Lucky John Haira Tiny 33 ATG is a series of compact floating crankbaits developed for trout fishing in stillwaters and commercial area trout fisheries. The 3.3 cm body provides a small presentation, while the 4 g weight makes the lure practical to cast and control with light spinning tackle.
The series includes two models designed to cover different water layers: the very shallow-running Haira Tiny 33 ATG Shallow Pilot and the deeper-diving Haira Tiny 33 ATG Plus Foot. This makes it possible to adjust the running depth without changing the general size and character of the lure.
Haira Tiny 33 ATG maintains a pronounced action during a slow, steady retrieve. This is especially useful when trout respond better to a small lure moving calmly and remaining within their field of vision for longer.
Retrieve speed can be adjusted to the activity of the fish. A faster retrieve helps search a larger part of the swim, while slow winding with short pauses works well for cautious trout that follow the lure before striking.
Haira Tiny 33 ATG Shallow Pilot runs to approximately 20 cm. It is designed for fishing the uppermost water layer, above submerged vegetation and in areas where active trout are feeding close to the surface.
When the retrieve is stopped, the floating lure begins to rise. This helps it pass over shallow obstacles and makes it suitable for a stop-and-go presentation with short periods of winding separated by pauses.
Haira Tiny 33 ATG Plus Foot reaches a depth of approximately 1 m. It is suitable when trout are holding below the surface and the lure needs to be presented through the middle or deeper part of the swim.
The greater running depth allows anglers to work drop-offs, deeper margins and areas where fish are holding below visible surface activity. The model remains floating, so it gradually rises when the retrieve is paused.
Haira Tiny 33 ATG Shallow Pilot measures 3.3 cm (1.3 in), weighs 4 g and runs to approximately 0.2 m. It is intended for very shallow presentations and trout feeding close to the surface.
Haira Tiny 33 ATG Plus Foot also measures 3.3 cm (1.3 in) and weighs 4 g, but reaches approximately 1 m. It is the deeper-running option while retaining the same compact profile and floating action.
Lucky John is best known for its wide range of spinning lures designed for perch, zander, pike, trout and other predatory fish. The range includes soft lures, wobblers, inline spinners and spoons that can be matched to different venues, fishing depths and retrieval styles.
Soft lures make up the largest part of the Lucky John range. It includes classic paddle-tail lures, slim profiles for jigging, curly-tail grubs, fork-tail lures, worms and imitations of creatures living close to the bottom. Series such as Tioga, Joco Shaker, S-Shad Tail, Makora, Kubira and Hogy Hog allow anglers to select the right action and size for rivers, lakes and reservoirs.
Lucky John wobblers include small models for trout, chub and perch, as well as larger lures designed for pike and zander. Depending on their construction, they can be retrieved steadily, worked with sharp twitches or used to explore deeper parts of the water column.
The range is complemented by inline spinners and spoons suitable for fishing in current, still waters and trout fisheries. Different sizes and profiles make it possible to choose a lure for slow presentations as well as faster searching retrieves.
Lucky John also offers a limited selection of spinning rods, which form a small addition to the brand’s extensive lure range.
The Lucky John range includes lures for light perch and trout fishing, classic jigging for zander and more powerful spinning for pike. When choosing a lure, it is worth considering the fishing depth, retrieval speed, size of the natural prey and current activity of the fish.