"Anyone interested in peacock bass should certainly gain a lot of insight as to how to catch them from this book." -- Lefty Kreh
"This book is a 'must have' if you want to effectively fish for peacock. I have never seen as complete and detailed a guide to catching a fish species." -- Ron Collins, Florida Fish and Game Finder
"South Florida's Peacock Bass is the most comprehensive reference available for anglers wanting to catch butterfly peacock bass in Florida. Anglers using the information in this book are all but guaranteed to experience many exciting hours catching this world renowned gamefish." -- Paul Shafland, Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
Product Description
This is the first book that deals exclusively with all aspects of fishing for peacock bass, one of the world's greatest freshwater gamefish, in their only range in the continental United States. This book is 176 pages long, contains over 90 photographs, and covers:
-Detailed maps and descriptions of the hottest peacock spots in the area, including directions to 16 boat ramps and over 100 places to fish from shore
-Easy to read appendices listing every South Florida guide, tackle shop, and fly shop that deals with peacock bass
-A complete list of baits used for peacocks and how to buy, catch, and use them
-A comprehensive discussion of peacock lures and techniques for using them
-Peacock bass fly fishing techniques
-Recipes for twenty proven peacock flies tied by local anglers
-Fishing tips offered by over two dozen peacock experts
-An examination of the best types of gear to use for peacock fishing
-An in-depth description of how to find peacocks in the unique habitat of South Florida canals and lakes
-Peacock biology and how it affects fishing
-The history of the peacock introduction to the area
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