Balzer Spoon Swindler 2.3g

Balzer Spoon Swindler 2.3g — Trout Spoon Built for Slow, Seductive Retrieves

The Balzer Spoon Swindler is a dedicated ultra-light (UL) trout spoon designed for spin fishing on stocked lakes, trout ponds, and clear-water streams. At 2.3g, it sits perfectly in the UL bracket for finesse presentations to cautious salmonids.

Wobbling Action That Triggers Passive Trout

The Swindler's hallmark is its pronounced wobbling, tumbling swimming action. This erratic, side-to-side roll mimics a struggling baitfish convincingly at low speeds, making it ideal when trout are inactive or holding deep and need a subtle trigger rather than an aggressive flash.

Sharp Single Hook for Clean Hooksets

Mounted on a split ring, the single hook keeps the lure's action unimpeded while delivering reliable, clean hooksets — a practical advantage when playing trout on light tackle where treble hooks can cause unnecessary harm or tangle in landing nets.

Choose the Right Variant

All variants of the Balzer Spoon Swindler 2.3g share the same core design — a 2.3g trout spoon with a wobbling action and single hook — and are differentiated by colour only. Colour selection is the key variable to match to conditions:

• Variants with Forellen-Spoon designation (including this one): Purpose-built trout colourways suited to pond and lake fishing; choose natural or translucent tones for clear water and bright days, and more opaque or contrasting patterns for overcast skies or stained water.

• All variants: Equally suitable for stocked trout ponds, put-and-take lakes, and small streams; slow retrieves for passive fish, slightly faster for actively feeding trout.

Facts

• Lure type: Spoon

• Weight: 2.3g

• Swimming action: Wobbling / tumbling

• Hook configuration: Single hook, mounted on split ring

• Target species: Trout (salmonids)

• Recommended retrieve: Slow

• Suitable waters: Trout ponds, stocked lakes, streams

• Supplied: 1 spoon in chosen colour