{"title":"Tady Light Jigs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLight Tady jigs for versatile saltwater fishing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eShop Tady light jigs for anglers who want a lighter profile and lively action in Southern California, Baja, and other West Coast saltwater fisheries. These irons are made for casting, surface presentations, and active pelagic fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight-profile Tady surface irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact presentations for selective fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProven yellowtail, tuna, dorado, and coastal applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tady-45-surface-iron","title":"Tady 45 Surface Iron","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe standard SoCal surface iron\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTady 45 Surface Iron\u003c\/strong\u003e is the iron most Southern California anglers tie on first when yellowtail are feeding on top. At about 3 oz and 6¼ inches, it's the longest Tady surface iron and sits in the middle of the lineup for weight: heavy enough to cast well, light enough to stay in the upper water column. On a steady wind it tracks straight and swims with a tight side-to-side kick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy anglers reach for the Tady 45\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProven swimming action:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kicks side to side on a straight, steady retrieve. No rod work needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-casting size:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 3 oz and 6¼ inches, easy to work on an 8'–9' jig stick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreble hook:\u003c\/strong\u003e The traditional surface-iron setup. The Chrome Blue Single Tuna Hook color comes with a single hook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor range:\u003c\/strong\u003e The widest color selection of any Tady iron we carry, from natural sardine patterns to crackle, chrome and holographic finishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to fish the Tady 45\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast past feeding fish or working birds, wait a couple of seconds, then wind at a steady medium-fast speed in high gear with the rod tip pointed down. Don't pump the rod; the iron makes its own action. If fish follow without biting, speed up before you slow down. Every iron swims a little differently, so if one isn't getting bit while fish are around, tie on another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraight burn:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steady wind, rod tip down, no pauses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurn and drop:\u003c\/strong\u003e After 15–20 cranks, drop the rod tip and let the iron flutter for a few seconds, then wind again. Most strikes come on the first cranks after the drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBird-working:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast beyond diving birds and retrieve through the bait.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellowtail, bonito, barracuda, calico bass, tuna and white seabass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sardines, anchovies and similar-size baitfish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light to moderate wind with fish feeding near the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8'–9' jig stick with a high-gear conventional reel; 65 lb braid with a 3–6 foot top shot of 30–40 lb monofilament, or straight 30–40 lb mono.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tady Lures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tady 45\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Surface iron jig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.9–3 oz (varies slightly by finish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6¼ in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHook:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treble (single tuna hook on colors labeled Single Tuna Hook)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose your color\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with Blue White, Mint or Mint White. Use Scrambled Egg when fish are on sardines or in greener water, and a mackerel pattern when the bait is large. Pricing and availability vary by finish and are shown with each color option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare other Tady irons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/tady-4-0-sr-light-surface-iron\"\u003eTady 4\/0 Sr. Light\u003c\/a\u003e: about half an ounce heavier and longer, for casting into wind or matching bigger bait.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/tady-4-0-light-surface-iron-single-hook\"\u003eTady 4\/0 Light\u003c\/a\u003e: a smaller, lighter surface iron with a single fixed hook for calm water and 30–40 lb line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFish holding 15–30 feet down? Switch to a yo-yo iron such as the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/tady-aa-iron\"\u003eTady AA\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/tady-lures\"\u003eShop all Tady irons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull technique guide: \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/tackle-express-blog\/how-to-fish-tady-45-socal-yellowtail\"\u003eHow to Fish the Tady 45 for SoCal Yellowtail\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does the Tady 45 weigh?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 2.9 to 3 oz depending on the finish, with a 6¼-inch body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Tady 45 come with a treble or single hook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard Tady 45 comes with a treble hook. Colors labeled Single Tuna Hook come with a single hook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat line should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 65 lb braid with a 3–6 foot top shot of 30–40 lb monofilament, or straight 30–40 lb mono. A 30–40 lb \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/seaguar-abrazx-fluorocarbon-line\"\u003efluorocarbon leader\u003c\/a\u003e also works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast should I retrieve it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart medium-fast in high gear with the rod tip down and keep the speed up through the whole retrieve. A slow iron gets followed instead of eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I choose the Tady 45 or the 4\/0 Sr. Light?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the 45 for most surface fishing on sardine-size bait in light to moderate wind. 