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Paul Brown Corky Original | Floating

Paul Brown Corky Original | Floating

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Paul Brown Corky Original - Floating

The Paul Brown Corky Original is the lure that started the Corky legend. This slim-profile floating lure has been catching redfish and sea trout on Texas flats for decades. The slow sink/suspend action mimics a wounded baitfish drifting through the water column. Twitch and pause retrieves trigger explosive strikes from fish that ignore faster presentations. Seven colors cover clear to stained water conditions. The original, still the standard. $12.99.
  • The original Corky lure design
  • Floating/slow sink suspend action
  • Slim profile for finesse presentations
  • 7 colors
  • $12.99

Read our redfish guide for Corky techniques

The Original Texas Inshore Legend

The Corky has been a Texas inshore secret weapon for decades. The design is deceptively simple: a buoyant core that makes the bait suspend on the pause rather than sink. That suspend action is what makes it deadly. Fish following the bait see it stop and hang in the water column like a stunned baitfish. The strike reflex kicks in.

The slim original profile is the finesse option. It slides through the water with minimal resistance, darting on twitches and hanging motionless on pauses. Seven colors cover every water clarity from gin clear to coffee stained. If you fish Texas flats, you know the Corky. If you do not, you should.

Floating/Suspend Action

The buoyant core suspends the bait in the water column on every pause. Fish see a motionless, vulnerable baitfish hanging in their strike zone. This triggers the feeding response that fast-moving lures miss.

Slim Original Profile

The original slim body slides through the water with minimal resistance. The profile matches small baitfish like mullet and shad that redfish and trout feed on. Less water displacement than the Fat Boy for a more subtle presentation.

Seven Color Options

Texas Chicken, Pearl/Chartreuse, Pink/Silver, Chartreuse/Gold/White, Black/Gold/Orange, Copper Top/Silver, and more. The selection covers clear water naturals to stained water attractors.

How to Fish the Paul Brown Corky Original

1. Tie to fluorocarbon leader with a loop knot for maximum action

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

3. Let the bait settle for a moment after the cast

4. Twitch-twitch-pause: two short rod tip snaps, then a 2-4 second pause

5. The Corky darts and then suspends motionless on the pause

6. Strikes usually come on the pause or the first twitch after a pause

Specs & Common Questions

Everything you need to know before you buy

Full Specifications +
Brand Paul Brown
Model Corky Original
Action Floating/Suspending
Profile Slim Original
Colors 7 Options
Price $12.99
Original vs Fat Boy? +
The Original has a slimmer profile for finesse presentations. The Fat Boy ($11.99) has a wider body for more water displacement. Start with the Original for its versatility. Add the Fat Boy for days when fish want a bigger bait.
What species? +
Redfish and sea trout on the flats. Also catches flounder, snook, and other inshore species. The Corky has decades of proven results on Texas coast species. Our redfish guide covers lure techniques.
What color for Texas Chicken? +
Texas Chicken (a brown/gold/orange combination) is the classic all-around Corky color. It matches mullet and other baitfish in stained water. It is the most popular color for a reason. Our sight casting guide covers color matching.
How slow should I fish it? +
Slow. Very slow. The Corky is a patience lure. Twitch, twitch, then wait 2-4 seconds. Sometimes longer. The longer the pause, the longer the bait suspends in the strike zone. Resist the urge to speed up. Our redfish guide covers retrieve cadences.
Loop knot or tight knot? +
Always a loop knot (Rapala loop or non-slip mono loop). The loop gives the Corky the freedom to dart and suspend naturally. A tight knot restricts the action and defeats the purpose of the design. Our leader FAQ covers knot selection.
Does it work outside Texas? +
Absolutely. The Corky works anywhere redfish, sea trout, and similar species feed on shallow flats. Florida, Louisiana, Carolinas, and beyond. The design is not region-specific. Our redfish guide covers techniques for all regions.