Crankbait fishing for perch is a powerful but underestimated technique on big water. In this guide, professional fishing guide Thom Prüst explains how SPRO crankbaits like the Fat IRIS, RK Crawler and Ikiru Crank 60LL help trigger reaction bites and locate active perch on the Hollands Diep.

This season I’m fishing with Delalande softbaits: perfectly controlled, durable and highly effective for zander and perch. With models like the Zand Fat, Zand Curly, Shad GT and Zand Finesse, I can cover my entire predator fishing approach. Delalande may still be under the radar, but my guests and I are changing that on the water.

Hook Up & Fish is a new experiment by Lure Fishing Guide that helps solo anglers find a fishing partner to share a guided trip. Two anglers on the boat, the same high‑quality guiding, but each pays only €250. The project is still in a testing phase — interest and success are not guaranteed. The goal is to see whether this concept works in practice and if enough anglers want to join.

In this Roofmeister video I show how to keep a lure in the strike zone at a wide angle using long lines. With the right combination of weight, lure, current, and drift speed, you can cover large areas of water at high speed and find more zander. Want to experience it yourself? Book a longlining day on the Hollands Diep.

A walleye angler from Minnesota joined me in search of a big zander. After hours of focused vertical fishing, a beautiful fish appeared on the Livescope and smashed the shad—resulting in a trophy just shy of 70 cm. With the pressure off, we caught several more nice fish casting and vertical jigging. Winter is prime time for zander, so book your session and experience the hit yourself.

The 2026 multi‑trip card offers 5 full fishing trips for €1,999. Ideal for anglers who want to train more often, refine technique and build consistency throughout the year. Each trip is for 2 people, with a 3rd angler joining for €25. All details are available on the multi‑trip card page.

A rare chance to book a 5‑hour zander session in January and February, Monday to Thursday. An exception I only offer in winter

A calm, sunny winter day on the Hollands Diep delivered solid, hard‑hitting strikes and unexpectedly intense moments. Still conditions, bright light and predators that committed without hesitation.

The LFG Legends Tournament 2025 is decided. John takes first place with a 118 cm pike, Jorn follows with an 87 cm zander, and Alex secures third place with a 50.8 cm perch. These three fish delivered the highest scores of the year.

In winter, zander respond brutally well to the long line. By keeping your lure hovering just 5–10 cm above the bottom and covering water fast, you’ll trigger strike after strike.

Annual Predator Fishing Report 2025 This year showed how strongly reality can deviate from long‑term averages. With only 1,379 fish by the end of November, the tally fell far short of peak years like 2023 and 2024. Pike and perch were disappointing, while zander saved the season with more than 1,000 catches. Bonus fish were scarce, yet the chance of a trophy pike or big perch remains significant. Book your trip now and experience the recovery up close!

Discover why casting for zander just before winter works — with proven techniques, hotspots, and expert tips.

One of those proper days: coffee with cookies, good banter, and mexicano’s with mechup on the stove. We cast, missed, laughed, caught—and yep, Dimitri bagged the bonus fish

Subtle pike fishing on the Volkerak: small shads, light gear, and deep precision. Learn how to target big pike with finesse — including a video of a monster fight.

A slow grind, picking up fish one by one… until the day ended with a bang: a stunning 116 cm pike.

Zander fishing on the Hollands Diep with guide Thom Prüst Roofmeister joined me on a water famous for big zander—but it’s never a guaranteed catch. We started deep, then moved to a shallow, rocky edge and switched to casting shads. Watch the video to see how we cracked the code.

Two days of real predator fishing with Sascha and Pauline—changing tactics, sharing knowledge, and landing fish. Honest guiding, unforgettable moments

Many fishing guides promise a catch guarantee — but it doesn’t exist. This post explains why that claim is misleading, and what you can truly expect from an honest, technical fishing experience

Fishing guide Thom Prüst shares why he wrote his book: a raw account of predator fishing without the frills. It’s about technique, precision, and the relentless hunt for bone-crushing strikes. No clichés—just control on big water. No Rock Ever bit is exclusively available at LureFishingGuide.com

What a blast! Over 25 predator fish landed — including chunky perch, big pike, and massive zander. The Volkerak delivered in full force, and we soaked up every moment.