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It's a classic for schoolie tuna and yellowtail on 30–40 lb line, rigged here with a single fixed, welded hook. Don't confuse it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/tady-4-0-iron\"\u003eTady 4\/0 Heavy\u003c\/a\u003e, a 5.9 oz yo-yo iron for deep water. Hand-crafted in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy anglers choose the 4\/0 Light\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmaller surface profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 2.6–2.8 oz, a natural match for 30–40 lb line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle fixed welded hook:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fewer tangles on the cast and during the fight, and faster unhooking at the rail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProven Tady swimming action:\u003c\/strong\u003e The same swimming pattern Tady scaled up for the 4\/0 Sr. Light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-crafted in the USA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built with the consistency expected from Tady Lures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to fish the 4\/0 Light\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast to breaking fish, working birds or kelp paddies. Let the iron settle for a second or two, then wind steadily in high gear with the rod tip pointed down. Don't pump the rod; the iron creates its own action. If fish follow without biting, speed up before you slow down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellowtail, school-size tuna, calico bass, bonito and barracuda.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calm to moderate wind with fish feeding near the surface on smaller bait.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–40 lb monofilament, or braid with a 30–40 lb mono top shot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHook setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single fixed welded hook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tady Lures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\/0 Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Surface iron jig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.6–2.8 oz (varies slightly by finish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5¾–6 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHook:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single fixed welded hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-crafted in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose your color\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the color selector to compare the Mint White, Mint and Blue White finishes. Current pricing and availability are shown with each color option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare other Tady irons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/tady-4-0-sr-light-surface-iron\"\u003eTady 4\/0 Sr. Light\u003c\/a\u003e: the super-sized version, about 3.5–3.7 oz and 6½ inches with a treble hook, for more casting distance and bigger bait.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/tady-a1-light-surface-iron-single-hook\"\u003eTady A1 Light\u003c\/a\u003e: even lighter at about 1¾–2 oz, also with a single fixed hook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/tady-45-surface-iron\"\u003eTady 45\u003c\/a\u003e: about 3 oz and 6¼ inches with a treble hook, the everyday SoCal surface iron.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/tady-lures\"\u003eShop all Tady irons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the 4\/0 Light and the 4\/0 Sr. Light?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4\/0 Sr. Light is a super-sized version of the 4\/0 Light with the same swimming pattern. It's about an ounce heavier (3.5–3.7 oz), roughly half an inch to three-quarters of an inch longer, and comes with a treble hook, so it casts farther and shows a bigger profile. The 4\/0 Light is the smaller, lighter option with a single fixed hook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the 4\/0 Light the same as the Tady 4\/0 Heavy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The 4\/0 Light is a small surface iron. The 4\/0 Heavy is a 5.9 oz yo-yo iron built for fish holding deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat line should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4\/0 Light is a natural match for 30–40 lb line: straight monofilament, or braid with a 30–40 lb mono top shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose a single fixed hook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA welded single hook tangles less on the cast and during the fight, and it comes out of a fish faster at the rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I retrieve it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast, let it settle briefly, then wind steadily with the rod tip down. 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It keeps the same swimming pattern while adding casting weight, so it carries farther into wind chop than the Tady 45 and shows a bigger profile when fish are on larger bait. Hand-crafted in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy anglers choose the 4\/0 Sr. Light\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLargest Tady surface iron:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 3.5–3.7 oz and 6½ inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSame swimming pattern as the 4\/0 Light:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scaled up for easier, longer casts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePushes through wind:\u003c\/strong\u003e More mass than the Tady 45 when you need distance in chop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreble hook:\u003c\/strong\u003e The traditional surface-iron hook setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-crafted in the USA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built with the consistency expected from Tady Lures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to fish the 4\/0 Sr. Light\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast past feeding fish, working birds or kelp paddies. Let the iron settle for a second or two, then wind steadily in high gear with the rod tip pointed down. Don't pump the rod; the iron creates its own action. It gives up a little flutter compared with the 45 in exchange for mass that pushes through wind and chop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellowtail, tuna and dorado.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind, chop and long casts to fish you can't reach with a lighter iron.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mackerel and other larger baitfish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHook setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treble hook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tady Lures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\/0 Sr. Light (Senior)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Surface iron jig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3.5–3.7 oz (varies slightly by finish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6½ in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHook:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-crafted in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose your color\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the color selector to compare the Polished Aluminum, Black Mint Mackerel, Mint Yellow, Mint, Mint White and Mint Sardine finishes. Current pricing and availability are shown with each color option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare other Tady irons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/tady-45-surface-iron\"\u003eTady 45\u003c\/a\u003e: about 3 oz and 6¼ inches, the everyday SoCal surface iron for sardine-size bait.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/tady-4-0-light-surface-iron-single-hook\"\u003eTady 4\/0 Light\u003c\/a\u003e: the smaller original, about 2.6–2.8 oz with a single fixed hook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/tady-lures\"\u003eShop all Tady irons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the 4\/0 Sr. Light and the 4\/0 Light?