Our fishing technique is casting and spinning from the beautiful black volcanic rocks of the Tambopata River. Please take a moment to read and consider our recommendations. Payara are a strong fish, very fast, with a big tail and a couple of big canines in the lower jaw and two holes in the upper to receive them. They lives in extremely fast water and take both lures and flies with a savage force.

RODS
Our suggest is at least 3 rods of medium-heavy to heavy action, from 7 ½ to 9 foot.
Bait casting or Spinning. For Fly fishermen a slightly heavier 9-10 weight fly rod is the suggest.

REELS
As the same of the rods, at least 3 reels with a capacity for 200 yards of a 20 pounds line, similar like a Shimano Bait runner 4500 or 6500, Fin Nor 12 or the Penn 6500.

LINE
All kind of lines from 30 pounds to 65 pounds, we prefer the multifilament like Spider Wire, Power Pro or a simple Dacron. Good leaders and swivels are highly suggested, bring plenty of them.

S
All kind of lures like Rapala Magnum, Rapala Countdown, Rebel Fast Track, Spoonbill and bigs windcheater, and all types of lures that swim on fast waters and dives quickly. Because of the dark color of the water, lure’s colors like fire tigers, oranges and chartreuses are the favorites.
Plastic lures will be punctured by the teeth of the payara and will lose their action, wood lures work better.
Don’t worry about the size of the lure, from 4 ½ inches and up is ok. Take a special look in the hooks; they have to be extra strong.

For fly fishermen: The Payara take a variety of large streamers, but prefer heavily dressed on a 4/0 heavy saltwater tarpon hook. A heavy mono leader tipped with stout tipped is essential.

Some common species in the amazon rivers:

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