Fly Fishing Insider Podcast
Captain Rafael Costa guides out of Kendjam Lodge near the Iriri river in the Brazilian Amazon, and jungle fishing is his love. Captain Rafael Costa covers tactics for Golden Dorado, Peacock Bass, Pacu, Bicuda, Wolf Fish and more, along with what the jungle trip experience is actually like.
Captain Rafael Costa guides out of Kendjam Lodge near the Iriri river in the Brazilian Amazon.
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What fish can you catch on the fly in the Brazilian Amazon?
Golden Dorado, Peacock Bass, Pacu, Bicuda and Wolf Fish are all on the list, and Captain Rafael Costa talks tactics for each. The conversation covers more species beyond those five.
Where is Kendjam Lodge?
Kendjam Lodge sits near the Iriri river in the Brazilian Amazon. Captain Rafael Costa guides out of Kendjam Lodge, which is the base for the jungle fishing he describes.
What is a jungle fly fishing trip like?
Captain Rafael Costa describes the jungle trip experience directly, and his genuine excitement and evident passion come through as he does. Anyone weighing an Amazon trip gets a first-hand picture of what to expect.
Who guides the Iriri river?
Captain Rafael Costa guides the water near the Iriri river out of Kendjam Lodge. Captain Rafael Costa can be found on Instagram at @captcosta_ and on YouTube.
Key takeaways
- Captain Rafael Costa guides out of Kendjam Lodge near the Iriri river.
- Golden Dorado, Peacock Bass, Pacu, Bicuda and Wolf Fish are all covered.
- The episode covers both tactics and the trip experience.
- Jungle fishing is Captain Rafael Costa's specialty and his passion.
