Fishing for zander from the shore in autumn
Beginner fishermen mistakenly believe that fishing for zander necessarily requires a swimming device. But it is not quite so. An interesting and exciting hunt for a predator can be organized from the shore. For this, the fisherman will need knowledge of the characteristics of the behavior of this predatory fish, as well as the ability to choose the right place, time, tackle and bait.
Time and place
In September, the predator becomes more active, but does not leave the depth. In October, as the water in the reservoir cools, the pikeperch gradually moves to the wintering place. And in November, the toothed predator begins a big rut, when the fish feeds almost around the clock.
In autumn, pikeperch hunting is effective day and night. But still, it is better to fish from the shore at dusk, when the zander swims closer to the shore in search of food.
It remains to decide on the place of catching the predator. The most suitable areas for pike perch hunting are places where there is..:
sharp drop in depth (eyebrows);
underwater hills;
minimal current or no current;
rocky or sandy bottom;
entanglements and thickets of algae.
All of the above places for fishing for zander from the shore are promising and should be carefully researched and fished. Remember that zander is a careful and attentive predator, but the goal of storing fat for the winter still prevails over the instinct of self-preservation.
What gear is needed
For fishing for pikeperch from the shore, you can use different types of tackle, but the most popular among fishermen is spinning, which allows you to cast the bait over a long distance and move it horizontally across the reservoir, imitating the movement of a live fish.
When choosing spinning for catching zander from the shore, you need to consider important points:
The length of the rod should allow you to cast over a long distance (the optimal length is considered to be 3.3 meters).
The coil should be strong, powerful and reliable. The size of the spool should be 2500-3000.
The hair is selected with a diameter of 0.25-0.3 mm (strong metal leashes may not be used, unless, of course, there is no possibility of a pike attack).
Some fishermen hunt for zander with a feeder - a bottom fishing rod with a feeder, which attracts the predator with the smell and noise of feeding. To catch zander on a feeder, you need to choose large feeders with long leashes and hooks with live baits (worms, maggots or moths).
Optimum characteristics of the feeder:
Length 3.6-4 m.
Test from 120 gr.
The spool size of the coil is 3000-5000.
Diameter of fishing line from 0.3 mm (braids from 0.2 mm).
The weight of the sinker is 100 g for current (up to 80 g for stagnant water bodies).
Choice of bait
Baits for fishing for zander from the shore should be bright, shiny and mobile to attract the attention of the predator. The most common lures:
Woblers are artificial fish of different shapes, sizes and colors that imitate the movement of live prey.
Spinners are oscillating metal spoons or plates that reflect light and create sound waves in the water.
Twisters are rubber worms with a propeller tail that oscillate when wired.
Jigs are sinkers with a hook and a soft plastic nozzle of various shapes and colors.
Mormyshki - small sinkers with a hook and a nozzle made of natural or artificial material.
Fishing for zander from the shore is an exciting activity that can bring real pleasure to the fisherman. The main thing is the right approach and quality equipment.
