Tady A1 Light Surface Iron Single Fixed Hook

The lightest Tady surface iron

The Tady A1 Light Surface Iron 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.

Why anglers reach for the A1 Light

• Lightest Tady surface iron: About 1¾–2 oz for a subtle presentation in calm water.
• A2-derived shape: The proven A2 profile, built at surface-iron weight.
• Single fixed welded hook: Fewer tangles on the cast and during the fight, and faster unhooking at the rail.
• Hand-crafted in the USA: Built with the consistency expected from Tady Lures.

How to fish the Tady A1 Light

Cast 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.

Best for

• Species: Yellowtail, bonito, barracuda, tuna and dorado.
• Conditions: Calm to light wind with fish feeding near the surface.
• Technique: Cast-and-wind surface iron fishing.
• Hook setup: Single fixed welded hook.

Specifications

• Brand: Tady Lures
• Model: A1 Light
• Type: Light surface iron jig
• Weight: Approximately 1¾–2 oz (varies slightly by finish)
• Length: 5 in.
• Hook: Single fixed welded hook
• Construction: Hand-crafted in the USA

Choose your color

Use 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.

Compare other Tady irons

• Tady 4/0 Light: slightly heavier at about 2.6–2.8 oz, also with a single fixed hook.
• Tady 45: about 3 oz with a treble hook, for more casting distance.
• Tady A2: the same shape family as a heavy yo-yo iron for fish below the surface.
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Frequently asked questions

How much does the Tady A1 Light weigh?

About 1¾ to 2 oz depending on the finish, with a 5-inch body.

Why choose a single fixed hook?

A welded single hook tangles less on the cast and during the fight, and it comes out of a fish faster at the rail.

How should I retrieve it?

Cast, 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.

What's the difference between the A1 Light and the A2?

The 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.