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For many international anglers, Amsterdam is synonymous with three species: Zander. Perch. Pike. Those fish have put the city on the global bucket list and

Even though European and American northern pike are the same species, the fishing experience couldn’t be more different. Here in Amsterdam’s canals and surrounding Dutch waters, our pike grow heavier, strike harder, and offer visiting anglers a legitimate shot at world-record-class fish.

The winter fishing season in Amsterdam has been an interesting one so far. Aside from the extremely cold Christmas period, winter fishing in and around

Let me start with something important: when you book a trip with me, you don’t need to bring a fishing rod at all. My boat

Most of my Amercan guests are intrigued by our zander, the European cousin of their famous walleye. In this article I will dive into the scientific background and what it means for us as anglers who want to understand the differences between the Amsterdam Zander and American Walleye.

It’s hard to believe, but it’s already been five years since my book Denken als een Vis (Thinking Like a Fish) was first published. In

I’m proud to share that I’ve been featured with the cover story of this week’s PS, the weekend magazine of the Amsterdam newspaper Het Parool.

My wife and I agree on many things. But when it comes to autumn, we couldn’t be further apart. She dislikes the rain, the wind,