The original Westin Swim Glidebait is a well established favorite amongst the pro guides, who are confident that all of their clients can easily cast and catch fish with it – it’s as simple as that!
The Westin Swim Glidebait 10 cm / 31 g is a shallow-floating lure that moves with a wide and natural S-shaped action when retrieved. This glidebait, working in the upper water layer, is especially suitable for pike and larger perch fishing in shallow water, above vegetation, and in places where a sinking lure tends to snag on the bottom. Suitable for use For pike fishing For larger perch fishing In shallow bays and lake inlets Luring above vegetation Fishing from shore and boat For steady retrieve fishing Luring with jerks and pauses Slow fishing in cold water Searching for active predatory fish For use with spinning and lighter jerkbait setups For anglers seeking an easy-to-control glidebait Why choose the Westin Swim Glidebait Low Floating? Compact 10 cm lure profile 31 g weight supports long and accurate casts Shallow-floating construction Suitable for fishing the upper water layer Distinctive wide S-shaped swimming action Works with both slow and faster retrieves Action can be enhanced with jerks and pauses Strong ABS plastic body Lead-free construction Wire-through body design Sharp carbon steel hooks Detailed hand-painted color finishes Designed for long-distance casting Suitable for catching multiple predator species Technical specifications Lure type: glidebait Buoyancy: shallow-floating Length: 10 cm Weight: 31 g Material: ABS plastic Construction: wire-through body Weighting: lead-free Swimming action: S-shaped lateral movement Recommended retrieve speed: slow to fast Control method: steady retrieve, jerks and pauses Hooks: sharp carbon steel hooks Finish: detailed hand-painted Casting characteristics: designed for long-distance casting Main target fish: pike and perch Package: 1 lure Color: depends on selected variant Set includes Westin Swim Glidebait 10 cm / 31 g Low Floating lure Carbon steel hooks mounted on the lure Please check the color and specific product code for the selected variant on the product page before ordering. Frequently Asked Questions What does Low Floating mean? Low Floating refers to a shallow-floating version designed primarily for fishing the upper water layers. It is ideal for shallow water and above vegetation, where a heavier sinking lure can easily snag on the bottom or in weeds. How do you work the Westin Swim Glidebait? Start with a steady retrieve to activate the lure’s wide S-shaped swimming action. For a more varied action, add short rod jerks, changes in retrieve speed, and pauses. What fish is this lure suitable for? The 10 cm and 31 g Swim Glidebait is especially suitable for pike and larger perch. Its compact profile is large enough to attract pike, but not too bulky for perch. Should you use a trace when fishing for pike? Yes. Pike teeth can quickly cut through regular monofilament or braided line. Use a steel, titanium, or other bite-resistant trace of appropriate strength for the lure’s weight and your tackle. When is the Westin Swim Glidebait 10 cm Low Floating the right choice? This model is the best choice for shallow bays, above vegetation, and shoreline areas where you want to keep the lure in the upper water layer. The shallow-floating construction gives you more control in places where a sinking lure can quickly snag on the bottom, rocks, or aquatic plants. If the predatory fish are deeper or you want to control the fishing depth more precisely with sinking time, the 10 cm and 34 g sinking Swim Glidebait is a better fit. For a larger silhouette and deeper fishing area, consider the 12 cm and 58 g sinking version. Recommendations Start with a slow and steady retrieve to let the lure display its natural S-shaped swimming action. In shallow water, keep the rod tip higher and avoid long pauses, especially over rocky bottoms or dense vegetation. When searching for active fish, increase retrieve speed and add short rod jerks. If a fish follows the lure but doesn’t strike, make a sudden change in speed or a short pause. Such a movement can mimic an injured baitfish and trigger a predatory strike. In clear water, choose a natural color pattern; in murky water or low light, opt for a more visible, high-contrast variant. When fishing for pike, always use a bite-resistant trace. After each contact with fish, rocks, or vegetation, check the sharpness of the hooks, split rings, and lure body. Replace any damaged hook or attachment before the next cast. Shallow-floating glidebait for pike and perch fishing The Westin Swim Glidebait 10 cm / 31 g Low Floating combines a wide S-shaped action, strong wire-through construction, and excellent casting performance. It is a practical choice for shallow water and vegetation-rich fishing spots where you need to keep the lure in the upper water layer.
