| The peacock bass fish is not your ordinary bass | | | | small fish. Due to this fact is classified as a |
| fish. These types of bass fish have earned a | | | | predator. This type of fish is found in the Amazon |
| ferocious reputation and you need to be prepared | | | | in South America. It has a large mouth that can |
| in order to bring this fish in. This fish could prove | | | | look like a bucket; it is fast and very strong and |
| very difficult for the untrained fisherman. | | | | can swallow small fish in one mouthful. |
| The peacock bass fish behaves similar to that of | | | | When it comes to fishing for peacock bass the |
| a largemouth bass fish that is until you hook it. | | | | best times are when the water levels are at their |
| Many anglers can be caught by surprise when the | | | | lowest. December through March is considered to |
| peacock bass takes the bait. As adrenalin pumps | | | | be the best fishing season in the northern area of |
| through the fish it pulls ferociously on the line. Due | | | | the Amazon river - July through November in the |
| to the adrenalin rush the fish doubles its strength | | | | southern area. At these times the water is said |
| and can wrestle the bait with amazing energy. | | | | to be clear and low as this is the typical dry |
| It can even strike the lure with tremendous | | | | season. |
| power dragging away the bait and if you are not | | | | When it comes to successfully catching these fish |
| prepared you may find yourself in trouble. | | | | it all comes down to mastering techniques. These |
| Secondly this fish does not give up easily and | | | | techniques develop based on how the fish |
| even if it loses it's first shot of energy it can | | | | behaves, understanding its temperament and how |
| pump adrenalin again and fight back over an | | | | it reacts when on the lure. It is also a good idea |
| extended period of time. | | | | to study the history of this fish and to determine |
| Science has shown that these types of fish are | | | | when the best season is to catch it. |
| highly evolved and their entire diet is based on | | | | |