Balzer Shirasu Clone Shad Softbait 15cm BlMin

Balzer Shirasu Clone Shad — 3D-Printed Softbait That Triggers Predators in Any Clarity

The Balzer Shirasu Clone Shad is a 15 cm paddle-tail softbait (BlMin colour) built around a 3D-printed body mould and a photorealistic surface print — a versatile lure for jigging, drop-shotting, and spinning.

Engineered for Realism with 3D Technology

The body shape was designed using a 3D printer, producing a baitfish silhouette that is as close to the real thing as injection-moulded plastics allow. On top of that, a 3D photo-print finish replicates the lateral-line detail, scale texture, and colour gradients of a natural prey fish, giving wary predators less reason to refuse.

Paddle Tail That Works the Water Column

The paddle tail generates rhythmic pressure waves on every retrieve — whether you are hopping it on the bottom with a jig head, slow-rolling it mid-water, or letting it fall on a drop-shot rig. In clear water those vibrations complement the visual trigger; in coloured or murky water they do the heavy lifting, reaching fish that may not see the lure until it is almost in their mouth.

Choose the Right Variant

The Clone Shad range covers multiple sizes and colours to match different target species, water types, and fishing styles. Select according to your quarry and conditions.

• BlMin 6.5 cm — compact profile for perch and smaller zander in pressured or shallow venues

• BlMin 9 cm — all-round size for perch, zander, and pike; suits light to medium jig heads

• BlMin 15 cm (this variant, Paddelschwanz) — large profile ideal for targeting pike and big zander; pairs well with heavier jig heads (20–50 g) for jigging, drop-shot drifting, or slow spinning in rivers and deep reservoirs

• UV Trout / UV Perch / UV Roach / UV Zander / UV Pike — UV-reactive finishes for dark, stained, or deep water

• Perch / Roach / Zander / Carp — natural match-the-hatch colour patterns for clear-water conditions

• RaTro / BrTro — trout-inspired tones for mixed-predator venues with trout prey present

• Sizes 6.5 cm, 9 cm, 12 cm, 15 cm, 18 cm — scale up for larger species and stronger currents, scale down for finesse presentations

Facts

• Lure length: 15 cm

• Colour: BlMin

• Swimming action: Paddle tail (Paddelschwanz)

• Rigging options: Jigging, drop-shot (Faulenzen), spinning

• Body mould: 3D-printed design

• Surface finish: 3D photo-print

• Target species: Pike, zander, perch, and other predators

• Quantity per pack: 1 pc