Paul Brown's · Prop Baits
Paul Brown's Fat Boy, 4 in, Chartreuse/Black Back
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Options
Color: Chartreuse/Black Back
- Chartreuse/Black Back
- Purple Demon
- Chartreuse Gold
- Pearl Chartreuse Back
- Pink/Black Back
Size: 4 Inch- 3/4 oz
- 4 Inch- 3/4 oz
- Item weight
- 0.75 Ounces
Quick take
4 inch topwater prop bait that creates surface disturbance and skipping action to draw aggressive bass strikes.
The 4-inch Fat Boy in Chartreuse/Black Back is a suspending twitchbait with a broad body and a small internal rattle. It is weighted to cast a long way, and anglers have used it on shallow banks, in the surf and on falling tides for speckled trout and redfish.
Best for
- Bass in shallow lakes and ponds during low light
- Open water bass that hunt aggressively at dawn
- Anglers seeking explosive topwater action
Skip if
- You fish clear water in bright sun; surface noise spooks bass
- You need a quiet presentation; prop baits are loud
Strengths
- 3/4 oz weight casts well and stays on surface through retrieve
- Prop design creates pulsation and splash on every crank
- Large profile draws strikes from competitive bass
Trade-offs
- Topwater is ineffective in high sun on wary fish
- Treble hooks difficult to remove from thick grass
- Bold color pattern may spook fish in clear water
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
When and where to fish it
Its bright, high-visibility pattern suits stained and muddy water under an overcast sky or in low light.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Gold, Chartreuse/Black Back, Pearl Chartreuse Back, Pink/Black BackThis one | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Purple Demon | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Brown's Fat Boy, 4 in, Chartreuse/Black Back | Length:4 in | Color:Chartreuse/Black Back | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Paul Brown Fat Boy Topwater Lure, 4 in, 3/4 oz | Length:4 in | Color:Purple Demon | Suits:Muddy water |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Length | 4 in |
|---|---|
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Color | Chartreuse/Black Back |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 4 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a suspending lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Chartreuse/Black Back.
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