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peacock bass in reservoirs (southeast and center-west)
Boat fishing in large reservoirs in SP, MG, GO, MS and PR, where blue and yellow peacock bass were introduced. Clear water, pressured fish and plenty of submerged structure.
| item | specification | why |
|---|---|---|
| rod Baitcasting rod | 6'0" to 6'6", fast action, 12–25 lb | Precisely covers medium zara, jig and jerkbait. |
| rod Spinning rod | 6'6", fast action, 8–17 lb | For light baits and soft plastics in clear water. |
| baitcasting reel Low-profile baitcaster | size 100–150, gear ratio 6.3:1 to 7.3:1, magnetic brake | Easy to adjust and precise when casting near structure. |
| spinning reel 2500–3000 spinning reel with a shallow spool | drag of 5 kg or more | Casts 5 to 10 g lures on thin braid. |
| line 8-braid line | PE 1.5–2.5 (30–40 lb) | Sensitivity to feel the jig on the bottom and long casts. |
| leader Fluorocarbon leader | 20–30 lb, 1 to 1.5 m | Clear water and wary fish call for a subtle leader. |
| bait/lure Surface lures | zara 9–11 cm, prop 7–9 cm | For early morning, late afternoon and overcast days. |
| bait/lure Mid-water lures | suspending jerkbait 9–11 cm, lipless 10–14 g | For fish suspended off points and in timber. |
| bait/lure Bottom lures | 10 cm shad on 7–14 g jig heads, 7–10 g feather jigs | High sun: peacock bass drop to 3 to 8 m. |
| accessory Pliers, lip grip and polarized sunglasses | amber or gray lens | Release the fish safely and spot shallow structure. |
| electronics 2D/CHIRP sonar with GPS | 5 to 7 inch screen; down imaging helps | Find submerged timber, rock and islands in the middle of the reservoir and mark the spot. |
| safety Life jacket | approved, one per person | Large reservoirs build waves with wind and have plenty of submerged logs. |
budget
- basic
- R$1,800–3,000
- intermediate
- R$4,000–8,000
- advanced
- R$12,000+
Reference prices in reais (2026), no brand recommended.
tips
- With high sun in clear water, go down to 3 to 8 m with jig and shad.
- Look for island points, submerged timber and rock; the sonar shortens the search.
- Strong wind on a large reservoir raises dangerous waves: come back early.
- Check state bag limit and size rules, which change from one reservoir to another.
