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Peacock Bass Fishing Equipment List:

Peacock Bass are considered one of the hardest hitting and most aggressive gamefish in the world!! Explosive top-water strikes are their "claim to fame". Landing Peacock Bass will require using tough equipment. To give you the advantage, I have provided this "tried-and-true" equipment list for Peacock Bass fishing.

Equipment rental:

If you do not want to carry or purchase peacock bass fishing equipment, you may rent it from the Castaway's tackle shop! The rental package includes: three fully lined and well maintained casting rod outfits, perfect for peacock bass, and a well supplied box of lures, specific for peacock bass and other Amazon species.

Complete Equipment Rod/Reel/Lure Rental from the Castaway for the week Only:$150.00
PLEASE NOTE: Fishing rods provided by Plueger Fishing Corps..

For fishermen bringing their own Peacock Bass tackle, I recommend:

Rods: Casting- (3+) Med.-Hvy. to Hvy. Action 6'6"- 6'9" rods.
Note: Best rods also have a long handle. When retrieving a large prop-bait, such as a Big Game Woodchopper, it is best to position your rod butt on your hip to gain leverage and assist in pulling the bait through the water. Short aggressive jerks allow the prop-bait to throw more water and attract more strikes!

Spinning: You may fish for peacock bass with spinning equipment if that's what you are comfortable fishing with. Bring 7 ft. Med.-Hvy. rods with good quality light-saltwater reels, lined with 50-60 lb. braided line. To be honest, the casting rod's stiffness, castability, accuracy, and balance make it a much better choice for peacock bass fishing. The Amazon is the perfect place to learn and master bait casting techniques; the days are beautiful, the fishing is hot, and you will be rewarded for your efforts.

Fly fishing: refer below to the fly fishing equipment list for recommended equipment.

Reels: Casting- Good quality, strong drag, fast retrieve ratio (6.0:1-6.3:1)!
We recommend: The Pflueger Trion, this reel has been fully tested for three years by our staff and customers and is our # 1 choice. For value and reliability it cannot be beat. Our equipment is updated on a regular basis.

Line: 80 lb. braided Spectra fishing line.
Lures:
Large Prop-baits- The large prop-baits were specifically designed for peacock bass and other species that really "turn-on" to a bait that causes a big top-water commotion. The large prop-baits are the best lures available for bringing big peacock bass to the surface.

The two main choices of large prop-baits are:
1) The Big Game Woodchopper
2) The Amazon Ripper

The 3 colors I prefer are: Perch, Fire Tiger, and Black/Orange. In addition, the Clown and Red/White & Blue Speckled will at times produce good strikes.

Note: Big Game Woodchoppers have a louder more aggressive sound, but Amazon Rippers are a little easier to retrieve.
In conclusion, bring 6-10 large prop-baits in a combination of models and colors, for example:
(2) Big Game Woodchoppers each in Perch and Fire Tiger
(1) Big Game Woodchoppers each in Clown and Red/White
(2) Amazon Rippers in Black/Orange, or Blue Speckled
(1) Amazon Ripper in Fire Tiger

Smaller Prop-baits (called The Peacock Special)- The smaller prop-baits will rise Peacock Bass, often of smaller size, and are easier to retrieve than the larger prop-baits. Bring 1 each of the Peacock Specials in Black & Orange, Blue, and Fire Tiger.

Jerkbaits: (2-3) large 7" or medium 6" Redfins (chrome w/blue dorsal), also
Bomber Long-A lures (6"): 1 ea. in clear body w/red head or silver flash w/blue back.
Rat-L-Traps: (2) chrome/blue back in ¾ oz size.

Other: Bucktail jigs in ½ oz. (white color works best).

Do not hesitate to call if you have any questions regarding the proper peacock bass fishing tackle to bring or any other aspect of your trip to Brazil.

We do have an excellent tackle shop on board!

Peacock Bass Fly Fishing Equipment List

Peacock Bass love to hit big flies! The good news is that on the average, an experienced fly fisherman will land more peacock bass than an equally skilled fisherman using casting equipment! The fly fisherman's peacocks will be slightly smaller in size, but larger in numbers. The peacock bass that will normally hit a fly are in the 2-8 pound range, although 10-20 pound fish are often taken and the world record (all tackle) on the fly is a 24 pound peacock! While fishing for peacock bass, you will need to bring heavy weight fly fishing rods and fish with large streamers and top-water poppers.

