Fishing Lures that Resemble Arapaima for the Bolivian Amazon

Gear

Dec 19

When we head to the Cano Negro Lodge in the Bolivian Amazon later this year, my number one goal is to land an arapaima -- the world’s largest scaled freshwater fish. These prehistoric giants can top 400 pounds, and while I strongly suspect they don’t grow huge by pushing the plate away and might include their own young in their diet. If that’s the case – of if other jungle fish like payara and redtail cats like to eat baby arapaima, I want to be prepared.

To prepare, I’ve rounded up a collection of fishing lures that are inspired by, resemble, or are named after arapaima (also called pirarucu or paiche). Some are rare collector’s pieces, while others are widely available, but all of them highlight just how legendary this fish is in the tackle world.

DRT Tiny Klash Piraracu — **DRT Tiny Klash Pirarucu**

Zerek Innovations Clicker Frog Origin Series Arapaima — **Zerek Clicker Frog**

Bone Fishing World Arapaima Lures — **Bone Fishing World Toughfia – Paima Spot Walk 80F**

Vagabond Piraracu jungle fishing lure — **Vagabond Pirarucu**

Master Yo Arapaima Lipless Crankbait — **MASTER YO | Arapaima Vib Float**

Jackall BF glide bait chartreuse head — **Jackall Magallon Albino Chartreuse Pirarucu**

Rapala Precision Xtreme Pencil Exo Arapaima — **Rapala Precision Xtreme Pencil Exo**

Southstream Lures Arapaima Soft swimbait — **Southstream Lures Arapaima**

Kawana Piraracu Topwater Slash Bait — **Kawana Pirarucu Artificial Bait 100**

Hybrida Arapaima Soft Jerkbait Fishing Lure — **Hybrida Lure Viper Jerk Tail Bait Arapaima**

Duo Realis Fangbait 120DR Wild Arapaima — **Duo Realis Fangbait 120DR – Wild Arapaima**

If you’d like to help us dial in the best lures for the largest freshwater scaled fish in the world, we’d be happy to have you join us in Bolivia later this year. Shoot us an email and we can fill you in on the details.