Fatboy Lures - C4 Tube Pre-Rigged
About this lure
The C-4 Tube is a high-action lure with a tube-style head and subtle scoop, creating erratic splashes and strong bubble output. Internally keel-weighted for stability, it stays planted while producing just the right chaos to provoke reaction strikes. Its vibrant action mimics panicked baitfish—especially deadly on tuna and striped marlin.
Target Species: Tuna, mahi-mahi, striped and blue marlin
Action: Splashy, erratic skips with a strong smoke trail
Rigging Options: Available rigged or unrigged
Recommended Spread Positions:
6.5" – Long Rigger or Shotgun: Lively surface skitter for wary pelagics
8.5" – Long Rigger: Mid-range surface chaos, perfect for raising billfish
10.5" – Long Corner: Big, noisy attraction close in, ideal for marlin or large tuna
The C-4 Tube adds flash and energy to any spread, with consistent performance even when the seas get messy.
How to fish the Fatboy Lures - C4 Tube Pre-Rigged
Big Kev's Tips
How to work it
The C-4 Tube is trolled in a spread behind a moving boat, deployed at the long rigger or long corner positions depending on size.
The 6.5" model works the long rigger for a lively surface skitter that appeals to wary pelagics; the 8.5" sits mid-range on the long rigger to raise billfish with mid-range surface chaos; the 10.5" takes the long corner for big, noisy attraction close to the boat, ideal for marlin or large tuna.
Its tube-style head with subtle scoop creates erratic splashes and strong bubble output, mimicking panicked baitfish. The internally keel-weighted design keeps it planted on the surface while producing the smoke trail and reaction-strike chaos that provokes tuna, mahi-mahi, striped marlin, and blue marlin.
Which colour, and when
F05 - EvilBlue head with red flash reads as a wounded baitfish in bright, clear conditions.
F117 - Flaming MoeWarm pink and orange draws fish in low light or overcast skies.
F123 - FusionCool purple and blue tones match a natural baitfish profile in clear, bright water.
F22 - KoheruNatural koheru colouring - the match-the-hatch pick for clear water and bright sun.
F33 - LumoGlow finish stands out when the sky is dark, overcast or the water is stirred up.
F41 - VaderDark silhouette with sparkle - the hard outline that triggers reaction strikes in bright conditions.
F60 - Gay BobChrome head with rainbow skirt throws flash in every direction - covers all light conditions.