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Paul Brown Corky Fat Boy | Floating

Paul Brown Corky Fat Boy | Floating

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Paul Brown Corky Fat Boy - Floating

The Paul Brown Corky Fat Boy is the wider-bodied version of the legendary Corky lure. The Fat Boy's wider profile displaces more water and creates a bigger target, which can trigger strikes when fish ignore slimmer baits. Floating version suspends near the surface or sinks very slowly depending on leader weight. A Texas inshore legend for redfish and sea trout on the flats. Five colors. $11.99.
  • Wide body profile for more water displacement
  • Floating/slow sink action
  • Legendary Texas inshore bait
  • 5 colors
  • $11.99

Read our redfish guide for Corky techniques

The Fat Profile That Triggers Strikes

The original Corky is a Texas inshore legend. The Fat Boy takes that proven design and adds girth. The wider body pushes more water, creates a bigger visual profile, and presents a different silhouette than the original. When fish are keyed on larger baitfish or when the standard Corky is getting follows but not strikes, the Fat Boy gets the bite.

The floating version suspends near the surface or sinks very slowly. Work it with twitches and pauses on the flats. The slow, erratic action mimics a wounded baitfish struggling near the surface. Redfish and sea trout cannot resist it.

Wide Body Profile

The Fat Boy is wider than the original Corky, displacing more water and creating a larger visual target. The wider profile produces a different vibration pattern that can trigger strikes when slimmer baits are ignored.

Floating/Suspend Action

The floating version hangs near the surface or sinks very slowly. On the pause, the bait suspends in the strike zone rather than sinking to the bottom. This is deadly on shallow flats where fish are feeding in the top of the water column.

Proven Corky Design

Paul Brown's Corky design has been catching Texas inshore fish for decades. The Fat Boy maintains the proven action and quality with a wider body that fills a different role in your tackle selection.

How to Fish the Paul Brown Corky Fat Boy

1. Tie directly to your fluorocarbon leader with a loop knot for best action

2. Cast to shallow flats, grass edges, or potholes

3. Retrieve with a slow twitch-twitch-pause cadence

4. The Fat Boy darts on twitches and suspends on the pause

5. Most strikes come on the pause or immediately after a twitch

6. Watch your line for subtle takes

Specs & Common Questions

Everything you need to know before you buy

Full Specifications +
Brand Paul Brown
Model Corky Fat Boy
Action Floating/Suspending
Profile Wide Body
Colors 5 Options
Price $11.99
Fat Boy vs Original Corky? +
The Fat Boy has a wider body that displaces more water and creates a larger target. The Original Corky ($12.99) has a slimmer profile. Use the Fat Boy when fish want a bigger bait. Use the Original for a more subtle presentation.
What species? +
Redfish and sea trout are the primary targets. The Corky design also catches flounder, snook, and other inshore species on the flats. Our redfish guide covers lure selection for different situations.
Floating or sinking? +
This is the floating version. It suspends near the surface or sinks very slowly. For a version that gets deeper faster, look for a sinking Corky model. The floating version is ideal for shallow flats. Our sight casting guide covers shallow water presentations.
What color for clear water? +
Pearl/Chartreuse and Pink/Silver are popular clear water choices. Texas Chicken is a classic all-around color. Match to your local baitfish patterns. Our redfish guide covers color selection.
What leader and knot? +
20-25lb fluorocarbon leader. Use a loop knot (Rapala or non-slip mono loop) to give the bait maximum action. A tight knot restricts the darting action that makes Corkys effective. Our leader FAQ covers leader setup.
Why is this classified under Corks & Floats? +
Despite the name, the Paul Brown Corky is a lure, not a cork float. The name comes from the buoyant core that gives it the slow-sink/suspend action. It is fished like a hard bait or soft plastic, not like a float rig. Our redfish guide covers Corky techniques.