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Bleaky Slim • Midas Eclipse • 9 cm • 5-pack
Dark silhouette. Liquid gold. A color shift built for impact.
Bleaky Slim – Midas Eclipse combines deep royal violet with an intense metallic gold shimmer. As the body rolls, the lure alternates between a dark, clear profile and a warm golden flash.
Perch Zander Pike 9 cm Paddle tail Two-tone effect Bottom for open water
The essence of color
A bait that changes in front of the fish
Midas Eclipse is not based on glitter dots or bright neon colors. The attraction lies in the contrast between two connected color fields. The violet side adds weight and silhouette. The gold-colored side catches light and gives a warm reflection when the body twists.
Bleaky Slim – Midas Eclipse
Midas Eclipse has a deep violet color that runs along the body and meets a strong metallic gold shimmer. The border between the colors is soft and vibrant, which makes the bait take on different expressions depending on the angle and light.
From one side, the gold dominates, mimicking a warm reflex glow from a prey fish. As the body rolls, the dark violet emerges, gathering the bait into a clearer silhouette.
The Bleaky Slim's long, narrow body and paddle tail make the presentation useful from shallow fishing over vegetation to bottom jigging for perch and zander. You control depth and sink rate through the choice of rig and weight.
How paint works underwater
Silhouette
Deep Imperial Violet
The dark violet gives the body a clearer outline in weaker light, colored water and against lighter backgrounds.
Flash
Molten Midas Gold
The metallic gold creates a warm shimmer as the bait rolls, falls or passes through a streak of light.
Color change
Eclipse Role
As Bleaky Slim twists, the gold is covered in violet and then reappears, creating a shimmering two-tone effect as it winds.
Why should Midas Eclipse be in your bait box?
1
Dark and light in the same pasture
The violet side provides silhouette while the gold provides flash. You get two different visual signals without changing color.
2
Changing expression with the light
In sunlight, the gold stands out clearly. Under clouds, at depth or in shade, the violet profile takes on greater significance.
3
Suitable for several types of water
The color can be used in clear, slightly colored and humus-colored water by adjusting the tempo, depth and presentation.
4
Strong in light changes
An interesting choice during morning, evening, changing cloudiness, shaded edges and other situations where the light changes.
5
Can be fished slowly
The paddle tail and two-tone effect mean that the bait still has a clear expression when reeled in calmly and controlled.
6
Different from regular natural colors
When silver, green and brown do not respond, the Midas Eclipse fish displays a more unusual combination of dark profile and warm flash.
Quick facts
Model Bleaky Slim
Length 9 cm
Pack of 5 baits
Bait type Slim shad with paddle tail
Color profile Deep violet and metallic gold
Main species Perch
Other species Zander and pike
Fishing depth Shallow to deep depending on rig
Greatest strength Switching between silhouette and gold flash
What makes the presentation interesting to the predatory fish?
The slender body provides a clear prey profile
Bleaky Slim has a slim and easy-to-catch silhouette that is suitable when perch, zander and pike are hunting smaller fish.
The paddletail creates a regular rhythm
The tail moves from side to side during the wrap and helps the body to have a slight rolling movement pattern.
Body roll alternates between colors
Each scroll shows more gold and then more violet, so the bait doesn't look static as it swims.
The gold gives flash without large glitter particles
The continuous gold shimmer reflects light over a larger area of the body instead of through individual glitter points.
Spin stop changes the entire signal
When you stop the reeling in, the bait loses speed, changes angle and sinks. This changes both the color distribution and tail movement.
Which fish are suitable for Midas Eclipse?
Perch
Fish along rocks, grass edges, jetties, reeds, rice paddies and deep edges. Vary between steady reeling, spinning stops and short bottom contacts.
Pike-perch
Fish slowly along steeps, hard bottoms and areas with baitfish. The dark violet adds profile while the gold creates flash when the bait turns.
Pike
Use Bleaky Slim when pike are hunting smaller prey around vegetation, reeds and shallow water. Always use a bait that can withstand the pike's teeth.
The best rigs for Midas Eclipse
Choose your rig based on depth, vegetation and how much drop, body roll and bottom contact you want to create.
1. Jigskalle – best all-round choice
Rig the Bleaky Slim completely straight. Crank evenly through the open water, use short spin stops or work the bait with small lifts near the bottom.
2. Cheburashka – for freer movement
The articulated weight allows the body to twist more freely during movement and falling. This can highlight the alternation between violet and gold.
3. Weighted offset hook – for grass and reeds
A weighted offset hook provides a more protected hook point and is suitable when fishing over or through vegetation.
4. Weightless offset hook – for really shallow water
Fish slowly just below the surface or over dense vegetation, letting the bait slide down during pauses.
5. Dropshot – for precise depth control
Dropshot keeps the Bleaky Slim at a set distance from the bottom. It is suitable around cliffs, jetties and concentrated fish.
6. Trailer – behind chatterbait or spinnerbait
The slim body provides length and paddle movement without making the main bait unnecessarily wide.
How to fish Bleaky Slim step by step
1
Rig the body completely straight
The hook should run through the middle of the body. A bait rigged at an angle can rotate or pull to the side.
2
Start with a calm, even winding.
Crank just fast enough for the paddle tail to work stably.
3
Add spin stop
Stop for a second or two. The bait will lose speed, turn and show a different side during the sinking phase.
4
Test multiple depths
Count the seconds during the sinking phase and repeat the same sinking time when you find the level where the fish is standing.
