Fenland Zander

[krawnden 1,036]

Enjoyed reading this and seeing the photos. I tried catching zander from fen drains around the late 70's/early 80's but all I caught were pike averaging around the 7 - 8lb mark. Did hook something once that fought a bit differently but I lost it without seeing it. I used to wonder if it had been a zander but will never know!

[green lurchers 16,607]

Enjoyed reading this and seeing the photos. I tried catching zander from fen drains around the late 70's/early 80's but all I caught were pike averaging around the 7 - 8lb mark. Did hook something once that fought a bit differently but I lost it without seeing it. I used to wonder if it had been a zander but will never know!

what drain di you fish ? poss a zander bit more head shakin than a pike

[krawnden 1,036]

To be honest it's so long ago I can't remember. It was before I could drive and I used to get a lift with a neighbour. Didin't pay all that much attention to where we were going! But for some reason Forty Foot Bank seems to ring a vague bell in the back of my mind, as does Little Ouse. Could either of those be right?

[shellfish 63]

tried a few times for zander. never managed to catch one had some big pike trying but would love to get a zander on the bank.

some great pics GL

[green lurchers 16,607]

To be honest it's so long ago I can't remember. It was before I could drive and I used to get a lift with a neighbour. Didin't pay all that much attention to where we were going! But for some reason Forty Foot Bank seems to ring a vague bell in the back of my mind, as does Little Ouse. Could either of those be right?

To be honest it's so long ago I can't remember. It was before I could drive and I used to get a lift with a neighbour. Didin't pay all that much attention to where we were going! But for some reason Forty Foot Bank seems to ring a vague bell in the back of my mind, as does Little Ouse. Could either of those be right?

40ft was a good place years back , it ran with colour most of the time

[fluff 409]

intresting not saw many up in scotland there will be some, some were , wouldnt mind trying one to eat ,

[jok 3,227]

Fluff. One of the best freshwater fish to eat that I personally have ever had. The flakes come off the skeleton with no problem and the taste is amazing. Problem is that fishermen can't seem to come up with the fish. Lots of promises but no Zander. We live in the MIdlands and apparently the fish like very dark areas like canal tunnels etc. Don't know if that's right but I wish I could have a nice 4 pounder to take down the local.

[jok 3,227]

I suppose it's not too much to ask. Anyone out there willing to help us?

[ryaldinhio 4,502]

Would have loved a crack at Zander when I was younger,but theres none for miles around here I remember the fuss kicked up when they first appeared/spread ,youd have thought they were sharks FFS,"theyll empty any water they enter!!" The matchmen hated them...Fair play to you for sticking it out for them Any more pics etc??ATB Dave

How far North are you Northern Lad?

 

River Trent is full of em now into double figures. I havent fished for them yet but some of my mates have and get into em regular. Im off to trent tomorrow morning but for a day after barries not zeds.

[mackem 26,262]

I used to read about zander as a kid,always wanted to catch one,but there were none up north.Now i live a few minutes from the thames on a stretch with a very good population of predatory fish,still havent caught a zander as the place is thick with pike,one day..............

Angling Times this week theres a guy livebaiting on a free stretch of the thames 4 miles from where i am sitting who has just caught 2 superb zander with a combined weight of 28lb 13 ounces in the same session,going to give it a whirl

[jimgt206 108]

Ate them in canada .shake n bake and fried on the bank.lovely .not atall fishy .was told they only eat pike in the winter as the flesh is firmer

[mackem 26,262]

Ate them in canada .shake n bake and fried on the bank.lovely .not atall fishy .was told they only eat pike in the winter as the flesh is firmer

Arent they called walleye in canada jim?I am in ontario next month and getting a day out ice-fishing for them!at least i think they are the intended species.

[J Darcy 5,871]

Yes Mackem, the zander is , more or less, the walleye from the States. I wouodn't fancy eating one.

To be honest if you're going ice fishing why not try for burbot instead.......and please, take some piccys!!

[jimgt206 108]

I caught walleye and pickerel both looked like zander. Was amazing seeing the pack attacking the jelly lures in the crystal clear water.caught them on the red river aswell didnt fancy eating them .winnipeg means muddy waters .it was in flood and very muddy!

[jimgt206 108]

Just googled it and they are the same thing! Just regional name