Peacock bass is often referred to as a largemouth on steroid. It is notoriously ferocious, very powerful and very bad-tempered. Many inexperienced bass anglers are often taken back by the power exhibited by a peacock bass. Despite this, it is a different species than the regular largemouth.

It is estimated that that a peacock bass strength can be as much as twice that of similar sized fish. Once it surfaces from water, a peacock bass can double its strength and wrestle with the angler for the bait.

A peacock bass does not tired out easily and it seems to have unending energy to fight with the bass anglers. It is often much more difficult to catch a peacock bass than a regular largemouth bass.

Peacock bass is often classified as a predator, which feeds entirely on small fishes. It is usually found in the oceans of South America and Amazon. Its speed, strength, size and ferocious nature make it easy to hunt for prey. A peacock bass is similar to a largemouth bass in terms of look. It also has a huge bucket-like mouth that swallow up other fishes of smaller sizes during their meal.

The seasonal cycle of the peacock bass is usually based on the equatorial weather conditions in the Amazon River. The best time to go hunting for peacock bass is usually of the first six months of the year, where the water temperature is moderate and comfortable for the peacock bass.

For easier hunting, peacock bass anglers are advised to conduct their fishing activities where different rivers in the South American continents reach the lowest water level.

From December through March, peacock bass fishing is more conducive on the northern area of the Amazon and from July through November in the southern area.

However, on the black waters of the northwestern Amazonian rivers, December through March is the best peacock bass fishing because of the clear waters and the dry season. It is easier find and hunt the 27-pound peacock bass in that period.

Hunting a peacock bass required above average fishing skills and technique in addition to strength. It is advisable to study the peacock bass behaviour thoroughly and formulate your own strategy. Seeking advice from other seasoned peacock bass anglers is another excellent choice.

Lastly, the fishing gears such as rods, reels, and baits must be carefully selected in order to cope with the style and strength of the peacock bass. You certainly do not want to go home with a bunch of broken fishing gears, do you?

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