Balzer 71° North Baltic Sea Travel Slow Jig Rod 1.95m 30-125g – 3 Piece

The Balzer 71° North Baltic Sea Travel Slow Jig Rod delivers serious jigging and lure-fishing performance in a compact 3-piece travel design that packs down to just 69cm.

At 1.95m (6.39ft) with a versatile 30–125g casting weight, it's an excellent option for slow jigging, softbaiting and lure fishing for snapper and other inshore species. Its short transport length makes it particularly useful for travelling anglers, as well as boat and kayak fishermen wanting a capable rod that's easy to transport and store.

Built from premium 40Ton IM-12 carbon fibre, the rod weighs just 175g and combines a responsive blank with a flexible tip for excellent lure control. A universal guide configuration allows it to be paired with spinning, baitcast or overhead reels.

Key Features

• Compact 3-piece travel slow jig rod
• 1.95m (6.39ft) fishing length
• Packs down to just 69cm (2.26ft)
• 30–125g casting weight
• Lightweight at just 175g
• Premium 40Ton IM-12 carbon fibre blank
• Flexible tip for excellent lure control
• Suitable for slow jigs, softbaits and other artificial lures
• Low Rider and single-foot guides
• Universal guide configuration
• Compatible with spin, baitcast and overhead reels
• Ergonomic Duplon handle
• Protective sleeve included
• Wire assembly aid included
• Excellent for travel, boat and kayak fishing

Compact 69cm Travel Length

The major advantage of the Baltic Sea Travel is its combination of genuine fishing performance and portability.

Despite providing a full 1.95m fishing length, the three-piece construction reduces the transport length to only 69cm.

This makes the rod easy to fit into conventional luggage, fishing bags or the boot of a vehicle – ideal for fishing holidays, road trips or simply keeping a capable rod close at hand.

Premium 40Ton IM-12 Carbon Blank

The rod is constructed from 40Ton IM-12 carbon fibre, providing a lightweight and highly responsive blank.

At only 175g, it remains remarkably light considering its substantial 30–125g rating. The responsive carbon construction provides excellent feedback through the rod when working jigs and softbaits while retaining the power required to handle hard-fighting fish.

Flexible Tip for Lure Control

A flexible tip section provides excellent control over jigs, softbaits and other artificial lures.

The more forgiving tip also provides cushioning when a fish strikes or changes direction during the fight, helping maintain hook contact while the stronger lower section supplies the power needed to control the fish.

Spin, Baitcast or Overhead

One of this travel rod's most useful features is its universal guide configuration.

It can be paired with:

• Spinning reels
• Baitcast reels
• Overhead reels

This versatility is particularly valuable in a travel rod, allowing you to choose your preferred reel style without requiring a separate rod.

Ideal for NZ Jigging & Softbaiting

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

It's particularly well suited to snapper fishing, slow jigging, softbaiting and other light-to-medium inshore lure techniques, with enough flexibility to adjust lure weight as depth and current change.

Its compact 1.95m length also makes it easy to handle when fishing from a boat or kayak.

Protective Sleeve Included

The rod is supplied with a matching protective sleeve for transport and storage, along with a wire assembly aid.

Combined with the 69cm packed length, this makes the Baltic Sea Travel an excellent option for anglers wanting a quality fishing rod that's genuinely easy to travel with.

Specifications

Serious Fishing Performance That Travels

The Balzer 71° North Baltic Sea Travel Slow Jig Rod is more than a compact backup rod. It combines a serious 30–125g rating, 40Ton IM-12 carbon blank and multi-reel compatibility in a package measuring just 69cm when packed.

For anglers travelling around New Zealand or overseas – or simply wanting a compact rod for snapper, slow jigging, softbaiting, boat or kayak fishing – it's an exceptionally versatile setup.