Tady Lure 9 Iron

A fuller body with a softer flutter

The Tady Lure 9 Iron is about 3.5 to 3.6 oz and 4½ inches with a treble hook. Its body is fuller than the Tady AA or A2, so it flutters more softly on the drop instead of knifing straight down. It works cast and retrieved or yo-yo style, and it's a good choice jigged just off the bottom for a wide range of fish. Hand-crafted in the USA.

Why anglers reach for the Tady 9

• Fuller body: A softer, slower flutter on the drop than the AA or A2.
• 3.5–3.6 oz, 4½ inches: A mid-weight iron in a slightly shorter package.
• Cast or yo-yo: Works on a cast-and-wind retrieve or dropped and wound back from depth.
• Off-bottom jigging: A good choice worked just off the bottom around reef and structure.
• Treble hook: The traditional iron hook setup.
• Hand-crafted in the USA: Built with the consistency expected from Tady Lures.

How to fish the Tady 9

• Yo-yo: Drop to the depth where fish are marking, engage the reel and wind fast and steady back through the strike zone.
• Off the bottom: Drop to the bottom, lift and let the iron flutter back down, keeping it near structure.
• Cast and wind: When fish come up, cast past them and wind steadily with the rod tip down.

Best for

• Species: Yellowtail, calico bass, white seabass, rockfish and lingcod.
• Water: Kelp, rocky reef and bottom structure.
• Use case: When fish want a slower, softer fall rather than a jig that drops straight down.

Specifications

• Brand: Tady Lures
• Model: 9 Iron
• Type: Yo-yo and casting iron jig
• Weight: Approximately 3.5–3.6 oz (varies slightly by finish)
• Length: 4½ in.
• Profile: Fuller body than the AA and A2
• Hook: Treble
• Construction: Hand-crafted in the USA

Choose your color

Use the color selector to compare the Green Sardine, Chrome Blue, Blue White, Scrambled Egg, Dorado, Chrome, Mint White and Chrome Blue with Glow Back finishes. Current pricing and availability are shown with each option.

Compare other Tady irons

• Tady AA: slimmer and slightly longer at 4¾ inches, the most versatile Tady yo-yo iron.
• Tady A2: heavier at about 4–4.3 oz, for getting down fast in current.
• Tady TLC: the most compact Tady iron, heavy for its size.
• Shop all Tady irons

Fishing rockfish and lingcod? See our rockfish and lingcod jig guide.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Tady 9 weigh?

About 3.5 to 3.6 oz depending on the finish, with a 4½-inch body.

How is the Tady 9 different from the AA and A2?

The Tady 9 has a fuller body, so it flutters more softly on the drop. The Tady AA is slimmer and more versatile, and the Tady A2 is heavier and gets down faster.

Is the Tady 9 a fast-sinking jig?

No. Its fuller body gives it a softer, slower fall than the AA or A2. If you need to get down fast in current, use the A2 or the TLC.

What fish can I target with the Tady 9?

Yellowtail, calico bass, white seabass, rockfish, lingcod and other fish that hold around kelp, reef and bottom structure.