Why the Amazon Peacock Bass Is Such a Great Battling Sport Fish to Hook

The Amazon peacock bass is not actually a bass. A native of the Amazon River basin, it is a member of the cichlid family (pronounced sicklid). You've probably seen cichlids in tropical, freshwater fish tanks, as their wide variety of shapes and colors, for example, the angelfish and the discus, make them highly popular with home aquarists. The peacock bass, however, is no cute little aquarium fish. This is a serious sportfish that puts up a tremendous fight. View full post on Find Articles, Free Articles Directory | Fishing Articles