Company Info

Management

David McCarthy

David McCarthy
Owner/ Operator - Hooked on Adventures

For the past 8 years, David McCarthy has been a Booking Agent for Peacock Bass Fishing trips in the Amazon. Recently, David made the decision to devote all of his time and resources as a full-time Owner/Operator. Throughout his entire adult life, he has worked in Sales and Customer Service. With many awards, accolades, and recognition in each of these areas, he understands that by providing the ultimate in customer service and satisfaction makes Hooked On Adventures’ operation second to none. David recognizes the value of reputation and “repeat business” and is looking forward to long-standing relationships with his clients throughout the future.

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Naldo EstevesStephen Scheifer
Trip Coordinator

We at Hooked on Adventures are very pleased and honored to have Mr. Stephen Schreifer as our new Trip Coordinator. Having been to the Amazon many times as a previous client, Stephen knows all the logistics to ensure that our clients experience a "FIRST-CLASS ADVENTURE".

Mr. Schreifer's credits include 20 years of Military service as well as an Instructor for Leadership at The U.S. Military Academy-West Point, New York. His professionalism and attention to detail as well as his willingness to go that extra mile for the client will be a definite asset to our growing oganization.

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Yacht Staff

Captain
Each Captain of our yachts are hand-chosen according to their knowledge of, and their experience in, the waters in which you are fishing. This ensures that you are in very capable hands and provided the best possible fishing experience one could have on the Amazon.

Chef
Our five-star Chef will prepare delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals for you including daily regional cuisine as well as foods to please the American palate. You can enjoy these scrumptious meals in our private, air-conditioned, dining room where our staff will be at your service as you will most definitely ask for seconds!

Ze-Queimado
Harry

Hospitality
Our English-speaking Boat Manager, along with our highly-requested and famous bartender “Harry”,  will be there to meet and greet you with a warm “Welcome” serving regional beverages and hors’ duevres.  The moment you arrive, our associated boat staff will assist you in getting you settled in for your week-long stay aboard our nicely-appointed yacht. 

Housekeeping
Rest assured – for your convenience, your trip package includes daily laundry and maid service. Therefore, this eliminates the worry of overpacking.

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Mechanical

Mechanical
Ian (McGuyver) is an integral part of our operation. It is imperative that our boats are running at maximum efficiency, and we have Ian to thank for that!


Medical Care

Medical
Our on-board medical assistant, Bathala, will be happy to assist you with any medical needs, or questions, you may have throughout your fishing adventure with us.



Trip Information

Guides

Our hand selected guides are not just employees, but more like family.  Many of the guides are, in fact, related, either as brothers or cousins.  Our guides were born and raised in the Amazon watershed of Brazil from the various areas you will be fishing during your visit aboard the Santana yacht line.  They gleaned their knowledge of this vast watershed by venturing out in dugout canoes when they were barely old enough to hold a paddle!  Because of their knowledge of this watershed and their ability to understand changing conditions and fish behavior, they soon were sought after by fishing operators eager to have them teach American anglers about the ways of the Peacock Bass.

Arnoldo
Arnoldo Moreira da Silva (“Arnoldo”)
Age: 33
Birth Region: Autazes
Experience: 16 years
w/ Santana Fleet: 8 Years
Carlinhos
José Carlos Venancio da Silva (“Carlinhos”)
Age: 28
Birth Region: São Luiz
Experience: 9 years
w/Santana Fleet: 3 years
Eddie
Erivelto dos Santos Reis (“Eddie”)
Age: 32
Birth Region: Aracá River
Experience: 9 years total
w/ Santana Fleet: 4 years
Eurico
Eurico dos Santos Reis (“Eurico”)
Age: 34
Birth Region: Aracá River
Experience: 15 years
w/ Santana Fleet: 5 years
Almeo
Adalberto Campos da Silva ("Alemao")
Age: 49
Birth Region: São Luiz
Experience: 12 years total
w/ Santana Fleet: 8 years
JoJo
JoJo

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