Product Description: The Valley Dancer A Versatile Performer from the Illinois River Valley The Valley Dancer was born out of necessity on the Illinois River. Originally designed as a specialized alternative for pulling 3-way rigs for Walleye and Sauger, it has evolved into one of the most versatile balsa tools in our shop. Whether it’s being dragged through river current or twitched over a shallow rock flat, the "dance" is what sets this bait apart. Two Ways to Fish the Dancer: The Walleye Rig: For the river angler, this bait excels on a 3-way rig. We recommend a 24" dropper on your weight to pin the Valley Dancer right in the strike zone near the bottom. Its balsa buoyancy keeps it active and vibrating even at slow trolling speeds. The Smallmouth Cast: Beyond the rig, the Valley Dancer has become a staple for shallow-water Smallmouth. It features a unique, high-frequency rolling action on a steady retrieve that's hard for a bronzeback to ignore. If the fish are aggressive, work it with a "twitch-and-pause" retrieve to mimic a dying baitfish. Designed, modeled, and manufactured in-house, the Valley Dancer is a testament to what happens when you build a tool to solve a specific problem and end up with a new favorite for the whole season. Technical Specifications: Length: 3.25" Weight: 3/8 oz Diving Depth: 3 ft (Targeted depth achieved via 3-way rig for Walleye) Hardware: Outfitted with #6 VMC Short Shank hooks for reliable sets in moving water. The Build: Handcrafted balsa, hand-tuned for the perfect "dance" right out of the box.
