Bolivia
Working the clear flows of the Itirizama above Pluma Lodge. Photo: Ken Morrish
Tsimane, Bolivia
W
hen it comes to fly fishing adventure, One of the world’s system and with them come thousands of large, aggressively feeding dorado. Here, anglers wet Tsimane has it all. Located in a remote most exotic and national park and indigenous territory of Bolivia rewarding angling wade a jade-green river and cast six-inch flies on wire leaders through an endless array of pristine where the Andes meet the upper Amazon, Tsimane adventures water types. These waters feature pugnacious, is home to freestone rivers which will feel both aerial dorado in the 8-to 35-pound class and other jungle species familiar and foreign to the well-traveled angler. Each season, like the fickle pacu and the elusive surubi. With few excephundreds of thousands of baitfish migrate up the greater Secure tions, the anglers we have sent to Tsimane rate the trip among the top three angling experiences in their extensive careers. Tsimane is operated by an international outfitter with exclusive rights to the region. They offer three distinct fly fishing programs, the Secure and Agua Negra safari camps, and the Pluma Lodge. All trips begin with an overnight in Santa Cruz followed by a charter flight to a remote jungle airstrip. All programs feature main lodge buildings made from handhewn local timber that have comfortable sitting areas, open bars, and fine cuisine. While guests often access the fishing grounds by boat, considerable walking and wading is essential to success. This trip into the heart of the Bolivian jungle is best suited to adventurous, fit travelers. Their season runs June through October. PAGE 38
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