Can someone tell me are Zander and what the Americans call walleye one and the same???
The reason I ask is the Americans reckon they are very partial to leeches??
Eri
Not quite one and the same Eric. Same genus, different species. European one is Zander lucioperca,
(formally Stizostedion lucioperca) and the American "walleye" is Zander vitreus.
I've had jacks take leeches so quite possible Zander will. Only one way to find out mate!
No they are not the same fish Eric, although they are closely related. The zanders latin name is Sitzostedion lucioperca, whilst the walleye is sitzostedion vitreum. This is probably of no use at all, All i can suggest is give them a go. I have fished Claydon for the cats with Bri and he has used leeches and he never got any takes off zander. Mind you, he never got any takes off cats either!!
Bugger, Maurice must have been typing faster than me!! lol
Least i can hold em now ya big wuss and not use wetwipes, kitchen towel, rubber gloves and oven gloves lmaoNo they are not the same fish Eric, although they are closely related. The zanders latin name is Sitzostedion lucioperca, whilst the walleye is sitzostedion vitreum. This is probably of no use at all, All i can suggest is give them a go. I have fished Claydon for the cats with Bri and he has used leeches and he never got any takes off zander. Mind you, he never got any takes off cats either!![image]
Bugger, Maurice must have been typing faster than me!! lol-davmut
Given the chance i'd employ somebody just to hook the 'orrible little things for me!!
How much you paying to hook em for ya?
Dave, next time you order leeches from me I'll send already hooked on maggot clips you big girls blouse, lol
I'll only charge you 50% extra, lol
Still cheaper than Biopharm! Anywya i'm getting brave now, i slid them back off the clip last time without using a baby wipe. i even transfered them back into their water without using anything so there!! pre clipped sounds like a good idea though! lol
Eric,
Just remember that you are fishing for Zander in winter! River temperatures well below 10 Centigrade. Leeches won't wriggle much in winter temperatures therefore less vibration and less attraction. Give it a go by all means but if you don't get any result after a couple of outings I would give em up. Save em for next summer catting.
Regards,
Maurice
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