For the ultimate in 'hosted' angling adventures throughout the Amazon.
Oh Man,
These are the best of times, when the location, the tackle and the 'mojo' come into play.
The location: provided by Steve Townson Amazon-Angler
The tackle provided by K Lures Handmade Wooden Lures
And the 'mojo', well that's just a part of the experience, and is your deal, , you either have it or you don't.
The AMAZON... Its there... take the opportunity....
What's in your 'bucket list'?
If its the Amazon, then go no further than Steve Townson Amazon-Angler or at www.amazon-angler.com
With over 25 years experience of fishing / trip hosting within the region, his experience and provenance is beyond question.
For us at Amazon-Adventure.co.uk we are here to support all of their guests so feel free to drop us a line if you are in the UK.
Whether Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, Bolivia or Argentina, there is an adventure waiting, so drop us a line to help fill that 'bucket'.
Oh Man, just the first for me
Petroglyphs (are made by pecking directly on the rock surface using a stone chisel and or/a hammerstone).
The super low water levels on the River Essequibo back in Feb/Mar, exposed these unique and rarely seen carvings.
Unable to get much background on these, but it is thought they were created during a time where there were three dominant Amerindian tribes, probably all after the same patch of land / resource.
To all my Guyanese friends out there, please add to this post if you have a little more history, we would love to hear it....
REDTAIL Catfish....
Wherever you fish in S America, Redtail Catfish always seem to be in the mix...
We have seen these to way over 120lb and they are one of the most sought after and treasured species on our trips along with the Jau and Lau.
If you want to get into this mix, then contact:
In the UK, its me, here at Amazon-Adventure.co.uk and www.amazon-adventure.co.uk or via our main man at Steve Townson Amazon-Angler and/or www.amazon-angler.com
Steve Townson Amazon-Angler
Oh, and let's not forget Colombia and those insane Peacock Bass, Sardinata and Payara.
We have some incredible trips to this part of S America, and believe me, the fisheries are just spectacular.
Check these photo's out, and if you wanna come join us, drop me a line here or at Amazon-Adventure.co.uk or to our main man Steve Townson Amazon-Angler or at www.amazon-angler.com
JAGUAR CAMP, the River Essequibo, Guyana.
One of the best moments for me is when one of our guests gains another 'species' under their belt.
None so more then Amazon-Angler.com guest (and my wife) Annastasia Tolley-Clarke with an unexpected but much appreciated Surubim Catfish, taken from a secluded lagoon.
Not the biggest ever, but a great result - BOOM and well done honey.
Want some of this, then check our schedule for late 2024, 2025 and 2026, but hurry, spaces on this incredible mixed species trip are being swallowed up quickly
Contact me here, or at Amazon-Adventure.co.uk and www.amaon-adventure.co.uk or directly to our main man: Steve Townson Amazon-Angler or at www.amazon-angler.com
Rosi Oldenburg at her best...
Such a great piece of artwork, which has never been challenged as the 'focal point' in our snug.
Many thanks Rosi....
Haha,
Seen so much about the 'Harpy Eagle', but its only when you put this image into perspective that you realise just what an incredible bird this is. Check out the sizes!!!!
JAGUAR CAMP, the River Essequibo, Guyana, Feb/Mar 24
PACU Madness
And another first for Amazon-Angler.com guest (and wifey) Annastasia Tolley-Clarke with one of her glorious Pacu (Check out the Piranha damage on this one).
We certainly hit the sweet spot in the fast flowing shallows, and were surrounded by shoals of these powerful and spirited fish. Every now and then within the masses you would see the bright flash of a red Pacu, but they were just so difficult to individually target.
With nearly nine trips scheduled for the end of 202 / early 2025, we still have some final spaces on this incredible multi-species angling adventure, so if you are interested in joining us, please contact:
In the UK, it's me here at Amazon-Adventure.co.uk and www.amazon-adventure.co.uk
Or worldwide, it's directly to our main man at Amazon Angler also at www.amazon-angler.com
Tight lines to all.
