'flave,

They are just ordinary run of the mill Peacock Bass. Here along The Milford,we did a lend/lease program with Florida in 1984 and high-graded their stock of Peacocks,so they'd eat some of our bigger fish for Boating Safety. Fish Strikes were taking their toll,with multiple deaths,so a proactive approach was requisite. Sorting through the initial transplant program,we latched onto 12 pairs of Superior Specimens and the population has largely exploded. The females have tits,so they were/are easy to sort.

Anywhoo...the Peacocks tend to run the gamut in relative coloration,from blasse' mirrors to full Rut Plumage(both sexes).

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Being new to the Fishery,I've not caught one much over 44" in length,but they supposedly get purty big and I'd like to see one some day. Perhaps some day,Fortune will shine?!?

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Carnivorous by Nature(pun be intended),they oft will strike that which bears a resemblance and are easily Decoyed,with Rifles bearing a similarity. I like Calling for them too,but it's tough to beat a good Decoy!

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My favorite wares are a Zebco 33 Spincast Reel(the OLD ones are best),because they hold a lot of line and arrange finite feel,which is imperative to subdue the Peacock's soft strike. I tend to couple same with a True Temper steel rod,because they weather well.

I prolly ain't too many days away,from making a cast and perhaps even shooting a smidge.

Film at 11:00!







'fiable,

I had Jill on the horn last,to thank them for yet another parcel and she made it sound like MAYBE late this year. Business is booming and they are in a nice position,by leading the charge.

Would REALLY like one in Whizzum!







'tide,

It prolly won't suck.

You cyphered it's Final Form yet(glass,mounts,rings,trigger,stock/chassis,etc.)?

Fhuqk everything else.(grin)







'hoges,

5 OhZee's is better than 6 OhZee's...but 2 OhZee's is assuredly a nice place to be.

Fhuqk the safety.

And The Vortex POS.








'bean,

You boys is bad influences and the peer pressure insurmountable!

I'm nearly talked into my first Reupold!(grin)