Balzer Shirasu Z-Shad Softbait 1.5g 6.5cm Lemon Pepper

Balzer Shirasu Z-Shad — Finesse Softbait for Zander and Perch

The Balzer Shirasu Z-Shad is a slim, squid-scented shad designed to tempt predators even on the most pressured days. At 6.5 cm and 1.5 g in Lemon Pepper, it excels in finesse presentations where subtlety wins.

Floating Action That Works With the Water

The Z-Shad's buoyant body lifts naturally on the pause, keeping the lure in the strike zone longer and triggering reaction bites from zander holding tight to structure. Even the lightest rod twitch produces an enticing, lifelike movement — no heavy jigging needed.

Squid Scent and a Compact Paddle Tail

Impregnated with squid aroma, the Z-Shad gives predators an extra reason to hold on after the take. The compact paddle tail generates tight, consistent vibration at low retrieve speeds, making it equally effective for perch when worked slowly along cover or drop-offs.

Choose the Right Variant

The Z-Shad range spans two size classes and a wide colour palette to cover different conditions and target species.

• 6.5 cm / 1.5 g — Lemon Pepper (current product): compact finesse size; ideal for zander and perch in clear to slightly coloured water; suits light dropshot and finesse Texas rigs

• 6.5 cm / 1.5 g — Blue Velvet: cool blue tone for bright conditions or clear water

• 6.5 cm / 1.5 g — Blue Jill: subtle blue-white combination; clear to lightly stained water

• 6.5 cm / 1.5 g — Green Tomato: natural-toned option for weedy or green-tinted water

• 6.5 cm / 1.5 g — Hot Brownie: warm brown shade; effective in tannin-stained or post-flood conditions

• 6.5 cm / 1.5 g — Motoroil-Chameleon: dark, iridescent finish; low-light and overcast sessions

• 12.5 cm / 9 g — Blue Velvet: larger profile for bigger zander or pike in deeper water or stronger current; suits medium-heavy Texas and Carolina rigs

Facts

• Lure length: 6.5 cm

• Lure weight: 1.5 g

• Colour: Lemon Pepper

• Buoyancy: Floating

• Lure type: Shad

• Scent: Squid aroma

• Body profile: Slim with compact paddle tail

• Rigging: Dropshot, Texas Rig, Carolina Rig

• Quantity per pack: 3