Balzer Shirasu Z-Shad Softbait 1.5g 6.5cm Blue Jill

Balzer Shirasu Z-Shad — A Slender Softbait Built for Zander and Perch

The Balzer Shirasu Z-Shad is a slim, squid-scented shad designed to tempt zander and perch even when fish are at their most cautious. Each pack contains 3 floating softbaits ready to fish straight from the bag.

Floating Action That Works on the Lightest Touch

The buoyant body of the Z-Shad means it responds to the subtlest rod movements, lifting and gliding with minimal effort. Whether you're twitching it on a tight line or letting it hover in the strike zone on a dropshot rig, the lure stays lively and visible without you having to work hard for a reaction.

Squid Scent and a Body Shape Zander Can't Ignore

The compact paddle tail and slender profile mimic the small baitfish zander and perch key in on, while a built-in squid aroma adds an extra trigger that encourages fish to hold on longer after the take. At 6.5 cm and 1.5 g, the Blue Jill colour is equally at home on finesse dropshot setups or light Texas and Carolina rigs in rivers, canals, and still waters.

Choose the Right Variant

The Z-Shad range covers two sizes and a wide colour palette to match different water conditions and target species. Select by size first, then colour to suit light levels and water clarity.

• 6.5 cm / 1.5 g — finesse size for pressured zander and perch in clear or shallow water; suits dropshot, Texas, and Carolina rigs on light tackle. Colours available: Blue Jill (current), Blue Velvet, Lemon Pepper, Green Tomato, Motoroil-Chameleon, Hot Brownie, and others.

• 12.5 cm / 9 g — larger profile for bigger zander in deeper or coloured water; works well on heavier dropshot and Texas/Carolina presentations.

Facts

• Brand: Balzer, range: Shirasu Z-Shad

• Lure length: 6.5 cm

• Lure weight: 1.5 g

• Colour: Blue Jill

• Buoyancy: Floating

• Scent: Squid aroma

• Body shape: Slender with compact paddle tail

• Rigging: Dropshot, Texas Rig, Carolina Rig

• Pack contents: 3 softbaits

• Lure type: Shad