Catching zander on zander in winter

One of the surest ways to catch pike perch in winter is to catch it with a zander. If you compare fishing with spinner, you can stretch out small predators, but the zerlitsa on live bait allows you to catch fish up to 10 kilograms, or even more. Knowing the behavior of this fish in the winter, and properly equipping the bait, as well as knowing the fishing technique, you can end up catching an excellent trophy. This and much more will be described in this article.

The specifics of fishing a pike on girders in winter

Usually zander is caught at the moment when the ice has become solid and safe. Fishing during this period continues until the ice melts, and when a strong current appears, anglers try not to go out for fish.

Based on the peculiarities of the behavior of pike-perch, we can describe several moments of its winter fishing on the zander.

1. Fishing for pike perch depends on weather and features of the reservoir. If it is small, it will freeze quickly, unlike rivers, where there is a constant flow.And when the water is frozen, it is time to put the gates.
2. Fish prefers to go huntingat night, so the zerlichniks set the bait from the night. However, it was noticed that the bites were idle, since there was no one to hook.
3. It is worth preparing for the fact that during winter fishing for zander there will be break off and catch the line, tAs a predator, swimming next to a live bait, can only pull it and swim away. Therefore, professional zherlichniki do not use a leash, which in turn reduces the number of bites.
4. In the first winter month the fish floats across the pond widely, but this does not mean that you can throw the zherlitsa anywhere, and immediately there will be a bite. The fish have got used to being in their favorite places since summer, and in winter they will also show their activity in their usual place.
5. During the period of zhora, the predator is used to attacking any live bait, although in winter this often does not happen.

Tackle for catching walleye on zander in winter

There are many zherlits, and if you do not describe their devices, it is worth listing their types. When equipping a zander for zander in winter, live baits of the following designs are used:

• horizontal does not take up much space and does not need special assembly;
• vertical easily transported and installed in deep snow;
• on a leg will require assembly, but will not cover the hole from the cold;
• changeling is considered a simple bait and does not require special investments during manufacture;
• under-ice used for long fishing, and they are not afraid of frost.

Worth knowing!Before fishing for pike perch on girders, subglaciers are used to lubricating part of the line with a thin layer of goose fat. They believe that this procedure will not freeze the fishing line even in severe frost.

Based on several options for winter zander zander, the rig is made as follows.

Classic version winter girders are used in stagnant water. The process of equipping such girders is simple, namely:

1. the fishing line is wound on a reel;
2. put a weight on the cord. The weight of the sinker should keep the bait on the desired horizon;
3. a silicone stopper is installed below the weight;
4. the hook is used to choose from - you can take one, double or tee. The first one is used with an inactive predator, the size is selected No. 9. The second one is suitable for baiting live bait for the gills of size No. 6.

By the way! Triple is used for live bait, for example, a ruff or perch, and is attached under the fin, however, it is not suitable for zander and is only suitable for pike.

Girly variant for flow equipped in this way:

1. at the end of the line, you need to make a loop 1 m long;
2. then you need to cut it so that the ends are 30 and 70 cm;
3. attach a weight to the short end of the fishing line;
4. attach a hook to the long end;
5. string live bait over the mouth.

Since this predator is a cautious fish, they try not to use a metal leash so as not to scare it away.

Video: video rigging a winter zander for zander

How to choose live bait, what to catch zander for zerlits

One of the main products that pike perch prefers is bleak. Using this live bait in fishing, the fish will not resist the temptation. In addition, you can use such favorite predator fish as live bait, such as:

• roach;
• perch;
• ruff;
• gudgeon.

You can use a small live bait. It is noticed that he is actively attacking him. Live bait is planted by the upper fin, although not an exception is the fact that anglers put its the other way around. Then hook the hook by the gills and removed from the mouth of the fish.

Note!Do not forget that a pike can be tempted by such live bait. Usually, after such a bite, the angler pulls out the torn tackle.

Anglers who use zander girders in winter on rivers where there is a strong current, live bait is planted by the lip... It is in this position that he will be active for a long time.

