Rio Marié, located in the heart of the Amazon, is globally renowned for its impressive peacock bass. This powerful species attracts anglers from around the world, eager to catch specimens often exceeding 20 pounds—true fishing trophies. Fishing for these Amazon giants is a formidable challenge, demanding experience, skill, and a touch of persistence. Known for their strength and resilience, peacock bass are capable of snapping lines, bending hooks, and even damaging equipment, making each catch an unforgettable achievement for any angler.
At Rio Marié, located deep in the Amazon, anglers who achieve the remarkable feat of catching a giant peacock bass over 20 pounds are awarded special recognition in the 20 Pounder Club. Known for producing some of the largest peacock bass in South America, Rio Marié offers this honorary membership to anglers who capture these trophy-sized fish. Members are celebrated with an exclusive cap and earn a prestigious place in the club’s hall of fame, where their photos and heroic fishing stories are displayed, sharing their journey to catching a world-record peacock bass.
This recognition has become a badge of honor among Amazon peacock bass fishing enthusiasts, marking their skill, persistence, and achievement in one of South America’s most renowned peacock bass fishing destinations. Joining the 20 Pounder Club at Rio Marié signifies a commitment to the pursuit of trophy peacock bass and a memorable adventure in one of the world’s best fishing locations.
Although there are more trophy peacock bass in the Rio Marié than anywhere else in the world, it remains a challenging feat – and a worthy accomplishment – to actually land a monster fish weighing in at over 20 pounds. Many more of these giants are hooked every week than landed, as they are powerful brutes who know how to break leaders, straighten hooks, and destroy tackle.
To honor those intrepid anglers who captured a true trophy during their time at Rio Marié, we have created a special standing for them to be recognized: The 20 Pounder Club. Those anglers who manage to land a peacock bass over 20 pounds will receive honorary membership in The 20 Pounder Club, including a special series of hats, and a hall of fame induction, displaying photos and brief anecdotes about big fish of the past.
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