Matthew received an invitation from Papa John to fish the Rio Marié—a truly generous offer, considering it’s typically a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. The fishing there is so extraordinary that Papa John has returned multiple times.
This year, Mike Michelak arranged the trip a week earlier than the usual season opener, aiming to encounter large, untouched fish. Unfortunately, the conditions weren’t ideal—cooler temperatures made the fish less active.
Despite the challenges, Matthew managed to land a few impressive double-digit fish, though some in the group weren’t as fortunate and struggled to get into them.
Even with the less-than-ideal fishing, Matthew valued the experience and thoroughly enjoyed his time with Papa John.
Below are bonus fish when Matthew came back from Brazil. Decent fishing. Emma Joined us for a couple outings.
