Lake X Lures Fat Bastard Northern Lights Series

The Lake X Lures Fat Bastard: Northern Lights Series

The Fat Bastard is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the Lake X Lures lineup, and the Northern Lights Series (NLS) takes its dominance to a whole new level. This bait features the legendary "plopping" sound that put Lake X on the map, now enhanced with a specialized reflective holographic material on the tail.

Handcrafted by legendary Wisconsin bait makers, the Northern Lights Series utilizes the same reflective properties found in a predator’s eye. This allows the tail to capture and reflect even the smallest amount of ambient light—moonlight, starlight, or gray-day overcast—to create a rhythmic, prismatic flash. Whether you are fishing the Great Lakes or local timber, this bait is a proven winner that catches fish coast to coast.

Massive Displacement & Visual Flash

The Fat Bastard is famous for its deep-throated "thump" and loud surface pop. The Northern Lights edition pairs this acoustic power with an intense visual trigger, making it easier for Musky and trophy Northern Pike to track and strike, even in heavy chop or stained water.

Built for the Battle

Lake X doesn't cut corners on durability. The Fat Bastard is engineered to survive the most violent topwater explosions:

• Solid Plastic Body: Built to take a beating against rocks, timber, and teeth.

• Thru-Wire Construction: Features a continuous wire from nose to tail, ensuring you never lose a trophy to lure failure.

• Legendary Performance: Perfectly balanced to run true at any speed—from a slow-motion crawl to a high-speed burn.

Verified Product Specifications:

• Body Length: 4.5" (Total profile approx. 8" including tail and hooks)

• Weight: 2.9 oz to 3.1 oz (The ultimate casting machine)

• Construction: Solid Plastic with Thru-Wire durability

• Action: High-acoustic surface "plop" and massive wake with holographic tail flash

Tie on the #1 seller. When you need a lure that combines Wisconsin heritage with high-intensity visual and acoustic action, the Fat Bastard is the heavy hitter you want on the end of your line.

The Ultimate Setup for the Fat Bastard NLS

Throwing a 3 oz topwater lure all day requires the right equipment to maximize action and avoid fatigue:

• The Rod: 8'6" to 9' Heavy Power / Fast Action to facilitate long-distance "bomb" casts and maintain a better lure angle.

• The Reel: Baitcaster with a 5.3:1 to 6.3:1 Gear Ratio to provide the torque needed to pull a large-bladed bait without losing that signature deep thump.

• The Line: 80lb to 100lb Braided Line for zero stretch and immediate energy transfer on long-distance hook sets.

• The Leader: 100lb - 130lb Fluorocarbon to prevent the front hook from fouling while remaining stealthy in clear-water conditions.

Pro-Tip: When a fish blows up on the Fat Bastard, wait until you feel the weight of the fish before you set the hook. Setting it purely on the visual splash often results in pulling the bait right out of the fish's mouth!