Testimonials

Mark Tobin

My name is Mark Tobin. I've co -hosted the American Outdoorsman television and radio show for 20 years.

I want to tell you about the best trip that I've taken in all those years and encourage you to put this trip on your to do list.

The trip was to Brazil to fish for the incredible Peacock Bass.

We stayed on the Amazon Nemo, a beautiful boat that took us to remote parts of tributaries to the Amazon River.

The trip was put together by Terry Jertberg from HighRoller adventures. I've taken several trips to the Amazon and none were better than the ones I took with Terry. Terry pays attention to every detail making sure you trip is the best it can possibly be. Terry lived in Brazil and is very familiar with the country as well as speaking their language. That's a nice bonus for those of us that don't speak Portuguese.

Before I took my first trip to Brazil, when my family found out I was planning to go there several voiced concerns about the safety of travailing to Brazil. And I must admit I had a few concerns of my own. Well let me tell you, travailing with Terry put all those concerns to rest. We never had any safety issues. The natives were extremely friendly and I don't hesitate to go back!

And of course there's the fishing! Folks I can't even begin to explain how much fun it is to fish in Brazil. You're fishing for fish in some waters that have never seen an artificial lure in one of the most beautiful settings in the world! There is truly nothing like catching a Peacock bass on top water baits! I can't describe how vicious and powerful the hit is from those fish. Every day someone would come back to the boat with a broken rod or a burned up real. Suffice it to say it is something you must experience in your lifetime!

Be careful of outfitters that want to take you fishing for Peacock bass with live bait. They are fishing over fished water and it's not near as much fun to catch these fish on bait as it is to catch them top water. You won't need to worry about that if you fish with Terry.

Aside from the Peacock bass I had to take time to fish for Piranha. What a blast! These fish were 3 to 4 pounds and had a very bad attitude! There are tons of unusual fish to catch and if you want to fish for catfish, those waters are virtually untapped. You will wear yourself out catching fish in Brazil!

Every day we would stop on the river and have a shore lunch prepared for us. That in and of itself was worth the trip over there! I don't know if it was just because I was so hungry when we ate but I'm telling you the food they cooked was absolutely delicious. And not just the lunches... all of our meals were great and only added to what was the best trip I've ever taken!

So let me recommend that you take a trip to fish in Brazil. The fishing is like no place else in the world. And let me also recommend you book your trip with Terry Jertberg and the Amazon Nemo.

The Nemo is clean and comfortable. The staff takes care of all your needs. The food is out of this world, and Terry will organize your trip and do everything in his power to make sure your trip to Brazil is the trip of a lifetime!

Windy

Unbelievable Brazilian ecosystem, heart stopping fishing action! Best run and organized all-inclusive trip I've ever taken. Awesome hospitality and accommodations.