freshwater exotics freshwater exotics If you are looking for the wildest, AGUA BOA LODGE [Amazonia – Manaus, Brazil] Agua Boa Lodge is located on a remote and isolated stretch of the Agua Boa River, one of the 1000-plus tributaries that feeds the mighty Amazon river. Situated almost 200 miles north west of the Brazilian city of Manaus in deep jungle, the beautiful clear waters of the Agua Boa flow through one of the most isolate and best-protected areas of the Amazon region. The Agua Boa is the singular fly-fishing-only river in Brazil, which has created a situation where large populations of trophy fish (including three different species of peacock bass) have been allowed to develop over the years without pressure from local netters or gear fishermen. As a result, the peacocks in this area are among the largest in the world. From its source to the Rio Branco, the Agua Boa river is approximately 150 miles in length. There are many lagoons and oxbow lakes located along the Agua Boa, varying in size from one to ten hectares. When the water levels are at their most optimal, sandbanks create additional pools in which it is possible to sight cast to the fish. Accommodations at Agua Boa are in spacious bungalows, each featuring A/C, two double beds, and a private bathroom. The main lodge features a large dining room, bar and game room, wireless internet, and a huge swimming pool that overlooks the river. This is an operation that we love for anglers that want an amazing, high-quality and high-numbers Amazon fishing experience combined with great amenities and comfortable accommodations. 7 night / 6 fishing day lodge packages $4,850.00-$5,500, depending on season. freshwater exotics [Tanzania, Africa] most remote and off-the-grid freshwater fishing adventures on the planet, then look no further than the operations listed below. From the African bush to the jungles of the Amazon Basin to the border region of India and Nepal, Yellow Dog can arrange what will in all likelihood be the most exotic fishing trip of your lifetime! After all, fishing is about much more than catching fish. It’s about the places that fishing can take us, and the people, cultures and sights that we discover along the way. TOURETTE TIGERFISHING In one of the most remote areas of Africa, Tanzania’s Mnyera and Ruhudji Rivers together offer the finest trophy tigerfishing found anywhere on the planet. Set deep in an untouched corner of the Tanzanian wilderness, this area is home to big game, exotic wildlife, and monster tigerfish that routinely reach sizes in excess of 20 pounds. If you are serious about catching a trophy tigerfish on the fly, then this is place to fish. Over the course of a week of fishing with Tourette, you will split your time between two different camp operations on the two different rivers. Both of Tourette’s camps - the Mnyera and Ruhudji Camps - are simple yet comfortable tent-camps which are built and erected each season from scratch. The season on these two rivers runs from early August to mid-November, when the water temperatures rise, clarity increases, and the trophy tigerfish begin to feed aggressively. This is a fairly rugged trip that involves a lot of travel and a fair bit of effort. The season is relatively short, and the limited numbers of spaces fill up quickly. All of that said, if you are serious about catching huge tigers on the fly, this is the only operation that you’ll want to fish with. 8 night / 7 fishing day package $7,995.00 per person. RIVER PLATE OUTFITTERS [Amazonia – Manaus, Brazil] Since 1992, River Plate Outfitters has pioneered peacock bass fishing throughout the Brazilian Amazon while at the same time setting the standard for customer service, safety, fishing productivity, and a constant commitment to exploring new and distant waters. Over the years they have created the most unique and impressive “nomadic” infrastructure of any operation in the Amazon, utilizing an amazing network of float planes and highly mobile floating “cabin chains” to access distant and remote waters. These custom-built, floating accommodations allow you to cover an amazing amount of water each week by continuously moving and relocating your base of operations. You can expect to begin your fishing each day in secluded lagoons and remote areas of the river, and once you depart for your guided day on the water, the floating cabins relocate and navigate their way further upstream to new and unfished waters. River Plate is a great option for more adventurous anglers and those looking to fish for huge peacocks and other jungle species in waters that are truly off the beaten path. 7 night / 6 fishing day package (double occupancy) $4,395.00 to $5,290.00 per person. HIMALAYAN OUTBACK [Northern India] The Himalayan Outback is not your average fishing trip, just as the Golden Mahseer is not your ordinary fish. Pursuing this selective, heavily-armored freshwater fish draws anglers into the Himalayan frontier of northern India, where the experienced local guides from The Himalayan Outback have established a unique mobile fishing program. This is an offering that utilizes mobile tents camps and multi-day floats, focusing on productive stretches of the Saryu and Mahakali Rivers on the Indian and Nepalese border. Our outfitter specializes in customizing trips in this rugged frontier area, with guides that have all lived and worked extensively throughout the region. The fishing usually involves wade fishing from the bank, although on some larger stretches fishing from the raft can at times be productive. Overall, a variety of presentations can be used, including skating dries, dead-drifting nymphs, or even swinging spey flies with a two-handed rod. Fishing for Mahseer is in many ways similar to fishing for steelhead or Atlantic salmon. The types of water that Mahseer inhabit in the Himalayan foothills range from crystal clear, small channels and streams to large, offcolored glacial rivers. A journey through the outback of the Himalayas leaves fishermen with memories of more than just an exotic fishing experience. The simplicity of the region, the people encountered, and the incredible landscapes are a sight unto themselves. 12 night / 7 fishing day package $3,800.00 per person. 46 • phone: 406-585-8667 • toll free: 888-777-5060 email: info@yellowdogflyfishing.com • website: www.yellowdogflyfishing.com • 47