Low_Budget_Hooker Posted October 28, 2006 Posted October 28, 2006 I have been very lucky. In my youth, I was able to travel to 27 different countries and just about everywhere in the states. Spent 3 months fishing Hawaii and was born and raised in Bermuda. This has allowed me to establish one heck of a species list. BUT.... I WANT A PEACOCK!!!!! This is the one specie I have yet to get that is starting to bother me. I know I could get one in Fla. but I feel it wouldn't be the same. I want one from native waters. Maybe this is just a ploy to visit the Amazon? Maybe. But before I die.......... Quote
Okeechobee_Cracker Posted October 28, 2006 Posted October 28, 2006 I wish I had smallmoutj down here....I hear thier a fighter :-/ Quote
Fish Chris Posted October 28, 2006 Author Posted October 28, 2006 Hey LBH, I always here people talking about fishing in Alaska... and don't get me wrong, I'd love to go there too, but like you, I have always wanted to go to South America, to fish in the Amazon River ! Peacocks for sure.... But I couldn't leave without sticking a few giant South American catfish, 50 lb Pacus, etc, etc, etc ! :-) ....instead, being a poor guy, I just have to settle for these 300 lb plus Sturgeon :-) Speaking of which, "Is it Monday yet" ??? ;-) Fish Quote
the ohh face Posted October 29, 2006 Posted October 29, 2006 how old do sturgeon get? ive read that they are one of the longest lived animal species Quote
Fish Chris Posted October 29, 2006 Author Posted October 29, 2006 White Sturgeon have been estimated to live to 125 years old. However, 50 to 75 years is much more typical. Fish Quote
fishingrulz Posted October 29, 2006 Posted October 29, 2006 I would love to fish for these species... Not in order... 1) Peacock's-No specific species... 2) Payara-Those things are beasts they got nasty, nasty teeth and you can find them in South America just like the Peacocks. 3) Snook-They seem like the closest thing to a saltwater bass beside Stripers etc 4) Artic Grayling-They are just magnificent! They are a gorgeous fish different shades of blues and grays...a beautiful fish. i'll add more when I think of them...I have them on the tip of my tounge lol. Here's a Pyara for those who have never seen them. Thier mouth is like a swiss army knife. The two big teeth you see, if they lose one there is another right below it. They come up like they are on a wheel. Awsome fish. Quote
Hula Popper Posted November 2, 2006 Posted November 2, 2006 There are so many fish I would love to fish for. Rainbow Trout-Sure, I have caught a few in stocked ponds, but I'm lookin' for some serious rainbow fishing. I would love to fly fish for 'em someday. King Salmon-I hear they are huge fighters. Smallmouth Bass-Pretty sad for being a member of BASSresource.com, but I've never caught a bronzeback. Marlin, Tuna, Redfish, Maui Maui-Any of those saltwater fish. Peacock Bass-I hear they are huge fighters. Great White Shark-They have to fight hard. ;D Northern Pike-Going for a 40 incher someday! Stripers-Fish Chris' striper post in the "My Fishing Tournament of Outing" section got me going. Halibut-Delicious! Have I left anything out? Oh well, for now I'm happy with largemouth bass. Quote
Big T Posted November 2, 2006 Posted November 2, 2006 Hey Hula Popper, Do not feel bad about not catching a small mouth, I have never seen one other than on TV or magazines, we do not have them on the North Carolina Coast. I have caught a lot of the saltwater fish, except for Marlin. I am not sure I want to tangle with a Great White. These guys can get to be the size of small cars and I am not sure if there is a rod and reel strong enough to get them to the boat. ;D Quote
tallydude Posted November 3, 2006 Posted November 3, 2006 I'd very much like to go to Canada or Minnesota and catch muskellunge. What a voracious predator! Also would like to tie into some lake trout as well. As for saltwater, roosterfish and bluefin tuna are next on the list. Quote
jacktrevally Posted November 4, 2006 Posted November 4, 2006 Atlantic Cod from a beach Giant Mekong catfish Siamese carp Mahi Mahi from the shore. Quote
Guest avid Posted November 4, 2006 Posted November 4, 2006 down here on the florida teasure coast we have the Intercoastal waterway locally known as the indian river. It is not a river at all, but a huge estuary of brackish water with miles of flats. It's loaded with all kinds of great fighting gamefish. Even the trashfish are alot of fun to catch snook redfish speckled trout bonefish pompano Flounder tarpon shark jack crevalle ladyfish shellcrackers bluefish and more for scenic enjoyment there are the mangroves, practically every exotic shorebird you can think of. Manatees and pods of porpoise to name but a few. Quote
jacktrevally Posted November 5, 2006 Posted November 5, 2006 Jack crevalle on 4lb line! That's a challenge! Quote
Bionic Posted December 10, 2006 Posted December 10, 2006 I would love to fish for these species... Not in order... 1) Peacock's-No specific species... 2) Payara-Those things are beasts they got nasty, nasty teeth and you can find them in South America just like the Peacocks. 3) Snook-They seem like the closest thing to a saltwater bass beside Stripers etc 4) Artic Grayling-They are just magnificent! They are a gorgeous fish different shades of blues and grays...a beautiful fish. i'll add more when I think of them...I have them on the tip of my tounge lol. Here's a Pyara for those who have never seen them. Thier mouth is like a swiss army knife. The two big teeth you see, if they lose one there is another right below it. They come up like they are on a wheel. Awsome fish. Any fish in the Amazom is going to suprise you. There are so many fish that it's hard to pick a favorite. I have to say my favorite one is the one at the end of my line Here is a picture of a Payara caught in Venezuela and yes they do have some awesome teeth. Quote
scott000 Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 american cichlids like oscar, rio grande perch and managuense. man they sound like fun Quote
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