Peacock Bass - The Complete Anglervale Fishing Guide (PDF)

An explosive tropical cichlid you can catch without leaving the country - the truth about Florida's canal jewel, from tackle to technique to the catch-and-release ethic that keeps the fishery strong.

For the angler, the appeal is straightforward. The peacock bass is gorgeous - gold and green, barred in black, with a distinctive eyespot on the tail. It is fiercely aggressive, it strikes lures with shocking violence, and pound for pound it fights as hard as almost anything its size in fresh water. It also flips the usual freshwater script: it bites best in the warm, bright middle of the day, which makes it a convenient and even family-friendly fishery. This guide is honest about what you are getting into. The range is small, the season is warm-weather only, and the fish is managed largely as a catch-and-release sport fish rather than as table fare. Within those limits, though, few fish in the country are more fun to chase.

A complete, illustrated 12-page PDF guide - instant download. EU VAT handled at checkout.