Fatboy Lures - Viper
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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
Big Kev's Tips
How to work it
The Viper is a trolling lure designed for long-range game fishing spreads.
Deploy it unweighted at the shotgun (6.5″), long rigger (8.5″), or long corner (10.5″) position depending on target species and water conditions-shotgun for spooky tuna or mahi-mahi, long rigger for marlin tracking true, long corner for bold presence in prop wash.
The lure's double-tapered head and deep cupped face generate a steady swim with strong head wiggle and thick bubble trail that attracts marlin, tuna, and kingfish from distance.
Troll at high speed in rough water; the unweighted design maintains action and allows the lure to run true far back in the spread without sinking.
Which colour, and when
F05 - EvilBlue head with red and black body cuts a bold contrast in rough, churned water.
F117 - Flaming MoePink and orange tones are a warm, high-vis draw on overcast days or in choppy water.
F123 - FusionPurple and blue flash reads well in clear, bright conditions for pelagic species.
F22 - KoheruNatural baitfish match for clear water and bright daylight.
F33 - LumoGlows to stay visible in low light, overcast skies or heavy spray and white water.
F41 - VaderHard dark silhouette that stands out against bright sky and broken water.
F60 - Gay BobPink and orange tones are a warm, high-vis draw on overcast days or in choppy water.
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