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Sauger

Sauger

Sander canadensis · Perch family

  • 1lakes
  • 78logged catches
  • 3 kg heaviest logged

Sauger (Sander Сanadensis) is a freshwater perciform fish of the Percidae family which is widely distributed in North America, particularly from northern U.S. up into southern Canada. Sauger mostly like to inhabit deep and quiet backwater areas of large rivers. Similar to Walleyes, these fish can be distinguished by their cone-like bodies with golden-brown heads, speckled sides, light belly and distinctly spotted dorsal fin. Typically Sauger grow to about 2.2 lb – 5 lb, but it is possible to land a unique specimen weighing up to 12 lb. Sauger feed on a variety of invertebrates and other small fish.

What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches

Lures

Narrow Spoon 21 g, #3/0 15 Narrow Spoon 7 g, #1/0 7 Narrow Spoon 21 g, #3/0 5 Medium Spoon 14 g, #3/0 4 Barbless Narrow Spoon 7 g, #1/0 3 Rattlesnake Worm 10 cm 2

Best setups by lake 1 lakes with data

Emerald Lake — 78 catches , best 3 kg

  • Narrow Spoon 7 g, #1/0 Spinning 7×
  • Narrow Spoon 21 g, #3/0 Spinning 7×
  • Narrow Spoon 21 g, #3/0 Spinning Boat 6×
  • Narrow Spoon 21 g, #3/0 Spinning 5×

How to catch

How to catch a unique Sauger? You can catch this fish either with bait or lures.

If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Sauger would be to use Shiners on a size #5/0 hook.

If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Narrow Spoons. The most successful lure is Green Holographic Narrow Spoon 21 g, #3/0.

Where to find it

Emerald Lake New York

Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log

Small Minnows Leeches #122#123#137 Worm 7 cm Worm 7 cm

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