January 23rd- 30th, 2027- with host Ryan Ratliff TRIP SOLD OUT
* Call or e-mail to be placed on the wait list
Overview
Fly fish the most remote parts of the Brazilian Amazon
This is simply the most exciting trip we have ever hosted! Fishing for Peacock Bass at it’s finest! You get yourself to Manuas, Brazil on the first date listed (we’ll help with this) and we’ll do the rest. Manaus is only a 4.5 hour flight from Miami and is in the same time zone! Easy!
We are convinced that this is the best, and most unique “system” for chasing Peacock Bass in the Amazon! The floating cabin system that moves you up and down these rivers is the most effective, and the most unique way to fish these incredible waters. On top of that, River Plate now features “Exclusive” private waters we, are the only ones allowed to fish the waters that we do. Nobody else in the Amazon can offer this.
Our hosted trips are limited to 7 anglers, plus a representative from Mad River Outfitters. We are there to assist and to make sure that you have the trip that we promised you. If you can’t make our scheduled trip dates, Mad River Outfitters can put together a trip with these folks for you at any time! Our prices are always the same as the outfitter, our booking services are FREE.
The Trip
We are very excited to be one of the few booking agents for River Plate Outfitters. They are the oldest (since 1992) outfitter in the Amazon and, as such, they have the know-how to provide and unparalleled fly fishing adventure! Their operation consists of Fly-In Cabin barges, that’s right; the lodge is a series of barges.
These barges have proved, during their 20+ year Amazon experience, the perfect solution providing mobility, comfort and luxury. Drawing only about 6 inches of water, the small barges are a break-through for navigating over shallow water barriers, away from all fishing pressure!
The Floating Camp
The ability to bypass natural barriers is the key to exceptional fishing. Although the popular houseboats and yachts offer the mobility needed to consistently find decent water levels, they can only reach the fringe of the really good fishing. The houseboats/yachts and even commercial river boats must stop where low water prevents passage and this is where the great fishing starts!River Plate Outfitter’s Fly-In Cabin Barges are 4 to 6 hours upriver (even in a super fast bass boat from these fringe locations). And although many land-based lodges are situated at these natural barriers, they become rapidly over-fished 2-3 hours upriver or downriver. River Plate’s barges however, can move freely to unfished river segments, so you can start the day casting from your room!
Included in the trips:
• 6 days guided fishing & lodging.
• All inclusive meals & alcohol (beer, wine and liquor).
• Fully guided fishing with our trip host and River Plate Outfitters guides.
• Daily laundry services.
• Brazilian Fishing Licenses.
Not Included in the trips:
• International airfare
• Guide & Staff tips
• Food and drink in Manaus.
• Airport departure taxes
• Satellite phone calls ($5/minute)
Can’t make our Hosted Trip dates? Mad River Outfitters serves as a full booking agent and outfitter for River Plate Outfitters in the Brazilian Amazon. Let us put together a trip for you!
Pricing
Mad River Outfitters
River Plate Anglers
20+ Years of Adventures Together- Amazon Jungle, Brazil
January 23rd- 30th, 2027 TRIP SOLD OUT
host TBD
* Please call or e-mail to be placed on the wait list in case of any cancellations
$6,490.00 per angler
Included in this Trip: 6 days guided float fishing, Brazilian fishing licenses, all meals & alcohol.
January Trip
We have recently learned that our January 2024 trip, hosted by Brian Flechsig, will be on the Itapera River…..about 2.5 hours by floatplane, Northeast of Manaus, Brazil. This is the river we have been waiting for now for almost 18 years. We could not be more STOKED!
Here is what the folks at River Plate have to say about this amazing river:
One of our most productive river that doesn’t forgo size over quantity. You can expect high numbers and one of our highest size averages of our selection of rivers. In ideal conditions, the Itapara can produce 2500+ peacocks per week for a group of 8 anglers with an average of 8 pounds. The river hosts quite a few Peacocks over 20lbs although rarely you will find fish over 23lbs.
It is a very long and narrow river, located very far north from Manaus, approximately 2.5hr on the floatplane. It is our second most remote location. Clear waters is one of the characteristics of the Itapara although it has high concentration of Tanins, giving it a strong orange color. Peak visibility of the water is 3 feet. Expect high river banks with just a few white sand beaches were to park our River Train, making it less feasible to move the camp more than once per week. Jungle is teeming with wildlife, much more so than other rivers we fish on that timeframe.
“This is truly going to be a trip of a lifetime….you don’t want to miss this. Join me on the Itapera River. We are going to have some serious fun!!- Brian Flechsig”
