Amazon Peacock Bass Fishing Author:Larry Larsen In this comprehensive book, the author shares with readers the most productive methods and newly developed techniques for the top destinations, operations and outfitters in the Amazon Basin. The focus is the magnificent Amazon River and it tributaries, the peacock bass and the most successful tactics to use on those waters. Readers will learn ab... more »out the differences in the tributaries, why some are much better than others for peacock bass fishing, and even some facts about the flora and fauna in the Basin. The book takes a look at the world's most exciting fish, the peacock bass and easily lays out the reasons for such admiration by the avid anglers that visit their native range: the Amazon Basin. The book is a valuable reference source with numerous strategies and effective angling techniques in each chapter. Readers will learn tactics for "fry balls", "piranha bursts", post-rain, shallow and clear waters, "dolphin encounters", large lagoons, sandbar drops, walk-ins, "teener" schoolars, sight fishing, laydowns, storms, channels, irregular shorelines, topwater trolling, mid-lagoon haunts, "team" fishing, river bars and pools, "fly-outs" and flood stage waters. Readers will also learn about lure modifications, lure cadence and rhythm to make them the most effective. There's information included on the top bait colors and patterns, size selection of the lures, and many other tackle tips that will increase reader productivity on their next trip to any peacock bass location. There are over 100 detailed illustrations and photos that highlight the most productive patterns.« less