The Westin Swim Glidebait 8 cm / 16 g is a compact suspending lure with a wide S-shaped swimming action that mimics a wounded or fleeing baitfish.
The Westin Swim Glidebait 8 cm / 16 g is a compact suspending lure with a wide S-shaped swimming action that mimics a wounded or fleeing baitfish. Its neutral buoyancy allows the lure to remain at approximately the same depth during pauses, giving perch and pike more time to strike. Suitable for use For perch fishing For pike fishing For catching predatory fish that hunt smaller baitfish For fishing in lakes and rivers For fishing both from boat and shore For fishing with steady retrieve For jerking and pausing lure presentation For slow fishing in cold water For provoking passive predators For fishing in the midwater layer For use with lighter spinning gear For anglers looking for a compact suspending glidebait Why choose the Westin Swim Glidebait Suspending? Compact 8 cm lure profile 16 g weight suitable for lighter spinning tackle Neutral, i.e. suspending buoyancy Stays at approximately the same depth during pauses Distinctive wide S-shaped swimming action Works with both slow and faster retrieves Action can be varied with rod jerks and pauses Durable ABS plastic body Lead-free construction Wire-through body design Sharp carbon steel hooks Detailed hand-painted finishes Designed for long casting Suitable for multiple predator species Technical specifications Lure type: glidebait Buoyancy: suspending (neutral) Length: 8 cm Weight: 16 g Material: ABS plastic Construction: wire-through body Weighting: lead-free Swimming action: S-shaped side movement Recommended retrieve speed: slow to fast Presentation: steady retrieve, jerks and pauses Hooks: sharp carbon steel hooks Finish: detailed hand-painted Casting performance: designed for long casting Main target fish: perch and pike Package includes: 1 lure Color: depends on selected variant Included in the package Westin Swim Glidebait 8 cm / 16 g Suspending lure Carbon steel hooks pre-attached to the lure Please check the color and specific color variant product code on the product page before ordering. Frequently Asked Questions What does Suspending mean? Suspending means the lure is designed to stay at approximately the same depth during a pause. Actual buoyancy can be affected by water temperature, salinity, and the weight of the leader and connectors used. How should the Westin Swim Glidebait 8 cm be retrieved? The lure can be retrieved steadily or with short jerks and pauses. A steady retrieve creates a wide S-shaped swimming action, while a pause leaves the lure in front of the predator for longer. Which fish is this lure suitable for? The 8 cm and 16 g Swim Glidebait is best suited for perch and pike. Its compact profile works well when predators are feeding on smaller baitfish. Is a leader necessary when fishing for pike with a small lure? Yes. The small size of the lure does not protect your line from pike teeth. Use a light but sufficiently strong steel, titanium, or other bite-proof leader. When is the Westin Swim Glidebait 8 cm Suspending the right choice? This model is ideal when predators are feeding on smaller baitfish and the lure needs to stay in the strike zone during pauses. The compact profile and neutral buoyancy are especially useful in cold water or when targeting passive fish, as a slow presentation gives the fish more time to strike. If you want a lure of the same size to run deeper, choose the 8 cm and 19 g sinking version. For a larger profile and longer casts, the 10 cm Swim Glidebait is suitable. In shallow and weedy waters, consider the 10 cm and 31 g Low Floating model. Recommendations Before starting to fish, check the lure’s buoyancy in shallow water with your chosen leader and snap. The weight of accessories and water temperature may cause a suspending lure to sink slowly or rise. Use the lightest possible leader and smallest connector while maintaining the strength needed for pike fishing. Start with a slow, steady retrieve and add a short pause every few meters. If a fish follows but does not strike, make one sharper jerk and let the lure stop again. Often, the bite comes just as the lure stops after a sudden movement. Regularly check the sharpness of the hooks, split rings, and lure body. The hooks on small lures may be thinner than those on large pike lures, so avoid lifting the fish with force. Use a landing net and remove hooks with long-nosed pliers. Compact suspending glidebait for perch and pike fishing The Westin Swim Glidebait 8 cm / 16 g Suspending combines a small lure profile, wide S-shaped swimming action, and a construction that keeps it in the strike zone during pauses. It is a versatile choice for perch and pike fishing when you need to give predators more time to strike.
