Sep 21, 2021
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/249
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Javier Guevara walks us through the steps to fly fishing Ecuador on the podcast. We find out about the very doable Ecuador trip and a little on the Galapagos.
Timestamps
[6:15] The best time to fish for Arapaima in the Galápagos
[7:10] How to get to the Amazon Jungle
[9:20] How to hunt Arapaima
[11:33] How big can an Arapaima get and what are they like
[14:20] The predators that hunt Arapaimas
- Caymans
[16:53] What gears to use to catch Paimas
- Loop cross w fly rod 12 weight
- Loop Opti reels
- Scientific Anglers fly line - big water
[18:22] The types of fly that works great
[21:40] Who are the guides and what are their roles
[23:04] Greg was on the podcast to share his Ecuador experience
[28:03] Comparing Marlin and Arapaima in terms of strength
[32:03] Another amazing fish that you can catch in the lagoons
[37:03] What the weather's like in the jungle and how do you stay comfortable out there
[46:01] How deforestation and industrialization affects the fishing lagoons, jungle species, and communities in Ecuador
[47:47] What Javier recommends for people who want to help conserve the Amazon Jungle
[48:55] How safe it is to travel to the Galápagos in terms of the Covid-19 situation
[59:06] What Javier and the EFFT is excited about
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/249