SPINNING OR BAITCASTING TACKLE
Take medium-heavy to heavy largemouth bass tackle, with long-handled 6- to 7-foot rods and good-quality reels of at least 100 yards capacity with high-speed retrieve ratios. Use rods with a firm-action tip to allow for accurate casting of heavy lures. Bring at least two rods and two reels.
For lines, we suggest “T &C Tufline” or “Power Pro” in 65 pound test or other brands of similar braided line. Steel leaders are not required while fishing for peacocks. Backup tackle is available at no cost to anglers, except in the case that you break the rod—then you will be charged $100 for a replacement—that fee is paid directly to the camp host.
SPINNING OR BAITCASTING LURES
We suggest these specific lures and jigs, but you may already have similar in your tackle box. As long as the size, color and action of the lure is similar, feel free to include lures you already own but lures are available at no cost in camp.
Topwater
| Name | Size | Color |
|---|---|---|
| Borboleta Woodstock | 5” | All colors |
| Borboleta Jaraqui | 6.7” | All colors |
| Borboleta Nitro 2.0 | 4” | All colors |
| Borboleta Juana | 5 1/2” | All colors |
Diving minnows and sub surface
| Name | Size | Color |
|---|---|---|
| Yo-Zuri™ Crystal Minnow Sinking | 5 -1/4” | Red/White, Blue Tiger, Blue/Pink |
| Bomber Saltwater Long A | 6” | Gold, Silver |
| Rapala X-Rap Sub Walker | 3 1/2” | Gold, Clown |
| Borboleta Perversa | 4” – 3/4 oz. | All colors |
| Borboleta Safada | 5” – 1.3 oz. | All colors |
Jigs
Slevad brand or similar jigs in 1/2 oz., bucktail, all colors, with white or yellow underbelly (weedless). Flies such as listed below with 1/2 oz. worm weights also work well as jigs.
LURE DESCRIPTIONS AND IMAGES
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Borboleta Woodstock
Borboleta's New 5” Woodstock Lures are hand-made wooden prop baits designed to catch peacock bass. They feature a single propeller on the back, 2 treble hooks and split rings.
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Borboleta Jaraqui
The Isca Borboleta Jaraqui are one of Brazil's hottest topwater lures for catching monster peacock bass! The Jaraqui measures 6.7" and features two 3/0 heavy duty treble hooks and a double prop on the back.
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Borboleta Nitro 2.0
Isca Borboleta's Nitro 2.0 is a 4" topwater bait with two propellers, the ultimate lures for peacock bass in S. America or S. Florida. Features 1/0 treble hooks. Made in Brazil, these lures are proven peacock bass catchers.
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Barboleta Juana
The Barboleta Juana is a 5.5" swim bait lure designed for salt and fresh water, with balanced weight for casting and rattles to attract predator fish. It is particularly good for attracting large peacock bass.
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Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow
The brilliant holographic laser tape finish of the 5 ¼” Crystal Minnow™ reflects all subsurface light and gives a gamefish a target even in murky water. The animated over-sized 3-D eyes and raised molded gill plate add to the realistic appearance. The Crystal Minnow™ features a realistic wiggling action and is equally effective worked in a twitch-stop-go manner or with a steady retrieve. Sinking models have a sink rate of 6"-12" per second.
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Bomber Saltwater Long A
The Bomber Long A is a tough polycarbonate lure that imitates wounded baitfish and can be fished inshore or offshore for kingfish, peacock bass, grouper, snapper, barracuda, dolphin, snook, tarpon, striper and bluefish. It is equipped with saltwater grade hooks(1/0), hangers, and split rings. It has a cranking depth of 2-3 ft, a trolling depth of 4-6 ft, a 6" body at 7/8 oz.
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Rapala X-Rap Sub Walk
The walk-the dog action of the 3 ½” Rapala Sub Walk is perfect for catching large peacock bass. The Sub Walk swims just below the surface and is unaffected by choppy water, wind, or rough water. Unique lateral tail fin adds extra glide and stability to action. Slow-sinking on the pause triggers reaction bite. X-Rap finish; internal holographic foil, internal rattle system and 3D holographic eyes. VMC® SureSet® flash feather tail hook and black nickel belly hook.
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Borboleta Perversa
Isca Borboleta's Perversa Lures are one of Brazil's most productive peacock bass lures. Don't let the size fool you, these lures catch the big ones. The Perversa is a 4" sub surface twitchbait that exhibits erractic action just below the surface.
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Borboleta Safada
Isca Borboleta's Safada Lures are the larger version one of Brazil's most productive peacock bass lures. The Safada is a 5" sub surface twitchbait that exhibits erractic action just below the surface.
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Slavad Custom Bucktail Jigs
Hand made bucktail jigs built from the highest quality bucktail fibers and hooks perfect for peacock bass.
For spinning and bait casting tackle and questions, contact:
J.W. Smith – (800) 211-4753 dsmith@rodgunresources.com
Our recommendation for fish mounts:
Ron Kelly – Artistic Wildlife Gallery – (214) 663-5299 www.fishcreations.com.
FLY FISHING TACKLE
The aggressive jungle species are well suited to fly fishing. At least two 9- or 10-weight rods are recommended. Temple Fork Outfitters Professional Series II and Mangrove Series are good choices. Reels should have a smooth drag, hold at least 100 yards of backing, and be spooled with a weight-forward, bass-taper floating line or clear sink-tip line such as Teeny Flats Line/Clear Tip or Rio Tropical Outbound Short/Clear Tip. Bring a 200-300 grain fast sink-tip line for deeper water. Use 40 to 60-pound monofilament for leader/tippet material.
Flies—a mixture of 40-80 minnow pattern flies and 6-12 poppers
Topwater Flies
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Rainey's Bubblehead Popper
Size: 2/0 to 4/0
Colors: red, white, yellow, chartreuse, blue or combinations
Underwater Flies
We recommend minnow, deceiver and Clouser patterns (underwater), size 2/0 to 4/0; colors: chartreuse/white, blue/white, red/white, orange/white, yellow/white or combinations, all with flash (such as CF Baitfish, Clouser/Kreh’s Half & Half, Ehler’s Gator Done, Flashtail Whistler, Big Fish Deceiver, etc.)
Examples of Underwater Flies
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F-C Articulated Baitfish
Size: 2/0 to 4/0
Colors: chartreuse/white, blue/white, red/white, orange/white, yellow/white or combinations, all with flash -
Clouser/Kreh's Half & Half
Size: 2/0 to 4/0
Colors: chartreuse/white, blue/white, red/white, orange/white, yellow/white or combinations, all with flash -
FC Big Fish Deceiver
Size: 2/0 to 4/0
Colors: chartreuse/white, blue/white, red/white, orange/white, yellow/white or combinations, all with flash
For flies, contact Feather-Craft Fly Fishing
www.feather-craft.com
(800) 659-1707 or J.W. Smith 800-211-4753.