The Westin Swim Glidebait 10 cm / 31 g is a shallow-floating lure that moves with a wide and natural S-shaped action when retrieved. This glidebait, working in the upper water layer, is especially suitable for pike and larger perch fishing in shallow water, above vegetation, and in places where a sinking lure tends to snag on the bottom. Suitable for use For pike fishing For larger perch fishing In shallow bays and lake inlets Luring above vegetation Fishing from shore and boat For steady retrieve fishing Luring with jerks and pauses Slow fishing in cold water Searching for active predatory fish For use with spinning and lighter jerkbait setups For anglers seeking an easy-to-control glidebait Why choose the Westin Swim Glidebait Low Floating? Compact 10 cm lure profile 31 g weight supports long and accurate casts Shallow-floating construction Suitable for fishing the upper water layer Distinctive wide S-shaped swimming action Works with both slow and faster retrieves Action can be enhanced with jerks and pauses Strong ABS plastic body Lead-free construction Wire-through body design Sharp carbon steel hooks Detailed hand-painted color finishes Designed for long-distance casting Suitable for catching multiple predator species Technical specifications Lure type: glidebait Buoyancy: shallow-floating Length: 10 cm Weight: 31 g Material: ABS plastic Construction: wire-through body Weighting: lead-free Swimming action: S-shaped lateral movement Recommended retrieve speed: slow to fast Control method: steady retrieve, jerks and pauses Hooks: sharp carbon steel hooks Finish: detailed hand-painted Casting characteristics: designed for long-distance casting Main target fish: pike and perch Package: 1 lure Color: depends on selected variant Set includes Westin Swim Glidebait 10 cm / 31 g Low Floating lure Carbon steel hooks mounted on the lure Please check the color and specific product code for the selected variant on the product page before ordering. Frequently Asked Questions What does Low Floating mean? Low Floating refers to a shallow-floating version designed primarily for fishing the upper water layers. It is ideal for shallow water and above vegetation, where a heavier sinking lure can easily snag on the bottom or in weeds. How do you work the Westin Swim Glidebait? Start with a steady retrieve to activate the lure’s wide S-shaped swimming action. For a more varied action, add short rod jerks, changes in retrieve speed, and pauses. What fish is this lure suitable for? The 10 cm and 31 g Swim Glidebait is especially suitable for pike and larger perch. Its compact profile is large enough to attract pike, but not too bulky for perch. Should you use a trace when fishing for pike? Yes. Pike teeth can quickly cut through regular monofilament or braided line. Use a steel, titanium, or other bite-resistant trace of appropriate strength for the lure’s weight and your tackle. When is the Westin Swim Glidebait 10 cm Low Floating the right choice? This model is the best choice for shallow bays, above vegetation, and shoreline areas where you want to keep the lure in the upper water layer. The shallow-floating construction gives you more control in places where a sinking lure can quickly snag on the bottom, rocks, or aquatic plants. If the predatory fish are deeper or you want to control the fishing depth more precisely with sinking time, the 10 cm and 34 g sinking Swim Glidebait is a better fit. For a larger silhouette and deeper fishing area, consider the 12 cm and 58 g sinking version. Recommendations Start with a slow and steady retrieve to let the lure display its natural S-shaped swimming action. In shallow water, keep the rod tip higher and avoid long pauses, especially over rocky bottoms or dense vegetation. When searching for active fish, increase retrieve speed and add short rod jerks. If a fish follows the lure but doesn’t strike, make a sudden change in speed or a short pause. Such a movement can mimic an injured baitfish and trigger a predatory strike. In clear water, choose a natural color pattern; in murky water or low light, opt for a more visible, high-contrast variant. When fishing for pike, always use a bite-resistant trace. After each contact with fish, rocks, or vegetation, check the sharpness of the hooks, split rings, and lure body. Replace any damaged hook or attachment before the next cast. Shallow-floating glidebait for pike and perch fishing The Westin Swim Glidebait 10 cm / 31 g Low Floating combines a wide S-shaped action, strong wire-through construction, and excellent casting performance. It is a practical choice for shallow water and vegetation-rich fishing spots where you need to keep the lure in the upper water layer.
