Balzer Makrelenvorfach Rig 180cm 1 Paternoster

Balzer Mackerel Rig — Paternoster System for Effective Mackerel Fishing

The Balzer Mackerel Paternoster (pre-tied mackerel rig) is a ready-to-use, multi-hook sea fishing rig designed to attract and hook mackerel with maximum visual stimulus.

Silver Flash That Triggers the Hunt

Four size 1 hooks are dressed with silver glitter fringe and beads that reflect light in shifting, unpredictable patterns — closely imitating the flicker of small baitfish. This visual stimulation activates the mackerel's natural hunting instinct, making the rig especially productive in clear water and variable light conditions such as early morning, evening, or cloudy skies.

Sturdy Build for Boat, Pier, and Harbour Wall

The main line runs at 0.60 mm diameter for strength and control under load, while the four hook traces are thinner at 0.40 mm to allow a more natural, free-moving presentation. The 180 cm overall length gives good depth coverage and keeps the hooks well spread. This robust construction handles the demands of boat fishing as well as casting from moles or harbour edges.

Choose the Right Variant

This rig is currently available as a single variant. The details below describe the product on this page:

• Balzer Mackerel Paternoster, 180 cm, 0.40/0.60 mm, Hook Size 1 — Paternoster rig with 4 × Size 1 hooks, silver glitter fringe and beads; suited to mackerel from boat, pier, or harbour wall in clear to moderate water

Facts

• Rig type: Paternoster

• Rig length: 180 cm

• Main line diameter: 0.60 mm

• Hook trace diameter: 0.40 mm

• Number of hooks: 4

• Hook size: 1

• Attractor: silver glitter fringe and beads

• Colour: silver

• Quantity: 1 rig per pack

• Target species: mackerel

• Suitable for: boat, pier, harbour wall