Peacock Bass - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Necron 99 · 08-12-2012, 02:25 PM

Haven't had the chance to fish much in San Diego as I've been underway for five summers in a row. Stopped in Hawaii this trip and heard there were peacock bass in the reservoirs. Rented a yak and went to it. Mahalo to the kayak fisherman who gave me some tips, (and live bait). Another species checked off. Of course, the big one towed my kayak around, wrapped around a tree and got off. I also included a pic of the guy who paddled by on a chunk of styrofoam with a stick and bucket lids for paddles. Hobie beware!

JeffB · 08-12-2012, 05:57 PM

Nice, my brother is stationed at Scholfield and fishes for peacock out his yak as well right off the base. He is big into Spearfishing as well. It's funny bc I got him into a yak and he managed to put a gun in my hand with flippers in the back! My dream trip is to go catch Peacock in Venezuela.

PE.rider · 08-12-2012, 11:23 PM

Pretty fish. Looks like a cross between a Yellow perch and Smallmouth Bass.

vincentek9 · 08-13-2012, 11:20 AM

that DIY kayak is nuts lol. i bet it'd fall apart in the ocean though

lterrero · 08-13-2012, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffB

Nice, my brother is stationed at Scholfield and fishes for peacock out his yak as well right off the base. He is big into Spearfishing as well. It's funny bc I got him into a yak and he managed to put a gun in my hand with flippers in the back! My dream trip is to go catch Peacock in Venezuela.

Yes you are in the good direction & they are the best fresh water fish to eat

oneyedeer · 08-13-2012, 12:19 PM

nice for the fishtank too!

lterrero · 08-13-2012, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by oneyedeer

nice for the fishtank too!

You mean a swimming pool; they grow big..? over 2 feet, I release any thing less than 2 feet while fishing in Venezuela

08-12-2012, 05:57 PM	#2
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	Nice, my brother is stationed at Scholfield and fishes for peacock out his yak as well right off the base. He is big into Spearfishing as well. It's funny bc I got him into a yak and he managed to put a gun in my hand with flippers in the back! My dream trip is to go catch Peacock in Venezuela. __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

08-13-2012, 11:20 AM	#4
vincentek9 MAYNEE-YAK Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 533	that DIY kayak is nuts lol. i bet it'd fall apart in the ocean though __________________

08-12-2012, 11:23 PM	#3
PE.rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: OC, CA Posts: 234	Pretty fish. Looks like a cross between a Yellow perch and Smallmouth Bass.

08-13-2012, 12:19 PM	#6
oneyedeer Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, ca Posts: 684	nice for the fishtank too!