Top tips for catching zander on lures.

Turning a written article into a vlog Thom Hunt takes you through UK zander fishing on lures with tips on technique, water temp, depth and correct equipment choices.

[@markriley6446]

Top quality honest info like this can be very difficult come by. Looking to up my zander game on midlands canals this is great content to digest. From what I've observed on the bank every word rings true and has helped validate my assessment whats going on sub sub-surface. Thanks for the info Tom, great work 👏

[@Zafishowany]

Watching it to remind myself how to catch a zander this weekend 😁

[@DirtyMardi]

In ice fishing world, you often just leave your spoon or balanced jig, or a regular jig completely motionless and the fish sort of inhale it. But! Even on hard water, there’s days those zander dart straight up several meters to catch the lure the second you drop it into the hole. Then if you don’t move the lure a lot, they’re not interested. Very interesting vid, thanks a lot!

[@Ttownanglers]

Thats why there so finicky ive struggled with them tbh I had my first one few weeks ago very small it wasn't hooked so what your saying explains a lot I lost a big one due to not being able to set the hook I obviously didn't strike hard enough thanks thom good advice 👍

[@rvfishingyet]

Solid video. Appreciate your insights to the author’s comments.

[@firetiger2297]

Interesting stuff 👍 Thanks for sharing 🎣

[@stuartday3232]

Hi Thom. Great vid very informative. Recently caught my 1st ever Zander and everything you covered here rings true for both the occasion when I caught the fish and the subsequent visits where I have had bites but blanked. Actually what you mentioned about them clamping their jaws shut and holding the lure is exactly what happened to me!

[@Thomhuntfishing]

Stuart Day Yep they’re a very interesting species to get to know. Well done on your 1st zander hope you catch plenty more!

[@CioataRobertAndrei]

Thanks for sharing with us all the info.Not all the tine i am watching a video from start to end.Tight lines for the new reservoir season:D

[@joeri2441]

Hi Thom, Great video! Nice info en very practical! Big fan of you and your video’s!

[@Thomhuntfishing]

Thank you for the kind words 🙏

[@seansgonefishing7573]

These vids are great, please keep em coming

[@Thomhuntfishing]

Sean's gone Fishing cheers Sean. If there’s any predator lure questions or topics you’d like me to cover in a vid just shout 👍🏻

[@andydougan3676]

Great video Thom, very informative. Can’t wait to get on Rutland and Grapham again now I’ve watched this 🤪👌🏻

[@Thomhuntfishing]

Andy Dougan Hi mate only just seen this, but no doubt I’ve got plenty to learn of you as well 👌

[@paulhollins6127]

I've had 2 zanders that have grabbed my lure a westin crecraw bait and let go when hitting the surface . This is on the Canal at last light in December . Just can't seem to set the hook .

[@Thomhuntfishing]

Yes you need super sharp hooks, try exposed hooks rather thank offset/weedless hooks, and make sure your rod is fast enough/has backbone to set the hook 👍🏻

[@kentonsmith6609]

Great info here, good to have some technical advice for us UK anglers. So true about the slight temp changes. I live close to the Glos canal and its a bit of joke that from just after midday to 2 pm is the witchin time. Hits or fish happen so many times especially during winter that its no fluke. Regards to rod choice i think im missing out on a few more fish as im on an old XLNT which is definitely not fast enough Thinking of the W3 TC 7-21g. Would you advice that as a fast enough actioned rod? Thanks for these vids, am watching them all now!

[@Thomhuntfishing]

Kenton Smith Hi Kenton, yes I have the W3 7-21 T&C and it’s a great rod, ideal for Perch and Zander and at 7ft I’d say that’s just right for the Glos Canal 👌👌

[@TheInferno550]

Fishing reel gear ration for zander? 6.2:1 too fast?

[@georgethefisherman83]

Hello machine, could you recommend a rod for zander? Medium or Medium Heavy? Spinning or Baitcasting? Reel size? Thank you very much in advance. Thanks for your videos. 1 greeting from neighboring Spain. see you soon!!

[@Thomhuntfishing]

I like a fast rod for Zander, Westin W3 or W6 Finesse T&C 7-21g or the Finesse Shad 10-28g both excellent. I’m personally a spinning reel man rather than baitcaster so a good quality 2500 size reel will pair nicely with both 👍🏻

[@georgethefisherman83]

@@Thomhuntfishing Thank u very very mucha, Man!! Se you !!