Zander fishing

[Kappa]

I've got withdrawal symptoms.... So so so much fun!

[Anderoo]

Just one more hit...!

 

(I can quit any time I like, I promise )

[Kappa]

How many of these:

 

The person takes the engages in the activity and cannot stop

Withdrawal symptoms

Addiction continues despite health problem awareness

Social and/or recreational sacrifices

Maintaining a good supply

Taking risks

Dealing with problems

Obsession

Denial

Excess consumption

Dropping hobbies and activities

Having stashes

Taking an initial large dose

Financial difficulties

Relationship problems

 

I'd say the zander fishing has caused most if these for me....

[Anderoo]

Yes they all look familiar... Also rather telling was the fact we didn't really care if the car broke down on the way home, as long as it managed to get us there before dying!

 

There's something so direct and electric about it, it's very hard to describe but the days are full of highs and lows. Each hit is like a little shot of adrenaline, and the takes range from savage raps as the lure drops, to a funny 'light' feeling at the top of the jig upwards, to delicate little taps, and sometimes no warning at all, you just go to jig upwards and it's all solid. Just fantastic fun. I need to go back for more!

[Anderoo]

I have wondered whether to try to arrange a fish-in there for AN members, the thing that's put me off is that you do need a few bits of gear that are quite specific, and I don't know how many people would be prepared to buy them, or able to borrow them. Things like:

 

Vertical jigging rod (you do need a specific type of rod)

Light braid (8-10lb)

Small spinning reel

Jig heads

Lures

Flourocarbon

 

And for the boat:

Drogue

Fishfinder

 

But if enough people are interested it should be an easy one to arrange?

[Kappa]

I'll be there! I can lend a rod too

[Tigger]

I've never fished for or even caught a zander but I would have thought any medium to light spining rod of the desired length would be ok...has it got to be a purpose built rod ?

[Kappa]

Hi Tigger, the action is fairly important. However, my first trip was with a short light spinning rod and I did ok with it.

 

The light braid, jig heads (with some lures) and a drogue for the boat are probably the critical bits.

 

Rich

[Kappa]

Oh and you could probably do without a echo sounder if you had an H block marker to two.

[Kappa]

This YouTube video provides a pretty good overview!

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toq00fKosGE&feature=youtube_gdata_player