Season guide
When is the best time to fish peacock bass on the Sucunduri?
All about the water cycle: why the dry season, July to November, turns the lower Sucunduri into the best setting of the year for sport fishing.
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The river journal
Fishing tips, season reports and what's happening on the Sucunduri. Content to arrive ready.
Surface lures: how to trigger the peacock bass explosion
Walkers, plugs and propbaits: when to use each lure and how to work the rod for more hookups.
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What to pack: the angler's Amazon checklist
From sunscreen to braided line, what you can't forget on your fishing trip.
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A season at Sucunduri: the biggest trophies of the year
A look back at the best catches and the moments that marked last season.
Fly fishing in the Amazon: building your peacock bass kit
Lines, leaders and streamers: the ideal setup for black water and aggressive fish.
Catch and release: how to handle the fish and release it safely
Best practices that keep the river healthy and the trophies alive for the next strike.
Getting to know the Sucunduri River: geography of a fishing sanctuary
Channels, beaches and creeks: understand what makes this tributary so special.
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