Fatboy Lures - Viper Pre-Rigged
About this lure
Long-Range Performer with an Irresistible Bubble Trail
The Viper is built for long-range dominance. Featuring a double-tapered head and deep cupped face, it delivers a strong swimming action and a thick, enticing bubble trail that draws big game species in from afar. Perfectly unweighted to maintain action even when trolled far back, the Viper excels in rough water and high-speed trolling.
Target Species: Marlin, sailfish, tuna, mahi-mahi
Action: Steady swim with strong head wiggle and constant bubble trail
Rigging Options: Available rigged or unrigged
Recommended Spread Positions:
- 6.5" – Shotgun: Excels way back in the spread for spooky mahi or tuna
- 8.5" – Long Rigger: Tracks true and produces a solid smoke trail for marlin
- 10.5" – Long Corner: Bold presence in the prop wash's edge for big bites
The Viper’s unweighted design and aggressive wiggle make it a go-to for serious offshore spreads—easy to run, hard to beat.
How to fish the Fatboy Lures - Viper Pre-Rigged
Big Kev's Tips
How to work it
The Viper is a floating, surface-running game lure fished by trolling it in an offshore spread.
Its double-tapered head and deep cupped face produce a steady swimming action with a strong head wiggle and a thick, constant bubble trail that pulls fish in from a distance.
Being unweighted, it holds its action even when set well back, and it handles rough water and high-speed trolling.
Match the size to the spread position: the 6.5" runs well back in the shotgun for spooky mahi-mahi or tuna, the 8.5" tracks true from the long rigger and smokes for marlin, and the 10.5" brings a bold presence at the edge of the prop wash on the long corner.
Run it rigged or unrigged as your setup requires.
Deploy across outrigger and corner positions on a suitable game trolling outfit, targeting marlin, sailfish, tuna and mahi-mahi.
Which colour, and when
F05 - EvilBlue and silver flash that fires up in clear water under bright sun.
F117 - Flaming MoePink and warm tones that hold their appeal across a range of light and water conditions.
F123 - FusionDark purple silhouette that throws a hard outline in bright glare or choppy water.
F22 - KoheruNatural koheru profile - the match-the-hatch pick for clear, sunny conditions.
F33 - LumoGlow finish that stands out before sunrise, after sunset, or under heavy overcast.
F41 - VaderDark purple silhouette that throws a hard outline in bright glare or choppy water.
F60 - Gay BobBlue and silver flash that fires up in clear water under bright sun.
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