Balzer 71 Degrees North Ultra Heavy Pilk Jig Rod – 150-400g

The Balzer 71 Degrees North Ultra Heavy Pilk Jig Rod is a powerful yet remarkably lightweight spinning rod built for heavy jigging and targeting bigger saltwater fish.

Rated for 150–400g, it combines a premium 40Ton IM-12 carbon fibre blank with a reel seat and guide configuration specifically designed for spinning reels. Despite its heavy-duty capabilities, the rod weighs just 225g, making it particularly attractive for active jigging and kayak fishing.

For New Zealand anglers targeting kingfish, large snapper and other powerful saltwater species, it's a serious jigging rod without unnecessary weight.

Key Features

• Heavy-duty 150–400g jigging rating
• Extremely lightweight at just 225g
• Premium 40Ton IM-12 carbon fibre blank
• Powerful action for targeting larger fish
• Designed specifically for spinning reels
• Vector Angle Guides
• Guide layout optimised for fixed-spool reels
• Comfortable Duplon handle
• 2-piece construction
• Excellent for heavy jigging and pilk-style fishing
• Well suited to boat and kayak fishing
• Ideal for large snapper, kingfish and other powerful species

Serious Power Without the Weight

One of the standout features of the Ultra Heavy Pilk is its combination of heavy jigging capability and low overall weight.

At only 225g, the rod remains comfortable when actively working heavy jigs, while the high-modulus 40Ton IM-12 carbon blank provides the strength and responsiveness required when a powerful fish takes the lure.

This makes it especially appealing for kayak anglers, where keeping tackle lightweight and manageable can make a significant difference.

150–400g Jigging Range

The broad 150–400g rating provides plenty of scope for fishing heavier jigs and lures.

It's particularly useful when fishing deeper water, stronger currents or larger lure presentations, giving anglers the ability to increase jig weight as conditions demand.

Designed for Spinning Reels

Unlike conventional overhead jigging rods, the Ultra Heavy Pilk has been specifically configured for large spinning reels.

The reel seat and matching round guide layout are designed around the requirements of fixed-spool reels, creating a properly matched heavy-duty spinning setup rather than simply adapting an overhead rod.

40Ton IM-12 Carbon Blank

The 40Ton IM-12 carbon fibre blank provides the combination of responsiveness, low weight and strength needed for demanding jig fishing.

The rod's action is based on Balzer's 71 Degrees North Boat series, providing the backbone required for fighting larger fish while retaining the responsiveness needed to effectively work heavy artificial lures.

Built for NZ Boat & Kayak Fishing

The combination of 225g weight, 150–400g lure rating and spinning-reel configuration makes this an interesting option for New Zealand saltwater fishing.

It's particularly suited to anglers jigging from boats and kayaks for species such as kingfish and snapper, especially when heavier jigs are required to reach fish in deeper water.

Specifications

Lightweight Heavy-Jigging Power

The Balzer 71 Degrees North Ultra Heavy Pilk is designed for anglers who need the power to fish 150–400g jigs but don't want to spend the day holding an unnecessarily heavy rod.

At only 225g, with a premium IM-12 carbon blank and dedicated spinning-reel configuration, it's a capable option for heavy jigging for kingfish, snapper and other hard-fighting saltwater fish.