Balzer Matze Koch UV Booster Natur Crankbait 13cm 1.5m 13g Gründling

Balzer Matze Koch UV Booster Natur Crankbait — Shallow-Running Pike and Zander Lure

The Balzer Matze Koch UV Booster Natur Shallow Runner is a hard bait built for active spinning over weedy shallows and near the surface — where predators hunt and most lures give up.

UV-Active Finish That Works in Low Light

The lure's UV-reactive coating gives it an edge during dawn, dusk, and overcast sessions. Pike and zander key in on subtle optical triggers that standard lures can't provide, and the UV activation keeps the Gründling (gudgeon) pattern convincingly alive even when ambient light drops.

Dialled-In Running Depth for Shallow, Weedy Water

With a running depth of 1.5 m and a swimming action tuned as a Shallow Runner, this 13 cm, 13 g crankbait (hardbait) stays out of the snags while covering the productive strike zone just above weed beds, reed edges, and shallow flats. At 13 g it casts cleanly on medium spinning gear and handles a wide range of retrieve speeds.

Choose the Right Variant

The Balzer Matze Koch UV Booster Natur 13 cm 13 g Shallow Runner is available in several colour options. All share the same 13 cm length, 13 g weight, and 1.5 m running depth as a Shallow Runner.

• Gründling (gudgeon) — natural baitfish imitation; effective on pike and zander in clear to lightly coloured water, weedy shallows and slow rivers

• Natur — general natural finish; versatile across predator species and mixed-light conditions

• Regenbogenforelle (rainbow trout) — larger, high-contrast profile; suited to big-pike waters and stocked lakes

• Additional variants (IDs 729169, 729172) — colour/detail information not yet confirmed

Facts

• Lure type: Wobbler (crankbait / hardbait)

• Length: 13 cm

• Weight: 13 g

• Running depth: 1.5 m

• Swimming action: Shallow Runner

• Colour: Gründling

• UV-active finish

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

• Technique: spinning / casting

• Supplied as: 1 lure