Where and when to fish for zander in winter

Throughout the winter, the predator tries not to swim away from its familiar and familiar places. The most surveyed fishermen habitat for zander are:

• whirlpools;
• snag;
• mouths of ravines;
• flooded river beds;
• areas with a scattering of stones.

Important! When deciding on the choice of a fishing spot, you need to remember that the predator tries not to stick to the muddy areas of the reservoir.

Its useful to note, clear sunny weather is a bad day for a predator, and it is practically not caught... To catch him you will have to choose a day with snowfall or other bad weather... The peak of zander activity occurs at sunset and early dawn. Anyone who fishes in the morning most often sets gutters from the night.

The depth level at which the fish feels good is about 4 m. How to catch pike perch in winter on girders and find a catching spot will be described below.

• The easiest option is considered echo sounder. Thanks to his work, you can find out the relief surface of the reservoir and the presence of fish in it.
• You can try to move a fishing rod through the water with depth gauge weightto determine the depth level. Then you need to drill several holes with an interval of 7-10 m.
• Live bait should be placed in slope locations: one rod is placed on top, the other in the middle, and the third at the foot of the slope. So you can fish for different depths.
• Holes are usually made in checkerboard or in the form curved lines... The second method allows you to quickly determine the topography of the reservoir and find the place where the fish lives.

If there are no bites, then it is worth looking for another fishing spot. After all, winter fishing is based on finding a place to fish and tracking bites.

Fishing in an unfamiliar body of water will be more difficult, especially if the fishermen do not share proven places. Therefore, you will have to spend a lot of time to select the desired fishing point. Usually, they try to look for a predator, both in pits and in other depressions.

How to catch zander: tactics and technique for catching zander with zander in winter

Each angler has his own method of fishing with a certain type of girder. For each type of bait, a specific technique is suitable.

Below are the basic techniques andtactics catching zander using winter gutters:

• if the pike perch resists, it is worth taking a short pause without weakening the line;
• when playing with a predator, do not slow down the pace of the game;
• the vents need to be placed near the edge or near the pits;
• before fishing, it is worth examining the bottom of the reservoir, and also having patience - after all, it is not so easy to find a fishing spot, but after the effort of a patient fisherman, success awaits;
• the distance from the holes should not exceed 15 m from each other, as well as not less than 5 m;
• zherlichniki noticed that bites occur from 5 to 10 in the morning, and in the evening from 4 to 20 hours and those who do not want to miss the most active fishing time should be on the lake at this time;
• in the middle of winter, the fisherman should stay near the vents so as not to miss a bite;
• jogging is performed after the line is unwound.

Video: catching pike perch on winter zerlits

Typical mistakes of catching zander on zander in winter

Regardless of fishing and bait skills, the angler is prone to making mistakes. Having carefully worked them out, in the future, you can avoid an unpleasant situation while fishing for a predator on the girders.

So among the most popular mistakes during winter fishing for pike perch on girders, there are:

• it is necessary to carefully monitor the bites - after all, they can occur so quickly that the fisherman will not have time to reach the bait, especially if it is at a considerable distance;
• you need to put the girders no further than 10 m from each other along a curved curve;
• hooking is done only when the line is unwound, but not before;
• delay in hooking when biting can lead to the loss of live bait;
• pulling with a hooking is also impossible, otherwise the pike perch will confuse the tackle;
• fishing at a single hole will not give a result - it is better to make about 10 pieces and fish out part of the reservoir;
• in snags, the installation of vents will not be able to bring results if the fisherman lets the whole school of fish go there.

In winter, fishing is considered the same sport as in summer. Guided by the knowledge of the area and the presence of fish in the reservoir, as well as following the rules of fishing, you can always catch something. This process of biting and playing as if raises the level of adrenaline in the blood, and the captured trophy pleases for a long time. In addition, many take a camera with them to capture themselves with the fish they have caught, and then talk about the fishing to friends and family.