Balzer Shirasu Jighead

Balzer Shirasu Jighead Round — Reliable Hook-Up for Softbait Fishing

The Balzer Shirasu Jighead (round head) is a workhorse jig head for everyday softbait fishing, combining a robust hook with a chemically sharpened point and a practical bait keeper to keep your lure in place.

Chemically Sharpened for Instant Penetration

The hook point is chemically sharpened, meaning it is honed to a needle-fine edge during the manufacturing process. The result is a noticeably crisper strike and reliable hook sets, even when fishing lighter setups or targeting species with tougher mouths.

Bait Keeper Holds Your Softbait Securely

A dedicated bait keeper on the shank grips the soft plastic and stops it from sliding down during the retrieve or after a strike. This keeps your presentation looking natural for longer and reduces the need to constantly reposition the lure — saving both time and tackle.

Choose the Right Variant

The Balzer Shirasu Jighead round is available in a wide range of sizes and weight options within the matrix. All variants share the round head shape and are designed for softbait fishing (Jigköpfe für Softbaits). Check the packaging for the recommended lure size printed on each pack — a handy guide to matching hook size and head weight to your chosen soft plastic and target species. The current product (198253) is the round-head version, suited to a broad range of predator fishing applications.

• Round head variants — versatile all-round presentation; suitable for perch, pike-perch (zander), pike and trout with paddle tails, shads and grubs in flowing and still water

• Variants without specified head shape — check product details for individual specifications

Facts

• Jig heads for softbait fishing

• Head shape: round

• Robust, strong-wire hook

• Chemically sharpened hook point

• Bait keeper on the shank

• Recommended lure size printed on packaging

• Pack contents: hooks; quantity varies by variant