South Florida is a land of paradoxes. Beyond the glitz and glamour synonymous with social media influencers, the ultra-rich, and all-night clubs, there exists an angling opportunity that echos the wilds of the Amazon itself—the peacock bass.
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In our ceaseless quest to manipulate the environment and dominate nature, we often end up doin…