Whilst I work so closely with Steve at Amazon Angler, it seems so rare that we meet up in person as our trip schedules rarely align.
But this was great, catching up with the 'main man' as we crossed over in Apoteri back in Feb 24, a brief chat before the flights demanded a closure to our conversations.
Catch up again Steve, whether Guyana, Brazil, Colombia, Bolivia etc.
At Amazon-Adventure.co.uk we are always here to support you
JAGUAR CAMP, The River Essequibo, Guyana Feb/Mar 24.
Amazon-Angler.com guest and my better half Annastasia Tolley-Clarke with one of a brace of Arapaima taken on day 2.
Whist Anna certainly had a big smile on her face, the 'Arry' didn't seem to impressed.
Either way, it had some good R&R before returning to the waters, safe and sound.
Well done Anna, helping prove yet again that the ladies can certainly hold their own when it comes to fishing the Amazon.
JAGUAR CAMP, The River Essequibo, Guyana
Want to discover more about this incredible mixed species adventure in the heart of the Amazon?
Then check out the new 'promo' video from Steve Townson Amazon-Angler.
JAGUAR CAMP, The River Essequibo, Guyana Feb/Mar 24.
Amazon-Angler.com guest and my better half Annastasia Tolley-Clarke with a gorgeous 'Yellow' Peacock Bass, taken from up-river whilst at camp in early March.
Whilst conditions were often challenging, Anna managed to get five new species under her belt during the trip...more pics to come.
Great going honey!!!!
Jaguar Camp Feb/Mar 2024, the River Essequibo, Guyana
Such a great trip...
Top photo of Amazon-Angler.com guest Ian (The PACU Whisperer) Pugh, with a beautiful Red specimen.
Ian absolutely smashed these on our trip with just so many fish in his account.
Blistering good action especially in the fast flowing shallows, they have such power and provide incredible sport (along with a test of your tackle).
Great going Ian, as a seasoned Amazon angler you are cool, calculated and proficient in your approach.
It was a pleasure hosting for you (again) on behalf of Amazon Angler.
Tight lines......
All,
Jaguar Camp, the Essequibo River, Guyana Feb/Mar 2024
I wanted to leave posting until the ‘flurry’ of guest posts had landed, so it seems like now is a good time to start.
Very simply, the trip in Feb/Mar (last of the season) was testing, with incredibly low water levels, which whilst offering new angling landscapes, introduced challenges in just moving around and finding the spots.
However, with an amazing group of guests to host for, (on behalf of Amazon-Angler.com) we managed 28 species, with all guests catching their prime target of an Arapaima (in the wild), and oh man, they all did so well, with fish up to an estimated 280lb. We also took a wide variety of catfish, although there were no real sizes, a product of the extreme water conditions.
The attached photos sum up the landscape we encountered, and whilst outstanding in beauty was also crazy as at the same time last year we were praying for levels to drop, versus this year where we could do nothing about the c.4m drop and continuing daily loss.
In all, it was a total success, and I will post more over the coming weeks / months to cover the fish (some rare and unusual), the wildlife and the overall environment.
Tight lines
All,
Jaguar Camp, the Essequibo River, Guyana Feb/Mar 2024
I wanted to leave posting until the ‘flurry’ of guest posts had landed, so it seems like now is a good time to start.
Very simply, the trip in Feb/Mar (last of the season) was testing, with incredibly low water levels, which whilst offering new angling landscapes, introduced challenges in just moving around and finding the spots.
However, with an amazing group of guests to host for, (on behalf of Amazon-Angler.com) we managed 28 species, with all guests catching their prime target of an Arapaima (in the wild), and oh man, they all did so well, with fish up to an estimated 280lb. We also took a wide variety of catfish, although there were no real sizes, a product of the extreme water conditions.
