Balzer Shirasu Clone Shad Softbait 6.5cm RaTro

Balzer Shirasu Clone Shad — Ultra-Realistic Soft Bait for Active Predator Fishing

The Balzer Shirasu Clone Shad is a precision-crafted soft plastic lure designed to deceive even the most cautious predators. Engineered with 3D printing technology and a lifelike photo-print finish, this 6.5 cm paddle-tail shad in RaTro (Rainbow Trout) colour delivers a convincing baitfish imitation on every retrieve.

3D-Printed Form Meets Photorealistic Finish

The body shape of the Clone Shad was developed using a 3D printer, resulting in a profile that closely mirrors a real baitfish. On top of that, a 3D photo-print design replicates the natural colouration and scale pattern of the imitated species — giving predators like pike, perch, and zander a target they find hard to ignore, even in clear water where presentation matters most.

Paddle Tail That Generates Pressure Waves

The built-in paddle tail produces a steady thumping action and radiates pressure waves through the water column, triggering the lateral-line senses of nearby predators. This makes the lure effective not only in clear conditions but also in coloured or murky water where visual attraction alone is insufficient. The natural rolling action combined with the tail kick makes it well suited to jigging, drop-shotting, and slow-rolling retrieves.

Choose the Right Variant

The Balzer Shirasu Clone Shad is available in a wide range of sizes and colours to match the forage in your water. Select your size and colour based on target species, water clarity, and presentation style.

• 6.5 cm / RaTro (Rainbow Trout) / Paddle Tail — current variant; compact finesse shad ideal for perch and zander in clear water, or as a drop-shot or light-jig option

• 6.5 cm / UV Trout / – — same compact size in a UV-reactive trout pattern; effective in low-light or stained water

• 6.5 cm / UV Perch / – — perch-imitating UV colour for clear to slightly coloured lakes and rivers

• 6.5 cm / Perch / – — natural perch finish for high-pressure, clear-water conditions

• 6.5 cm / UV Roach / – — roach pattern with UV enhancement; good all-round choice for zander and pike

• 6.5 cm / Roach / – — natural roach imitation for selective predators in daylight

• 6.5 cm / Carp / – — larger-profile colour for pike targeting carp-feeding areas

• 6.5 cm / Zander / Paddle Tail — zander-specific pattern with paddle tail; great for vertical jigging over deep structure

• 6.5 cm / UV Zander / Paddle Tail — UV-enhanced zander colour for deep or dark-water jigging

• 6.5 cm / BlMin (Blue Minnow) / – — cold, clear-water colour suited to trout and perch

• 9 cm / various colours / Paddle Tail — step up in size for larger perch, zander, and pike; suits medium-weight jig heads

• 12 cm / various colours / Paddle Tail — versatile mid-size for pike and large zander; wide-gap hook rigging recommended

• 15 cm / various colours / Paddle Tail — big-bait option for pike in open water or near weed edges

• 18 cm / various colours / Paddle Tail — trophy pike size; use with heavy jig heads or weighted swimbait hooks

Facts

• Brand: Balzer / Shirasu

• Model: Clone Shad

• Lure type: Soft plastic shad (Gummifisch)

• Length: 6.5 cm

• Colour: RaTro (Rainbow Trout)

• Swimming action: Paddle tail

• Body design: 3D-printed form

• Finish: 3D photo-print design

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

• Techniques: Jigging, drop-shotting, slow-rolling

• Quantity: 1 piece per pack