The Edge Bait SB is a swim blade model designed specifically for retrieve use, based on Edge Bait’s original body shape. On a straight retrieve, it creates a swimming action that traces a gentle S-curve, centered around the body’s rolling motion. It handles a wide range of retrieve speeds from slow to fast, and simply reeling at a steady pace combines the blade’s flashing with the body action to appeal to fish. On the fall, it sinks while rolling along the body’s longitudinal axis, slicing through the water. It is suited not only to retrieving, but also to vertical tactics that mix in the fall.
Changing the blade’s attachment point changes the SB’s action. Attach it to the main axis of the three-way swivel for a stable, rolling swim. Attach it to the side branch, and the blade orbits around the swivel as it spins, producing a more erratic swimming action. Start with a steady retrieve, then mix in falls or change the blade setup to suit the conditions. This retrieve-focused model in the Edge Bait series lets you cover water efficiently.
VERTICAL EYE | Vertical Eye
The vertically oriented line-tie eye transfers the pull of the retrieve directly to the body, helping it track steadily while producing Edge Bait’s characteristic rolling action. It maintains a stable swim across a wide range of retrieve speeds, from slow to fast. The rear blade adds flash and vibration as it spins. Combined with the changing reflections from the rolling body, this creates a varied visual and hydrodynamic presentation.
Normal Setup
Normal Setup
For the standard setup, attach the blade to the main axis of the three-way swivel. This aligns the blade’s drag with the body’s centerline, helping the jig track straight while rolling. It remains stable across a wide range of retrieve speeds. The rolling body and spinning blade combine to produce flash and vibration, making this the basic setup for a steady, controlled swimming action.
Erratic Setup
Erratic Setup
Attach the blade to the side branch of the three-way swivel, and it orbits around the swivel while also spinning on its own axis. This combination continually changes the drag transmitted to the body, causing the jig to dart unpredictably from side to side. Even at a constant retrieve speed, the jig occasionally breaks away from its steady track, adding irregular changes to the swimming action.