Balzer Shirasu Street IM-8 Perch Allround Spinning Rod 2.25m 5–23g

Balzer Shirasu Street IM-8 Perch Allround — Lightweight Control for Urban Predator Fishing

A well-balanced spinning rod built for light street fishing (urban and mobile lure fishing) after perch, zander, and other predators — combining a stiff, responsive blank with surprisingly low weight and quality fittings at an honest price.

Stiff Blank That Brings Light Lures to Life

Constructed from high-modulus IM-8 carbon with woven carbon fibre, the blank delivers a fast action that keeps even lightweight lures working with precision. Every tap, nudge, or tentative take is transmitted directly to your hand, so you stay in contact with the lure and react instantly to bites.

Quality Fittings, Comfortable in Hand

Titanium SIC (Silicon Carbide) ring guides arranged in a Pro-Guide-Concept layout reduce friction and protect modern braided lines. Ergonomic Duplon handles keep the rod comfortable during long sessions on foot, and a precision reel seat and integrated hook keeper round out a setup that punches above its price point.

Choose the Right Variant

This is currently the only listed variant in the Balzer Shirasu Street IM-8 Perch Allround range. Its specifications make it a versatile choice across a wide range of light predator scenarios:

• Balzer Shirasu Street IM-8 Perch Allround 2.25 m, 5–23 g — ideal for perch, zander, and light predator fishing with small soft plastics, Cheburashka rigs, shallow crankbaits, and chatterbaits; suits anglers who cover ground on foot and need a compact, transportable rod

Facts

• Length: 2.25 m

• Casting weight: 5–23 g

• Rod weight: 160 g

• Sections: 2

• Transport length: 117 cm

• Blank material: High-modulus IM-8 carbon with woven carbon fibre

• Rod action: Fast

• Guides: Titanium SIC, Pro-Guide-Concept layout

• Handle: Duplon

• Reel seat: Precision locking

• Extras: Integrated hook keeper