Balzer Matzes Auftriebssystem Bottom Fishing Baitfish Rig 6 Drilling

Balzer Matzes Auftriebssystem — Bottom Fishing Baitfish Rig — Deadbait Presented Right on the Deck

The Balzer Matzes Auftriebssystem (buoyancy system) is a purpose-built deadbait rig that holds your baitfish head-down just above the bottom, mimicking a feeding prey fish and triggering predator strikes.

Natural, Lifelike Bottom Presentation

A wooden insert rod is threaded into the baitfish body, angling the head toward the riverbed so the bait rides in a natural, rooting posture. This head-down stance closely imitates a small fish actively feeding on the bottom — one of the most effective triggers for hunting pike.

Versatile Setup for Rivers and Still Waters

The rig pairs cleanly with a side lead or running lead, making it easy to anchor the bait in the desired zone. While it excels in light current — holding position without spinning or drifting — it performs equally well in still waters like lakes and pits where passive deadbait tactics shine.

Choose the Right Variant

All variants use a Treble (Drilling) hook setup and include 1 rig per pack. Match hook size to your target baitfish and the pike you expect to encounter:

• Size 6 / Ssize — Drilling (current variant): suited to small deadbaits; ideal when pike are pressured or biting cautiously

• Size 4 / Msize — Drilling: mid-range option for medium deadbaits; good all-round pike choice

• Size 2 / Lsize — Drilling: larger hook for bigger deadbaits; best when targeting trophy-class pike

Facts

• Target species: pike (deadbait fishing)

• Hook type: two treble (Drilling) hooks, sharp and robust

• Insert: wooden rod to hold head-down posture

• Compatible with: side lead or running lead setups

• Suitable for: light current and still waters

• Hook size (this variant): 6 / Ssize

• Contents: 1 rig per pack

• Material: wood (insert rod)