The most compact Tady iron

The Tady Lure TLC Iron is the shortest iron in the Tady lineup at 3 inches, but it weighs about 2.8 to 3.2 oz, so it’s heavy for its size. That compact, dense build cuts through strong current and reaches the strike zone quickly, while its wide, sweeping swim pattern works for vertical jigging or casting. Hand-crafted in the USA.

Why anglers choose the TLC

• Compact 3-inch body: The smallest Tady profile, a match for small bait.
• Heavy for its size: About 2.83.2 oz, so it gets down quickly and holds in current.
• Wide, sweeping swim: Works on a vertical yo-yo retrieve or cast and wound.
• Treble hook: Standard on most colors; the Glow White Single color comes with a single hook.
• 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 TLC

• Vertical yo-yo: Drop to the bottom or the depth where fish are marking, engage the reel and wind fast and steady back through the strike zone.
• Controlled jigging: Work it close to kelp edges, reefs and high spots, lifting and letting it fall back into the zone.
• 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 and other fish holding below the surface.
• Forage: Small baitfish, when a longer iron looks too big.
• Conditions: Strong current, kelp edges, rocky reef and offshore high spots.

Specifications

• Brand: Tady Lures
• Model: TLC Iron
• Type: Compact yo-yo iron jig
• Weight: Approximately 2.83.2 oz (varies slightly by finish)
• Length: 3 in.
• Hook: Treble (Glow White Single has a single hook)
• Construction: Hand-crafted in the USA

Choose your color

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

Compare other Tady irons

• Tady A2: longer at 4 inches and heavier at about 44.3 oz, for a bigger profile in current.
• Tady 9: a fuller body with a softer, slower flutter.
• Tady 4/0 Heavy: 5.9 oz for fish holding very deep or on big bait.
• Shop all Tady irons

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Tady TLC?

It’s 3 inches long and weighs about 2.8 to 3.2 oz depending on the finish, the most compact iron in the Tady lineup.

Why is such a small iron so heavy?

The TLC packs its weight into a short, dense body. That lets it cut through current and reach the strike zone quickly while still matching small bait.

How should I fish the TLC?

Drop it to the bottom or to the depth where fish are holding, then use a steady yo-yo retrieve or controlled vertical jigging. You can also cast it and wind it back when fish come up.

What hook does it come with?

Most colors come with a treble hook. The Glow White Single color comes with a single hook.

Should I choose the TLC or the A2?

Choose the TLC for small bait and a compact profile. Choose the A2 when you want a longer, heavier iron for current and bigger bait.