Judging by the reviews, many spinning fishers specialize in fishing for zander. This fish has very tasty meat in fried, stewed and boiled form, which explains its high popularity. He is inferior in taste only to red fish. What to catch zander? This question is very often asked by beginners. And it’s not in vain, because for zander fishing on the shelves of specialized stores there is a large assortment of different lures, which will make it difficult for an inexperienced angler to get confused. Some lures for zander are catchy, while others leave much to be desired. The range is represented by spinners, wobblers, twisters and vibro-tails. In order not to make a mistake in the choice, you should know which fishing products are most in demand. The rating of bait for pike perch is contained in this article.
Kastmaster
Those who are interested in what is the best bait for zander, experts recommend paying attention to the spinner of the American company Acme. In the fishing market in the United States since 1950 Judging by the reviews, this is one of the best lures for zander and other species of predatory fish.
The spinner is presented in the form of a metal rod cut from both sides at an acute angle. Due to the fact that the bait is quite weighty, it is suitable for long and ultra long casts.
Judging by the reviews, it is convenient to carry out uniform and step wiring. Of all the most effective bait for catching zander, Kastmaster takes the leading place. The price varies from 45 to 700 rubles.
Litle cleo
Spinner is manufactured by Acme. Judging by consumer reviews, this is the best bait for zander. Sizes range from 4 to 6 cm, weight from 3.5 to 35 g. The bait, according to the fishermen, has excellent flight characteristics, making it possible to carry out long casts. This fishing tackle is in second place in the ranking. Spinner costs from 120 rubles.
Spinnex atom
The product is manufactured by the Polish company Spinnex. The lure is based on Soviet-made Atom spinners, which has become a brand. Unlike its counterpart, in the current version the tackle is represented by a wide model range with various colors and weights. According to experts, this is the best bait for pike perch in Top in third place. Judging by numerous reviews, the spinner provides a natural game that will interest not only zander, but also other types of predatory fish. With the bait, it is best to carry out uniform wiring, while doing medium and short pauses. The only drawback is that the product is subject to corrosion. But if you treat the bait with care and dry it every time after fishing, then it will last a long time. Spinner is worth 40 rubles.
Flash line
Spinner is a good imitation of fry. It has a narrow shape, making it convenient to throw, even with a headwind. The gear is adapted for a wide variety of postings. However, it is more effective in uniform and jig fishing. Manufactured by SV Fihing Lures. Judging by the reviews, the bait can help out on days when there is no bite. For zander fishing, experts recommend choosing heavy models. On lungs, mainly pecking grasses, perches and a chub. The price of gear is from 200 rubles.
Greedy-guts
This bait is a wobbler from the company Pontoon 21. Translated into Russian by Greedy Guts means "swivel glutton". According to the owners, the bait successfully imitates a full-fledged fry. This snap is characterized by a sagging, bursting abdomen. The manufacturer chose this design not by accident: the inner part of the calf became a place to accommodate two heavy weight-balancers made using the Mag Force Balance II system. Thanks to a well-thought-out balancing system and a well-chosen body shape, the wobbler is equally effective when making transactions at various speeds. Due to the fact that Greedy-Guts has a fair weight, it is convenient for them to fish not only in standing water bodies, but also in rivers: the bait is able to withstand strong currents. The product has excellent ballistic qualities. The lineup is represented by the lures of three modifications: 77, 66 and 55 mm each. Equipped with double hooks. Weight varies from 3.9 to 21.2 g. Wobblers are available in various colors and shades. In the ranking in fifth place. The disadvantage of too high a price is from 500 rubles.
L-minnow-44
This sinking type wobbler is manufactured by Yo-Zuri. The bait is equipped with a system for long casts: the inner part of the body with two balls, which roll at the moment of throw, due to which the center of gravity shifts. The model is suitable for any reservoirs. The wobbler weighs 5 g. Mostly it is acquired by fishermen who are used to fishing with ultralight spinning rods. After casting, the bait goes deeper into the water by one and a half meters. In the ranking of the best snap in sixth place. You can get L-Minnow-44 for 350 rubles.
