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Peacock Bass

Peacock Bass

General Info: Peacock bass are one of the brightest, most unique-looking fish in the world. They fight as hard as any other fish too. Perfect fly rod fare! More than one angler has claimed that the Peacock bass is the hardest fighting fish, pound for pound.
Florida is home to the majority of America's peacock bass, although they are all non-native to the US. A few locations in Texas and Arizona are also home to this exotic species.
While plenty of folks catch the occasional Peacock bass in their local pond or in the canals of southern Florida, most of the action is focused on their native habitat. Peacock bass are found throughout the upper reaches of the Amazon basin and surrounding areas. There are many lodges and outfitters that cater to destination fly anglers throughout Brazil and Guyana. The fish in their home waters can reach massive proportions and are very eager to take a huge topwater popper, baitfish pattern or flashy streamer. Anglers that have fished for Peacock bass in Amazonia boast about the power, beauty and attitude of these crazy fish. In the same areas that Peacock bass are found, Arapaima are also found. This makes a trip to Brazil a fantastic adventure as an angler can catch two of the world's premier fish in one trip.
Peacock Bass flies will typically feature an extra-strong stainless steel saltwater-worthy hook. Trout streamers are usually not going to cut it in the Amazon.
Preferred Gear :
Rods: 8-10wt rods. Very fast, stiff. Shorter rods (under 9'0") are preferred by some anglers in the dense jungle, although they are harder to find.
Reels: Large arbor, heavy-duty drag preferred, especially if also chasing Arapaima
Lines: Tropical, weight forward, specialty lines are made for this.
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    Andino Deceiver - Unweighted

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    Primarily a Dorado pattern to mimic sabalo, one of the Dorado's primary food sources. It has been proven to be extremely effective against Peacoc...

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    Andino Deceiver Weighted

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    Primarily a Dorado pattern to mimic sabalo, one of the Dorado's primary food sources. It has been proven to be extremely effective against Peacoc...

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    Big Baitfish - RIO

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    It's big.  It's a baitfish.   It's a big, bad, baitfish that all predatory fish love.   Works best wherever big fish eat little fish.

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    Big Eye Deceiver

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    A big eyed twist on a standard deceiver. This has movement, flash, and attraction. What more could you ask for? Not just for the salt, this fly is...

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    Big Fish Deceiver

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    Are you looking for a big fish? These 4/0 Deceivers are big, thick and meaty. They are just the ticket for your biggest predatory saltwater fish.

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    Bunny Clouser Minnow

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    You take one of the most legendary patterns out there. And add Rabbit Strips. Heavier, sinks better, unique action. Designed to ride upside down...

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    CF Baitfish - Rainy's

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    If your looking for predatory fish, baitfish patterns are a must. Rainy's Craft Fut Baitfish is an excellent option. Craft Fur creates more moveme...

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    CF Whistler - Rainy's

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    Beadchain eyes help get this pattern down and keep it down. (but not too fast) Craft fur moves like nothing else under water, while flash and att...

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    Click Bait - RIO

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    The Click Bait was designed to create a pattern that was big, heavy, and attracted the attention of fish both near and far. In order to create the ...

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    Clouser Minnow - Saltwater

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    For those of you unfamiliar with this pattern, you should learn about it quick. One of the best for you name it, bonefish, surf, snapper, redfish,...

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    Crystal Popper - Solitude

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    There is nothing more exciting than seeing a fish destroy a popper! These poppers are as good as it gets.  Tied well, they pull straight and true....

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    Enrico's Mackerel

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    A beautiful fly, quality tied by the Big Y tiers. A nice alternative to Lefty's Deceiver. A big fly yet, yet light to cast. Overall length:  3.25...

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    EP Minnow

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    A must have when fishing the salt. Red and white is a classic combination.

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    Flash Side Minnow

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    A beautiful fly, quality tied by the Big Y tiers. Multiple colors and sizes to fit most baitfish scenarios. A nice alternative to Lefty's Deceive...

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    Flashtail Clouser - Solitude

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    When you need to get down and dirt this is the fly. Sure to produce when all else has failed. This is one that is sure to be a staple in any sa...

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    Flashtail Whistler

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    This pattern is gaining recognition around the world. Used to catch all saltwater species as well as pike and another big fresh water fish.

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    Floating Minnow Purple/Black

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    Originally invented for stripers, the floating minnow is designed to float along the surface and create V-shaped wakes as it is stripped in. In c...

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    Lefty's Deceiver

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    Hailed by many in the know as the greatest saltwater baitfish imitation ever designed. Designed by legendary tier Lefty Kreh, one of those pattern...

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    Murdich Minnow - Umpqua

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    A few Midwest dealers, smallmouth professionals, have considered this their very best big baitfish fly of all time, especially the Gray/White. Whil...

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    Swimming Baitfish

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    Intended use is a striper flats fly, however anything with bass in it will love this pattern. Fish love baitfish and sculpins.    Creates a swimmi...

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