Balzer Shirasu Clone Shad Softbait 9cm Roach

Balzer Shirasu Clone Shad — Lifelike 9 cm Roach Softbait for Active Predator Fishing

The Balzer Shirasu Clone Shad in Roach at 9 cm is a precision-crafted soft plastic lure (Gummifisch) built to fool wary pike, perch, zander, and other predators in a wide range of conditions.

3D-Printed Body with Photo-Realistic Finish

The lure's body shape was developed using a 3D printer, producing an almost exact anatomical replica of a small roach. Combined with a 3D photo-print design that replicates the natural markings of the real prey fish, this Roach colorway is particularly convincing in clear water where fish get a close look before committing.

Paddle Tail That Generates Pressure Waves

The paddle tail (Paddelschwanz) produces a wide, rhythmic thump with every retrieve, sending out pressure waves that trigger the lateral-line senses of nearby predators. This active swimming action works across jigging, drop-shot-style lazy presentations (Faulenzen), and straight spinning retrieves — keeping the lure effective even when fish are reluctant to chase.

Choose the Right Variant

The Shirasu Clone Shad is available in multiple lengths and colour patterns to match different species, water clarity, and fishing styles.

• Roach 9 cm (Paddelschwanz) — (this product) compact mid-size profile in a natural roach pattern; great all-round choice for perch and zander in clear to slightly stained water

• Roach 6.5 cm — smaller profile for finesse jigging and pressured perch

• UV Roach 15 cm (Paddelschwanz) — larger UV-enhanced roach pattern for pike and big zander; stands out in low light or coloured water

• UV Trout 6.5 cm / 9 cm — UV trout colours for stained water or low-light sessions

• UV Perch 6.5 cm / 9 cm / 12 cm / 15 cm / 18 cm — perch-on-perch presentations across the full size range

• UV Zander 6.5 cm (Paddelschwanz) / 9 cm (Paddelschwanz) / 18 cm — zander-specific colourways in various sizes

• Perch 6.5 cm / 9 cm / 15 cm (Paddelschwanz) / 18 cm (Paddelschwanz) — natural perch pattern across sizes

• Zander 6.5 cm (Paddelschwanz) / 9 cm (Paddelschwanz) / 12 cm / 18 cm (Paddelschwanz) — natural zander colours

• Carp 6.5 cm / 12 cm (Paddelschwanz) / 15 cm / 18 cm (Paddelschwanz) — carp-pattern shad

• UV Pike 18 cm (Paddeltail) — large UV pike colour for trophy pike

• BlMin 6.5 cm / 9 cm / 15 cm (Paddelschwanz) — Blue/Minnow-style pattern

• BrTro 9 cm — Brown Trout pattern

• RaTro 6.5 cm (Paddelschwanz) / 9 cm (Paddelschwanz) — Rainbow Trout pattern

Facts

• Brand: Balzer / Shirasu

• Model: Clone Shad

• Lure type: Soft plastic shad (Gummifisch)

• Length: 9 cm

• Colour: Roach

• Swimming action: Paddle tail (Paddelschwanz)

• Techniques: Jigging, lazy/drop presentation (Faulenzen), spinning

• Target species: Pike, perch, zander, and other predators

• Body design: 3D-printed mould for anatomical accuracy

• Finish: 3D photo-print realistic detailing

• Suitable conditions: Clear and coloured water

• Supplied: 1 softbait per pack