Balzer Shirasu Clone Shad Softbait 18cm UV Zander

Balzer Shirasu Clone Shad — 3D-Printed Softbait That Fools Wary Zander

The Balzer Shirasu Clone Shad is an 18 cm softbait designed for active predator fishing, built using 3D-printing technology to replicate the shape, colour, and movement of real prey fish with exceptional accuracy.

Lifelike Action That Triggers Strikes

The paddle tail generates pulsing pressure waves with every retrieve, mimicking a distressed baitfish and triggering the lateral-line response of nearby predators. Combined with a near-natural swimming action straight out of the pack, the Clone Shad performs effectively on the jig, on a slow-roll or during a lazy-man (Faulenz) retrieve.

3D-Printed Form with Photo-Realistic Finish

The lure body was shaped directly from a 3D printer, producing fine surface detail that moulded softbaits rarely achieve. A 3D photo-print colour scheme overlays the body, giving the UV Zander pattern an iridescent, species-accurate finish that draws attention in both clear and coloured water.

Choose the Right Variant

The Balzer Shirasu Clone Shad comes in a wide range of sizes and colours to match conditions, target species, and rigging styles. Choose a size and pattern that fits your water and quarry.

• 6.5 cm — UV Zander (Paddelschwanz): drop-shot, light jig heads; perch, small zander, trout streams

• 6.5 cm — UV Trout, UV Perch, Perch, Roach, BlMin, Zander (Paddelschwanz), Carp, RaTro: compact finesse rigs, clear water, pressured fish

• 9 cm — UV Zander (Paddelschwanz): medium jig heads; perch, zander, rivers and lakes

• 9 cm — UV Trout, UV Perch, Perch, Roach, BlMin, BrTro, Zander (Paddelschwanz), RaTro (Paddelschwanz): versatile all-round size for mixed predator sessions

• 12 cm — UV Perch, Zander, Carp (Paddelschwanz): larger jig heads; zander and pike in deeper water

• 15 cm — UV Roach (Paddelschwanz), UV Perch, Perch (Paddelschwanz), Carp, BlMin (Paddelschwanz): big-bait jigging; pike and large zander

• 18 cm — UV Zander: large jig heads or Texas/Carolina rigs; trophy zander and pike in rivers and reservoirs

• 18 cm — UV Perch, UV Pike (Paddeltail), Perch (Paddelschwanz), Zander (Paddelschwanz), Carp (Paddelschwanz): maximum profile for targeting big predators in open water

Facts

• Brand: Balzer — Shirasu Clone Shad

• Lure type: Softbait (Gummifisch)

• Length: 18 cm

• Colour: UV Zander

• Swimming action: Paddle tail

• Suitable techniques: Jigging, slow-roll, Faulenz retrieve, spinning

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

• Lure body shaped with 3D-printing technology

• 3D photo-print surface design

• Supplied as: 1 pc