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ready-made kit · intermediate
fly for peacock bass and golden dorado
Fly fishing in rivers and lakes of the Amazon and the Pantanal, from a boat or wading in shallow water.
FreshwaterFly fishing
| item | specification | why |
|---|---|---|
| rod Fly rod #8 | 9 feet, fast action, 4 pieces | The all-rounder for peacock bass and golden dorado. |
| rod Fly rod #9 or #10 | 9 feet, fast action | Large flies, wind and speckled peacock bass; also works as a spare. |
| baitcasting reel Fly reels with sealed drag | for lines #8 to #10 | Peacock bass and golden dorado run and jump. |
| line Tropical floating WF line | #8, short, heavy head | Turns over bulky flies and doesn't get sticky in the heat. |
| line Tropical intermediate or sink tip line | #8 to #9, on an extra spool | Gets the fly down to the pool and the eddy. |
| line Backing | 150 m of 30 lb dacron | Backing for the long run. |
| leader Leader and tippet | 30–50 lb mono or fluoro, 1.8 to 2.4 m; 15 to 25 cm fine steel or titanium for golden dorado | Peacock bass's rough mouth and golden dorado's teeth. |
| bait/lure Flies for peacock bass | 10–15 cm streamers (yellow and red, white, black) and poppers | Volume and water displacement attract peacock bass. |
| bait/lure Flies for golden dorado | Weighted 10–12 cm streamers, black and yellow | They sink in the eddy and take the bite. |
| accessory Pliers, lip grip, polarized glasses, UV glove and finger guard | finger protection for the hands that retrieve the line | Line cuts your finger when the fish runs. |
budget
- basic
- R$2,500–4,500
- intermediate
- R$6,000–12,000
- advanced
- R$20,000+
Reference prices in reais (2026), no brand recommended.
tips
- Practice casts of 15 to 20 m in wind before the trip.
- Set the hook by pulling the line with your hand, rod low and pointing at the fish.
- Bring flies in pairs: golden dorado and piranha destroy several per day.