The Westin Swim Glidebait 8 cm / 16 g is a compact suspending lure with a wide S-shaped swimming action that mimics a wounded or fleeing baitfish. Its neutral buoyancy allows the lure to remain at approximately the same depth during pauses, giving perch and pike more time to strike. Suitable for use For perch fishing For pike fishing For catching predatory fish that hunt smaller baitfish For fishing in lakes and rivers For fishing both from boat and shore For fishing with steady retrieve For jerking and pausing lure presentation For slow fishing in cold water For provoking passive predators For fishing in the midwater layer For use with lighter spinning gear For anglers looking for a compact suspending glidebait Why choose the Westin Swim Glidebait Suspending? Compact 8 cm lure profile 16 g weight suitable for lighter spinning tackle Neutral, i.e. suspending buoyancy Stays at approximately the same depth during pauses Distinctive wide S-shaped swimming action Works with both slow and faster retrieves Action can be varied with rod jerks and pauses Durable ABS plastic body Lead-free construction Wire-through body design Sharp carbon steel hooks Detailed hand-painted finishes Designed for long casting Suitable for multiple predator species Technical specifications Lure type: glidebait Buoyancy: suspending (neutral) Length: 8 cm Weight: 16 g Material: ABS plastic Construction: wire-through body Weighting: lead-free Swimming action: S-shaped side movement Recommended retrieve speed: slow to fast Presentation: steady retrieve, jerks and pauses Hooks: sharp carbon steel hooks Finish: detailed hand-painted Casting performance: designed for long casting Main target fish: perch and pike Package includes: 1 lure Color: depends on selected variant Included in the package Westin Swim Glidebait 8 cm / 16 g Suspending lure Carbon steel hooks pre-attached to the lure Please check the color and specific color variant product code on the product page before ordering. Frequently Asked Questions What does Suspending mean? Suspending means the lure is designed to stay at approximately the same depth during a pause. Actual buoyancy can be affected by water temperature, salinity, and the weight of the leader and connectors used. How should the Westin Swim Glidebait 8 cm be retrieved? The lure can be retrieved steadily or with short jerks and pauses. A steady retrieve creates a wide S-shaped swimming action, while a pause leaves the lure in front of the predator for longer. Which fish is this lure suitable for? The 8 cm and 16 g Swim Glidebait is best suited for perch and pike. Its compact profile works well when predators are feeding on smaller baitfish. Is a leader necessary when fishing for pike with a small lure? Yes. The small size of the lure does not protect your line from pike teeth. Use a light but sufficiently strong steel, titanium, or other bite-proof leader. When is the Westin Swim Glidebait 8 cm Suspending the right choice? This model is ideal when predators are feeding on smaller baitfish and the lure needs to stay in the strike zone during pauses. The compact profile and neutral buoyancy are especially useful in cold water or when targeting passive fish, as a slow presentation gives the fish more time to strike. If you want a lure of the same size to run deeper, choose the 8 cm and 19 g sinking version. For a larger profile and longer casts, the 10 cm Swim Glidebait is suitable. In shallow and weedy waters, consider the 10 cm and 31 g Low Floating model. Recommendations Before starting to fish, check the lure’s buoyancy in shallow water with your chosen leader and snap. The weight of accessories and water temperature may cause a suspending lure to sink slowly or rise. Use the lightest possible leader and smallest connector while maintaining the strength needed for pike fishing. Start with a slow, steady retrieve and add a short pause every few meters. If a fish follows but does not strike, make one sharper jerk and let the lure stop again. Often, the bite comes just as the lure stops after a sudden movement. Regularly check the sharpness of the hooks, split rings, and lure body. The hooks on small lures may be thinner than those on large pike lures, so avoid lifting the fish with force. Use a landing net and remove hooks with long-nosed pliers. Compact suspending glidebait for perch and pike fishing The Westin Swim Glidebait 8 cm / 16 g Suspending combines a small lure profile, wide S-shaped swimming action, and a construction that keeps it in the strike zone during pauses. It is a versatile choice for perch and pike fishing when you need to give predators more time to strike.
