Balzer Edition IM-12 Meerforelle Spinning Rod 3.15m 6–32g

Balzer Edition IM-12 Meerforelle Spinning Rod — Precision and Sensitivity for Sea Trout on the Coast

Built specifically for braided-line fishing in coastal and estuary environments, the Balzer Edition IM-12 Meerforelle (sea trout) spinning rod pairs a lightweight, high-modulus blank with purpose-selected components to give you the edge when targeting sea trout and other predators.

IM-12 Diamond Carbon Blank for Responsive Casting

The Japanese IM-12 Diamond Carbon construction delivers an excellent stiffness-to-weight ratio, keeping the rod at just 178 g while maintaining the sensitivity needed to detect subtle takes and the backbone required to work lures accurately across a 6–32 g casting weight range. Whether you're throwing small metal jigs into a running tide or casting weighted soft-baits along a rocky shoreline, the blank loads predictably and releases cleanly.

Component Spec Built for the Demands of Sea Trout Fishing

The first ring — always the most stressed point on a spinning rod — is fitted with a heavy-duty Low-Ryder guide that resists the abrasion and impact of braided lines. The remaining guides are single-foot Titanium SIC (Silicon Carbide) rings that minimise weight while providing smooth, heat-resistant line flow. A Portuguese natural cork grip sits comfortably in hand during long sessions on exposed beaches or piers, and the FUJI screw reel seat locks your reel firmly in place under load. The Pro Guide Concept ring spacing is optimised for braided main lines.

Choose the Right Variant

This is the only available variant in the Edition IM-12 Meerforelle range:

• Balzer Edition IM-12 Meerforelle 3.15 m 6–32 g — 3.15 m / 162 cm transport length, 178 g, 2 sections, 6–32 g casting weight; ideal for coastal sea trout, bass, and estuary predators with braided lines and lures from small spinners up to heavier soft-baits.

Facts

• Rod length: 315 cm (3.15 m)

• Casting weight: 6–32 g

• Number of sections: 2

• Transport length: 162 cm

• Rod weight: 178 g

• Blank material: Japanese IM-12 Diamond Carbon

• Handle: Portuguese natural cork

• Reel seat: FUJI screw lock

• First guide: Low-Ryder heavy-duty ring

• Remaining guides: Single-foot Titanium SIC

• Ring concept: Pro Guide Concept (optimised for braid)

• Primary target species: Sea trout, coastal and estuary predators