Comment pêcher le sandre au JERK MINNOW - Camille DESFOSSEZ

Want to know how to fish for zander with a jerk minnow? This episode is for you. I'm joined by Camille Desfossez, a technical angler who has spent countless hours with a jerk minnow in hand. Together, we'll break down this formidable and still under-practiced technique in France: zander fishing with a jerk minnow, a fast-paced, reactive approach that can transform a quiet evening session into a frenzy of bites. Throughout the discussion, you'll learn how to fish for zander with a jerk minnow in all situations: where to find zander, what time of day to look for them, which lure to choose, how to work it, and what tackle to use. What we cover in this episode: The difference between a jerk minnow and a jerkbait (don't confuse them!) Why the jerk minnow is an unbeatable weapon for zander fishing The best times: early morning, evening, and night fishing in Holland where zander hunt like pike on the flats Fishing from the bank or by boat, and how to approach groynes (Merwede special) The golden rule: cast to the RIGHT depth before looking for the right action Choosing the right diving lips (short/long/Deep Diver) to control the depth The best season, colors, rattles vs. silencers, the snap swivel and the leader Camille's combo: 2.70m rod, PE 22 braid, 35-40 leader + 60 tippet, 3000 spinning reel A rich discussion, soon to be followed by a masterclass dedicated to the jerk minnow with Tanguy Marlin. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction & presentation by Camille Desfossez 01:28 Jerk minnow or jerkbait: the difference you need to know 02:37 Why use a jerk minnow for zander fishing? 03:32 The best times: morning, evening, night in Holland 05:06 Fishing from the shore or by boat? 07:51 Where to find zander (beaches, plateaus) 10:43 Fishing groynes from the bank (Merwede special) 12:00 The right water depth: the key to zander 13:33 The best season for zander with jerk minnows 14:36 ​​A memorable river session with small jerk minnows 16:04 Zander and the famous descent phase 17:18 Gliding fishing the French way vs. the Eastern European approach 21:08 Which jerk minnow to choose: sizes and profiles 24:20 Key models reviewed (BKS, 3D Smelt, Pointer…) 28:44 The Deep Diver: lips and action 32:29 The different swimming actions and retrieves 34:25 Rattles or silent lures? 36:51 Attachment, clip, and knot 40:58 Colors according to light conditions 43:46 Rod, braid, and leader for jerkbaits 49:12 Targeting deep-water zander (7 to 9 m) 53:00 Conclusion & acknowledgments 🛒 REFERENCES CITED IN THE EPISODE ▶️ Tackle House BKS (the sinking rod for fast and deep prospecting) 👉 https://tidd.ly/4bjY3ZE ▶️ Savage Gear 3D Smelt 140 (very tapered profile, easy to jerk) 👉 ▶️ Lucky Craft Pointer SP — 78 / 100 / 128 (the legend) 👉 https://tidd.ly/4bjYfIm ▶️ Lucky Craft Pointer Deep Diver (long lip, for deep-water fishing) (Search deeper / tap the rocks) 👉 https://tidd.ly/4xXokH4 ▶️ Illex DD Squirrel 79 SP (small size, long lip, perfect for enticing zander) 👉 https://tidd.ly/4pfNzk5 ▶️ Illex Rerange 110 (the all-rounder for all species: perch, zander, sea bass, pike… and even black bass!) 👉 [https://tidd.ly/44Ci0XQ ▶️ Illex Tiny Fry (the tiny jerk minnow, deadly on wary fish and trout) 👉 https://tidd.ly/4bjYwuS ▶️ Buster Jerk (known for its large rattle — the opposite of the discreet rattles sought after by zander) 👉 https://tidd.ly/4uZ3Mwr ▶️ Bulwip Sakura (a good, affordable alternative) 👉 https://tidd.ly/448VKoq ▶️ Shimano Exsence Strong Assassin Flash Boost (the new lure he mentioned) 👉 https://tidd.ly/4wg1Or7 🙏 Thanks to Camille for sharing, and a shout-out to Numa and Romain Papalardo mentioned at the end of the episode. 💬 Do you fish with jerkbaits in 7, 8, or 9 meters? Do you have a technique for targeting deep-water zander with a jerk minnow? Tell us in the comments, we're curious! 👍 Subscribe so you don't miss any episodes — the living memory of French fishing. #zander #jerkminnow #zanderfishing #predatorfish #lurefishing #howtofishforzander #TDTS