Tady 45 — Surface Iron Jig
Published · Researched 2026-09-20
Overview
- Maker: Tady Lures (SoCal). Item: Tady 45 (the "45" is the classic model number) — the other pillar of the SoCal surface-iron canon alongside the Salas 7X.
- Purpose: Surface iron for yellowtail, barracuda, bonito, calico bass — cast-and-crank on jig sticks when fish are up. Slightly slimmer/faster profile than the 7X in community usage; the two are carried together.
Social standing
- Platform pulse: Named in most BD iron threads alongside the 7X. No FB Marketplace listings on 2026-09-20.
- Group consensus: "Tady 45, Salas 7x, - white/blue, scramble egg, mint" (bdoutdoors, "Yellowtail irons???"). "Mint, scrambled egg, and blue and white 4/0 or 45" (bdoutdoors). Rod pairing guidance: "I have found the 909HJ very good for Tady C to Tady 45 size jigs, but like the 909XH-J better for Tady 45 to Salas 7X size jigs" (bdoutdoors) — the 45 is the lighter end of the full-size surface iron range.
- Praise: Same canon status as the 7X: "My favorite, is surface iron, tady 45, or candy bar... Remember 10% lure, 90% presentation!!!!" (bdoutdoors). Holographic and classic finishes both sell (catalog shows Holographic, Scrambled Egg, Blue White, Blue Green/White Crackle variants in stock).
- Complaints: None surfaced specific to the 45 — iron debates are about color/action, not brand failure. Same consumable economics as the 7X (lost jigs are the cost of iron fishing).
- Verified quotes:
- "Tady 45, Salas 7x, - white/blue, scramble egg, mint. Good luck, tight lines!" (bdoutdoors)
Social validation — TIER 1
- Bloodydecks threads (4+): the 45 is co-named with the 7X in virtually every yellowtail-iron recommendation, with color consensus (mint/scrambled egg/blue-white) and rod-pairing detail (Phenix 909HJ for Tady C–45). Proves: canon status, not a niche pick.
- Meta catalog (Sept 2026): 6 live listings, $13.99–$16.99 — proves current production, variant availability, price band.
Key specs (Tady 45, per catalog listings, Sept 2026)
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 6-1/4" (per catalog listing titles) |
| Weight | ~3 oz (per one catalog listing title: "Tady 45 Iron - 6 1/4" - 3oz"; manufacturer spec sheet UNVERIFIED) |
| Type | Surface iron |
| Finishes (in stock) | Scrambled Egg, Blue White, Holographic, Blue Green/White Crackle |
Pricing
- New street: $13.99–$16.99 — Meta catalog listings (2026-09-20). Slightly above the Salas 7X's $10.99.
- Used: effectively never resold; buy new.
What's included / what else is needed
- One jig (hook included). Needs: same 8–9' jig-stick setup as the 7X (the community fishes 45 and 7X on the same rods), 30–40 lb line. Carried as the 45/7X pair in 2–3 colors each.
Support reality
- Consumable jig; no warranty structure surfaced. Tady is a long-standing SoCal maker with continuous production — availability is the support story.
Community verdict
The 45 and the 7X are a pair in the SoCal iron box — same colors, same rods, same fish. If the 7X is the default, the 45 is the co-default; the community doesn't pick between them so much as carry both and let the fish decide.