Tady Lure AA Iron

The most versatile Tady yo-yo iron

The Tady Lure AA Iron is a proven Southern California jig at about 3.6 oz and 4¾ inches with a treble hook. It's a little lighter than the Tady A2, which makes it the most versatile iron in the Tady yo-yo group: drop it to fish holding below the surface, or cast it out and wind it back when they come up. Hand-crafted in the USA.

Why the Tady AA earns a place in the tackle box

• Proven AA shape: A long-time West Coast favorite for yellowtail and calico bass.
• 3.6 oz, 4¾-inch body: Enough weight to reach mid-depth fish, light enough to cast and wind.
• Yo-yo or cast: One iron for fish below the surface and fish that come up.
• Treble hook: The traditional iron hook setup.
• Chrome and painted finishes: Match the bait, light and water clarity.
• Hand-crafted in the USA: Built with the consistency expected from Tady Lures.

How to fish the Tady AA

• Yo-yo: Drop to the depth where fish are marking, engage the reel and wind fast and steady back through the strike zone.
• Cast and wind: When fish come up, cast past them and wind steadily with the rod tip down. Don't pump the rod; the iron creates its own action.
• Around structure: Work it along kelp edges, rocky reef and banks where yellowtail and calico bass hold.

Best for

• Species: Yellowtail, calico bass, bonito, barracuda and white seabass.
• Water: Kelp beds, rocky reef, offshore banks and open-water feeding zones.
• Use case: One mid-weight iron when conditions can change during the day.

Specifications

• Brand: Tady Lures
• Model: AA Iron
• Type: Yo-yo and casting iron jig
• Weight: Approximately 3.6 oz (varies slightly by finish)
• Length: 4¾ in.
• Hook: Treble
• Construction: Hand-crafted in the USA

Choose your color

Use the color selector to compare the Blue White, Scrambled Egg and Dorado finishes. Current pricing and availability are shown with each color option.

Compare other Tady irons

• Tady A2: same 4¾-inch length but heavier at about 4–4.3 oz, so it gets down faster in current.
• Tady 9: a fuller body with a softer flutter on the drop.
• Tady 4/0 Heavy: 5.9 oz for fish holding deep.
• Shop all Tady irons

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Tady AA weigh?

About 3.6 oz depending on the finish, with a 4¾-inch body.

What's the difference between the AA and the A2?

They're the same length, but the A2 is heavier at roughly 4–4.3 oz. The A2 gets down faster and handles more current. The lighter AA is more versatile and can also be cast and wound.

What's the difference between the AA and the Tady 9?

The Tady 9 has a fuller body and a slightly shorter 4½-inch length, so it flutters more softly on the drop. The AA is slimmer and the more versatile of the two.

Can I fish the AA on the surface?

Yes. Cast it and wind it back when fish come up. For fish feeding on top all day, a dedicated surface iron such as the Tady 45 is the standard choice.

Which color should I start with?

Start with Blue White year-round, Scrambled Egg when fish are on sardines or in greener water, and match the finish to the bait and water clarity.