What a thrilling fishing session it turned out to be! Right from the start, the action was non-stop. As soon as we reached our spot, it was clear the peacock bass were active; they were practically jumping into the boat. My first choice was a topwater pencil lure, which was an instant hit. Every cast resulted in a strike, and it wasn't long before everyone was reeling them in.
However, the excitement took a brief pause when I unexpectedly lost my lure to a particularly aggressive peacock. While I was busy setting up another line, the initial frenzy began to wane. Not to be deterred, I switched to a mini bucktail, managing to land another spirited peacock shortly after.
Noticing others around us had started using poppers, I opted for something offbeat—a lure called Pikupiku. Its unique appearance initially made me skeptical, but it proved its worth by enticing an impressive strike from a peacock. This moment turned me into a firm believer in trying unconventional options.
The day continued with varied tactics. I landed more fish using a jerkbait with a continuous retrieve and twitch technique, and even managed to catch another on a micro spybait. As the activity seemed to die down, I brought out a metal jig, which helped me snag one last juvenile peacock to round off the session.
Overall, our group landed dozens of peacocks, marking it as one of the most productive outings. My gear for the day included a Glassfin travel rod paired with a 17 Shimano Calcutta Conquest BFS HG reel, spooled with Varivas 8 P.E 0.6 10lb line and a Daiwa Fluoro Shockleader X 7lb. Lures like the Jackall Chubby 55, Jackall Pikupiku 65, and the Daiwa Samurai metal jig were just some of the tools that made the day a success. This experience reinforces the idea that adapting your lure strategy to the conditions can really pay off, especially with such an active and diverse group of fish.
