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Tips - Butterfly Peacock Bass
More than 300 miles of urban canals in Dade and
Broward counties have fishable populations of
butterfly peacock bass,
an introduced species that reaches nine pounds.
Butterfly peacocks prefer live fish or fish-imitating
lures, rather than plastic worms commonly used for
largemouth bass.
The best bait for butterfly peacocks is live shiners,
but artificial lures also work well, including topwater
plugs, jigs and crankbaits. Light spinning tackle is
recommended in canals for this open-water fighter.
Intersections, dead ends and fallen trees concentrate
butterfly peacocks. Shade provided by bridges, culverts,
vegetation, and other structures provide some of the
most productive spots. Butterfly peacocks are caught
only during daylight hours, as they do not feed at
night.
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