Madcat Tight-S Deep 5m 16cm 70g Rudd

Madcat Tight-S Deep — Deep-Diving Catfish Crankbait That Reaches 5 m

The Madcat Tight-S Deep is a rattling hard lure built specifically for catfish, combining a tight yet pronounced flanking action with a deep-running lip that takes it down to 5 m.

Deep-Diving Performance

With a running depth of up to 5 m, this crankbait gets into the zones where big catfish hold — beneath thermoclines, along deep channel edges, and around submerged structure. The buoyant (floating) design means it rises on the pause, giving you full control over the retrieve and the ability to trigger reaction bites at any depth in the column.

Rattle, Action, and Hardware

The internal rattle produces consistent sound vibration that carries through murky freshwater and draws catfish in from a distance. The tight flanking action generates strong lateral flash without overworking — a presentation that stays natural even at higher retrieve speeds. Two super-strong, sharp treble hooks in size 2/0 provide solid hooksets on hard-mouthed fish.

Choose the Right Variant

All Tight-S Deep variants share the same 16 cm body, 70 g weight, 5 m running depth, and 2x #2/0 treble hook rig. Choose your colour to match conditions and the mood of the fish:

Tight-S Deep 16cm 70g Floating Rudd — natural roach-style finish; ideal in clear-to-moderate visibility water when catfish are keyed on baitfish; versatile all-round choice for rivers and lakes
Tight-S Deep 16cm 70g Floating Candy — high-contrast attractor colour; effective in coloured or low-light conditions
Tight-S Deep 16cm 70g Floating Firetiger UV — UV-reactive finish; designed for low-light, dusk, or dawn sessions and stained water
Tight-S Deep 16cm 70g Floating Glow — glow-in-the-dark finish; best suited for night fishing or very deep, dark water where light penetration is minimal