Balzer Edition IM-12 Travel Spin Rod 2.40m 18-52g – 4 Piece

The Balzer Edition IM-12 Travel Spin Rod combines premium carbon construction with a compact four-piece design, giving travelling anglers a high-performance spinning rod that packs down to just 65cm.

At 2.40m (7.87ft) with an 18–52g casting weight, it's a versatile lure rod suitable for targeting trout, salmon, kahawai and perch, while its compact transport length makes it particularly convenient for road trips, flights and fishing adventures where space is limited.

Built around a premium 45Ton+ Japanese Diamond Carbon IM-12+ blank, the rod weighs just 165g and is finished with a FUJI reel seat, Titanium SIC guides and Portuguese natural cork handle.

A high-quality hard travel case is included to protect the rod during transport.

Key Features

• Premium 4-piece travel spinning rod
• 2.40m (7.87ft) fishing length
• Packs down to just 65cm (2.13ft)
• Versatile 18–52g casting weight
• 45Ton+ Japanese Diamond Carbon IM-12+ blank
• Lightweight at just 165g
• Suitable for trout, salmon, kahawai and perch
• Designed for artificial lure fishing
• FUJI reel seat
• Titanium SIC guides
• PRO GUIDE CONCEPT
• Portuguese natural cork handle
• Alignment dots for quick, accurate assembly
• High-quality hard travel case included

A Proper Travel Rod Without the Bulk

The four-piece construction is the standout feature of the Edition IM-12 Travel Spin. Despite providing a full 2.40m fishing length, the rod breaks down to only 65cm.

That makes it easy to store in a vehicle, pack with other fishing gear or take away on fishing trips without dealing with the length of a conventional two-piece rod.

The supplied hard case provides additional protection while the rod is being transported or stored.

Versatile 18–52g Lure Rating

With an 18–52g casting range, this isn't simply a lightweight emergency travel rod. It provides a useful lure range for a variety of freshwater and saltwater spinning applications.

It's particularly well suited to anglers travelling around New Zealand and targeting different species, including trout, salmon and kahawai.

45Ton+ IM-12 Diamond Carbon Blank

The rod is manufactured from 45Ton+ Japanese Diamond Carbon (IM-12+), providing a lightweight and responsive blank while keeping the complete rod to just 165g.

Premium components include a FUJI reel seat, Titanium SIC guides and Portuguese natural cork handle, giving the travel rod the component specification expected from Balzer's Edition IM-12 range.

Easy Alignment System

Each rod section features a small white alignment dot.

Simply assemble the four sections with the dots aligned to correctly position the blank and guides. It's a simple but useful feature that makes assembling the rod accurately and consistently much easier.

Specifications

Premium Performance That Travels

The Balzer Edition IM-12 Travel Spin Rod is an excellent option for anglers who don't want to compromise too much on their fishing gear simply because they're travelling.

With its 65cm packed length, premium IM-12+ carbon blank, 18–52g casting range and included hard case, it's a highly portable spinning rod that's ready for everything from freshwater lure fishing to chasing kahawai around the coast.