A Tailwaters group of six anglers arrived at Pirarucú as part of a combo journey with Rio Marié, bringing four men and two women together for two focused days on the water. From the start, the group found strong action across arapaima, tambaqui, and arowana, quickly settling into the rhythm of a fishery that continued to evolve with falling water levels.
The defining moment came on the very first fishing day, when both women in the group completed a Jungle Slam. Each landed an arapaima, an arowana, and a tambaqui in the same day, combining three very different species and three distinct fly fishing challenges in one remarkable achievement. Across the two fishing days, the Tailwaters group landed 45 fish, creating another memorable chapter in the 2026 season.
Weather Conditions
Warm Amazonian temperatures, bright sunshine, and typical tropical conditions accompanied the group throughout their stay. The weather allowed for full days on the water and consistent opportunities across the fishery.
River Conditions
Water levels continued to gradually fall, opening new areas and creating changing sight fishing opportunities. As visibility evolved, anglers and guides adjusted presentations throughout the day, with accuracy and quick adaptation remaining essential.
Fishing Stats
Total fish landed: 45
Arapaima: 13
Tambaqui: 9
Arowana: 23
Highlights of the Week
Two Jungle Slams in One Day
The first fishing day delivered the defining achievement of the week.
Both women in the Tailwaters group completed their own Jungle Slam, each landing an arapaima, an arowana, and a tambaqui in the same day.
Three species, three very different behaviors, and three distinct challenges on fly tackle. Completing one Jungle Slam is already a significant achievement. Seeing two happen on the same day made this one of the standout moments of the 2026 season so far.
Three Species, Three Different Challenges
Across the two fishing days, the group experienced the full contrast of the Pirarucú fishery.
Arowana brought fast, visual action. Tambaqui delivered their unmistakable strength. Arapaima added the scale, power, and prehistoric presence that make this fishery so distinctive.
With 45 fish landed across the three species, the group experienced just how varied Amazon fly fishing can be from one encounter to the next.
Looking Ahead
The river continues to fall and the fishery continues to evolve with it. New areas are coming into play, visibility is changing, and each shift creates a different set of opportunities for guides and anglers to read.
Week 3 added another memorable chapter to the season, led by two Jungle Slams completed on the same day.
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