Yanna, Amazonas, Brazil |
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| Cast
for Record Class Peacock Bass aboard the Yanna |
 Welcome aboard the
Yanna, a 100-foot long, three-tiered luxury yacht that has catered
to visiting peacock bass anglers from throughout the globe for the
past three Amazon fishing seasons. The Yanna offers the perfect option
for those that desire to have daily mobility in their pursuit of
trophy peacock bass in Brazil, yet have the comforts of a deluxe
lodge.
Rather than operate out of a fixed based camp, the Yanna and
its experienced guides spend five* fishing days probing the Rio
Negro,
Rio Madeira and their tributaries with you in search of the
most
productive fishing locations. With some of Brazil’s most experienced
guides to show you the prime fishing waters, American made Tracker
bass boats to whisk you to these locations, delightful meals and
a professional staff, consider the Yanna for your next Amazon angling
adventure.
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| Yanna Package |
8 total days / 7 nights / 6 1/2* days of fishing
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| Yanna Package Price
for 2003 Season |
$3,495 per angler, plus airfare to Manaus, Brazil.
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| Yanna Required Deposit |
The Yanna requires a $1,000 deposit, per angler, due within 10 days
of booking your fishing adventure. Final payment is due 60 days
prior to arrival date. A reservation is only confirmed when deposits
are received.
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| Yanna Fishing Package
Includes |
- 6 ½ l days of fishing
- Charter fights (if necessary)
- Fishing licenses
- Lodging aboard the Yanna (double occupancy)
- Lodging at a Manaus hotel the final night in Brazil
- All meals & beverages
- Guided fishing (2 anglers per boat)
- Airport assistance and transfers
- Open bar (national liquors)
*In some instances, anglers will fly from Manaus to the Yanna.
This will afford what should amount to an additional half day
of fishing.
Water, weather and fishing conditions will dictate if the group
travels by water or air however.
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| Not Included in the
Yanna Package |
- Airfare to Manaus, Brazil
- gratuities to lodge staff and hotel porters
- meals the meal the final
evening in Manaus
- international departure tax
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| Yanna Travel Logistics |
Anglers must first fly to Miami from their home city. Following an
overnight flight from Miami to Manaus, Brazil, you will be met by
our representatives and then take a charter flight directly to the
Yanna, or board the yacht for some shut-eye, orientation and tackle
preparation as the boat travels to the fishing destination. Our office
will stay in close touch with you, answering any questions you might
have until the day you leave. You will be escorted from the moment
you land in Manaus until the moment you are put back on the plane
to return to the states.
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| Yanna fishing Season |
 October through March, timed to coincide with the dry season both north
and south of the equator. The Brazilian Amazon offers two distinct
fishing seasons, coinciding with the dry seasons north and south
of the equator. On the Rio Negro and its tributares north of Manaus,
prime time is between December and April. From August through November,
the Yanna heads south to the Rio Madeira and its tributaries. Despite
our best efforts to schedule anglers during optimal fishing conditions,
unexpected "dry season" rains can play havoc with the fishery.
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| Capacity
of the Yanna |
16 anglers
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| Available
Openings on the Yanna |
As the booking calendar changes on almost a daily basis, please contact
our office for current availability on your specific travel dates.
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| Predominant
Language Spoken on the Yanna |
Portuguese is the official language of Brazil. Some of the guides
can converse in Spanish and know a few basic English words, especially
as they pertain to fishing. It is wise to learn a few Spanish phrases before undertaking a trip of this nature. Anglers booking
this trip will be sent a Field Guide, which will contain a basic
English-Spanish translator. An English-speaking host will always
be on board the Yanna.
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| Accommodations
aboard the Yanna |
The Yanna offers eight air-conditioned bedrooms, each with private
shower and bathroom. These rooms are small, however with the limited
time you will be actually spend in these rooms, this does not pose
a problem. The rooms are immaculately clean and are as roomy as any
house boat fishing operation in the Amazon. The second deck houses
the dining and bar areas, where you will enjoy excellent meals. The
top deck is an observatory for unwinding after a long day on the
water. Two anglers share a room.