Hornet
This bait is produced by Salmo. The equipment is a wobbler for fishing a zander from the shore and trolling from a boat. The Hornet line is represented by two types: sinking and floating. Judging by the numerous reviews, the product is most effective with uniform wiring with sharp jerks and stops. Wobblers are not without some drawbacks. For example, there are many complaints about the quality of the winding rings. The fact is that when a large individual bites, the rings can bend and the fish will break. However, we can fix this flaw: it is enough to equip the wobbler with better rings and tees. You can buy bait for 110 rubles.
Product from Bugsy Shad
One of the best silicone bait for pike perch is the Lucky John vibrotail. The bait has an elongated, slightly flattened body, which successfully simulates a caterpillar. In addition, the product has legs along the entire length of the body. Judging by the reviews of the owners, the smell of mackerel or mackerel comes from Lucky John. Suitable for various postings. The vibrotail is used with any equipment, offset hooks and jig heads. Also, the bait can be combined with Texas equipment. According to the owners, Lucky John mainly pecking captured items. There are 7 vibro-tails in the kit. To purchase them, the fisherman will have to pay 160 rubles.
Bass assasin turbo shads 4
It is a classic silicone vibrotail for catching zander. The body of the bait is unusual in shape: it has a voluminous head that tapers closer to the shank, which is made in the form of a hoof. Due to the similar structure of the tail, the product actively plays in any reservoirs. Judging by the numerous reviews, with this bait, wiring can be carried out at any speed. Work well with offset hooks and sinkers. In one set of 10 vibro-tails. Price: 400 rubles.
Reins Rockvide Shad 2
This model belongs to the type of vibro-tails. Mostly with its help, predatory fish are fished in the fall. The best bait for zander can also interest pike, perch, chub and ruff. The product is made in the form of a two-inch silicone fish with a narrow hoof-shaped shank, which provides a high-frequency game during posting. The bait is popular among microjig enthusiasts. Judging by the reviews of the owners, this model has good flight properties, and the material is resistant to the teeth of predatory fish. On the other hand, this aspect is considered by some fishermen as a flaw, alleging that silicone is very tough. The kit consists of 20 vibratory tails. Product price: 410 rubles.
What to fish in the winter?
In winter, experienced anglers recommend zander fishing with the following lures:
- "By luck." Brass is used for its manufacture. Spinners can be silver, golden and copper colors. The bait is easy to install and operate. It is considered universal, since it is equally effective in any reservoirs. Mostly experienced anglers use it.
- "Nurse". The spinner is equipped with double and triple fishing hooks, as well as a colorful brush. Despite the fact that the line is represented by products of various colors, preference should be given to silver. The bleak has the same color, which in winter is included in the feed base of zander. Fishing with this lure will be more effective in calm weather, in light currents.
- "The boat." It is considered the most common lure. Mostly used in shallow water. Weighs 10 g. The bait is equipped with a single hook. It is recommended to use a steel or silver product. According to the owners, the spinner provides a good game if sharp movements are avoided during posting.
- "Vlasov". The bait is designed to catch large individuals. In order to attract more attention to zander, the product is equipped with a bright brush. The spinner may have a double or triple hook. There are also single-hook models, however, this is rare. Experts advise fishing on this bait only in dark water. The equipment is considered universal, as it is catchy in various reservoirs.
As experts recommend, it is best to use elongated and narrow forms of pike perch in winter. The weight of such products should be in the range of 7-20 g. For fishing a large individual, a 30-gram bait is suitable. For fishing fish in the upper layers are suitable products of silver and golden colors, at a depth - red. Brown and orange colors are also suitable. It is important that the products do not have pointed corners. Equipped with double, triple and even single hooks. Play with bait should be active.