Balzer Shirasu IM-12 Perch Medium Light Rod 6-19g

Balzer Shirasu IM-12 Perch Medium Light Rod – 6-19g

The Balzer Shirasu IM-12 Perch Medium Light Rod is a responsive spinning rod designed for anglers targeting perch and trout with hardbaits and soft lures.

Built around a lightweight 40Ton IM-12 carbon fibre blank, the rod combines a semi-hard backbone with a slightly softer tip. This provides the casting power needed for long-distance casts while maintaining excellent lure control and adding a degree of forgiveness during the fight.

Available in two sizes, the Shirasu IM-12 offers a 6–19g casting range, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of medium-light freshwater lure applications.

Key Features

• Designed for perch and trout fishing
• Ideal for hardbaits and soft lures
• 6–19g casting weight
• 40Ton IM-12 carbon fibre blank
• Semi-hard backbone for long-distance casting
• Excellent lure guidance and control
• Slightly softer tip helps reduce fish losses during the fight
• Lightweight construction
• Precision nylon/stainless steel reel seat
• FUJI screw-in reel seat
• Ergonomic Duplon handle
• Titanium SIC guides, suitable for braided lines
• PRO GUIDE CONCEPT
• Vector Angle Guides
• Precision-ground tongue and groove joints
• Integrated hook holder
• Designed for spinning reels

Long Casting & Precise Lure Control

The Shirasu IM-12 combines a responsive blank with a semi-hard backbone, allowing anglers to generate good casting distance while maintaining control over the lure throughout the retrieve.

This makes the rod particularly well suited to fishing hardbaits and soft lures where accurate lure presentation and consistent control are important.

A More Forgiving Tip

While the backbone provides the power needed for casting and controlling fish, the slightly softer tip adds some forgiveness when a fish is hooked.

This helps maintain pressure during the fight and reduces the likelihood of fish coming off, particularly when fishing lures with treble hooks.

40Ton IM-12 Carbon Construction

The 40Ton IM-12 carbon fibre blank provides a lightweight and responsive foundation for the rod. Precision-ground tongue and groove joints help ensure accurate section alignment, while the Vector Angle Guide system completes the rod's modern design.

The rod is finished with a FUJI screw-in reel seat, ergonomic Duplon handle and Titanium SIC guides, with the guides also suitable for braided line.

Specifications

Ideal for Perch & Trout Lure Fishing

The Balzer Shirasu IM-12 Perch Medium Light Rod is an excellent choice for anglers looking for a versatile freshwater spinning rod with the sensitivity and responsiveness of a premium carbon blank.

With its 6–19g lure range, long-casting backbone and forgiving tip, it's well suited to casting hardbaits and soft lures for perch and trout.

Lightweight, responsive and built for controlled long-distance lure fishing.