{"product_id":"shirasu-im-12-trout-collector-ultra-light-rod-0-4-3g","title":"Balzer Shirasu IM-12 Trout Collector Ultra Light Rod 0.4-3g","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalzer Shirasu IM-12 Trout Collector – Ultra Light Trout Rod | 0.4-3g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalzer Shirasu IM-12 Trout Collector Ultra Light Rod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is built for anglers who enjoy the finesse and excitement of fishing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eultra-light lures for trout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Developed with Balzer's Trout Attack Pro Staff Team, this specialist rod is designed for fishing rubber worms, tiny spoons and other micro lures where sensitivity and precise lure control are essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith an exceptionally light \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.4–3g casting range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Shirasu IM-12 allows anglers to work tiny lures with subtle movements. Its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esuper-sensitive tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e transmits even the smallest twitch, giving micro lures additional movement while helping detect delicate trout takes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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 highly responsive and lightweight platform, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitanium SIC guides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are suitable for both fine monofilament and braided lines.\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\u003eultra-light trout spinning rod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.4–3g casting weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for rubber worms, small spoons and micro lures\u003c\/span\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\u003cspan\u003eSuper-sensitive tip for detecting subtle bites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to give ultra-light lures enhanced movement\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 line\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\u003cspan\u003eRemovable hook holder\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLightweight construction at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e85g \/ 98g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for Ultra-Light Trout Fishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Trout Collector has been developed specifically around the demands of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emicro-lure trout fishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its sensitive tip allows anglers to impart tiny movements to lightweight lures while registering subtle takes that can be difficult to feel with a conventional spinning rod.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.4–3g casting range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes it ideal for small spoons, rubber worms and other ultra-light trout presentations.\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 provides the combination of sensitivity, responsiveness and low weight required for specialist ultra-light fishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe precision-ground tongue and groove joints help provide accurate section alignment, while the Vector Angle Guide system contributes to the rod's overall casting and line-management performance.\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 is equipped with 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 suitable for modern ultralight setups using either fine mono or braid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA removable hook holder adds practical convenience when moving between spots or storing the rod.\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 Trout Collector\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\u003eUltra-Light 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\u003e0.4–3g\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\u003e85g \/ 98g\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\u003eRemovable\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\u003ePair It with the Tactics Trout Collector Reel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a dedicated ultra-light trout setup, pair the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShirasu IM-12 Trout Collector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalzer Tactics Trout Collector reel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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