5
Adjust the pace according to the response
Increase speed during active bites. Slow down, extend your stops, or fish deeper if the fish follows without taking.
Five presentations to try
| Presentation | How do you do it? | When it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Even winding | Crank at a steady speed and let the paddle tail create movement and body roll. | Active fish and search fishing along edges or vegetation. |
| Stop and go | Crank five to ten turns, pause briefly and then start again. | When the fish follows but doesn't take it right away. |
| Slow roll | Crank just fast enough for the tail to work. | Cold water, deeper fishing and sluggish predatory fish. |
| Bottom jumps | Let the bait reach the bottom and lift it with short, controlled movements. | Perch and pike-perch on rocks, gravel and steep slopes. |
| Shallow above vegetation | Fish with a light or weightless offset hook just below the surface. | Reeds, grass, water lilies and shallow summer areas. |
When does Midas Eclipse work best?
| Ratio | Assessment | How to use the color |
|---|---|---|
| Clear water | Good choice | Fish at a steady speed so that the metallic gold creates recurring reflections. |
| Lightly colored water | Very good choice | The violet gives profile while the gold maintains flash. |
| Humus-colored water | Strong choice | Fish along rocks, vegetation and steep slopes with calm winding and clear stops. |
| Strong sunlight | Very good for flash | Fish around deep edges and vegetation where the gold can flash when the bait changes angle. |
| Cloudy weather | Very good for silhouette | The dark violet gains more weight while the gold still provides a warm contrast. |
| Morning and evening | Primary area of use | Fish shallow along reeds, rocks and grass edges. |
| Deeper water | Good choice | Use sufficient weight to keep the bait at the correct level. |
| Very cloudy water | Situational | Fish close to the fish or choose a more opaque signal or silhouette color if visibility is extremely low. |
Simple weight guide
| Relationships | Good starting point | What weight does |
|---|---|---|
| Shallow and calm | 3–5 grams | Gives a slower fall and keeps the bait higher. |
| Normal perch fishing | 5–8 grams | Good control for smooth winding and spin stop. |
| Deeper water | 8–12 grams | Brings the bait to the right level faster and improves bottom contact. |
| Wind or current | Increase incrementally | Do not use heavier weight than you need for control. |
Seasonal guide
Our
Fish slowly around sun-warmed rocks, shallow edges and incipient vegetation. Use lighter weights and longer stops.
Summer
Fish grass, jetties, reeds and deep edges. Try shallow during morning and evening and deeper during bright days.
Autumn
Look for steep slopes, hard bottoms and areas with baitfish. Increase your speed when the predator fish are actively hunting.
Cold water
Fish with slow reeling, the lightest working weight and longer sinking phases between movements.
For those of you who are new
The easiest way to get started
Rig the Midas Eclipse on a standard jig head of around 5–7 grams. This provides an easily controlled presentation for normal perch fishing.
- Insert the hook into the middle of the bait's nose.
- Let the hook run straight through the body.
- Insert the hook tip through the back without bending the bait.
- Cast along rocks, vegetation or a deep edge.
- Let the bait sink for a few seconds.
- Crank it home calmly and evenly.
- Make a short stop after five to ten crank strokes.
- Keep an eye on the line during the sinking phase.
- Fish slower or deeper if you don't make contact.
- Switch to an offset hook if you often get caught in vegetation.
How do you notice the cut?
A strike can feel like a sharp blow, a sudden heaviness, or as if the bait is stuck. The fish can also strike during the sinking phase, causing the line to stop, go slack, or move to the side.
Wind the loose line in and make a controlled counterattack. With thin braided line and a smaller jig hook, a violent counterattack is rarely needed.
Storage and care
- Store the bait in the original bag.
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight and high heat.
- Put the bait back dry and clean.
- Check the nose after several re-riggings.
- Check that the paddle tail is free before casting.
- Do not mix different soft plastic materials if in doubt.
Frequently asked questions
What makes Midas Eclipse special?
The color visually alternates between a dark violet silhouette and metallic gold as the body rolls and changes angle.
Is the color primarily for clear or colored water?
It is best suited for clear to humus-colored water. The gold provides flash in brighter conditions and the violet provides more profile when the light decreases.
What fish is the bait primarily made for?
Bleaky Slim is primarily a perch bait but also works for walleye and pike that hunt smaller prey fish.
Which rig is the simplest?
A regular jig head is easiest. A weighted offset hook fits better in vegetation and the Cheburashka gives freer movement.
Should it be fished quickly or slowly?
Start slowly and steadily. Increase speed when the fish is active and lower it in cold water or when taking careful bites.
Can it be used on dropshot?
Yes. Dropshot is suitable when you want to keep the bait at a precise depth close to fish, bottom or structure.
Can it be used as a trailer?
Yes. It works behind chatterbait, spinnerbait and other single-hooked lures where you want to add paddle action.
How do I know if the bait is rigged correctly?
The body should be straight and the paddle tail should move freely. The bait should swim without rotating or pulling sharply to the side.
When should I change color?
Change to a brighter signal tone in very low visibility or to a transparent natural color if the fish follow without biting in crystal clear and shallow water.
When darkness meets gold, the Midas Eclipse occurs.
Bleaky Slim – Midas Eclipse combines a deep violet silhouette with a warm metallic gold shimmer. Each body roll allows one color to cover the other before the gold breaks through again.
Rig it straight, find the right depth and let the eclipse begin.