Peacock Bass (Butterfly Bass)

Peacock Bass (Butterfly Bass)
Categories:
Freshwater
Top Record:
FL State Record - 9lb 8 oz IGFA World Record - 12lbs 6 oz (Venezuala)
Techniques:
Conventional and Fly - top water, poppers, crank and jig baits, shinners, epoxy minnows and pencil poppers. Will not take imitation worms.

Description

Introduced to Florida waters in 1984, Peacock Bass have become a top pursuit for freshwater anglers in southern Florida. As a native tropical species they are only able to survive in the canals and waterways of Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties.

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