MCARTHY BAITS TIDDLER SOFT PLASTIC JERKBAIT 4″, 4.5″ & 5″

The McArthy Baits Tiddler is a proven soft plastic baitfish imitation designed to deliver realistic swimming action, aggressive darting movement, and exceptional versatility across freshwater and saltwater fishing applications. With a classic baitfish profile and a strong fish-catching reputation throughout Southern Africa, the Tiddler is an excellent choice for anglers targeting a variety of predatory species.

Available in 4″, 4.5″, and 5″ sizes, the Tiddler produces an enticing fluttering action on the fall and an aggressive side-to-side darting movement when worked with sharp rod-tip jerks. This combination imitates the movements of fleeing or injured baitfish, helping trigger strikes from predatory fish.

One of the Tiddler’s greatest strengths is its versatility. It can be fished weightless like a traditional soft plastic jerkbait, producing natural swimming and falling movements, or rigged with additional weight to target fish holding deeper in the water column.

When allowed to fall on a slack line, the lure produces an attractive fluttering action that can be particularly effective around submerged structure, vegetation, and other likely fish-holding areas.

For deeper presentations, the Tiddler performs well on Texas, Carolina, Mojo, and Split Shot Rigs. It is also suitable for Drop Shot fishing, providing anglers with multiple rigging options for different water depths and conditions.

Designed for compatibility with Extra Wide Gap (EWG) hooks, the Tiddler can be rigged weedless for fishing around cover. The larger 5″ model is also well suited to swimbait hooks, making it particularly versatile for swimming presentations.

Whether targeting bass in freshwater dams or pursuing kob, garrick, snapper, and other predatory gamefish in saltwater environments, the McArthy Tiddler delivers a realistic baitfish presentation with proven fish-catching performance.

Key Features

• Available in 4″, 4.5″, and 5″ sizes

• Classic, realistic baitfish profile

• Proven fish-catching design throughout Southern Africa

• Enticing fluttering action on the fall

• Aggressive side-to-side darting action when jerked

• Imitates fleeing or injured baitfish

• Suitable for freshwater and saltwater fishing

• Effective for finesse and power-fishing presentations

• Can be fished weightless for natural swimming action

• Excellent for slack-line falling presentations

• Compatible with Texas Rig presentations

• Suitable for Carolina and Mojo Rigs

• Effective with Split Shot and Drop Shot techniques

• Designed for Extra Wide Gap (EWG) hooks

• 5″ model also suitable for swimbait hooks

• Versatile for shallow and deeper water applications

• Ideal for bass, kob, garrick, snapper, and other predatory species

Specifications

Available Sizes & Recommended Hooks

Design & Features

Realistic Baitfish Profile

The Tiddler features a classic baitfish-shaped body that imitates natural forage, making it an effective lure for a wide variety of freshwater and saltwater predatory fish.

Aggressive Side-to-Side Darting Action

When worked with sharp rod-tip movements, the Tiddler darts from side to side, creating an erratic presentation that resembles fleeing or distressed baitfish.

Enticing Fluttering Fall

The lure produces a natural fluttering movement as it sinks, making slack-line presentations particularly effective around submerged structure and likely fish-holding areas.

Versatile Rigging Options

The Tiddler can be fished weightless or with additional weight using Texas, Carolina, Mojo, Split Shot, and Drop Shot techniques, allowing anglers to adapt their presentations to different depths and conditions.

EWG & Swimbait Hook Compatibility

All three sizes are suitable for Extra Wide Gap hooks, while the 5″ model also pairs well with swimbait hooks for controlled swimming presentations.

Freshwater & Saltwater Versatility

The Tiddler is suitable for targeting freshwater species such as bass, as well as saltwater predators including kob, garrick, and snapper.

Three Versatile Sizes

The 4″ model provides a compact baitfish profile, the 4.5″ offers an excellent all-round option, and the 5″ provides a larger presentation for anglers targeting bigger predatory fish.

Recommended Rigging Techniques

Recommended Fishing Techniques

Twitch-and-Pause Retrieve

Use sharp rod-tip twitches to create an aggressive side-to-side darting action, followed by pauses that allow the lure to flutter naturally.

Slack-Line Fall

Allow the Tiddler to sink on a slack line around submerged structure and other likely fish-holding areas to take advantage of its enticing falling movement.

Weightless Jerkbait Presentation

Rig the lure weightless and work it through shallow water to imitate a fleeing or injured baitfish.

Deep-Water Presentations

Use Texas, Carolina, Mojo, or Split Shot Rigs to reach fish holding deeper in the water column.

Swimming Retrieve

Rig the 5″ model on a suitable swimbait hook and retrieve it through the water to imitate a naturally swimming baitfish.

Recommended Applications

• Bass fishing

• Kob fishing

• Garrick fishing

• Snapper fishing

• Freshwater predator fishing

• Saltwater gamefish fishing

• Soft plastic jerkbait fishing

• Weightless lure presentations

• Texas Rig fishing

• Carolina and Mojo Rig fishing

• Drop Shot fishing

• Fishing around submerged vegetation

• Working along underwater structure

• Shallow and deeper water fishing

• Imitating small and medium-sized baitfish

• General freshwater and saltwater lure fishing

The McArthy Baits Tiddler is an excellent choice for anglers seeking a versatile soft plastic jerkbait that combines a proven baitfish profile, aggressive darting action, natural fluttering movement, and multiple rigging options.

Three Sizes. Realistic Action. Proven Performance. The McArthy Baits Tiddler delivers versatile baitfish presentations for targeting aggressive freshwater and saltwater predators throughout Southern Africa.