DESTINATION: Tsimane Lodge, Bolivia
, Santa Cruz de la Sierra
» General Information:
Tsimane is located within a National Park and Indigenous Territory, where the Amazon jungle meets the Andes mountain chain. The landscape is incredible and its rivers are streams of clear water running through the jungle and the mountain, with wading-and-sight casting-friendly banks. The jungle remains in an absolute virgin state and it is probably one of the most voluptuous natural expressions in the world. Millions of butterflies of impossible colors flitter in the warm breeze, the rumor of hundreds of hidden birds and animals resounds from the depths of the jungle.
The rivers are inhabited by two different dorado species and other fish from the Amazon basin, such as the pirapitinga or Amazon pacú and the yatorana (pound by pound, one of the strongest fresh-water species)
Tsimane blends, like no other destination on Earth, the best aspects of fly fishing: sight casting, freestone wading, light tackle, floating lines; majestic sceneries, mountain rivers with clear, virgin waters; and four extremely sportive species reaching very significant sizes.
The combination of such characteristics results in an overwhelming experience. And this is where we offer this exclusive operation.
Every week, groups of only 4 anglers staying in full-comfort luxurious tent lodges which offer the best international cuisine set off every morning in boats specially developed for this environment, led by an expert dorado fly-fishing guide and a native assistant.
In Tsimane, fresh water fishing reaches its pinnacle. It is a new challenge introducing the wildest version of dorado, undoubtedly one of the most powerful and beautiful freshwater fish which can faced with a fly rod.
» Package:
Fisherman will have a 6 full days fishing, 9 night, all inclusive package (excludes Int´l flights). Only groups of 4 anglers will share the lodge, and never will fish same water on the same day. Tsimane has more than 80kms of pristine rivers exclusively inside our right on the National Park.
The itinerary will works like this:
R1: Secure Lodge
R2: Pluma Lodge
The first night you spend in Santa Cruz 5 star hotel and then take our charter flight to the lodge on the next morning.
I know it is complicated, but is the only way to show this place as it should, and as it is: most probably the most exiting fishing experience of the world.
To provide a first class fishing program, in such a remote area and with the geological structures of the rivers fished, the operator designed an unorthodox fishing program that is very different to what most would be used to. Tsimane goals were:
To show all of what the area has to offer.
Each beat had to be fished only by two anglers at the time
To have a beats and pools rotation to minimize pressure
Lots of water to fish and no beats repetition
Minimize Plane charters (both for economic and sound pollution reasons)
Following this principles, it was designed the following itinerary that off course might be adapted according to our guests requirements and weather or fishing conditions.
Day 0:
Arrive to Santa Cruz. Transfer from airport to Hotel. Welcome Dinner and Night in 5* Hotel (included). Day 1:
Charter flight to Tsimanes Asunta Base camp. Fishing at the home pool and preparing for next days fishing. Day 2:
Teams split:
Team 1 fishes downstream sleeping in the Base Camp. Lunch at the river or in the lodge
Team 2 fishes upstream all day. Lunch at the river. Arriving to Out Camp by dawn. Day 3:
Team 1 fishes upstream from Base camp to Out Camp. Lunch at the river.
Team 2 fishes upstream from out camp half day, has lunch and head to Base Camp where they pass the night. Day 4:
Team 1 fishes upstream from out camp half day, has lunch and head to Base Camp where they pass the night. Team 2 fishes downstream. Lunch at the river or in the lodge. Sleeping in the Base Camp. Day 5:
In the morning plane arrives to transfer them to Tsimane´s Pluma Base Camp. To do this, they land on the Oromomo Indian Community where the boats await for guests to get them to the Camp. Some fishing might be done in the home pool area. All guests sleep in the Pluma Base camp. Days 6 to 8:
Each day teams fish one of three beats in the Pluma area. Day 9:
In the morning, Boat ride to the Oromomo Indian Community where plane awaits for guest to get them to Airport. Transfer to the Airport or Hotel(included).
» Accommodation:
About the accommodations, this is a Jungle Lodge. The Guests Rooms are settled in very comfortable Log cabins. Each has full of space for two guests and a private bathroom with hot water and Electric light. Satellite telephone and internet available at the lodge, International Cuisine and service.
» Tackle and Equipment:
This is a FLY FISHING only destination.
All pre trip info, gear and equipment you´ll received before the travel. But the equipment used on Tsimane rivers are 6 to 9 weight rods, with good quality and strong drag reels, floating lines and intermediate tip lines.
We use from big hoppers (for Jatuaranas and Affinis), to surface flies and streamers to Dorados and Pirapitingas.
» Additional Information:
The season for 2010 starts on May 15th and ends on Oct 15th. Each part of the season has specific characteristics. May and June are excellent for quantity and big sizes. June to August prime time for sight casting. Sept and early October, huge schools of dorados running upstream on a feeding frenzy before spawning and also clear water. From 15th October there´s a big chance of heavy showers that can turn the river colored.
Boats: These are 7 meters aluminum canoes with two seats for guests and two platforms for guides, a small motor, room for a big cooler, rod holders, etc. Walking and wading its an issue that should be talked about. Fishing is done 90% going upstream with the canoes, stopping before the fishing spots (runs and tails of pools), fish walking those spots then jumping back to the boats again to the next run. There are other places that some good walking is needed to reach spectacular fishing spots. The wading is quite friendly but walking overall is considerable.
Fishing is done in groups of two fisherman. They never met on the river.
» Rates / May 15th - October 15th, 2010
U$S 6,000.-
Per person in double occupancy basis.
Rates include:
Reception; 2-night accommodation in Santa Cruz de la Sierra 5* hotel; private charter from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to the Lodge and return; all transfers; 7-night accommodation with all meals and beverages and 7 fishing days.
Rates do not include:
International flight; boarding taxes; personal expenses in town; personal health insurance; fishing equipment and flies; staff and guide gratuities.
Notes:
Ask for special discounts.
» Fishing
Report
August 2010
During the warmer days the fishing is excelent with big dorado up to 30 lbs.
