The jerkbait minnow
Minnow jerkbaits are the lures I use most often when fishing for peacock bass. It's a versatile lure that accepts both fast, jerky animations and slow retrieves.
I prefer models designed for bass fishing, with a tapered shape and a length of around 15 centimetres, moving between 30 and 80 centimetres below the surface.
The jerkbait
In France, a popular lure is the pucara, its equivalent on the shelves would be the tiny buster jerk or any other pike jerkbait of similar size, around 10 centimetres.
The animation of this lure is very simple, with a fairly fast linear action to trigger attacks and explore large areas quickly.
The bucktail jig
The bucktail jig is the essential lure for peacock bass fishing! It's a lure that won't cover large areas, but it's capable of producing quality bites. It's a good idea to keep one on your rod at all times, and when you spot a big fish, cast the bucktail jig right away! In this case, you need to cast farther than the fish and back into its field of vision.
Brazilian models, unfortunately not available in Colombia, are the best, and it's hard to find equivalents in France. So, if you're a do-it-yourselfer or a crafter, now's the time to put your talent to work!
The propbait
Last but not least, propeller lures are very effective in making big peacock bass react on Colombian rivers. Propbaits take a little getting used to, but once mastered, they quickly become addictive. It's a reaction lure, meaning that its aim is to irritate the fish, who see it as an adversary rather than a meal.
As a result, attacks are often defensive and fish don't always bite. It can therefore be frustrating to use, as it's a lure that requires a lot of energy to use, and yields few hits. However, it's one of the lures most likely to bring in a very big peacock bass, so you need to be able to make a few sacrifices and remain confident.
And the colors?
For all these lures, the colors remain common: white, neon yellow, neon orange and neon green in the morning, evening or on cloudy days. Blue and natural colors, when the sun is out and the water is clear, are not to be overlooked.
