{"product_id":"shirasu-im-8-spoon-trout-rod-1-5-5g","title":"Balzer Shirasu IM-8 Spoon Trout Rod 1.5-5g","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalzer Shirasu IM-8 Spoon Trout Rod – 1.5-5g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalzer Shirasu IM-8 Spoon Trout Rod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a specialist ultralight spinning rod designed for anglers fishing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emicro spoons and other lightweight trout lures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its sensitive tip is designed to detect even subtle bites, while the stiffer backbone provides the power needed to set the hook and control fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.85m (6.07ft)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.15m (7.05ft)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lengths, both models are rated for an ultra-light \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5–5g casting weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The short length and compact handle provide excellent lure control, allowing micro-baits to be guided with small movements of the wrist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36Ton IM-8 carbon fibre blank with carbon tape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides a lightweight, responsive foundation, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitanium SIC guides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are suitable for use with both 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\u003eultralight trout spoon rod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emicro spoons and lightweight lures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5–5g casting weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.85m and 2.15m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSensitive tip for detecting subtle bites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStiffer backbone for confident hook sets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShort handle for precise lure control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36Ton IM-8 carbon fibre blank with carbon tape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003cspan\u003ePrecision nylon\/stainless steel reel seat\u003c\/span\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRO GUIDE CONCEPT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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 use with \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 from just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision Micro-Lure Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Shirasu IM-8 has been designed specifically around the demands of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eultralight trout fishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its fine tip helps transmit subtle takes, while the stronger backbone provides the response required to turn a bite into a solid hook set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe relatively short design and compact handle reduce leverage, allowing anglers to manipulate tiny lures with very small wrist movements. This makes the rod particularly effective when fishing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emicro spoons and other finesse trout presentations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIM-8 Carbon Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36Ton IM-8 carbon fibre blank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, reinforced with carbon tape, provides a responsive and lightweight platform while retaining the backbone required for fighting fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95g in the 1.85m model and 100g in the 2.15m model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Shirasu IM-8 is built for anglers who want maximum sensitivity and control from an ultralight setup.\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 rod is finished with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitanium SIC guides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which are well suited to modern ultralight setups using either mono or braid. An ergonomic Duplon handle, precision nylon\/stainless steel reel seat and convenient hook holder complete the design.\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\u003e1.85m Model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.15m Model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.85m (6.07ft)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.15m (7.05ft)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransport Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.95m (3.12ft)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.10m (3.61ft)\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\u003e95g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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\u003e1.5–5g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5–5g\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\u003cspan\u003e36Ton IM-8 Carbon + Carbon Tape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36Ton IM-8 Carbon + Carbon Tape\u003c\/span\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\u003ePrecision Nylon\/Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision Nylon\/Stainless Steel\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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRO GUIDE CONCEPT\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\u003eBuilt for Ultralight Trout Fishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor anglers who enjoy the precision and finesse of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emicro-lure trout fishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Shirasu IM-8 provides the sensitivity, lure control and lightweight handling needed to make the most of an ultralight setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine tip. 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