Balzer 71 Degrees North Baltic Sea Slow Jig Rod 30-125g

The Balzer 71 Degrees North Baltic Sea Slow Jig Rod is a lightweight and versatile saltwater jigging rod available in 2.10m, 2.40m and 2.70m lengths, allowing you to choose the setup that best suits your fishing style.

Built from premium 40Ton IM-12 carbon fibre, these rods combine a responsive, lightweight blank with a flexible tip for excellent lure control and bite detection.

Rated for 30–125g, the Baltic Sea Slow Jig is suitable for jigs, softbaits and other artificial lures. Its universal guide configuration also provides exceptional versatility, allowing the rod to be paired with spinning, baitcast or overhead reels.

For New Zealand anglers, it's a versatile option for targeting snapper and other inshore saltwater species from boats, kayaks or the shore.

Choose Your Length

2.10m (6.89ft)
The shortest and most compact option. An excellent choice for boat and kayak fishing, where easy handling and control are priorities.

2.40m (7.87ft)
A versatile all-round length offering additional casting reach while remaining manageable from a boat or kayak.

2.70m (8.86ft)
The longest option for anglers wanting greater casting distance and leverage, particularly useful when casting lures from shore or when extra reach is desirable.

Key Features

• Available in 2.10m, 2.40m and 2.70m
• Versatile 30–125g casting weight
• Premium 40Ton IM-12 carbon fibre blank
• Lightweight and responsive construction
• Flexible tip for precise lure control
• Suitable for slow jigging, softbaits and artificial lures
• Low Rider and single-foot guides
• Universal guide configuration
• Suitable for spinning reels
• Suitable for baitcast reels
• Suitable for overhead reels
• Ergonomic Duplon handle
• 2-piece construction
• Excellent for snapper and other saltwater species
• Water-resistant neoprene rod bag included

Lightweight IM-12 Carbon Performance

The Baltic Sea series uses 40Ton IM-12 carbon fibre to create a lightweight blank with fast recovery and excellent responsiveness.

This helps transmit lure movement and bites through the rod while reducing unnecessary weight – particularly useful during long sessions of active jigging and lure fishing.

Flexible Tip for Better Lure Control

The rod's flexible tip is designed to provide excellent control over jigs, softbaits and other artificial lures.

It also provides additional cushioning when a fish takes the lure, helping maintain hook contact during the fight while the stronger lower section provides the power needed to control larger fish.

Spin, Baitcast or Overhead

One of the Baltic Sea Slow Jig Rod's standout features is its versatility.

The universal guide configuration allows it to be used with spinning, baitcast and overhead reels, giving you considerably more flexibility than a rod designed around only one reel style.

Versatile 30–125g Rating

The 30–125g lure rating covers a useful range of jig and lure weights for New Zealand saltwater fishing.

It provides the flexibility to adjust your lure weight for changing water depth and current, making the rod a versatile option for snapper fishing, light jigging and softbaiting.

Specifications

Which Length Should I Choose?

For kayak or boat fishing, the compact 2.10m model is likely to be the easiest to handle.

Choose the 2.40m if you want a versatile all-rounder with additional casting reach, while the 2.70m is the better choice when casting distance and extra leverage are priorities.

Whichever length you choose, you get the same versatile 30–125g rating, IM-12 carbon construction and multi-reel compatibility that make the Baltic Sea Slow Jig such an adaptable fishing rod.