Rewa Rodeo Official

From the brink of extinction to the cutting edge of fly fishing, The Rewa Rodeo is a gripping conservation story set deep in the heart of the Guyanese rainforest. This breathtaking documentary follows the journey of one village that defied the odds, choosing preservation over exploitation to save the mighty arapaima—the world's largest scaled freshwater fish. Through an unprecedented collaboration with Indifly in 2013, the Rewa community transformed its natural resources into a sustainable fishing paradise, creating one of the finest freshwater eco-tourism operations on the planet. In a world where conservation and economy are often at odds, The Rewa Rodeo proves that protecting fish can be more valuable than catching them. Description: Hidden within the vast, untamed beauty of the Guyanese rainforest lies the Rewa River—home to one of the planet's last great populations of arapaima. Once hunted to the edge of extinction, this prehistoric, air-breathing giant now thrives thanks to an ambitious and sustainable vision brought to life by the Rewa community and Indifly. Through a revolutionary approach to eco-tourism, the Rewa Eco Lodge has become a world-class, community-run fly fishing destination, where conservation and commerce coexist in harmony. Here, anglers experience an unparalleled adventure, targeting over 20 species, including the ferocious payara, acrobatic peacock bass, elusive wolf fish, and the legendary arapaima. But this is more than a fishing story—it's a testament to resilience, ingenuity, and the power of local communities to create a sustainable future. With breathtaking cinematography capturing the wild beauty of the rainforest and the thrilling encounters between man and fish, The Rewa Rodeo is a stirring tribute to conservation, culture, and the untamed power of nature.