Balzer Shirasu Z-Shad Softbait 1.5g 6.5cm Motoroil-Chameleon

Balzer Shirasu Z-Shad — Finesse Softbait That Floats Into the Strike Zone

The Balzer Shirasu Z-Shad is a slim, squid-scented shad designed for zander and perch, built around a buoyant body that comes alive with the lightest rod movement.

Slim Profile, Natural Presentation

The slender body of the Z-Shad mimics the profile of small baitfish with precision. Combined with a compact paddle tail, it produces a tight, subtle action that triggers hesitant predators — particularly zander holding tight to structure in clear or pressured water.

Floating Action Across Multiple Rigs

The buoyant (floating) construction is the Z-Shad's key advantage on technical presentations. On a Dropshot rig it hovers temptingly above the bottom; rigged Texas or Carolina style it rises off the deck during pauses, imitating a fleeing or stunned baitfish. Squid-based scent impregnation adds an extra trigger that keeps fish holding on longer.

Choose the Right Variant

The Z-Shad range covers different sizes and colours to match species, depth, and light conditions. Select the combination that suits your target and situation.

• Balzer Shirasu Z-Shad 6.5 cm / 1.5 g — Motoroil-Chameleon(current product): finesse size for zander and perch in clear or lightly coloured water; the chameleon-shift motoroil tone works well under overcast skies or at dusk

• Z-Shad 6.5 cm / 1.5 g — Lemon Pepper: bright contrast colour for stained water or bright light

• Z-Shad 6.5 cm / 1.5 g — Blue Velvet: natural blue-flash finish, strong all-round choice for zander

• Z-Shad 6.5 cm / 1.5 g — Blue Jill: subtle blue-pearl tone, low-light and clear-water sessions

• Z-Shad 6.5 cm / 1.5 g — Green Tomato: high-visibility green for murky or coloured water

• Z-Shad 6.5 cm / 1.5 g — Hot Brownie: warm brown natural colour, matches small roach or gudgeon

• Z-Shad 12.5 cm / 9 g — Blue Velvet: larger profile for bigger zander, deep-water Dropshot or heavier Carolina rigs

• Additional sizes and colours available — check other variants in the range

Facts

• Lure length: 6.5 cm

• Lure weight: 1.5 g

• Colour: Motoroil-Chameleon

• Buoyancy: Floating

• Scent: Squid aroma

• Compatible rigs: Dropshot, Texas, Carolina

• Target species: Zander, perch

• Quantity: 3 softbaits per pack

• Lure type: Soft bait / Shad