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Jacunda

Jacunda

Crenicichla

  • 3lakes
  • 95logged catches
  • 175 kg heaviest logged

Jacunda (Crenicichla) is a small and agile relative of Peacock Bass often found in the Amazon basin (Brazil, Bolivia, Peru). You can recognize this pike cichlids species by its elongated body, long single dorsal fin and vivid golden color with characteristic black speckles on the sides and back. You can notice bright orange spots near its pectoral fins. This miniature predator hardly ever grows to be 30-35 cm in length and 1 kg in weight, but this doesn’t make it any less feisty. Jacunda would aggressively attack even those baits meant for larger fish. Fishing for Jacunda on ultra-light tackle can be great sporting fun!

What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches

Baits

Freshwater Prawns 3 Shiners 2 Aracu Minnow 2 Large Minnows 1

Lures

Buzzbait 24 g, #4/0 6 Buzzbait 28 g, #5/0 4 Walker 14 g, #3/0 2 Patriotic Walker 14 g, #3/0 2 Swimbait 48 g, #3/0 2 Walker 28 g, #3/0 2 Mini Crank 1 m, 12 g #3/0 2 X-Series Spinnerbait 14 g, #2/0 2 Major Popper 28 g, #3/0 1 X-Series Walker 14 g, #4/0 1 Spinnerbait 28 g, #4/0 1 Buzzbait 28 g, #5/0 1

Best setups by lake 3 lakes with data

Marron River — 42 catches , best 1.66 kg

  • Buzzbait 28 g, #5/0 Spinning 3×
  • Swimbait 48 g, #3/0 Spinning 2×
  • Buzzbait 24 g, #4/0 Spinning 2×
  • Walker 28 g, #3/0 Spinning 2×

Amazonian Maze — 31 catches , best 175 kg

  • Buzzbait 24 g, #4/0 Spinning 4×
  • Walker 14 g, #3/0 Spinning Shore 2×
  • Large Minnows Hook #2/0 Float 70 m 1×
  • Buzzbait 28 g, #5/0 Spinning 1×

Maku-Maku Lake — 22 catches , best 1.91 kg

  • Patriotic Walker 14 g, #3/0 Spinning 2×
  • Club-Series Spinnerbait 14 g, #2/0 Spinning Shore 1×
  • Trophy Walker 14 g, #3/0 Spinning Boat 1×
  • Freshwater Prawns Hook #3/0 Float 80 m 1×

How to catch

How to catch a unique Jacunda? You can catch this fish either with bait or lures.

If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Jacunda would be to use Shiners on a size #2/0 hook.

If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Walkers. The most successful lure is Acid Green and Orange Buzzbait 24 g, #4/0.

Where to find it

Amazonian Maze Brazil Marron River Bolivia Maku-Maku Lake Peru

Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log

Dobsonfly Larva #131#2171#2529#132

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