ahvatsa,
I think you will have to pass on reproduction, it looks like it is induced in both sexes, at least in aquaculture situations. As for them eating other fish it sure looks like it, if given the chance. I wonder how big they would get on a fish diet?
Bobad,
I don't know the size of hook as they are not numbered here, but it is fairly large, maybe 1 or 01 long shank, I also use wire hooks, I cut the line and release all that have the hook near the eyes. So far no blind fish or other casualties during the last 2 years. Also there is a new type of wire that has a plastic coating that you can melt instead of tying, I will pick some up soon and try that. Let me know if you try the Fireline Crystal, I am going to California in a week and will pick that up as well if it works.
GW,
This is a very tough, stubborn fish and I prefer to wear them out in the water. These do more self inflicted damage flopping aroung on my banks than from the stress of the fight. I know George has had bad luck with lighter line with his small mouths, but so far the pacu have been very resilent. But, I will try the Fireline Crystal. I want to keep the line strength as small as possible, I catch 1 pacu to every 25 tilapia and a tilipia on 10# test is not much sport, that is what I am using now.
