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Catch of the day [Fishing]

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    SKT
    見習いボス
    Joined: 26 Aug 2019

    @Giles wondering if you (or any other forum members) have ever fished for peacock bass in South America? My father-in-law goes once a year to Brazil and it’s his favorite trip. I’ll have to get some pics from him but the fish are huge, they fight like hell, and look truly intimidating

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      Giles
      IHUK Crew
      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

      I have not fished for them, but they are on my got-to-do. At some point, the fishing I currently do in the tropics will get too much for me. I fish with mainly 30 year olds, and they literally have to carry me sometimes. So, I am planning what I do when I cant do that any longer, South American rivers and lakes figures high on that list....

      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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        SKT
        見習いボス
        @Giles
        Joined: 26 Aug 2019

        @Giles I kind of thought it sounded like something you would enjoy. I’ll try to get some pics from him next time we visit and I’ll throw some up here. He loves the adventure aspect of boating into the remote waters too. He also goes to Alaska to fish for Salmon once a year but I don’t think it’s remotely the same type of fishing

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          Giles
          IHUK Crew
          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

          I'd love to see photos and learn more.....Thank you

          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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            motojobobo
            啓蒙家
            Joined: 22 Aug 2015

            I believe you are talking about fish locally known as tucunare. I’m not much of a fisherman but I frequently hear about it through friends. My understanding is that they typically range from 2 - 3 kg. In Bolivia, they are mostly found in lagoons in the Beni region. I believe lures are mostly used with them.
            I’ll ask around for specifics (trip operators, prices, best season, prized spots,…) and feed back if I find anything useful.
            PS: I can vouch for their delicious flavor!!!

            The journey is the objective.

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              Giles
              IHUK Crew
              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

              Yes, that is the fish.....

              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                jfox1980
                Raw and Unwashed
                Joined: 9 May 2024

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                  jfox1980
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 9 May 2024

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                    aksu
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    @aksu
                    Joined: 28 Jul 2021

                    @aksu said in Catch of the day [Fishing]:

                    Hey! I'm visiting Tokyo for the first time. Can you (or anyone else) recommend a tacle shop...

                    Tokyo really is something else. There is a tackleshop larger than decent sized supermarket back home and it's open 24/7.

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                      wjw
                      Haraki san Student
                      Joined: 28 Jan 2025

                      Grew up fishing lakes all the time. About 10 lakes within 30 miles of where I grew up in the Sierra Nevada (love bass fishing and eating). Haven't fished much in the last 10 years living on the coast without any lakes nearby and never getting good at ocean fishing from the shore. Also never really learned fishing on the rivers. But here is one of my last catches from 9 years ago. Biggest fish I ever caught--22in lingcod from the bay. Caught it on a 6lb test and put up one hell of a fight.
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                      36 777S-21
                      36 777SST
                      35 634S-ib-c
                      XXXL IHSH-293-OD
                      XXXL IHSH-130-GB
                      XXXL IHSH-337

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                        Giles
                        IHUK Crew
                        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                        Upped my Sea Bass game.....

                        The quality of this thing, is completely and utterly off the scale......

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                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                          jordanscollected
                          啓蒙家
                          @Giles
                          Joined: 13 Nov 2018

                          @Giles I love the sensitivity, feel, and balance of a high quality rod. Is that a spinning rod or baitcaster?

                          world tours:
                          888 Fat guy chocolate WT
                          Mad Red x2
                          Wabidashery

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                            Giles
                            IHUK Crew
                            Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                            Spinning. It has a revolutionary guide system which I am itching to try....

                            https://zenaq.com/en/tech_rgguide/

                            Very few anglers use baitcasting rigs for lurefishing in the sea in UK. I used to, but migrated back to spinning outfits a few years ago. I do use mainly baitcasting gear for lure fishing in fresh water - have no idea why I favour either/or......

                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                              ConBu
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              @Giles
                              Joined: 27 Sept 2023

                              @Giles Great choice, my „dream rod“, same brand: PA 90 Jaw Breaker,

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                                Giles
                                IHUK Crew
                                Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                Quite a few of those Plaisirs I'd like 🙂

                                Do you have the RG guide system on your's, if so, how do you find it?

                                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                  ConBu
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  @Giles
                                  Joined: 27 Sept 2023

                                  @Giles Unfortunately, as I wrote, it's just a dream. Currently, there are only Sportex and Shimano. But if it works out this year, I'll definitely get the RG version with a Stella or Exist...

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                                    Giles
                                    IHUK Crew
                                    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                    Ah, sorry. I missed that.

                                    I think I "need" one of these: PA 93 Cast Master

                                    If you "need" the jawbreaker" I may be able to pick one up in Japan for you next time I go. About 50% of European price. Let me know....

                                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                      ConBu
                                      Raw and Unwashed
                                      @Giles
                                      Joined: 27 Sept 2023

                                      @Giles tempting offer, that I would gladly accept

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                                        Giles
                                        IHUK Crew
                                        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                        Please do. I'll have a rod tube with me anyway. May as well fill it up 🙂

                                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                          ConBu
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          @Giles
                                          Joined: 27 Sept 2023

                                          @Giles PerfectTell me how we should handle it

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