The new Uncle Ted from Light Tackle Anglers reimagines freshwater finesse fishing with a pre-rigged, Ned-style soft lure that is uniquely effective, right out of the package. Uncle Ted is engineered around a patent-pending jighead that inverts the hook point into the "catch" position to improve hooking efficiency. The conical end of the lead-free, non-toxic jighead is cast into the hook, providing a secure locking mechanism. The hook eye protrudes from the insert-molded soft plastic body to maintain a clean jigging presentation, with a mid-body pull point that creates a subtle quivering action on the lift. Every Uncle Ted is insert-molded with a super-elastic, cut-proof and slick polymer, so that it slices through the water and acts like a fleeing baitfish. Unlike conventional soft plastic lures that can tear easily or create excess drag, Uncle Ted is engineered to move efficiently through the water while maintaining its integrity and effectiveness. This combination of durability and action is critical in finesse fishing, where subtle presentation must be paired with real-world toughness.
"Anglers shouldn't have to choose between finesse and fishability," notes Ted Putnam, Managing Member of Light Tackle Anglers and Uncle Ted's namesake. "With Uncle Ted, you can take that subtle Ned-style presentation and fish it anywhere in North America. With its unique jighead and an innovative soft body, every pre-rigged Uncle Ted remains true to the principles that define successful finesse fishing, while making this ultra-effective technique accessible to every angler. If you can tie a knot, you can catch fish – bass, walleye, and more – with Uncle Ted."
Debuting in the Freshwater Soft Lures and the First Time Exhibitor categories, Uncle Ted (MSRP $8.50 per pack of 2 pre-rigged lures) measures 3 inches, weighs 1/8-ounce, and is available in 8 color patterns: Brown Ale, Brown Ale Spawn, Stout, Stout Spawn, Purple Haze, Purple Haze Spawn, PB&J, and PB&J Spawn.