| Peacock bass fishing is probably one of the most | | | | fisherman plan a once in a lifetime trip to the |
| exciting game fishing due to this fish's tenacity. | | | | Amazon to catch the peacock bass in their |
| The exotic peacock bass, butterfly peacock or | | | | natural habitat. This type of trip also offers a |
| speckled peacock, are native to the Amazon | | | | chance to experience the area's unique culture |
| River of South America. They have quickly | | | | and landscape. They can also be located in the |
| become a very popular freshwater game fish in | | | | waters of Columbia, the Dominican Republic, |
| Florida. They have great fighting qualities and are | | | | Malaysia, Panama, and tropical islands of the U.S. |
| a good eating fish as well. | | | | They can be caught by fly, artificial or live bait |
| The peacock bass fishing began when this species | | | | fish, but they prefer live bait. The peacock bass |
| of bass was intentionally put into the freshwaters | | | | can be hooked during daylight hours using a fly |
| of Florida by fish and game officials to help rid | | | | rod with a 5 or 6 weight for freshwater |
| their waters of fish such as the Oscar, Midas | | | | depending on where you are fishing. Good reels, |
| cichlid, and the spotted tilapia. Due to the warm | | | | high quality line with fast action rods and sharp |
| water conditions in particular areas of Florida, the | | | | hooks to penetrate quickly are necessary. A good |
| butterfly peacock bass have flourished. These | | | | pair of Polaroid glasses will allow you to spot these |
| tropical fish cannot survive in lower water | | | | beautiful fish as they hit. |
| temperatures. | | | | To ensure a memorable and productive trip |
| The Florida's peacock bass fishing industry has | | | | contact one of the many experienced local guides |
| greatly benefited from the introduction of this fish | | | | in Florida. Also consider a trip to the Amazon for a |
| into Florida's warmer fresh waters. They are a | | | | really unforgettable experience. There are many |
| tough fighting fish and have been known to easily | | | | sites online, read the testimonials or get a referral |
| destroy many a fisherman's gear. They will strike | | | | from a friend or fellow fisherman. You may have |
| hard and run out your line. Their aerial jumps | | | | fished in Florida all your life and be a native |
| make for exciting game fishing for the beginner | | | | Floridian, but if you have not had the thrill of |
| or expert. | | | | hooking up to a renown fighting peacock bass you |
| The exciting sport of peacock bass fishing can be | | | | haven't fished! |
| done in several parts of the US, but many sport | | | | |