Soft Baits for Zander

Soft Baits for zander are the foundation of modern lure fishing. Here you will find the most successful Japanese models featuring sophisticated designs, perfect action, and strong scents to maximize the number of converted bites. The key is the body shape and type of vibration - paddle tails and swimbaits generate strong waves during the retrieve, while craw imitations provoke passive fish at the bottom.

For standard fishing, choose sizes from 3.5 to 5 inches (9-13 cm), and for trophy fish 6" (14 cm) and larger. Natural shades work well in clear water, while in murky water, rely on bright colors - green, yellow, orange and their combinations. Rather than having dozens of shades, it is more effective to keep a few proven colors in multiple models and sizes.

Shad and Swimbait Lures

• O.S.P DoLive Shad – our long-term favorite lure, standing out with its unique active shimmy on a free fall. Bites very often occur during the drop to the bottom itself.
• Keitech Easy Shiner – the slim asymmetrical body delivers a subtle action with a gentle rolling motion. A best-selling all-rounder that works reliably even on a very slow retrieve.
• Keitech FAT Swing Impact – the massive ribbed body creates a wide and powerful swimbait action. Strong vibrations reliably draw predators in even from greater distances.
• Sawamura One Up Shad – the functionally divided body provides a distinct rolling action and strong vibrations. The softer yet elastic material tends to stretch during a hookset, which extends its overall lifespan.

Craw Imitations for Technical Bottom Fishing

• O.S.P DoLive Craw – a detailed craw imitation where the appendages move subtly even when resting on the bottom. An exceptionally provoking detail for wary zander and perch.
• Keitech Crazy Flapper – an action-packed model designed for fishing in heavy cover and dense vegetation. The large claws instantly kick into motion even on the subtlest fall.

Soft Jerkbaits and Curly Tails

• Deps Sakamata Shad – a realistic soft jerkbait for fishing the water column. The aerodynamic body with side keels creates an unpredictable darting action from side to side when twitched, reliably triggering reaction strikes.
• Sawamura One Up Curly – a hollow body made of firmer plastic with a thin sickle tail that works in a wide lateral amplitude. Very easy to retrieve throughout the entire water column.