FISHING FOR TUCUNARES AT THE DUAS UNAS DAM
In addition to several fishing options in the mangroves and in salt water, the metropolitan region of Recife also has freshwater locations and destinations such as dams and reservoirs.
Little is known yet that sport fishing for yellow tucunarés is an activity that can be carried out through our fishing operation during your trip and stay near Recife.
The truth is that our region is also home to some of these dams that allow the capture of yellow peacock bass (Cichla ocellaris).
The good news is that some of these dams are less than 50 minutes from the city of Recife, such as the Duas Unas Dam.
It is worth noting that the Duas Unas Dam is the largest freshwater reservoir located in the municipality of Jaboatão dos Guararapes and the 4th largest in the Metropolitan Region of Recife, behind only the Tapacurá, Pirapama and Botafogo dams.
Where Barragem de Duas Unas is Located
The Duas Unas Dam is located in the city of Jaboatão dos Guararapes-PE, on BR-232, in the direction of Recife-Caruaru.
The distance from Boa Viagem, a neighborhood in the city of Recife, to the Duas Unas Dam is approximately 25 km, and the journey takes around 50 minutes to reach the fishing spot.
Therefore, sport fishing for yellow peacock bass at the Duas Unas Dam can be a perfectly viable and easily accessible destination for those staying near Recife.
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Peaceful fishing at Duas Unas Dam
Despite its proximity to the metropolitan region of Recife, the Duas Unas Dam is located in a rural setting, surrounded by farms and ranches along its banks.
It is a safe and pleasant environment that provides peace and quiet during fishing, with clean water, fruit trees and the presence of animals all around it.
Its landscape also consists of submerged structures and branches that can be seen by all those looking for the best spots to catch the yellow “bocudos”.
The dam also offers infrastructure to serve those who want to venture into its waters, with some restaurants near its banks that offer delicious home-cooked food.
Fish Species and Sizes
Yellow tucunarés (Cichla ocellaris) are our main focus at this destination.
The average size of the peacock bass in this dam varies between 800 grams and 1.5 kilos, and it is possible to catch specimens weighing more than 2 kilos and measuring approximately 45 cm in length.
It is also possible to catch peacock bass, small jacundás and some traíras during fishing. The dam also has other species of fish such as tilapia, tambaqui and freshwater croaker.
Fishing at Barragem Duas Unas
In most cases, to carry out this fishing, we take the boat and trailer hitched to the car, accessing the dam through private property with prior authorization from the owners. Therefore, the fishing is done 100% on board, without the possibility of wading.
The tucunarés are located with the guidance of the guide and the positioning of the boat in strategic places, so that the casts are directed to structures such as branches, vegetation, grass, drop-offs and other types of structures.
This is a very persistent fishing, with several consecutive casts along various points of the dam with the help of a remote-controlled electric motor to position the boat in strategic points.
Seasonality of Fishing at the Dam
The Duas Unas Dam, like other dams, is influenced by rivers and freshwater tributaries that supply the reservoir. This water, which is usually very clear and clean, is subject to becoming muddy in winter and after heavy rainfall.
That is why we recommend that this fishing be done in the summer and warmer months, when there is less rainfall. The best months for good results in these destinations are September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April and May.
Equipment used in fishing for Yellow Tucanarés
In general, the equipment used in this destination is the same as that used in fishing for yellow peacock bass in inland waters in other regions.
Fly Fishing:
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Rods numbered between #7 and 8#, 8' to 9' long;
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Floating or intermediate lines;
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Fluorocarbon leaders of 40 and 50 pounds, which can be one-piece (without knots);
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Small flies such as streamers and clousers, as well as poppers and divers.
Baitcasting or spinning equipment (reel or spinning reels):
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Rods between 5' and 6' long of 17 to 20 lbs;
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Low profile reels with multifilament line;
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Reels between 2000 and 3000 with multifilament line;
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Multifilament lines between 20 and 25 lbs;
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40-pound fluorocarbon leader;
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Artificial lures no longer than 12 cm;
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Mid-water lures (brava, inna, curisco), poppers (vulcan, dojô) and sticks;
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Rubber frogs, shads, salamanders and other types of soft bait for rays.