Trolling for Zander
Complete guide — gear, lures, season and tips.
Gear
- Rod
- Trolling rod 2.1–2.4 m, medium action
- Reel
- Line-counter multiplier reel
- Mainline
- Braid 0.20 mm or mono 0.30 mm
- Leader
- Fluorocarbon 0.40 mm, 1.5 m
Okuma Classic Pro
Shimano Talora
Abu Garcia Devil Trolling
Lures / bait
- Crankbaits 9–13 cm (Salmo Hornet, Rapala Husky Jerk, Bandit Walleye Deep, Rapala Shad Rap)
- Large jig heads with soft plastics
- Spinner harnesses tipped with worm (bottom bouncing)
Season
May–October
Time of day
Dusk and night
Pro tip
Troll at 2–3 knots, depth 4–8 m. Use downriggers or deep-diving lures. Follow depth contours.