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When it comes to lures for the small fish found in Florida canals, it might be tempting to use the same ones as for peacock-bass, but that's not what's most effective.
Indeed, even if lures designed for peacock-bass can catch other species, it's still best to go for lures more suited to these small fish and their small mouths.
Flow stick
Very small sinking sticks, of the order of 4 or 5 centimetres, are good for catching small fish. They allow you to get down to the level of the fish you're aiming at, and then move gently.
More than once, placing the sinking stick on the bottom has proved to be a good trick for triggering touches.
Jerkbait minnow
The jerkbait minnow is THE lure to use when fishing the Miami canals. If you're looking for small fish, the 4 to 5.5-centimetre models are ideal. Sinking or suspending models are the most suitable, because like the previous stickbait, they can sink to the desired depth and then be animated.
This way, you can get as close to the fish as possible, which is the right thing to do, as this is not the kind of species that will move a long way to attack.
Soft lures
While peacock-bass are totally indifferent to soft lures, the small cichlids that populate the area show a little more interest in them, without being transcendent! Priority should be given to very small sizes, from 1 to 2 inches, with a lead-head rig or drop shot, if the fish are too small and can't get hooked on a micro lead-head.
Natural colors work better than flashy ones, so it's best to use brown, green, gray or blue. These are particularly good for very small species. Another good idea is to use mini crayfish or other creatures, waddling slowly over the background.
Metal jig
Metal jigs are lures not to be overlooked for freshwater fishing. Smaller models, around 5 or 7 grams, are well suited to small catches. Thanks to their high weight compared to their small size, they cast well and allow you to get down deep quickly.
What's more, they can even be used on a more powerful rod, which represents a good alternative for catching small fish, even if you don't have a light rod dedicated to this pursuit.
In terms of colors for the lures we've just seen, bright and natural works best. Stripe patterns, such as perch, also work well.
