Northland Butterfly Blade Super Death Rig #1 Parakeet – Walleye & Jumbo Perch Lure

Overview

The Northland Butterfly Blade Super Death Rig #1 Parakeet is a purpose-built trolling lure designed to help anglers cover water efficiently. When rigged with a live night crawler or a soft plastic bait like the impulse night crawler, it delivers a lively, erratic spiraling action that can entice curious bites across a range of depths.

Action that draws in bites

Constructed for high visibility, the polycarbonate body combined with a blade creates a pronounced flash and vibrating presence as it moves through the water. This combination can be especially effective when trolling at multiple speeds behind a rock-runner or slick-stick bottom bouncer, letting you adapt to different water conditions without changing gear.

The lure excels at both deep and shallow weed lines, helping anglers locate fish in structure-rich zones while maintaining a steady presence in the water column. Its design aims to bridge the gap between live-bait rigs and crankbaits by offering a mid-range option that can mimic natural baits with added exaggeration in movement.

Key benefits at a glance

• Polycarbonate construction for durability and clear visibility in various water conditions.
• Long 60-inch snell/leader length for flexible rigging and better control at trolling speeds.
• Designed for slow trolling across a broad range of speeds to adapt to water conditions.
• Effective over deep or shallow weed lines, increasing water-column coverage.
• Maximum flash and sonic vibration to attract predatory fish from a distance.

Rigging tips and use cases

• Pair with a live night crawler for a natural presentation that can trigger follow-up strikes.
• Try soft plastics like impulse night crawlers to test different action while maintaining rig stability.
• Behind popular trolling setups, such as rock-runners or bottom bouncers, to maintain steady contact with the water column.
• Use in water with weed edges to locate fish and create a moving target that stands out against vegetation.

While results vary with conditions, anglers often notice a notable contrast in speed and presentation when using this rig compared to classic live-bait rigs or crankbaits. The goal is to offer a compelling option that can be added to your arsenal for scouting, presenting, and tempting fish in a natural but attention-grabbing way.

Designed by Northland Tackle, the Butterfly Blade Super Death Rig #1 Parakeet invites you to explore a versatile approach to freshwater trolling. Consider it as a possibility to expand your rigging toolbox and adjust expectations to what the water is telling you on any given day.