Top 3 Lures To Catch MONSTER Peacock Bass In Florida

Here are my top peacock bass fishing lures you need in your tackle box if you plan on coming down to Florida to catch your bucket list species, or even if you're a resident. These fishing lures are the best you can get that will survive being eaten by a peacock bass. I've been fishing for these things quite some time and have gone through a lot of lures that cannot stand up to their incredible power. I've narrowed down the best selection for you, so you can have success when you come to Florida to fish for peacock bass.
~Eric

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The rapala x rap is one of the most durable jerk baits on the market for peacock bass fishing. Pea's are known to destroy lures, and many of the jerkbaits on the market are made of balsa which, if you can imagine, isn't that strong. The x rap takes a beating and keeps ticking.

River 2 Sea whopper plopper is an amazing bait. It's especially good for novice anglers, or someone who has never used a top water before. All you do is cast and reel. It helps to cast around heavy cover, current seams, and any shallow flat or sea wall where the peacocks usually stalk.

Hair jigs are such a versatile lure. They work well for bed fishing, but also as a search bait. You would think a peacock wouldn't chase down a jig that's being swam back to the boat, but they can jump out of their skin to eat one. They don't have much action, but the slight sway of the hair mimics the profile of a baitfish swimming franticly away.

The jumpin minnow needs no introduction. Rebel came out with this fishing lure years ago, and its a staple in all fishing veterans tackle boxes. It can walk the dog, and also dive slightly when you speed up your retrieve. It looks identical to a minnow fleeing for its life.

Prop baits have been fished for peacocks in the amazon for many years. The peacock bass we have in Florida don't quite get as big, so there's no need for a giant wood chopper. The 3DB prop by Yozuri fits the bill perfectly. It has an amazing coloration and vibrant pattern that reflects light in a very unique way. However, its the prop noise that gets the peacocks fired up. Whatever feeding instinct the amazon fishermen discovered with the choppers is exactly what the 3DB prop brings out in the Florida peacock bass.

Lipless crankbaits are another great lure to find fish and also catch them if you're a novice. Same as the whopper plopper, you cast and reel. Depending on the depth of the water, you can wait a few seconds before retrieving to fish it deeper. The speed of your retrieve will also dictate how deep the bait runs. Other great lipless crankbaits to use are the ones by livetarget, the original Rat-L-Trap, and the Googan squad clutch.

Mike Bucca's baby bull shad is a miniature version of the best multi jointed swimbaits that has ever existed. The baby bull shad was the missing link to catching all other fish that swim rather than just gargantuan largemouth. Its the perfect size for peacocks. Mike even commented on my video where I was throwing the lure under docks for peacocks. He was doing research on how to target them on the Ida/Osbourne chain of lakes and found me whacking them on his lure. Needless to say, they work and are super fun to fish.

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[sunbutma]

Thanks for the tip. Flying down there in a couple of weeks. As a bass angler I have so much tackle and feel naked without having all my gear in my disposals. Since I'm just going to have a carry on. This helps me so much to narrow it down. I can't wait to land one.

[lwall]

I am coming down in a couple of weeks with my nephew to catch some Peacock Bass. You got me excited. My trip was planned before seeing your video, but I am now a fan of yours and a new subscriber.

[CoastalFeverTV]

Excellent choices! You totally nailed it!

[Trillz]

Rapala x-rap is really great for catching Ps

[michaeltrecki]

Thanks for the tips. Never caught a peacock before and ten mins after using that x rap I got a big one on ice

[JohnDrach]

Coming to the Everglades this week from Colorado. Wish me luck!

[javierpepin]

Good video question. Rapala x rap 3 1/8 1/4oz can I use spinning rod medium light rated1/8 to 3/8 oz with 10lb mono?. Top water lures 1/4 oz to 1/2 oz can I use medium fast line 10 lb mono?

[DennisDoOffical]

You are reading my mind and so did the algorithm. 😮

[steves]

I like using the Heddon Baby and Tiny Torpedo.

[barryhowell]

Sane jerk bait lure I use and have caught a ton! Jus don’t stop rippin! Glass Gjost is a good one too, and the Yo-Zuri 3DS in ayu or ghost. Great info, love the channel! My second choice is a green and chartreuse hair jig, and 3 is the Heddin baby Totpedo ! Definitely in line with ya!

[DeucesHighFishing]

Have a couple more 3db props here. Snook like busting them too. Must be that Thanks!

[Aherrxs]

Hair jigs never seem to work for me. Can do you a vid on how to fish the hair jigs

[chronicnoob]

Xrap has that special sauce, but I constantly destroy the lips. Got a life time supply of Xrap twitch baits:)

[PeterParker-bcmk]

Im going to cocoa beach and want to drive south to catch some peacocks. Where a good spot to got shoreline or a bridge perhaps a character

[ryanthornton]

Is the Whopper Flopper useful in cooler months like January I head to sothern Florida in January and was hoping to do some peacock bass fishing.
Thanks.

[floridareptiles]

Lake where I live os packed with peacock. Used all lures you said 🎉and nothing. Caught a blue gill and a peacock tried to eat it but didn't fit in it's mouth. What am I doing wrong?

[kutch]

Going to Naples this weekend to hopefully catch my first. Suggestions?

[lwall]

I came down last weekend and fish TaMiami Trail Sunday, 3/3/24. There were so many people fishing and fishing pressure. Saw a couple of illegals (Some didn’t Speak English) catch a few fish using live bait. They were keeping everything regardless of size limits. We caught four fish ourselves. We fished for about three hours total. Decided to keep going and go to Naples Beach. We did catch 2 small Snook which was on my bucket list and an Oscar and Large Mouth.

[javierpepin]

All the lures you are talking about can i use this set up. 7 ft medium fast action spinning rod with 3000 size reel and 10 lb or 15 lb monofilament? Even with live bait this set works?

[robertmartin]

I’m flying in Tuesday. Can put me on one ? Ft Lauderdale