The attached photos sum up the landscape we encountered, and whilst outstanding in beauty was also crazy as at the same time last year we were praying for levels to drop, versus this year where we could do nothing about the c.4m drop and continuing daily loss.
In all, it was a total success, and I will post more over the coming weeks / months to cover the fish (some rare and unusual), the wildlife and the overall environment.
Tight lines
It's that time again, the 'Snowbee' is loaded and ready (almost).
Back to the Essequibo in Guyana for another angling adventure, and what an incredible group of guests we have across both Steve's and my Feb/Mar trips.
Looking forward to catching up with the 'main man' as we cross over in Apoteri in a couple of weeks.
Amazon-Adventure.co.uk
Steve Townson Amazon-Angler
Having received full authorisation from the 'lady of the house', my giant Rapala lure has been hung appropriately and now takes pride of place in the snug.
Many thanks to Allcocks Angling for their diversity of tackle / stock 🙂
Haha,
You nip to your local tackle store Allcocks Angling for some sinkers for your next trip, and come home with this!!!!
Just need to convince the good lady that it needs to be on the wall 🤣🤣🤣🤣
JAGUAR EXPLORER CAMP
The River Essequibo, Guyana
Oh man!! we have now pretty much sold out all our 2024 (Sept-Nov) trips, and we are now looking at the 2025 schedule.
So, if you would like to join us in Jan-Mar 2025 or Sept - Nov 2025, then dop us a line,
In the UK, contact me here at Amazon-Adventure.co.uk or via www.amazon.adventure.co.uk
Or contact our main man Steve Townson Amazon-Angler or via www.amazon-angler.com
Tight lines to all....
Jaguar Explorer Camp, The Essequibo, Guyana
Of the two endemic Peacock Bass (PB) species to be found within the Essequibo, the yellow, or Cichla Cataractae is generally the largest.
Even though their sizes are generally less than those found in Colombia or Brazil, they are immense fun, particularly on M/L tackle.
We have been catching these in Guyana for many years, however it was only recently that this particular species was fully described, increasing the overall PB species count to 16 species.
In the Essequibo, these can be taken throughout the water column, generally top to mid-water and they just love poppers, jigs, and lures within the 4-6ft section, historically the firetiger uniform has worked really well.
When conditions are right, chuck a lure out on the slack at the back of rocks, and if you get one, guaranteed there will be another waiting.
Just love this angling.
23 is going, going gone, so....
In the prep for 2024, a big thanks to Steve Townson Amazon-Angler for the help and support over the last year (and more).
It's been an honour and privilege to host the Amazon-Angler.com trips, specifically in Guyana, a position which has introduced me to such incredible groups of anglers, adventurous enough to embark on these unique and challenging trips.
Looking forward to our further adventures....
Tight lines to all, wherever you are angling, and whatever your target species are.
Rich
WOW, BICUDA....
These little 'pocket missiles' are just the best of fun.
get a 4-6lb, its interesting, get a 6-10lb and it's a challenge.
These are some of the most acrobatic species you will encounter, with a voracious appetite, a mouth full of sharps, and an insatiable attitude for creating mayhem, they are just the best sport imaginable.
Get these on poppers, and sticks on the surface, their takes are violent and in keeping with their aggressive attitude to life.
A time for reflection…..
Just casting my thoughts over the last 5-6 years working with Steve Townson Amazon-Angler and how that association has affected me, in terms of travel, locations and the incredible number of people I have had the pleasure to meet and fish with, and I thank Steve so much for providing me with those incredible opportunities (including a new relationship with Annastasia Tolley-Clarke.
I always vowed to maintain a record of my trips, and tbh, that didn’t kick in until 2019, but since then I have tried (not always successful) to build a detailed account of each and every adventure, the guests, the fish, the fishing spots and how we interacted, including my personal observations of us (as a group) working together.
