Museum Archive: Northland Live Fishing Bait Roach Rig UV, Orange / Fluorescent fishing #5967

Fluorescent orange floats serve as the centerpiece of this Northland Live Fishing Bait Roach Rig, ensuring that live bait remains elevated off the bottom and highly visible to cruising predators. Endorsed by 'Mr. Walleye' himself, Gary Roach, this specific kit—bearing product code 5967—is a classic example of specialized live bait terminal tackle from the Bemidji-based Northland Tackle Co. The UV-reactive finish on the floats is designed for enhanced visibility in deeper water where light penetration is limited. Each rig is constructed with a 24-inch (61 cm) XT Trilene leader and a sharp #4 hook, optimized for presenting minnows, leeches, or crawlers. This specimen remains unused in its original vintage yellow blister pack, complete with a period-correct $2.20 price sticker on the reverse. The back of the packaging provides clear instructions for the 'feeling' technique, advising anglers to allow the fish to run before locking the reel handle and setting the hook.