All-inclusive, fully guided peacock bass expeditions deep in the Brazilian Amazon — hosted from the moment you land in Manaus until your final cast on the Rio Negro.
This is a single all-inclusive trip — one price, zero logistics on your plate. Four pillars carry the whole week.
Five full days of explosive topwater action in remote lagoons and untouched tributaries.
A floating lodge with private suites that moves with the fish — your home base on the Rio Negro.
Amazonian and international dishes from Chef Aldo, plus an open bar with a dedicated bartender.
Met at the Manaus airport, a private charter flight to Barcelos, and John hosting you in Manaus and through every day on the water.
The MotherShip and its dedicated support boat run deep into the untouched waters of the Rio Negro, towing the fishing fleet behind them — so every morning you wake up on new water where trophy peacock bass thrive.
Private suites, an air-conditioned dining room, a panoramic upper deck with a private bar, and Chef Aldo’s kitchen — this isn’t just a place to stay, it’s part of the adventure.
Tour the MotherShipBorn in Brazil and raised between two worlds, John brings Amazonian roots, American professionalism, and genuine hospitality to every expedition. He spends the entire fishing season deep in the Amazon, staying dialed in on conditions, fish movements, and untouched water.
From your arrival in Manaus through your days on the water, John is right there with you — gear, photos, communication, logistics, all of it.
Read the full storyA seamless, stress-free adventure designed for American travelers.
John hosts you in Manaus and through every day on the water — airport pickup, hotel check-ins, charter flights, and the fishing — with the Black Fish Barcelos crew supporting the whole journey.
You fish with the Black Fish Barcelos crew — experienced local guides who know exactly where the giants live, backed by a dedicated support boat.
Private chef, open bar with a dedicated bartender, comfortable cabins, and Amazon sunsets every evening. This isn’t just a place to stay — it’s part of the adventure.
John documents the season as it happens — episodes on YouTube, daily action on Instagram.