Floating Lure MADNESS BALAM 200 - 20 cm

Product benefits

The MADNESS BALAM 200 Satan Black is a 55 g floating swimbait specifically designed to fool educated predators in heavily pressured lakes and rivers. Thanks to its intermediate profile, it offers a more compact prey presentation than a large swimbait while remaining substantial enough to target sizeable pike and black bass. This lure stands out for its great versatility, performing well on ultra-slow retrieves as well as fast animations to trigger reflex strikes.

Its 4-segment ABS resin body and soft silicone tail deliver a smooth, natural swim, particularly attractive during slow prospecting. The Satan Black finish provides a dark, pronounced silhouette that shows up well in the water, ideal for low-light conditions, stained water, or very wary fish.

The BALAM 200 easily sustains high retrieval speeds, making it an excellent choice for targeting active fish or provoking reaction strikes. At the same time, its buoyancy and balance allow for classic swimbait-style retrieves with long steady casts and controlled pauses.

Another major advantage: its carefully tuned density makes it fully usable with Heavy (H) power rods, already common among predator anglers. No need for extreme gear to enjoy this swimbait: a good H rod, a reliable reel and an appropriately rated line are enough to fully exploit the MADNESS BALAM 200 Satan Black.

Technical specifications

• Lure type : floating jointed swimbait for predator fishing.
• Weight : 55 g, ideal for use with Heavy (H) power rods.
• Construction : robust ABS resin body built to withstand repeated attacks from pike and black bass.
• Joints : 4 solid sections providing a realistic, very fluid swim.
• Tail : soft silicone appendage to enhance vibration and rolling.
• Swim : effective on slow swimbait retrieves as well as fast retrieves to trigger reflex strikes.
• Target species : pike, black bass and other opportunistic predators.
• Recommended use : heavily pressured waters, shallow areas, shorelines, weed edges and marked structure.
• Gear compatibility : casting or spinning Heavy (H) rods with a line suited for large lures.

Advantages and strengths

The main advantage of the MADNESS BALAM 200 Satan Black is its ability to persuade wary fish. Its intermediate size allows anglers to target predators of all classes, from legal-sized fish to trophy specimens, while remaining less intimidating than a giant swimbait. In heavily fished waters, presenting a reasonably sized floating jointed swimbait is often the key to generating extra strikes.

The BALAM 200's swim is particularly appealing: with its 4 articulated sections and silicone tail it produces a wide but controlled action with strong water displacement. On fast retrieves it maintains excellent stability, making it ideal for quickly covering large areas and searching for active fish.

Durability is another strong point: the ABS resin construction ensures high toughness against the abrasive teeth of pike and repeated fights. This lure is built to last through many sessions, even in the hands of the most dedicated anglers.

Finally, the dark Satan Black finish proves deadly in many situations. It creates a strong contrast and a bold silhouette, highly visible from a distance to predators. Combined with a discreet presentation and controlled animation, it allows effective targeting of key areas such as breaks, weed edges or submerged structure margins.

Usage tips

To get the most out of the MADNESS BALAM 200 Satan Black, pair it with a Heavy rod offering good power reserve and excellent lure control. A slow, steady retrieve with the rod low is perfect to imitate a forage fish moving calmly. Don’t hesitate to add pauses near promising spots: the lure’s floating character lets it rise slightly, which can trigger follow-up strikes.

When fish are active, use faster retrieves, even mixing in sudden accelerations and a few twitches to provoke reflex strikes. This approach works particularly well on ambushing pike or territorial black bass.

The BALAM 200 also excels in linear prospecting along shorelines, above weed beds or along drop-offs. Adapt your retrieval speed to water temperature and fish activity: the colder the water, the more effective a slow, measured swim will be.

After each session, rinse your lure in fresh water, especially if fishing in slightly brackish environments, and check split rings and hooks. Regular maintenance ensures maximum lifespan and consistent performance from your MADNESS swimbait.

Testimonials

“Since using the MADNESS BALAM 200 Satan Black, my pike results in heavily fished lakes have significantly improved. Its swim stays perfect even on fast retrieves, and reaction strikes are spectacular.”

“On wary black bass, presenting a 55 g floating jointed swimbait like the BALAM 200 really makes the difference. It balances perfectly on my Heavy rod and is a pleasure to fish with all day.”

FAQ

Question 1 : Is the MADNESS BALAM 200 Satan Black suitable for beginners to swimbait fishing?

Answer: Yes, its buoyancy, stable swim and compatibility with a standard Heavy rod make it an excellent choice for discovering swimbait fishing while targeting pike and black bass.

Question 2 : In which conditions is the Satan Black color most effective?

Answer: The dark Satan Black color performs particularly well in stained water, low-light conditions or on heavily pressured fish, as it provides a strong, reassuring silhouette for predators.

Question 3 : Can I use the BALAM 200 on very fast retrieves?

Answer: Yes, this MADNESS floating swimbait is designed to handle fast retrieves and aggressive animations, enabling reaction strikes from pike and black bass ambushing prey.

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