Balzer Shirasu Superior Pike Beast Spinning Rod 2.4m 65–240g Super Fast Taper

Balzer Shirasu Superior Pike Beast — Big-Bait Power for Trophy Pike

The Shirasu Superior Pike Beast is built for one job: targeting large pike with oversized lures. A high-modulus carbon blank, baitcasting-ready hardware, and a wide 65–240 g casting range put serious muscle behind every cast.

Carbon Backbone Built for Big Lures

The Superior Carbon blank uses a Super Fast Taper action that loads quickly and delivers controlled power — ideal for working 23 cm rubber shads, large swimbaits, and heavy jerkbaits. Despite the raw power on tap, the blank retains a dynamic, lively feel both during the cast and when fighting a hard-running pike, so you stay connected without the rod feeling like a broomstick.

Baitcasting-Ready Hardware and Premium Details

Titanium SiC (Silicon Carbide) guides arranged in a Pro-Guide Concept layout reduce friction and handle braided line without wear. The Duplon handles offer a secure, comfortable grip even with wet or cold hands. A reel seat with a mother-of-pearl effect on the locking nut and a Stardust finish on the partially woven carbon blank round out a rod that looks as purposeful as it fishes. A hook keeper is included for tidy lure storage on the move.

Choose the Right Variant

The Pike Beast is currently available as a single variant. The specs below apply directly to this rod — use them to match it to your target conditions.

• Balzer Shirasu Superior Pike Beast 2.40 m 65–240 g — baitcasting setups, large rubber lures (~23 cm), swimbaits, heavy jerkbaits, trophy pike, balanced wading or boat fishing

Facts

• Length: 2.40 m

• Casting weight: 65–240 g

• Rod weight: 223 g

• Sections: 2

• Transport length: 125 cm

• Action: Super Fast Taper

• Material: Superior Carbon with Stardust finish and partially woven carbon

• Guides: Titanium SiC, Pro-Guide Concept

• Handle: Duplon

• Reel seat: Mother-of-pearl effect locking nut

• Hook keeper included

• Designed for baitcasting reels