Balzer Valhall Rainer Korn Bullet Eel Schaufelschwanz Softbait

Balzer Valhall Rainer Korn Bullet Eel Schaufelschwanz – Slim Sea Softbait That Gets Inhaled

Designed by saltwater specialist Rainer Korn, the Bullet Eel Schaufelschwanz (shovel-tail) is a rigged softbait built for serious sea fishing. Its aerodynamic bullethead jig and slim sand-eel profile combine versatility with a strike-triggering action that keeps predators committed.

Multi-Technique Action From One Lure

The bullet-shaped jig head is engineered for both vertical fishing directly beneath the boat and high-speed mid-water jigging. Whether you're working the lure slowly in current or burning it back fast, the slim body with its medium-sized paddle tail responds to even light tension — and vibrates powerfully on a fast retrieve. A third eyelet positioned on the underside of the head lets you attach a stinger hook or a locking spinner blade, expanding your rig options without swapping lures.

Slim Profile Means Fewer Missed Strikes

Predators like coalfish (saithe) and other sea species inhale this lure quickly thanks to its slender silhouette — less resistance in the mouth translates directly to more solid hookups. The stable single hook holds fish firmly once contact is made, making the Bullet Eel a practical choice when fish are finicky or striking short. Two standard eyelets (front and top) plus the bottom eyelet give you three attachment points to adapt your presentation on the fly.

Choose the Right Variant

The Bullet Eel Schaufelschwanz comes in a range of weights and colours to match different depths, currents, and target species. Select by weight for depth and drift speed, and by colour for light and water conditions.

40 g / 14 cm — Parrot, Toxic, Pink Lady, Motoroil, Black Beats, Sandaal: lighter option for shallower water, slower drifts, or when fish are feeding high in the column
80 g / 17 cm — Tropical, Natural Crab Orange, Parrot, Pink Lady, Motoroil, Toxic, Black Beats: versatile mid-range weight for most boat fishing situations and moderate currents
120 g / 19 cm — Tropical: good step-up for deeper drifts or stronger tidal flow
160 g / 21 cm — Tropical, Motoroil, Black Beats: suited to deeper water and fast currents where you need to get down quickly; also available in Toxic (without single hook)
200 g / 22 cm — Tropical, Toxic, Motoroil: heavy jigging option for deep-sea use, strong tides, and targeting large coalfish or other bottom-oriented species