Fatboy Lures - Little Rascal Pre-Rigged
Specifications
About this lure
The Fatboy Lures Little Rascal Pre-Rigged is a highly versatile 5.5-inch skirted pusher designed to punch well above its weight in New Zealand's game fishing scene. Built with a cupped face and a sharp entry, this lure creates a stable yet aggressive action that tracks perfectly in both calm and rough sea conditions. Ideally sized for targeting Albacore, Skipjack, and Southern Bluefin Tuna, it offers a bite-sized profile that predators find irresistible.
- Proven Profile β Features a 5.5-inch skirt length that perfectly matches small baitfish populations found in NZ waters.
- Aggressive Action β The cupped face produces a strong head shake and a thick bubble trail to attract game fish from deep below.
- Versatile Trolling β Swims consistently at speeds between 4β12 knots, making it suitable for mixed spreads.
- Target Species β Deadly on Albacore, Skipjack, Southern Bluefin Tuna, and smaller Marlin species.
- Ready to Fish β Comes pre-rigged with a high-quality single hook and leader, meeting IGFA standards.
- Stable Tracking β The tapered head design ensures the lure stays in the water, even in choppy conditions.
How to fish the Fatboy Lures - Little Rascal Pre-Rigged
Big Kev's Tips
How to work it
The Little Rascal is trolled in a mixed spread at 4-12 knots, working the surface with its cupped face creating aggressive head shake and bubble trail.
Deploy it on an outrigger, long corner, or shotgun position depending on spread layout and sea state. Its tapered head design holds a stable line even in rough conditions, making it reliable across varying water states.
Target Albacore, Skipjack, Southern Bluefin Tuna, and smaller Marlin species; the 5.5-inch profile matches small baitfish populations in NZ waters and triggers strikes from deep-holding predators.
Which colour, and when
F05 - EvilDark silhouette with metallic flash - cuts through chop and bright glare to hold a hard outline.
F117 - Flaming MoeWarm pink and orange combo that pulls fish in low light or overcast conditions.
F123 - FusionPurple glitter reads as a dark attractor with flash - good in bright sun or choppy water.
F22 - KoheruNatural koheru match for clear water and bright daylight.
F33 - LumoGlows to stay visible when the light drops or the water is overcast and dark.
F41 - VaderPurple glitter reads as a dark attractor with flash - good in bright sun or choppy water.
F60 - Gay BobPink and chrome flash covers all conditions - a reliable confidence colour in clear or stained water.