Balzer Valhall Rainer Korn Bullet Eel Schaufelschwanz Softbait

Balzer Valhall Rainer Korn Bullet Eel Schaufelschwanz — Salt-Water Softbait Designed for Serious Predators

Designed by sea-fishing specialist Rainer Korn, the Bullet Eel Schaufelschwanz (shovel-tail) is a rigged saltwater softbait built around a bullethead jig for maximum versatility in open water.

Bullethead Shape for Two Techniques in One

The distinctive bullet-shaped jig head serves double duty: it sinks cleanly for vertical fishing directly beneath the boat, and its hydrodynamic profile handles fast retrieves for speed jigging in the mid-water column — making it effective on coalfish (saithe) and similar pelagic predators.

Slim Profile, Half-Paddle Tail — Fewer Missed Strikes

The slender body is built to be inhaled quickly, reducing short strikes. A medium-sized paddle tail generates noticeable vibration even at slow retrieval speeds, then kicks hard during rapid retrieves. A third eye on the underside of the head lets you add a stinger hook or a lock-spinner blade without modifying the rig.

Choose the Right Variant

The Bullet Eel Schaufelschwanz is available across a wide range of weights and colours. Lighter versions suit shallower marks and moderate current; heavier versions reach depth quickly in strong tides or when fishing from a drifting boat.

• 40 g / 14 cm — Parrot, Toxic, Pink Lady, Motoroil, Black Beats, Sandaal: shallow inshore marks, lighter tackle, slower drifts

• 80 g / 17 cm — Parrot, Tropical, Natural Crab Orange, Toxic, Pink Lady, Motoroil, Black Beats: versatile mid-range option for most boat and shore-jigging situations, coalfish and pollack

• 120 g / 19 cm — Tropical: medium-deep marks, moderate current, larger target species

• 160 g / 21 cm — Tropical, Motoroil, Black Beats, Toxic (no hook listed on some): deeper water, stronger tide, fast-sinking presentation

• 200 g / 22 cm — Toxic, Tropical, Motoroil: heavy-current deep-water jigging, large coalfish and cod, strong-current scenarios

Facts

• Lure type: rigged saltwater softbait (Gummifisch)

• Rigging: mounted and ready to fish, 1 piece per pack

• Hook: robust single hook; third eye for stinger hook or lock-spinner blade

• Technique: vertical jigging (under the boat), speed jigging, mid-water column

• Target species: coalfish (saithe), pollack, cod and similar sea predators

• Available sizes: 14 cm / 40 g, 17 cm / 80 g, 19 cm / 120 g, 21 cm / 160 g, 22 cm / 200 g

• Available colours: Parrot, Toxic, Pink Lady, Motoroil, Black Beats, Sandaal, Tropical, Natural Crab Orange