Reflecting on my diaries has been inspiring, educational, and enlightening, I had forgotten just so much, so may events, so many occasions, so many fabulous people.
With Guyana coming up in 2024, I will add another diary to the collection – and who know, maybe a book will come out of these accounts one day – but no worries, names will always be protected – LoL.
Long live our ability to take in adventures…..
Wow!!
Seen just so much on FB recently about fishing 'guides in the Amazon !
So here's the deal....
A good 'guide' will be indigenous to the region, they will have an intimate knowledge of the fishery and will have point focus on where you (the client) need to work, and how you need to work to meet your aspirations / expectations - they know because it's their life and they have been doing it for many years - period. This is a badge they hold, and it is beyond challenge / question - respect that.
Your fishing 'Host' is different - your host puts all the work into getting you hooked up with the guide - a task that many will think is easy, but I will correct you. Making arrangements to put a bunch of fish hungry anglers, with no idea of the challenges they will encounter, into this harsh environment is 'hard work'
So, for all of you embarking on trips like this - please respect both host and guide, as without their effort and commitment, you wouldn't be there.
Just saying...
JAGUAR CAMP, THE UPPER ESSEQUIBO, GUYANA
Just a taster of what our Jag camp looks and feels like.
Interested? then drop either myself or Steve a line for details of the 2024/2025 itinerary's.
JAGUAR CAMP, THE UPPER ESSEQUIBO, GUYANA
It's only a matter of time...
In March 2023, an Arapaima at 400lb+ was caught, which is now a camp record for us....BUT, we just know they go bigger and I'm wondering how long it will be before that magical 500lb is hit.
With multiple trips scheduled for 2024/2025 lets see what happens.
Wanna come play in the jungle?
If so and in the UK, drop me a line here for more details/dates etc or contact our main man Steve at Amazon Angler.
JAGUAR CAMP, THE UPPER ESSEQUIBO, GUYANA
Wow....
Our 2023 trips have been just so productive and popular, to such a degree that we have now scheduled 8 further trips for the 2024/2025 seasons, but these are even now starting to fill.
Dates are:
*Oct 3 – 13 2024: FULL
*Oct 11 – 21 2024: FULL
*Oct 19 – 29 2024: OPEN
*The above dates are in association with our Dutch partners www.VISREIS.NL and www.worldsbestfishing.com
Nov 14 - 24 2024: FOUR SPACES OPEN
**Nov 22 - Dec 2 2024: OPEN **This date is available at a large discount for Thanksgiving week in the US
Jan 29 - Feb 8 2025: OPEN
Feb 6 - 16 2025: OPEN
Mar 5 - 15 2025: OPEN
Start planning your next Amazon experience NOW and join us on one of the world's most adventurous of jungle fishing experiences.
Spaces will fill up quickly so do not miss your chance!
Worldwide, contact Steve Townson at Amazon Angler or at www.amazon-angler.com
If in the UK it's me here at Amazon-Adventure.co.uk or via www.Amazon-Adventure.co.uk
For those of you in Holland, contact John Smit/Joris Nieuwenhoff (see above contact details).
Tight lines....
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JAGUAR EXPLORER LODGE & CAMP - Guyana 2022 Wherever you are within the rainforest, there comes a time when you need to just STOP what you're doing. and take a good look around you. Whether its in the canopy, the lower story or at ground cover, there is an abundance of wildlife, but so many times its missed. In this case it was as simple as a 'sand bar'', but I have never, ever been surrounded by so many butterflies. It was a truly humbling experience. #lovetheamazon
The closest I have ever been (on land), just a few feet away.... Friend and angling buddy Ruud Cuijten and I sat quietly as this black caiman came up to take the wastes from our guides fish cleaning. Just so many interactions with nature, and the rainforests of Guyana 🇬🇾 produced this and many more experiences a week or so ago. #lovetheamazon
A superb C.cataractae from AA guest Wally Sevier
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