{"product_id":"shirasu-im-12-perch-medium-light-rod-6-19g","title":"Balzer Shirasu IM-12 Perch Medium Light Rod 6-19g","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalzer Shirasu IM-12 Perch Medium Light Rod – 6-19g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalzer Shirasu IM-12 Perch Medium Light Rod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a responsive spinning rod designed for anglers targeting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eperch and trout with hardbaits and soft lures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt around a lightweight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40Ton IM-12 carbon fibre blank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in two sizes, the Shirasu IM-12 offers a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6–19g casting range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of medium-light freshwater lure applications.\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\u003eDesigned for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eperch and trout fishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehardbaits and soft lures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6–19g casting weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003eSemi-hard backbone for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elong-distance casting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent lure guidance and control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlightly softer tip helps reduce fish losses during the fight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight construction\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003eLong Casting \u0026amp; Precise Lure Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Shirasu IM-12 combines a responsive blank with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esemi-hard backbone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing anglers to generate good casting distance while maintaining control over the lure throughout the retrieve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes the rod particularly well suited to fishing hardbaits and soft lures where accurate lure presentation and consistent control are important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA More Forgiving Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the backbone provides the power needed for casting and controlling fish, the slightly softer tip adds some forgiveness when a fish is hooked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis helps maintain pressure during the fight and reduces the likelihood of fish coming off, particularly when fishing lures with treble hooks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40Ton IM-12 Carbon Construction\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 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rod is finished with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFUJI screw-in reel seat, ergonomic Duplon handle and Titanium SIC guides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the guides also suitable for braided line.\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\u003eDetails\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 Medium 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\u003ePerch \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\u003e6–19g\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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\u003e125g \/ 140g\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\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\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\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\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\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision-Ground Tongue \u0026amp; Groove\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\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\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for Perch \u0026amp; Trout Lure Fishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalzer Shirasu IM-12 Perch Medium Light Rod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an excellent choice for anglers looking for a versatile freshwater spinning rod with the sensitivity and responsiveness of a premium carbon blank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6–19g lure range, long-casting backbone and forgiving tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it's well suited to casting hardbaits and soft lures for perch and trout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight, responsive and built for controlled long-distance lure fishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balzer Fishing","offers":[{"title":"2.15m | 1.11m","offer_id":42707096993874,"sku":"001 1448 215","price":294.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.45m | 1.28m","offer_id":42707097026642,"sku":"001 1448 245","price":324.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0025\/6806\/0981\/files\/Balzer_Shirasu_IM-12_Perch_Medium_Light_Rod_6-19g.png?v=1788649619","url":"https:\/\/lureme.co.nz\/products\/shirasu-im-12-perch-medium-light-rod-6-19g","provider":"Lure Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}