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Peacock Bass Fishing

Joshua — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:06:13 +0000

If you are an angler, you know what peacock bass fishing is. These little brutes start out small, coming in at only around 3-4 inches long, but grow to massive lengths, and heavyweight proportions. This species of fish is often considered the largemouth bass on steroids, and for very good reasons. The aerial acrobatics that these fish display is amazing, often comparable to that of a smallmouth bass. Imagine a fish larger than most of the bucketmouths you have caught, putting on more of a fight and display than a smallmouth. If you can imagine it, you have probably already been on a few peacock bass fishing trips.

Amazon peacock bass fishing is by far some of the best, however, Florida and Mexico are quickly gaining ranks in the popular peacock bass fishing hot spots, because of their tropical climate and optimal living conditions for these fish. They love warm water year round, and these three geographical locations are close enough to the equator to provide them what what they need. They eat and grow all year long, which means that they grow to large sizes pretty rapidly. Even though they are larger though, they still have massive amounts of power, and can put on a fight that lasts as long as some saltwater fish battles.

Peacock Bass (Google Images)

Fishing for peacock bass isn't as hard as most consider fishing for largemouth or smallmouth to be. Because they are so ready to eat, and have a constant food source, they are going to attack your lures with a vengeance. If you have ever gone fishing for spawning bass, you know how aggressive they can be when you cross them. This is how peacock bass act all the time, and why fishing for them, especially with topwater lures can provide you some of the best fishing action of your life.

Fly fishing for peacock bass is another method for catching these brutes of the freshwaters, mainly because they are highly attracted to bright colors, and the lifelike actions that materials fly tying anglers use on their hooks. The method that you use to retrieve flies is extremely attractive to these fish, and as long as you can present the proper speed while you are out on the water, and there are fish around, you are going to hook up. Hold on, and prepare for one of the best shows and fights you have ever experienced. Peacock bass fishing is a thrill that you aren't soon to forget.

Peacock Bass Fishing Trip

Joshua — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:54:08 +0000

The difference between success and failure in peacock bass fishing can depend on several things. One of the most important is choosing the right time of year to travel. Low water levels are needed for most peacock bass fishing. This is because when the high waters come during the flood season, it is not uncommon for the main river to rise to a height of over 10 to 12 meters. A lot of the peacock bass will disappear into the flooded forest chasing after the Bay fish that has swam in there before them. This means that your fishing for peacock bass can become a complete disaster.

You must find the right place to fish at the right time, this is absolutely important. Weather patterns have got to be studied and tracked. Certain areas of the Amazon will vary significantly when it comes to whether. June is the start of the dry season in the Amazon River and October is generally the finish. As you track further north though, the dry season might start as late in the year as August and may keep going until almost the end of March. The watershed that you want to be fishing in the most, in other words the one which is going offering you the biggest peacock bass from September through March is going to be the River Negro, which means the Black River.

Make sure that for any peacock bass fishing trips you bring the correct gear with you. This not only means bringing a good rod and reel, you also have to think about what kind of lures that you are going to be bringing. The peacock bass is renowned for its fierce attacks on any lure. It is also renowned for putting up a really strong fight, this fish will fight you from the time it attaches itself to the end of your line all the way through to when you finally pluck it out of the water. Also, make sure that you bring plenty of tropical clothing made from really good material because it is not only essential in keeping you cool and dry, you should also have plenty of space to store your accoutrements.

Peacock bass fishing Amazon is fast becoming a real sought after trip for many avid anglers. It is the most abundant game fish in the Amazon, and almost all anglers come here focus entirely on this fish, and it is not hard to understand why. Some of these fish can reach sizes of almost thirty pounds. It's rare to catch a fish of this size, but they are there. The average is going to be between 10 and 20 pounds in some of the more remote locations, and you will have to travel into these remote locations in order to find the bigger fish. The top water strike of these fishes is absolutely fantastic, and most anglers will agree with this. The territoriality and aggressiveness of this fish shows attracts anglers of all ages, and it is a trip that any serious angler should attempt at least once in their lives.

Peacock Bass Fishing

Joshua — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:40:03 +0000

Peacock bass fishing offers some of the best bass fishing that you will find. This species can give you one hell of a fight. It is instinctively aggressive and will keep shaking that line until the very end. If you put a lure onto the end of your line, you are guaranteed that the peacock bass will attack it and try and destroy it. This beautiful fish will give you a great days fishing and you will find that you once you the first one, the second one won't be far behind.

There are many companies who offer peacock bass fishing Amazon journeys. If you are thinking of heading down in that direction you should make sure that you find an independent agent who can make the necessary arrangements for you. If you can get somebody from a word-of-mouth recommendation, all the better.

The next thing to do, when you are thinking about heading out on peacock bass fishing trips is to select the correct tackle, clothing, and lures, and anything else you might need the journey. For both the fly and plug angler, the peacock bass is the ultimate fighter, you have to bring the in order to take advantage of the bone jarring strikes that this fish can deliver.

The interest in peacock bass fly fishing is really growing amongst fishermen, especially those travelling to the Amazon. The Amazon River is the second longest river in the world. Some of the countries that the Amazon River winds its way through are Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia, and then on to Columbia and Ecuador. You can get to the Brazilian Amazon from either North America or Europe fairly easily. Most European, US, and Canadian citizens will require a visa from the Brazilian embassy before they can travel, some travel agencies will look after the necessary paperwork for you.

Fishing in peacock bass in the Amazon is relatively safe. You won't come in contact with biting insects, which means in essence that you will be able to fish in comfort and a good night sleep at night. There are no tropical diseases in this area and there are no dangers are suddenly going to hop out of the jungle at you. Just make sure that you bring plenty of sun cream with you and if you are taking a swim, instead of stepping, shuffle your feet because there are some small stingrays that can cause you a little bit of damage. Also, pack some tropical clothing that is made of good quality material.

The largest peacock bass are to be found only in certain rivers. Mainly you should be looking at fishing the central Amazon. This is the real habitat of the Cichla temensis, which is the biggest peacock bass species. The Rio Negro, meaning ‘Dark River’ in the north, and the Rio Madeira in the south are two of the best watersheds with the biggest peacock bass. Unfortunately, you need to travel to remote areas because some of the more easily accessible locations have been stripped of fish.