Thermocline Tadpole

Thermocline Tadpole is a compact crappie soft plastic designed to deliver a focused finesse presentation when fish are feeding on small forage or responding poorly to larger baits. Its small profile is offered in both 1.5-inch and 2-inch sizes, allowing anglers to downsize for pressured fish or step up slightly when a larger silhouette is needed.

Thermocline offers the Tadpole in 14 crappie-focused colors for matching water clarity, light conditions, and local forage. The 1.5-inch version contains 14 baits per bag, while the 2-inch version contains 12. Both sizes pair naturally with light jig heads, including Thermocline Hex Wedge Jig Heads, for casting, vertical presentations, and forward-facing-sonar fishing.

Key Features

• Compact finesse profile designed specifically for crappie fishing
• Available in 1.5-inch and 2-inch sizes
• Fourteen color patterns for clear, stained, bright, and low-light conditions
• Small profile for pressured or finicky fish
• Pairs well with light jig heads and forward-facing-sonar presentations
• Handcrafted in the USA

Specifications

• 1.5 in — 14 baits per bag
• 2 in — 12 baits per bag
• 14 current Thermocline color patterns

Best Uses

Rig the Tadpole on a light jig head for vertical jigging, casting to brush and docks, pitching to suspended crappie, or targeting individual fish with forward-facing sonar. Choose the 1.5-inch size when fish are keyed on tiny forage or need a slower, subtler presentation; use the 2-inch size when a little more profile and visibility are helpful.