About Us

Meet the people behind the adventures.

David McCarthy
Owner/ Operator – Hooked on Adventures

Starting with his first visit to the Amazon in March, 2002 David instantly fell in love with this magical place. David became a Booking Agent and hosted many happy clients to the Amazon. In 2010 David made the decision to devote all of his time and resources as a full-time Owner/Operator of Hooked on Adventures LLC. 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 that the Hooked On Adventures’ operation will remain 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.

Tim Huber (Left) and Owner David McCarthy

Tim Huber
Executive Travel Consultant

Hooked on Adventures is pleased to welcome Mr. Tim Huber as our Executive Travel Consultant. Tim has been a Class-A P.G.A. Professional since 1993 and has formed many long-lasting relationships in the golfing industry. Tim will be working closely with these individuals organizing “Hosted Trips” for a First-class fishing adventure into the heart of the Amazon Rain forest.
For more info please email Tim at [email protected]

Staff

Hooked on Adventures  has hand-picked a staff of extremely qualified and courteous individuals. Each member of our team contributes in a meaningful way to ensure that you, the guest, thoroughly enjoy your “Trip of a Lifetime.”

Captain

Each Captain of our yachts are hand-chosen according to their knowledge and 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.

Captain
Agenor
Amazon Lord since 2013
Experience: 26 years

Captain Agenor has expert knowledge of the Rio Negro River and surrounding areas. Each area we fish requires expert knowledge of the waterways including underwater structures as well as sandbars that can move depending on water levels.

He Lives in Manaus with his wife and 3 children.

George

George

Staff manager

Amazon Lord since 2014
Experience: 8 years

Oversees day to day operations of all staff personnel.

Lives in Sau Paulo with his wife and 2 children.

Hospitality

Our English-speaking Boat Manager will be there to meet and greet you with a warm “Welcome” while serving regional beverages and hor-d’ oeuvres. The moment you arrive, our associated boat staff will assist in getting you settled in for your week- long stay aboard our nicely-appointed yacht.

Isaias “Papagayo”

Isaias “Papagayo”

Maitre d’/Bartender

Amazon Lord since 2010
Experience: 8 years

He is your best friend while on the yacht, responsible for daily appetizers as well as ice cold beverages and his “Famous Caipirinha.”

Lives in Manaus with his wife and 1 child.

Janio

Janio

Executive Chef

Amazon Lord since 2010
Experience: 15 years

Prepares local cuisine as well as delicious meals that cater to the American palate.

Lives in Manaus with his wife and 4 children.

Chef

Our world-class 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!

Marcio

Marcio

Assistant Chef

Amazon Lord since 2010
Experience: 8 years

Helps chef prepare meals. He is instrumental in insuring all our clients walk away from the dining room completely content.

Lives in Manaus with his wife and 4 children.

Crew

Ze

Ze

Certified Mechanic

Amazon Lord since 2010
Experience: 10 years

Ze’s qualifications make him a vital component of a successful day of fishing.

Lives in Manaus with his wife and 4 children.

Paulo

Paulo

Deckhand

Amazon Lord since 2010
Experience: 12 years

Helps with yacht operations and also aides in getting all the fishing equipment together each morning.

Lives in Manaus with his wife and 2 children.

Capella

Capella

Deckhand

Amazon Lord since 2014
Experience: 12 years

Helps with yacht operations and aides in getting all the fishing equipment together each morning.

Lives in Manuas with his wife and 1 child.

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 Amazon Lord 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.

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(888) 295-HOOK (4665)

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