Balzer Matzes Posen Hecht Schaukel System Leader 70cm 9kg

Balzer Matzes Posen Hecht Schaukel System Leader — Horizontal Deadbait Presentation for Pike

The Balzer Matzes Posen Hecht Schaukel System Leader is a ready-to-use pike trace designed specifically for drift fishing (Driftfischen) with float rigs, presenting a dead baitfish in a natural, horizontal position to tempt even wary pike.

Horizontal Hook Arrangement Reduces Pike Suspicion

The rig uses a large single hook inserted through the top of the baitfish's head and out through the mouth, while a treble hook is mounted in the baitfish's back. This two-hook setup keeps the bait perfectly horizontal above the lakebed or riverbed, mimicking a live fish and reducing the wariness of cautious pike.

Adjustable Presentation for Active Feeding Imitation

By sliding the treble hook slightly towards the tail of the baitfish, the bait tips gently head-down, imitating a fish rooting along the bottom in search of food. This subtle positional shift can trigger strikes from pike that might otherwise ignore a static bait.

Choose the Right Variant

All variants in this system share the same pike trace concept for float-rig drift fishing with dead baitfish. The current product is the 70 cm leader with 9 kg breaking strength, supplied as 1 piece. Check the matrix for any alternative configurations.

• Balzer Matzes Posen Hecht Schaukel System — 70 cm / 9 kg / 1 piece: suited to medium-to-large dead baits on standard pike float rigs in rivers and lakes

Facts

• Species: Pike

• Technique: Deadbait drift fishing with float rigs

• Leader length: 70 cm

• Leader strength: 9 kg

• Hook setup: 1 single hook (head) + 1 treble hook (back)

• Presentation: horizontal above the bottom

• Quantity: 1 pike trace per pack

• Brand: Balzer