilpas
Lake El Cuchillo		 3
Trophy Quest Filmed Adventures 4
finatic fishin’ Rewards Program 4

Now booking 05 & 06 Fall and Winter trips to the Amazon
The violent behavior and awesome tackle-busting power of C. Temenis, the largest of the Peacock bass, is what brings avid sport fisherman to Brazil. This top level predator is considered to be the most powerful and fiercest freshwater fish in the world.
(Left) Outfitter David Fields with enormous Unini River 3– bar Peacock that crushed a follow up Yo-zuri jerk bait.


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Rendezvous on the Unini (cont.)

yourself to experience the “lost lagoons” of the Unini River .


Lost Lagoons of the Unini

Without a doubt, this river can be described as a great trophy destination with world record potential.

It is our mission to organize and provide our clients and guests with an exceptional angling experience.


Amazon Explorer

To accomplish this, we must trek into remote areas to find the virgin rivers, lakes and “lost lagoons”, away from the large crowds, commercial fishing operations

 and the melee of lodges and houseboats. We offer two Unini River destinations. The Amazon Explorer is currently located in the remote upper reaches of the Unini River. The Amazon Cutter is located just below the confluence of the Rio Preto and the Unini.

Amazon Cutter
Looking for a little luxury without sacrificing good fishing? If you are looking for an unforgettable sportfishing adventure, check out the Amazon Voyager. The Voyager is a six year old...but newly remodeled ...84’ long...three tiered fishing yacht that can navigate very shallow rivers to reach the remote fringe locations holding Big Peacock Bass.

Amazon Voyager

Rather than operate out of a fixed base camp, the Voyager and her experienced crew and guides spend six fishing days probing the Rio Negro, Rio Maderia and a newly discovered tributary with you...in search of the most productive fishing locations.
By the way, this rendezvous was awesome! Just ask these guys.

DF
“Lake Huites ...at the very north of Sinaloa...it is considered the most productive bass fishing lake in Mexico.” Eduardo Perusquia Moran, IGFA Representative
In the November –December Issue of International Angler, the official publication of IGFA, Mexico representative, Eduardo Perusquia Moran, recommends many of the Mexico lakes for those bass anglers who are looking for the next IGFA largemouth bass world record. Moran reports that Mexico has the ideal weather in which the largemouth bass can thrive, a reason why this fish has become a major game fish species in Mexico.

Moran writes that, “in direct relation to documented largemouth bass weight, the best bass lakes in Mexico are: #1 Lake Huites”. This article has been reprinted in part with permission from the IGFA, Lesley Arico. For the whole story and more information on the IGFA please visit www.igfa.org

Trophy Bass Lodge On Beautiful Lake Huites
 

Experience the Finest Accommodations located on the #1 Bass Lake in Mexico!


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Don McDowell

Tucked into the Sierra Madre Mountains are the beautiful pristine waters of Lake Huites.

Brock Ray

David Fields
Outfitter

Hi Friends, Trophy Bass Lodge is owned and operated by American Bass Fishermen, making this wonderful new Lodge almost unique in all of Mexico. Our bass fishing friends have also come to realize that the great service and food at Trophy Bass Lodge is second to none with a touch of class in a relaxed atmosphere. We are positive we have the best boats on the lake and our guides are experienced and native to the lake. Now the folks at IGFA tell us that Lake Huites is the # 1 Bass Lake in all of Mexico. Give us a call today Toll Free at 877.755.4950 to book your trip to... “The Bass Factory” !

The Legendary Bill Chapman Sr. Resorts at
. Lake El Salto . Lake Agua Milpa . Lake El Cuchillo

Experience the Finest Accommodations located on the #1 Bass Lake in Mexico!
El Salto Lodge & Dining Room Agua Milpa Lodge & Waterfall Hotel Don Carlos at El Cuchillo
IGFA Representative, Eduardo Moran, in his recap of the Lakes of Mexico, goes on to say that, “the fishing is phenomenal at Lake El Salto where the lake record is 18.8”. We fished this premier destination in November and the fishing was...well, wait till you see it on film...incredible! Of Aguamilpas he writes, “This lake is known as one of the best bass fishing lakes in the world and sightseeing is spectacular. Bass sizes reach well over 15#, and 10# plus fish are a common catch”. And about El Cuchillo he writes, “one of the advantages of Nuevo Leon (the state El Cuchillo is located in) is that the area has a non-commercial fishing policy”.

Bill Chapman, Sr. & David Fields
Friends, that simply means NO NETS. Moran concludes by saying, “ This lake is one of the most promising lakes in Mexico. Bass over 10# are often caught, and in 5 years this lake just might have the best bass fishing in Mexico”. We agree, our exploratory trip in September 04 was awesome...the fishing was great, all of the facilities including the restaurant, pool, lounge and marina of the Hotel Hacienda Don Carlos are 5 star.Outstanding accommodations along with Legendary Mexican Outfitter, Bill Chapman, Sr. in charge of the fishing operations provides for a great...fishin’ expedition! Booking 2005 trips now. Call soon! DF


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For those of you who would like to take your
Angling Adventure just a little further…

Catch your action packed Angling Adventure on film for all to see. David Masterson, the Executive Producer of the Outdoors Chronicles Television series will personally direct the photography and edit everything shot on your adventure giving you a broadcast grade “30 minute show” available on DVD and VHS that will amaze you and your friends for years to come.

Trophy Quest Filmed Adventures

An unique feature available for all fishin’ expeditions destinations. Give us a call toll free at 877.755.4950 for the details and to book your next Angling Adventure!
 

Angling Adventures
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