Jig for zander and perch

What you need

• braid 0.08-0.12 mm
• 0.25-0.35 mm fluorocarbon leader, 1-1.5 m (FG or Albright knot)
• 5-20 g jig head, hook 1-3/0
• twister / shad 5-10 cm
• optional: small snap

Steps

1. 1

   Tie the leader to the braid (FG/Albright), then the jig head with a Palomar or clinch.

2. 2

   Thread the shad straight onto the hook: the point comes out on the lure's back, with the lure straight and without kinks.

3. 3

   Choose the weight: the jig should hit the bottom in 3-5 s; deep water or current = heavier.

4. 4

   A “stepped” retrieve: 1-2 turns of the reel + a pause with bottom contact; or short twitches of the tip.

5. 5

   A zander bite is a sharp tap during the pause: strike immediately and firmly.

Tips

• Always keep the line taut during the pause, or you won't feel the bite.
• The jig's hook must be sharp: test it on your fingernail after every snag.