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| The
Meals Aboard the Yanna |
The cook prepares a variety of dishes, ranging from fish to steak and
pasta. Fresh baked breads are available daily. Breakfasts consists
of eggs, pancakes and cereal, in addition to an assortment of fresh
fruits and juices. Box lunches are served on the water so as to not
cut into valuable fishing time. Dinner offers a sampling of local
Brazilian dishes, interspersed with more traditional American meals.
Wine is served with dinner. The Yanna offers an open bar with local
beverages.
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| Fishing
aboard the Amazon Yanna |
 Keep in mind that, for the most part, this is a trophy fishery and
visiting anglers usually come prepared with heavy tackle and large
lures and flies to battle the trophy
peacocks. Anglers are paired
two to a boat with an experienced Brazilian guide. You will fish
from American made bass boats. The boats have fuel-efficient, quite
four-stroke outboards, trolling motors, swivel seats and coolers.
Most of the fishing will take place in lagoons and backwater bays
off the Rio Negro and Rio Madeira, but main river structures can
also yield trophy-class fish. One of the most exciting aspects of
fishing for peacock bass is their propensity for attacking surface
lures. Peacock bass fishing is very similar to largemouth bass fishing
in the states. Both species ambush prey from cover and structure.
Cast topwater plugs, jerkbaits, flies or jigs to stumps, shoreline
blowdowns, rockpiles, lagoons, creek mouths and sandbars.
If you desire to fly fish, the most successful flies are larger
profiled patterns - all tied on 3-0 and 4-0 quality saltwater hooks
- such as Dahlberg-style divers, large profiles baitfish
patterns, High-Tie, Clouser minnows or variations of Lefty's
Deceivers. These
should be tied in a diversity of colors. You will be sent a detailed
packing list, as well as an updated version of our “A Field
Guide to the Peacock Bass” text.
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| Activities
for the Non-Angler Aboard the Yanna |
Although this operation is geared first, and foremost, to the peacock
bass angler, the vast Amazon watershed offers a variety of unique
ecotour options for the non-angling guest. Non-angling guests can
pair up with Yanna guide, in many cases an English speaking guide,
and be taken to local Indian villages, as well as view the many types
of plants, birds and animals unique to the Amazon.
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| Weather
Conditions in the Amazon Aboard the Yanna |
Temperatures typically range from 75 at night to as much as 95 degrees
during the day. Anglers should be prepared to fish under the equatorial
sun and consider long sleeve shirts and pants made of a tropical
weight material. Wide brim hats are also beneficial. The use of sunscreen
and lip balm is an absolute necessity. Although we fish during the
dry season, downpours do occur, so don’t forget to pack a lightweight
rainsuit.
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| Packing
for the Yanna |
Upon receipt of deposits, you will receive packing lists, trip cancellation
insurance application and a 35-page Field Guide that will help you
with every aspect of this trip. Refer to PeacockBassOnline.com for
more details about peacock bass fishing.
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| Trip
Cancellation and Travel Insurance Recommendation |
A fishing expedition will
certainly offer you an exciting and rewarding experience. Unfortunately,
however, one undertaking such an angling adventure must face the possibility
that you or your fishing companion might be forced to cancel your trip
at the last moment due to illness, injury or other emergency or sustain
an unfortunate injury and require medical services or worse, medical
evacuation during your trip. Trip cancellation and travel insurance
can help protect you and your travel companions from these unforeseen
and unfortunate circumstances. We will send you the application forms
from Travelex, a major, reliable insurer of traveling anglers. Typically,
the cost of an extensive program is less than $65 per $1,000 of coverage.
It is wise to always consult with your personal health insurance provider
before undertaking any type of travel to determine what is covered
in the event of injury or illness during your travels.
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| Yanna
Lodge Travel Itinerary |
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- Wednesday: Fly from your home city to Miami, connecting with
LAB Airlines overnight flight to Manaus,
Brazil.
- Thursday: Early A.M. arrival in Manaus; You will then board
the Yanna and travel all day to the fishing grounds or board a
charter flight.
- Friday-Wednesday: Full days of fishing.
- Thursday: Either charter back to Manaus.
- Friday: Very early international flight to Miami. Connection
to your home city.
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