Balzer Shirasu IM-12 Seatrout Light Rod 2.85m 7-19g

The Balzer Shirasu IM-12 Seatrout Light Rod is an exceptionally lightweight long-range spinning rod designed for anglers targeting sea-run trout and salmon with small spoons and hard lures.

At 2.85m (9.35ft) and weighing just 145g, it combines useful casting length with an ultra-light feel. The 7–19g casting range is particularly well suited to smaller spoons, hardbaits and other light lure presentations where casting distance, sensitivity and precise lure control are important.

Built around a premium Japanese 40Ton IM-12 carbon fibre blank, the rod is finished with a FUJI screw reel seat, braid-ready Titanium SIC guides and Balzer's Vector Angle Guide system.

Key Features

• Light sea trout and salmon spinning rod
• 2.85m (9.35ft) length
• 7–19g casting weight
• Exceptionally lightweight at just 145g
• Japanese 40Ton IM-12 carbon fibre blank
• Designed for small spoons and hard lures up to 19g
• Titanium SIC guides, suitable for braided line
• Vector Angle Guides
• PRO GUIDE CONCEPT
• FUJI screw reel seat
• Ergonomic premium Duplon handle
• Precision-ground tongue-and-groove joints
• Integrated hook holder
• 2-piece construction
• Designed for spinning reels

Light Lure Fishing at Distance

The Shirasu IM-12 Seatrout Light combines a relatively long 2.85m blank with a light 7–19g casting range. This provides the leverage needed to cast small lures effectively while maintaining the sensitivity and lure control associated with a much lighter spinning outfit.

It's designed around the European style of sea trout and salmon fishing, where small spoons and hard lures are cast repeatedly while covering large areas of water.

Japanese 40Ton IM-12 Carbon Blank

At the heart of the rod is a Japanese 40Ton IM-12 carbon fibre blank. This high-modulus construction helps keep the complete rod to an impressive 145g, despite its 2.85m length.

The result is a light and responsive setup that's particularly appealing when you're making cast after cast over a long fishing session.

Braid-Ready Titanium SIC Guides

The rod features Titanium SIC guides suitable for use with braided line, combined with Balzer's PRO GUIDE CONCEPT and Vector Angle Guide system.

A FUJI screw reel seat, ergonomic Duplon handle and precision-ground tongue-and-groove joints complete the premium specification.

Specifications

Ultra-Light Sea Trout & Salmon Performance

The Balzer Shirasu IM-12 Seatrout Light is an excellent choice for anglers wanting casting distance without stepping up to a heavier lure rod.

Its combination of a 2.85m length, 7–19g casting range and remarkably low 145g weight makes it particularly enjoyable for fishing small spoons and hard lures for sea-run trout and salmon.