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sr. Light is a super-sized version of the 4\/0 Light with the same swimming pattern. It's about an ounce heavier, roughly half an inch to three-quarters of an inch longer, and comes with a treble hook, so it casts farther and shows a bigger profile. The 4\/0 Light is smaller and lighter, with a single fixed hook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I choose the 4\/0 Sr. Light or the Tady 45?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the Sr. Light when you need more casting weight in wind or fish are on bigger bait. Choose the 45 for most surface fishing on sardine-size bait in light to moderate wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the 4\/0 Sr. Light a yo-yo iron?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It's a surface iron. For fish holding deep, use the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/tady-4-0-iron\"\u003eTady 4\/0 Heavy\u003c\/a\u003e, a 5.9 oz yo-yo iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I retrieve it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast, let it settle briefly, then wind steadily with the rod tip down. Keep the speed up; a slow iron gets followed instead of eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tady Lures","offers":[{"title":"Polished Aluminum","offer_id":43768489902336,"sku":"TADY4\/0SR-PALUM","price":17.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Mint Mackerel","offer_id":43768489869568,"sku":"TADY4\/0SR-BMNT","price":17.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mint Yellow","offer_id":43768489836800,"sku":"TADY4\/0SR-MNTYLW","price":17.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Mint","offer_id":43768487084288,"sku":"TADY4\/0SR-MNT","price":17.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mint White","offer_id":43768487051520,"sku":"TADY4\/0SR-MNTWHT","price":17.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mint Sardine","offer_id":43768487117056,"sku":"TADY4\/0SR-MNTSRD","price":17.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/2835\/files\/5146CC23-A4C5-4E3A-BEB7-81536FAADF14.heic?v=1767739848"},{"product_id":"tady-a1-light-surface-iron-single-hook","title":"Tady A1 Light Surface Iron Single Fixed Hook","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe lightest Tady surface iron\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTady A1 Light Surface Iron\u003c\/strong\u003e is the lightest surface iron in the Tady lineup at about 1¾ to 2 oz and 5 inches. It's a surface-weight version of the A2 shape, rigged with a single fixed, welded hook. Reach for it in calm conditions when fish are feeding near the top and a heavier iron is more than you need. Hand-crafted in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy anglers reach for the A1 Light\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightest Tady surface iron:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 1¾–2 oz for a subtle presentation in calm water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA2-derived shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e The proven A2 profile, built at surface-iron weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle fixed welded hook:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fewer tangles on the cast and during the fight, and faster unhooking at the rail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-crafted in the USA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built with the consistency expected from Tady Lures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to fish the Tady A1 Light\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast to feeding fish, working birds or kelp paddies. Let the iron settle for a second or two, then wind steadily with the rod tip pointed down. Don't pump the rod; the iron swims on a steady retrieve. Because it's the lightest Tady surface iron, it's at its best when the wind is calm and you don't need maximum casting distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellowtail, bonito, barracuda, tuna and dorado.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calm to light wind with fish feeding near the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast-and-wind surface iron fishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHook setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single fixed welded hook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tady Lures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e A1 Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light surface iron jig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1¾–2 oz (varies slightly by finish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHook:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single fixed welded hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-crafted in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose your color\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the color selector to compare the Scrambled Egg, Mint White, White and Green Yellow finishes. Availability changes as colors sell through, so the selector shows the current options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare other Tady irons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/tady-4-0-light-surface-iron-single-hook\"\u003eTady 4\/0 Light\u003c\/a\u003e: slightly heavier at about 2.6–2.8 oz, also with a single fixed hook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/tady-45-surface-iron\"\u003eTady 45\u003c\/a\u003e: about 3 oz with a treble hook, for more casting distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/tady-a2-iron\"\u003eTady A2\u003c\/a\u003e: the same shape family as a heavy yo-yo iron for fish below the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/tady-lures\"\u003eShop all Tady irons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does the Tady A1 Light weigh?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1¾ to 2 oz depending on the finish, with a 5-inch body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose a single fixed hook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA welded single hook tangles less on the cast and during the fight, and it comes out of a fish faster at the rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I retrieve it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast, let it settle briefly, then wind steadily with the rod tip down. The iron creates its own action, so there's no need to pump the rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the A1 Light and the A2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A1 Light is a light surface iron built on the A2 shape. The A2 is a heavier yo-yo iron, about 4 oz, for fish holding below the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tady Lures","offers":[{"title":"Scrambled Egg","offer_id":43851200725248,"sku":"TADYA1-SCRM","price":14.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mint White","offer_id":43851200692480,"sku":"TADYA1-MNT\/WHT","price":14.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":43851200758016,"sku":"TADYA1-WHT","price":14.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green Yellow","offer_id":43851233001728,"sku":"TADYA1-GRN\/YLW","price":14.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/2835\/files\/tady-lurestady-a1-light-surface-iron-single-fixed-hookfishing-baits-lurestadya1-scrm-3444762.jpg?v=1754074770"}],"url":"https:\/\/tackleexpress.com\/en-ca\/collections\/tady-light-jigs.oembed","provider":"Tackle Express - Saltwater and Freshwater Fishing Tackle Shop ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}