Balzer Shirasu IM-8 Pro Staff Trout Collector 3 Spinning Rod 2.1m 0.4–3g

Balzer Shirasu IM-8 Pro Staff Trout Collector 3 — Precision Spoon Rod for Trout Waters

Built for dedicated trout anglers targeting put-and-take ponds and trout lakes, the Shirasu IM-8 Pro Staff Trout Collector 3 combines ultra-sensitive tip action with a lightweight IM-12 Carbon blank for confident micro-lure fishing.

Exceptional Sensitivity Where It Counts

The rod's highly responsive tip transmits even the faintest plucks directly to your hand, letting you detect and convert bites that a stiffer rod would miss entirely. Whether you're twitching tiny spoons or working micro lures near the surface, every signal comes through clearly.

Premium Build for Long Sessions

The blank is constructed from High Modulus IM-12 Carbon, keeping total rod weight down to just 81 g while maintaining the backbone needed to control trout in open water. Titanium SIC (Silicon Carbide) guides following the Pro Guide Concept protect your line and allow smooth casting, while the ergonomic Duplon handle delivers a comfortable, non-slip grip. Joints are precision-ground and epoxy-sealed for a secure, rattle-free connection throughout the session. The reel seat is a FUJI screw-locking type for reliable hold.

Choose the Right Variant

This rod is currently available in a single configuration. The details below confirm it suits your setup:

• Balzer Shirasu IM-8 Pro Staff Trout Collector 3, 2.10 m, 0.4–3 g — ideal for spoon and micro-lure fishing at trout ponds and lakes; 2-piece design for easy transport

Facts

• Length: 210 cm (2.10 m)

• Casting weight: 0.4–3 g

• Rod weight: 81 g

• Sections: 2

• Transport length: 110 cm

• Blank material: High Modulus IM-12 Carbon

• Guides: Titanium SIC, Pro Guide Concept

• Reel seat: FUJI screw-locking

• Handle: Ergonomic Duplon

• Joints: Precision-ground, epoxy-sealed