This test wasn't intentional nor exactly fair but I happen to come across a pair of peacock bass resting in shallow waters in the hot afternoon. I didn't think they would be interested in my lures but I tried what I had with me; a stickbait, spinnerbait, popper and jerkbait. Guess which one provoked the bass most?
(You can't see the bass in water from the video due to overexposure, but they're just below the floating branch.)
Probing a Peacock Bass
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Re: Probing a Peacock Bass
wow that PB hit your lure HARD!!!
Re: Probing a Peacock Bass
Nice work!
Im guessing the 2 are protecting their nest?
You've probably agitated them but seriously, i do think that jerkbaits entice fishes better.
but its those explosive surface takes from surface lures that sets you off and makes ur head go BOOM. right?
Im guessing the 2 are protecting their nest?
You've probably agitated them but seriously, i do think that jerkbaits entice fishes better.
but its those explosive surface takes from surface lures that sets you off and makes ur head go BOOM. right?
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Re: Probing a Peacock Bass
Hmm, that might have been possible. Jerkbaits I've tried works significantly better than other types of lures I've tried on Peacock bass but as you've said surface hits give you more thrill. I usually go for topwater lures first before resorting to use a jerkbait, it's almost like cheating.
Re: Probing a Peacock Bass
it does doesnt it.Peace wrote:Hmm, that might have been possible. Jerkbaits I've tried works significantly better than other types of lures I've tried on Peacock bass but as you've said surface hits give you more thrill. I usually go for topwater lures first before resorting to use a jerkbait, it's almost like cheating.
I should try your method, topwater, then jerkbait. haha. Who knows..?
The moment when you see something trailing your lure, your heart stops and you start praying, "BITE ME!"