Balzer Matze Koch MK Zanderscheuche Crankbait 13cm 1.4m 21g Fireshark

Balzer Matze Koch MK Zanderscheuche Crankbait — Suspending Wobbler That Triggers Bites on the Pause

The MK Zanderscheuche ("Zander Scarecrow") is a 13 cm, 21 g suspending crankbait designed by specialist predator angler Matze Koch specifically for zander — and equally effective on perch and pike. In the Fireshark colour, it offers a vivid, high-contrast finish that stands out in low-light and stained-water conditions.

Suspending Action With a Deadly Stop-and-Go

At a running depth of 1.4 m, the Zanderscheuche works the classic zander zone just above bottom structure and rock piles. Because it suspends perfectly on a spin-stop, the lure freezes in the water column the moment you pause the retrieve — and that is often exactly when zander commit. Vary the presentation: steady crank, erratic twitching, or a slow crawl over structure all work. The slow-retrieve capability makes it particularly effective for night fishing, when zander move shallow to ambush prey.

Steel-Ball Rattle and Cast & Balance System

Built-in steel balls serve a dual purpose: they activate the lateral line of nearby predators through vibration and audible noise — a decisive extra trigger in the dark or in murky water. The internal Cast & Balance system shifts weight during the cast for significantly increased casting distance, even when fishing into a crosswind or headwind.

Choose the Right Variant

All variants share the same 13 cm length, 21 g weight, 1.4 m running depth, and suspending action. Choose your colour to match conditions and target species:

• Fireshark — high-contrast warm tones; strong choice for coloured water, low light, and night sessions targeting zander

• Metallica — metallic flash finish; versatile all-round colour for open water and daylight

• Zander — natural baitfish imitation; ideal when fish are pressured or water is clear, targeting zander

• Grundel — goby-pattern; effective on zander and perch over rocky and gravel bottoms

• Barsch — perch-pattern; natural match-the-hatch for perch and zander in clear water

• Mai Tai — bright attractor colour; useful in low visibility or as a search colour

• Black Albino — dark silhouette; classic night-fishing and overcast-day colour for zander

Facts

• Lure type: Crankbait / Wobbler

• Length: 13 cm

• Weight: 21 g

• Running depth: 1.4 m

• Swimming action: Suspending

• Rattle: Steel-ball rattle

• Internal system: Cast & Balance for extended casting distance

• Target species: Zander, perch, pike

• Delivery: 1 lure in chosen colour