Pluma
Following the Migration
The sábalo migration didn't stop after opening week, it simply kept moving.
Although rivers remained high and slightly stained, stable weather allowed anglers to make the most of each day on the water. Sábalos continue their migration, and Golden Dorado spread throughout the system, creating consistent opportunities across both programs: Classic Jungle and Heli Fishing. Pacú also became increasingly active, adding another exciting dimension to the week.
From powerful dorado in deep runs to aggressive pacú willing to chase streamers, our guests experienced everything from technical sight-fishing to memorable Dorado frenzies in remote Amazonian waters, proving once again that productive fishing in Tsimane happen when you flow with its rivers.
We welcomed anglers from the United States across both the Classic and Heli Fishing programs.
"Got Fishing" joined Tsimane for the first time: their founder Brian Oakland, along with Jeff Reents, Hal Hargis, father-and-son duos Indar and Hunter Bhan, George and Nick Berry, and brothers Todd and Van Taylor. The week was also joined by Michael Hunsberger, and another father-and-son duo: Scott Schoenvogel and "Hawkins", all visiting us for the first time.
They all brought great energy to the jungle; noticeable in the week results across both Pluma programs.
12 Brian Oakland, Jeff Reents, Hal Hargis, Indar & Hunter Bhan, George & Nick Berry, Todd & Van Taylor, Michael Hunsberger, Scott & “Hawkins” Schoenvogel (United States).
Mostly cloudy throughout the week, with fewer rain events than the previous week.
River levels remained high and slightly stained, while cool water temperatures continued to influence positively fish behavior. Fishing remained consistently productive.
Catch of the Week
A Trophy Dorado in a Deep Run
Hunter landed the week's largest dorado. A beautifully conditioned 90 cm fish that ate after the second strip in a deep run.
Memorable Moments
Surface Opportunities Beyond Dorado
Although the migration of sábalo and dorado continued upstream, pacú provided some of the week's most exciting moments.
Both Brian and Hal were both lucky enough to experience the raw power of Amazonian pacú, aggressively taking streamers. Brian's fish fought fiercely, tearing into his backing twice!
Clear Skies from the Helicopter
After days of overcast skies, helicopter flights finally revealed the first clear sunshine of the season.
The break in the weather offered spectacular views of Pluma's rivers as the migration continued moving through the watershed.
Father & Son Double Catch
George and Nick Berry, a father-and-son duo, shared a memorable day on the water. Together, they cast into an intense Dorado hunt, and both were rewarded with a memory of a lifetime.
Looking Ahead
Cold, stable weather has defined the week, but the fishing has been anything but slow. June continues to prove why this can be one of the most rewarding windows of the season, with solid action across the system and dorado responding well despite low temperatures.
As rivers clear, both the Classic and Heli Fishing programs should keep benefiting from the ongoing migration of sábalo and dorado.
Guides & Staff
Pluma Lodge, 2026
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