Balzer Shirasu Photo Print Shad 3D 6cm 4g Gründling

Balzer Shirasu Photo Print Shad 3D — Lifelike 6 cm Soft Bait for Pike and Zander

The Balzer Shirasu Photo Print Shad 3D is a 6 cm, 4 g soft plastic shad that combines photorealistic coloration with a UV-sealed finish to fool even the most wary predators. The Gründling (gudgeon) pattern mimics a natural bottom-dwelling forage fish that pike and zander hunt instinctively.

Photorealistic 3D Print Finish

Each shad is decorated using a 3D printing process that layers lifelike scale patterns, lateral lines, and color gradients directly onto the body. The result is sealed with a UV lacquer that protects the finish through repeated strikes and retrieves, keeping the bait looking natural session after session.

Enticing Roll and Flank Action

On the retrieve, the shad rolls and flashes its flanks in a tight, rhythmic motion that triggers reaction strikes. This action works across a wide range of retrieval speeds and is equally effective when jigged vertically, worked with a stop-and-go, or simply slow-rolled — giving you flexibility to adapt to whatever the fish want on the day.

Choose the Right Variant

The Shirasu Photo Print Shad 3D is available in two sizes and several color patterns. Match the size and color to your target species, water clarity, and local forage.

• Gründling, 6 cm / 4 g — natural gudgeon pattern; ideal for zander and pike in clear to moderately colored water where subtlety matters

• Barsch bloody, 6 cm / 4 g — perch-style coloration with a bloody accent; effective for pike in stained water or low-light conditions

• Zander, 6 cm / 4 g — zander-specific pattern; good all-round choice for river and lake zander

• Zander, 10 cm / 7 g — larger profile for bigger pike and zander; suits deeper water and stronger currents

• Weissfisch, 10 cm / 7 g — white-bait imitation; broad appeal for pike in open water

• Hecht, 10 cm / 7 g — pike-fry pattern; triggers aggressive strikes from large pike

• Additional 6 cm / 4 g and 10 cm / 7 g variants and a 23 cm / 75 g magnum option are available for specialist pike applications

Facts

• Lure length: 6 cm

• Lure weight: 4 g

• Color: Gründling

• Finish: UV-sealed 3D print lacquer

• Action: rolling flank action on retrieve

• Target species: pike, zander

• Techniques: jigging, drop-shot, slow-rolling, spinning

• Quantity: 1 soft bait per pack