We are very excited to announce that Untamed Angling is featured on the cover of Fly Fisherman Magazine. With a great cover shot of Rodrigo Salles holding a payara, the new issue has a great feature story on fly fishing at Xingu Lodge and Kendjam Lodge and efforts to protect this ecosystem and the way of life for the Kayapo people who call his jungle home. Be sure to check out the new issue!
MANAUS, Brazil (November 5, 2019) — Untamed Angling is pleased to announce Xingu Lodge — a new destination for jungle fly fishing. Located on the Rio Xingu in the Brazilian Amazon, Xingu Lodge will focus primarily on fly fishing for giant payara.
Payara, one of the ultimate jungle predators, are known largely for their sizable teeth and aggressive behavior. For many years, Untamed Angling sought to find waters where fly anglers could target these remarkable fish and find true trophy payara.
“We searched tirelessly for the ultimate destination for payara,” states Rodrigo Salles, partner and CEO of Brazil Destinations for Untamed Angling. “It turned out that the best location we could find was on the Rio Xingu — a river completely protected on indigenous land by the Kayapo people and very close to Kendjam. It was an exciting secret they were holding, and we are thrilled that they are sharing this special place with us and our guests. It is an exclusive destination with world-class fishing.”
Untamed Angling has exclusive access to these protected waters, where payara are known to reach more than 20 pounds. Additionally, Rio Xingu’s clear waters are ideal for fly anglers who want to target payara with a range of fly fishing techniques and also target additional species such as peacock bass, wolf fish, and more.
Untamed Angling is currently undergoing an exploratory season and working on a new lodge in preparation of their 2020 season. Xingu Lodge has easy travel logistics, and accommodations will include comfortable double occupancy wood cabins with box spring beds, en suite bathrooms, hot water, electricity, satellite WIFI, and delicious food. The camp is located on the banks of the Rio Xingu and looks out over a gorgeous rapid and pool.
About Untamed Angling:
Founded in 2001 by Marcelo Pérez, Untamed Angling takes a unique approach to destination fly fishing by combining fly fishing in exclusive areas with a significant social benefit to local populations and the preservation of natural resources. This model project allows Untamed Angling to explore the best areas for fishing while supporting local communities, cultures, and ecosystems. For more information about Untamed Angling, please visit their website. Also, learn more about Xingu Lodge on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
A new issue of In the Loop Magazine has just been released, and the new issue has two big features from Untamed Angling destinations. Stephan Dombaj (of The Fly Fishing Nation) got the cover shot of our friend Jasper Pääkkönen with an arapaima at Pirarucu to accompany his article, and Florian Kaiser has a feature about fly fishing at Tsimane.
CLICK HERE to check out the new issue of In the Loop Magazine.
Last year we welcomed Stephan Dombaj and the crew from The Fly Fishing Nation to Pirarucu for a memorable week of fly fishing for arapaima. They were joined by Ben Furminsky and Matt Harris, and the trip was documented in the film “Gigas.” The film is now live online for viewers to enjoy in its entirety.
CLICK HERE to watch the full film.
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