Miami
Miami is an easily accessible destination for this beautiful fish, the peacock bass. What's more, it doesn't require very specific equipment: a light rod and a few swimming fish will do the trick.
Prospecting
The most effective way is to prospect by sight, gently skirting the edges of canals to spot fish. It's quite possible to cast your lure at random without spotting any fish, but since fishing takes place mainly in canals with no real visible spots, this is less productive and more random.
The equipment
A small ML or L power rod, at ease with small swimming fish, is perfect for this exploratory fishing. It should be accompanied by a suitable reel and braid. Finally, a 30/100 flurocarbon leader is just the right size to combine discretion and strength. The lures to use are the same as those for small aquarium fish. I recommend taking a few hard lures in advance, as the choice on site is very limited. References such as Squad Minnow 65 or Illex Tricoroll are good small lures for this type of fishing. Soft lures didn't give me any results, so I don't think it's worth bothering with them.
In addition, to cope with the tarpon and snook you may come across, a good heavy-duty rod will give you a chance to tackle them if the opportunity arises. As a lure, a big slug mounted as a Texan will be very versatile on these species.
Miami's canals are teeming with a wide variety of fish, each more interesting than the last. Peacock bass alone are worth the trip.
