Balzer Shirasu Clone Shad Softbait 9cm UV Trout

Balzer Shirasu Clone Shad – Ultrarealistic Softbait for Active Predator Fishing

The Balzer Shirasu Clone Shad is a precision-crafted soft lure (Gummifisch) designed for anglers who demand lifelike presentation when targeting pike, perch, zander, and other predatory fish.

3D-Printed Body with Photo-Realistic Finish

The body shape was developed using a 3D printer, producing an exceptionally accurate imitation of a natural baitfish. Combined with a 3D photo print design that replicates the appearance of real prey species, the Clone Shad triggers visual strikes even from wary, pressured fish — whether you're working clear water or stained conditions.

Natural Swimming Action that Draws Predators In

Beyond its looks, the Clone Shad delivers a near-natural swimming action through the water column. The paddle tail generates pressure waves that predators detect through their lateral line, adding an acoustic and hydrodynamic trigger on top of the visual appeal. This makes it equally effective when jigged, fished on the drop (Faulenzen), or retrieved on a spinning setup.

Choose the Right Variant

The Shirasu Clone Shad is available across a wide range of sizes and colours to match different target species, water conditions, and fishing styles. Select the combination that best fits your situation:

• UV Trout, 9 cm — the current variant; a compact, UV-reactive trout pattern well suited to perch and zander in clear to moderately coloured water; ideal for jig heads, drop-shot, or light spinning rigs

• UV Trout, 6.5 cm — smaller UV trout pattern for finesse presentations, pressured perch in clear water

• UV Perch, 6.5 cm — compact perch imitation with UV boost, finesse jigging for perch and small zander

• UV Perch, 9 cm — versatile UV perch colour for mixed predator fishing at medium depth

• UV Perch, 12 cm — medium size for zander and pike in coloured water

• UV Perch, 15 cm — larger profile for pike and big zander, UV-enhanced visibility in low light

• UV Perch, 18 cm — big-bait perch pattern targeting trophy pike

• UV Zander, 6.5 cm (Paddelschwanz) — UV zander colour with paddle tail, finesse zander fishing

• UV Zander, 9 cm (Paddelschwanz) — mid-size UV zander pattern, classic jig or drop-shot for zander

• UV Zander, 18 cm — large UV zander imitation for pike in open water

• UV Roach, 6.5 cm — subtle roach imitation with UV accent, clear-water perch and zander

• UV Roach, 15 cm (Paddelschwanz) — roach pattern with paddle tail, pike in mid-depth river or lake

• UV Pike, 18 cm (Paddeltail) — large UV pike colour, big pike in open or weedy water

• Perch, 6.5 cm — natural perch colour, finesse rigs for perch

• Perch, 9 cm — all-round natural perch pattern for perch and zander

• Perch, 15 cm (Paddelschwanz) — natural perch imitation for pike and larger zander

• Perch, 18 cm (Paddelschwanz) — big paddle-tail perch for pike

• Roach, 6.5 cm — classic roach finish, clear water and river perch

• Roach, 9 cm (Paddelschwanz) — roach with paddle tail, spinning or jigging for perch and zander

• Zander, 6.5 cm (Paddelschwanz) — natural zander colour for zander in clear conditions

• Zander, 9 cm (Paddelschwanz) — natural zander imitation, jigging and Faulenzen

• Zander, 12 cm — medium zander colour for zander and pike

• Zander, 18 cm (Paddelschwanz) — large zander pattern for pike

• Carp, 6.5 cm — carp colour for perch and zander where carp fry are present

• Carp, 12 cm (Paddelschwanz) — mid-size carp imitation with paddle tail

• Carp, 15 cm — larger carp colour for pike

• Carp, 18 cm (Paddelschwanz) — big paddle-tail carp pattern for trophy pike

• BlMin (Blue Minnow), 6.5 cm — minnow-style blue flash, clear water perch

• BlMin, 9 cm — blue minnow pattern for mixed predator fishing

• BlMin, 15 cm (Paddelschwanz) — larger blue minnow with paddle tail for pike

• BrTro (Brown Trout), 9 cm — natural brown trout finish for rivers and clear lakes

• RaTro, 6.5 cm (Paddelschwanz) — rainbow trout colour with paddle tail, river pike and large perch

• RaTro, 9 cm (Paddelschwanz) — rainbow trout pattern for pike and zander in stocked waters

Facts

• Brand: Balzer / Shirasu

• Lure type: Softbait / Gummifisch

• Current variant: UV Trout, 9 cm

• Quantity per pack: 1 piece

• Swimming action: paddle tail

• Suitable techniques: jigging, Faulenzen (drop & hold), spinning

• Target species: pike, perch, zander, and other predatory fish

• Body design: shaped with 3D printer for high anatomical accuracy

• Finish: 3D photo print design

• Effective in clear and coloured water