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Smile Blade® Slow Death

$5.29

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Description

Description Details Tips Featuring the popular Slow Death Hook and a Smile Blade 1.1, the offset bend in the Smile Blade Slow Death hook causes the bait to spin, enticing walleye to bite. Does the Smile Blade slow down the amount of roll you get on a Slow Death Hook? No, the Smile Blade is lightweight enough that it does not deter from the roll or spin of this rig. How does the hook roll or spin with a Slow Death style hook? The hook has an extreme bend in it, so when weight is put onto the bend of the hook, it rolls or spins. Threading a piece of nightcrawler on the hook works well.

Fishing Profile

Rig
Best for
Walleye
Presentation
Variable, Spinning Roll (slow Death + Smile Blade)
Techniques
Trolling
Conditions
Clear Water, Open Water
SeasonSpring
WaterFreshwater

Field Notes

This is a walleye slow-death rig component designed to make a nightcrawler or similar bait spin and roll slowly. It’s best used with a steady trolling or slow-drift presentation when fish are keyed on subtle movement. The Smile Blade adds flash without overpowering the natural action of the bait.

Pros

  • Adds flash while preserving slow-death roll
  • Effective with nightcrawlers for walleye
  • Simple, low-speed presentation

Cons

  • Requires bait rigging with live bait or crawler pieces
  • Not a search bait for fast retrieves

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