Length
2 inches long with a compact tadpole-style profile that stays balanced on small jigheads and fishes naturally on light line.
Jiggin' Johnsons' 2.0" Rad Tad Soft Plastic Bait
$3.19
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Jiggin' Johnsons' 2.0" Rad Tad Soft Plastic Bait
On-the-water overview (demo copy)
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Specs & build (demo copy)
Specs & build (demo copy)
Care & storage (demo copy)
Care & storage (demo copy)
Best ways to fish it (demo)
Swim Jig Trailer
Shallow grass, slow roll
Texas Rig
Pitching to cover
Ball Jig Head
Dragging sand or rock
Split Shot
Natural subtle glides
Best for
Crappie, bluegill, perch, and mixed panfish when fish want something subtle that still shows a little life on the fall.
Style
Finesse tadpole-style bait with a slim body and active tail that moves easily without needing much forward speed.
Where it shines
Brush piles, standing timber, shallow cover, and open-water schools where controlled drops and slow swims draw more bites.
Rule of thumb: Fish the Rad Tad slower than you think you should. Most missed bites happen when anglers rush the retrieve instead of letting the bait glide and settle naturally. When the bite gets tough, lighten your jig and extend the fall before changing spots.
Top 3 ways we fish it
Designed for finesse control
Count-down swim
A reliable way to find suspended crappie holding around cover or roaming mid-depth.
- Cast beyond the target and let the bait fall on semi-slack line so it glides naturally into the zone.
- Count it down to depth, then reel slowly while keeping steady contact with the bait.
- Pause occasionally so the tail can flutter during the fall instead of staying under constant tension.
Vertical finesse drop
Best for tight targets like brush, docks, and grouped fish holding close to structure.
- Lower it straight down and stop just above where fish are positioned.
- Use small rod-tip lifts to move the bait inches at a time instead of hopping it aggressively.
- Stay ready for subtle bites that show up as slack or a slight tick in the line.
Float-assisted drift
A great shallow-water option when fish are scattered along edges or roaming flats.
- Set your depth so the bait tracks just above weeds, wood, or submerged rock.
- Let wind or current move the float naturally rather than pulling it constantly.
- Give the float a small twitch occasionally to trigger reaction bites from followers.
