Balzer Matze Koch MK Zanderscheuche Crankbait 11cm 15g Barsch

Balzer Matze Koch MK Zanderscheuche Crankbait 11 cm / 15 g — Suspending Action That Triggers Bites at the Pause

The MK Zanderscheuche ("pike-perch scarecrow") is a versatile 11 cm suspending crankbait designed by Matze Koch specifically for zander, perch, and other predators. The Barsch (perch) colour brings a natural baitfish finish ideally suited to perch-on-perch presentations.

Suspending Action Creates Irresistible Feeding Windows

When you pause the retrieve, the Zanderscheuche hangs virtually motionless in the water column — this is the hallmark of a true suspender. That dead-stop moment is when predators most often commit, making a patient twitch-and-pause retrieve extremely effective, especially in cold or pressured water where fish are reluctant to chase.

Built-In Steel Ball Rattle and Cast & Balance System

Internal steel balls serve a dual purpose: they produce a low-frequency rattle that helps zander and perch home in on the lure in low-light or night-fishing situations over rock piles and riprap, and they shift weight during the cast via the Cast & Balance System for long, accurate throws even into a headwind or crosswind.

Choose the Right Variant

All variants share the same 11 cm length, 15 g weight, 1 m running depth, and suspending action. Choose by colour to match conditions and target species:

• Barsch — natural perch pattern; ideal for perch and zander over mixed gravel/weed in clear to slightly coloured water

• Zander — dedicated zander flank pattern; open water and deeper channels

• Confi Kauli — high-contrast; coloured or murky water

• Fireshark — aggressive attractor colour; stained water or overcast conditions

• Mai Tai — bright mixed tone; dawn/dusk and low light

• Metallica — flash finish; bright conditions, clear water

• Albino — pale/white; night fishing and very clear water

• Black Albino — dark silhouette; night fishing and backlit situations

• Grundel — goby imitation; bottom-oriented predators, rivers

Facts

• Lure type: Suspending crankbait (wobbler)

• Length: 11 cm

• Weight: 15 g

• Running depth: approx. 1 m

• Swimming action: Suspender (holds position on pause)

• Rattle: Steel ball rattle

• System: Cast & Balance for long-cast performance

• Colour (this variant): Barsch

• Recommended techniques: Steady retrieve, twitch-and-pause, slow night retrieve

• Target species: Zander, perch, pike, and other predators

• Supplied: 1 wobbler