PEACOCK BASS FISHING IN NAPLES FLORIDA!
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- čas přidán 26. 05. 2020
- I have been planning to do a Peacock Bass fishing trip for some time now and it finally happened! A lot of research was involved in planning this trip and ensuring we found the fish we were targeting. Most videos I came across on CZcams did not disclose their exact location, so it was no guarantee we'd even be in the right body of water. We loaded up the boat and headed to Naples hoping to find THE SPOT. The first place we found was the exact same spot that I had seen in videos days before our trip, so I knew they were at least here! It was incredible to see how natural everything was down here, from the lime rock shore to the thick vegetation under water. The waterways here just seemed untouched and lively. We used a ton of artificial lures and had no luck. Fortunately we brought out a couple dozen shiners which seemed to be the only thing the fish were interested in. The bite was definitely off for most of the day, to the point where the fish wouldn't even touch a live shiner. We were able to land 4 Peacocks with my PB being 3.95 lbs. We were really hoping to hook into some snakeheads on this trip but didn't have any luck. We will be planning a trip further south into the Everglades to target Peacocks and Snakeheads. Both species of fish are brand new to me and I can't wait to get back down there. Thanks for watching!
That was a really cool looking fish. Congrats on catching one so big!! Once again. Awesome video!
OMG congrats!
Thanks! Such an incredible fish!
Dude these are on my list to catch also! Sick video
Definitely had a great time!
P.s. really like in your Channel right now keep up the good work bro
its so funny how pumped dudes get catching any size pea up here in sw fl , i moved up here like a year ago from miami where i was very spoiled in catching peas lmao love the calmer area less traffic etc up here but man if i miss anything about dade county its the damn peacock bass lmao
Awesome that your throwing them back I went peacock bass fishing the other day for about three and a half hours in the water was completely dead I didn't even catch any largemouth so that tells me that this area is being overfished (Naples)
Yah we don't keep the Peacocks although I'm sure they're good eating. Actually we don't keep many freshwater fish, just mostly do it for the sport. We're going to be doing another video in May, most likely going to be a Peacock video. Another CZcamsr shared a place with me in the Naples area that is supposed to be loaded with Peacocks. Hopefully we can land quite a few. Thanks for watching!
A buddy and me drove down from central Florida today and fished that exact spot. It was a rough day super hot and storming. We wasn't fortunate enough to catch a peacock however he caught an oscar. Next trip we'll definitely have shinners. Congratulations to y'all on a great video and very successful trip!
We actually had more success at the second place we went. I would recommended hitting a bait and tackle shop close by, or even calling them when you're going next. They helped us out tremendously!
@@hookin-n-cookin6451 Thank you and will do. I can't wait to go again!
@@hookin-n-cookin6451 what tackle shop is it
@@swfldrew honestly I dont remember which one it was
We can help you out at serenity bait go with the shiners and all the gear you need
Good stuff! I have actually had better luck fishing peacocks in mid day when the sun comes out and the water warms up. But either way, nice!
Same. Midday when it's hot, they seem to love that time.
I'm from Virginia I haven't caught a peacock bass ever either I would like to they look awesome
That was my first time ever catching a Peacock and it was definitely a great experience for me. They are all over southern Florida and I just so happened to find a place close to home that has plenty of Peacocks. If you ever get down this way you have to catch a Peacock while you're here. It's truly a fish of a lifetime in my opinion. Thanks for watching!
I was lucky enough to make two trips to the Amazon for peacocks. Both trips were great. On the second one I caught a world class 22 1/4# peacock. What a beautiful fish it was. Between the 8 of us we probably took 10 fish over 10. The cost of those trips have gone up significantly but if you can ever afford it, very worth while.
That would definitely be an amazing trip. I've watched quite a few videos on CZcams of people catching Peacocks in the Amazon and it looks incredible. If i ever get out there I'll be sure to bring the camera lol. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience.
Also, thats an absolute monster of a peacock that you caught
Did you guys try the lake part on the west side of the canal? Everyone tells me to go east and fish the bridges. Do you guys use bobbers with shiners or free line?
It was our first time fishing in the area so we weren't familiar with the waterways. We did end up fishing in inlets rather than the main canal, as we didnt have any luck anywhere else. My buddy mostly free lined his shiners while I had mine on a bobber. There was a ton of vegetation about 8 feet under the water so I wanted to keep the shiner from swimming into it. Apprecaite you checking out the video. Finally went out fishing for the first time in 10 months just yesterday. Will be off shore fishing on the 20th. New video dropping soon after.
@@hookin-n-cookin6451 thanks for the info! I just got back from Miami catching some giant peacocks and I wanted to find something closer to Central FL where I live. Giving Naples a try in April, looking forward to your next video brother 👍
Hey can u tell me how to get here by car? I heard it pineridge but is that by 75 or any other street?
Congrats, great video, was that first spot that runs alongside i75?
Yes it was
@@hookin-n-cookin6451 thanks so much, I have to give that a try someday from shore
does anyone know of any peacock spots near or in sarasota?
Where is a good slew or Creeks to fish for peacock bass around Fort Lauderdale I'm about to head there soon any help would be appreciated
Ive honestly never fished Ft Lauderdale but it is on my list of places to fish. I hear that the Peacocks are plentiful in all of the waterways in that area. I would check out one of the local bait and tackle shops and see what they say. Im sure they will tell you some good places to try. Good luck to you.
Oh shit. Them bass are mean here lol
Yah they put up a nice fight! Thanks for watching!! You gotta get out there and catch some. Naples is loaded!!!!
Where did you find live shiners in Naples Florida I live in Naples and I have never found shiners in a bait store
Honestly I don't remember the name of the bait store anymore
Well thank you for responding I appreciate it if it ever comes to mind just post it for me thanks again
@@nickelia6170 i haven’t found in naples but in ft myers there is a tackle/ bait shop that sell shiners they’re located in sr80/palm beach blvd off exit 141
Kathys bait & tackle. Best shiners I’ve found around
@@nickelia6170 Serenity Bait Company in Naples has shiners.
Is that off pineridge?
Yes it is
Where did you get your shiners in naples?
Honestly i don't remember. I found it on my gps
can you send me the location i want to do this
Golden gate canal, plenty of spots to launch at. Actually going out there tomorrow
Yah the one canal runs parallel to I75. Just get off the interstate and drive towards the canal. You'll find a spot. The bait and tackle shops know some good places too
@@hookin-n-cookin6451 thanks
@@matthewgramstrup9679 Thank you Sir
What’s roughly a good place to get off 75 to fish this spot?
Don't waste your time in any other place but Miami every canal, lake or body of water will have peacock bass.
I'm definitely going to make a trip down there. I want to catch snakehead as well. Thanks for watching!
@@hookin-n-cookin6451 snakehead and knife fish Broward County.
Scream like a 15 year old girl at Fright Night and say "dude" 2 dozen times. This is the fishing video formula.
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