Below is a list of recommended fly fishing equipment for peacock bass:

Fly Fishing Rods:
Fly rods should be from 8-11 wt., with either a 9 wt. or 10 wt. being the best weight if you were only bringing one rod.

Fly Fishing Reels:
Good quality with a strong drag and capacity for a lot of 30 lb. backing, designed for the weight rod you are bringing.

Line:
Any good quality floating, weight forward, line will work best. I prefer to use a shooting head system because peacock bass are definitely not line shy. If you are bringing a second rod, I recommend a 5 ft. #6 sinking-tip line for the second outfit.

Leaders: A very quick and easy method is to simply cut a 5-6 ft. section of 40, 50, or 60 lb."hard mono" and tie it on as a strait-leader. If you are interested in fishing for line class records for peacock bass, you will need a leader with a heavy butt section, followed by your IGFA approved line class section between two bimini twists, ending in a 20 lb., 30 lb., or 40 lb. fluorocarbon tippet. Be sure to check on the current IGFA record for the line class that you are fishing, so you will know if a record breaking fish has been caught.

Flies: Peacock bass flies should be tied on large sharp, 3/0-4/0 hooks. Peacock bass will hit top-water poppers, but large streamers will produce more strikes. All colors will attract peacocks to strike, especially combinations using yellow, green, red, olive, and blue. Smaller 3"-4" streamers are easier to cast and will produce a lot of strikes from fish in the 2-6 pound range. For really large peacock bass, you will need to fish with a streamer that is from 5"-8" in length.
Recommended flies for peacock bass are:
Streamers-
1) Wool flies (or can be tied with Bozo hair)
2) Rabbit tail slider
3) Deceivers
Poppers- 1) Dahlsberg divers
2) Foam poppers

For more information on fly fishing for peacock bass just ask!

Additional Information:

