Ice fishing for Zander
Complete guide — gear, lures, season and tips.
Gear
- Rod
- Medium ice rod, 50–70 cm
- Mainline
- Braid 0.10 mm + fluorocarbon leader 0.30 mm
- Hook
- Vertical jig #2/0
Lures / bait
- Balance jig 7–14 g (Rapala Jigging Rap)
- Vertical jig with a soft-plastic shad
- Jigging spoon 15–30 g
Season
Dec–March
Time of day
Dusk and night
Pro tip
Work deep drop-offs 5–12 m. Dusk is critical. Slow drags with long pauses.