Northland Tackle BFBH1-NR Butterfly Blade Harness | 60-Inch Silver Shiner Snell Leader

Overview

The Northland Tackle BFBH1-NR Butterfly Blade Harness is built to elevate how you present bait for walleye, jumbo perch, and other game fish. Constructed with a durable polycarbonate body and a generous Snell/leader, this harness blends strength with lightness for subtle, controlled retrieves. The lightweight butterfly blade rides higher and spins more slowly than traditional blades, delivering a distinct shimmer that can draw curious bites during slow water work.

Designed with versatility in mind, this harness pairs well with a variety of baits and rigging styles, offering options that suit calm mornings, breezy afternoons, or drift-heavy days on the water. While outcomes can vary with conditions, the design emphasizes a smooth, steady presentation that helps you cover water with confidence rather than speed.

Key features and what they mean on the water

• Material: Made from polycarbonate for durability without adding excessive weight, helping you maintain sensitivity in the rod tip.
• Leader length: 68-inch Snell/leader length provides room to adapt to different bait setups while keeping quick access to the lure.
• Blade options: Two blade sizes available — #1 7/8 inch and #2 1 3/8 inch — to match water conditions and target species.
• Retrieval speed: Enables slow trolling down to approximately 0.25 mph, supporting subtle presentations in shallow or clearer water.

Rigging ideas and bait choices

• Rig with nightcrawlers or artificial Impulse nightcrawlers for versatile bait options.
• For live leeches, mount the leech’s head on the front hook and its tail on the trailer for a natural, inviting action.

Practical tips for use

In real-world scenarios, the blade’s higher ride and slower spin can help your bait appear more buoyant and relaxed in the water column, which may be attractive to wary fish in clear or lightly stained water. The 68-inch leader length aids in managing line tension during drift or wind, reducing tangles and enabling smoother tracking. The dual blade sizes give you quick customization without changing the rig, so you can adjust on the fly to suit blooms, water depth, or fish mood.

Specifications at a glance

• Material: Polycarbonate
• Snell/leader length: 68 inches
• Blade sizes: #1 7/8 inch and #2 1 3/8 inch
• Slow trolling capability: up to ~0.25 mph

Whether you’re curating a steady troll along a weed edge or exploring a mid-depth drop, this butterfly blade harness offers a balanced, adjustable approach to bait presentation. As with any fishing gear, success depends on conditions, but the design aims to provide consistent, adaptable performance that meshes with your preferred technique.