Toll Free - 888 295 HOOK

	Santana Yacht Line - The finest yachts on the Amazon Peacock Bass Fishing Equipment List: Peacock Bass are considered one of the hardest hitting and most aggressive gamefish in the world!! Explosive top-water strikes are their "claim to fame". Landing Peacock Bass will require using tough equipment. To give you the advantage, I have provided this "tried-and-true" equipment list for Peacock Bass fishing. Equipment rental: If you do not want to carry or purchase peacock bass fishing equipment, you may rent it from the Castaway's tackle shop! The rental package includes: three fully lined and well maintained casting rod outfits, perfect for peacock bass, and a well supplied box of lures, specific for peacock bass and other Amazon species. Complete Equipment Rod/Reel/Lure Rental from the Castaway for the week Only:$150.00 PLEASE NOTE: Fishing rods provided by Plueger Fishing Corps.. For fishermen bringing their own Peacock Bass tackle, I recommend: Rods: Casting- (3+) Med.-Hvy. to Hvy. Action 6'6"- 6'9" rods. Note: Best rods also have a long handle. When retrieving a large prop-bait, such as a Big Game Woodchopper, it is best to position your rod butt on your hip to gain leverage and assist in pulling the bait through the water. Short aggressive jerks allow the prop-bait to throw more water and attract more strikes! Spinning: You may fish for peacock bass with spinning equipment if that's what you are comfortable fishing with. Bring 7 ft. Med.-Hvy. rods with good quality light-saltwater reels, lined with 50-60 lb. braided line. To be honest, the casting rod's stiffness, castability, accuracy, and balance make it a much better choice for peacock bass fishing. The Amazon is the perfect place to learn and master bait casting techniques; the days are beautiful, the fishing is hot, and you will be rewarded for your efforts. Fly fishing: refer below to the fly fishing equipment list for recommended equipment. Reels: Casting- Good quality, strong drag, fast retrieve ratio (6.0:1-6.3:1)! We recommend: The Pflueger Trion, this reel has been fully tested for three years by our staff and customers and is our # 1 choice. For value and reliability it cannot be beat. Our equipment is updated on a regular basis. Line: 80 lb. braided Spectra fishing line. Lures: Large Prop-baits- The large prop-baits were specifically designed for peacock bass and other species that really "turn-on" to a bait that causes a big top-water commotion. The large prop-baits are the best lures available for bringing big peacock bass to the surface. The two main choices of large prop-baits are: 1) The Big Game Woodchopper 2) The Amazon Ripper The 3 colors I prefer are: Perch, Fire Tiger, and Black/Orange. In addition, the Clown and Red/White & Blue Speckled will at times produce good strikes. Note: Big Game Woodchoppers have a louder more aggressive sound, but Amazon Rippers are a little easier to retrieve. In conclusion, bring 6-10 large prop-baits in a combination of models and colors, for example: (2) Big Game Woodchoppers each in Perch and Fire Tiger (1) Big Game Woodchoppers each in Clown and Red/White (2) Amazon Rippers in Black/Orange, or Blue Speckled (1) Amazon Ripper in Fire Tiger Smaller Prop-baits (called The Peacock Special)- The smaller prop-baits will rise Peacock Bass, often of smaller size, and are easier to retrieve than the larger prop-baits. Bring 1 each of the Peacock Specials in Black & Orange, Blue, and Fire Tiger. Jerkbaits: (2-3) large 7" or medium 6" Redfins (chrome w/blue dorsal), also Bomber Long-A lures (6"): 1 ea. in clear body w/red head or silver flash w/blue back. Rat-L-Traps: (2) chrome/blue back in ¾ oz size. Other: Bucktail jigs in ½ oz. (white color works best). Do not hesitate to call if you have any questions regarding the proper peacock bass fishing tackle to bring or any other aspect of your trip to Brazil. We do have an excellent tackle shop on board! Peacock Bass Fly Fishing Equipment List Peacock Bass love to hit big flies! The good news is that on the average, an experienced fly fisherman will land more peacock bass than an equally skilled fisherman using casting equipment! The fly fisherman's peacocks will be slightly smaller in size, but larger in numbers. The peacock bass that will normally hit a fly are in the 2-8 pound range, although 10-20 pound fish are often taken and the world record (all tackle) on the fly is a 24 pound peacock! While fishing for peacock bass, you will need to bring heavy weight fly fishing rods and fish with large streamers and top-water poppers. Below is a list of recommended fly fishing equipment for peacock bass: Fly Fishing Rods: Fly rods should be from 8-11 wt., with either a 9 wt. or 10 wt. being the best weight if you were only bringing one rod. Fly Fishing Reels: Good quality with a strong drag and capacity for a lot of 30 lb. backing, designed for the weight rod you are bringing. Line: Any good quality floating, weight forward, line will work best. I prefer to use a shooting head system because peacock bass are definitely not line shy. If you are bringing a second rod, I recommend a 5 ft. #6 sinking-tip line for the second outfit. Leaders: A very quick and easy method is to simply cut a 5-6 ft. section of 40, 50, or 60 lb."hard mono" and tie it on as a strait-leader. If you are interested in fishing for line class records for peacock bass, you will need a leader with a heavy butt section, followed by your IGFA approved line class section between two bimini twists, ending in a 20 lb., 30 lb., or 40 lb. fluorocarbon tippet. Be sure to check on the current IGFA record for the line class that you are fishing, so you will know if a record breaking fish has been caught. Flies: Peacock bass flies should be tied on large sharp, 3/0-4/0 hooks. Peacock bass will hit top-water poppers, but large streamers will produce more strikes. All colors will attract peacocks to strike, especially combinations using yellow, green, red, olive, and blue. Smaller 3"-4" streamers are easier to cast and will produce a lot of strikes from fish in the 2-6 pound range. For really large peacock bass, you will need to fish with a streamer that is from 5"-8" in length. Recommended flies for peacock bass are: Streamers- 1) Wool flies (or can be tied with Bozo hair) 2) Rabbit tail slider 3) Deceivers Poppers- 1) Dahlsberg divers 2) Foam poppers For more information on fly fishing for peacock bass just ask! Additional Information:

Toll Free - 888 295 HOOK

Santana Yacht Line - The finest yachts on the Amazon

Peacock Bass Fishing Equipment List:

Equipment rental:

Peacock Bass Fly Fishing Equipment List

For more information on fly fishing for peacock bass just ask!