"Mastering the Hunt: Expert Tips for Fly Fishing Pike-Perch (Zander)"
Darren Crawford The pike-perch (Sander lucioperca), also known as "zander" or "glass eye," is a predatory fish most active during dawn. Unlike its larger relative, the pike, it prefers smaller baitfish.
Pike-perch thrive in large rivers and lakes. In warmer months, target areas with disrupted currents, where they actively hunt. During colder seasons, they retreat to deeper waters, making them harder to catch. A sinking line and a belly boat are often essential to reach them, as their feeding activity decreases in winter.
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