Balzer Shirasu Z-Shad Softbait 9g 12.5cm Blue Velvet

Balzer Shirasu Z-Shad — Floating Softbait Built for Zander

The Balzer Shirasu Z-Shad (Zander Shad) is a slim, squid-scented softbait that comes alive at the slightest rod movement — making it a reliable choice for finesse presentations on zander and perch.

Natural Action with Minimal Effort

Thanks to its slender body profile and compact paddle tail, the Z-Shad generates an enticing, lifelike action even on the slowest retrieves. The buoyant material means the lure lifts and pulses with every subtle twitch, keeping it in the strike zone longer and triggering reactive bites from pressured fish.

Squid Scent for Extra Attraction

Each Z-Shad is impregnated with squid aroma, adding an olfactory trigger that encourages fish to hold on longer. This is especially valuable in clear water or when zander are inspecting the bait closely before committing.

Choose the Right Variant

The Z-Shad is available in two sizes to suit different conditions and target species. Select the size that matches your target depth, current conditions, and the rig style you prefer.

• 6.5 cm / 1.5 g — Compact option suited to dropshot, Texas, and Carolina rigs; ideal for finesse approaches on zander and perch in shallow or pressured water; available in Blue Velvet, Blue Jill, Lemon Pepper, Green Tomato, Hot Brownie, Motoroil-Chameleon, and further colours

• 12.5 cm / 9 g — Blue Velvet — Larger profile designed for active zander fishing and spinning; works on dropshot, Texas, and Carolina rigs; effective when covering water or targeting bigger fish

Facts

• Lure length: 12.5 cm

• Lure weight: 9 g

• Colour: Blue Velvet

• Buoyancy: Floating

• Scent: Squid aroma

• Body shape: Slim with compact paddle tail

• Rigging: Dropshot, Texas, Carolina Rigs

• Quantity: 3 pieces per pack

• Lure type: Shad softbait