{"product_id":"shirasu-im-12-perch-light-rod-3-12g","title":"Balzer Shirasu IM-12 Perch Light Rod 3-12g","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalzer Shirasu IM-12 Perch Light Rod – 3-12g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalzer Shirasu IM-12 Perch Light Rod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a lightweight, finely tuned spinning rod designed for anglers targeting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eperch and trout with smaller lures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is the lighter alternative to the Shirasu IM-12 Perch Medium Light, making it particularly well suited to smaller baits and more confined waters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–12g casting weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the rod is designed for light lure fishing while retaining the responsive performance expected from the Shirasu range. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40Ton IM-12 carbon fibre blank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides a lightweight and sensitive platform, while the ergonomic Duplon handle and quality components keep the overall setup comfortable and well balanced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in two models, weighing just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e115g and 125g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Shirasu IM-12 Perch Light is an excellent choice for anglers who enjoy the precision and feel of light spinning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpecialist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elight perch and trout spinning rod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–12g casting weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighter alternative to the Shirasu IM-12 Perch Medium Light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall lures and smaller waters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40Ton IM-12 carbon fibre blank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLightweight construction at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e115g \/ 125g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision nylon\/stainless steel reel seat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFUJI screw-in reel seat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eErgonomic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuplon handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitanium SIC guides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, suitable for braided lines\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRO GUIDE CONCEPT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVector Angle Guides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision-ground tongue and groove joints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIntegrated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehook holder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espinning reels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight Perch \u0026amp; Trout Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Shirasu IM-12 Perch Light is designed for anglers who prefer a more refined, lightweight approach to perch and trout fishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–12g casting range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes it ideal for smaller baits and lighter lure presentations, while the responsive IM-12 carbon blank provides the sensitivity and control needed for accurate lure work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for Smaller Waters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shorter, lightweight design makes this rod particularly suitable for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmaller waters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where compact handling and precise lure placement can be more important than maximum casting distance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether fishing small hardbaits, soft lures or other light spinning presentations, the Shirasu IM-12 Perch Light provides an enjoyable and responsive fishing experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40Ton IM-12 Carbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40Ton IM-12 carbon fibre blank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e delivers a lightweight, responsive foundation for light spinning. At just 115g or 125g depending on the model, the rod is comfortable to fish with while retaining the backbone needed for effective lure fishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision-ground tongue and groove joints provide accurate section alignment, while the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRO GUIDE CONCEPT and Vector Angle Guides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e complete the rod's refined design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Shirasu IM-12 Perch Light features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFUJI screw-in reel seat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ergonomic Duplon handle and Titanium SIC guides. The guides are also suitable for modern light spinning setups using braided line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA practical hook holder provides a convenient place to secure your lure when moving between fishing spots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShirasu IM-12 Perch Light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShirasu IM-12 Perch Light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRod Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Perch \u0026amp; Trout Spinning Rod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Perch \u0026amp; Trout Spinning Rod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCasting Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–12g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–12g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e115g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e125g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40Ton IM-12 Carbon Fibre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40Ton IM-12 Carbon Fibre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eErgonomic Duplon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eErgonomic Duplon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReel Seat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFUJI Screw-In\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFUJI Screw-In\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitanium SIC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitanium SIC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuide System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRO GUIDE CONCEPT \/ Vector Angle Guides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRO GUIDE CONCEPT \/ Vector Angle Guides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHook Holder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReel Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpinning Reel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpinning Reel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Refined Light Spinning Rod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalzer Shirasu IM-12 Perch Light Rod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the ideal choice when the Medium Light model is more rod than you need. With its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–12g casting range, 40Ton IM-12 carbon blank and lightweight construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it's designed for small lures, smaller waters and anglers who enjoy a more delicate approach to perch and trout fishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight, sensitive and finely balanced for small-lure freshwater fishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balzer Fishing","offers":[{"title":"2.10m | 1.10m","offer_id":42707096502354,"sku":"001 1448 210","price":286.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.40m | 1.27m","offer_id":42707096535122,"sku":"001 1448 240","price":299.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0025\/6806\/0981\/files\/Balzer_Shirasu_IM-12_Perch_Light_Rod_3-12g.png?v=1788650529","url":"https:\/\/lureme.co.nz\/products\/shirasu-im-12-perch-light-rod-3-12g","provider":"Lure Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}