Westin Swim Glidebait 8 cm / 19 g is a compact sinking lure with a wide S-shaped swimming action that mimics a wounded or fleeing baitfish.
Westin Swim Glidebait 8 cm / 19 g is a compact sinking lure with a wide S-shaped swimming action that mimics a wounded or fleeing baitfish. The smaller profile is ideal for perch and pike fishing and allows you to use the typical glidebait action even with lighter spinning gear. Suitable for use For perch fishing For pike fishing For catching predatory fish hunting smaller baitfish For fishing in lakes and rivers For fishing from shore or boat For steady retrieve fishing For lure fishing with jerks and pauses For covering different water layers For slow fishing in cold water For searching for active predators For use with lighter spinning gear For anglers who prefer a compact glidebait Why choose Westin Swim Glidebait? Compact 8 cm lure profile 19 g weight allows use with lighter tackle Sinking construction Characteristic wide S-shaped swimming action Suitable for covering different water layers Works with both slow and fast retrieves Action can be varied with rod 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 casting Suitable for targeting multiple predator species Technical specifications Lure type: glidebait Buoyancy: sinking Length: 8 cm Weight: 19 g Material: ABS plastic Construction: wire-through body Weighting: lead-free Swimming action: S-shaped side movement Recommended retrieve speed: slow to fast Control method: steady retrieve, jerks and pauses Hooks: sharp carbon steel hooks Finish: detailed hand-painted Casting properties: designed for long casting Main target fish: perch and pike Package: 1 lure Color: depends on selected variant Set includes Westin Swim Glidebait 8 cm / 19 g sinking lure Carbon steel hooks pre-installed on the lure Please check the color and specific product code of your chosen variant on the product page before ordering. Frequently Asked Questions How do you work the Westin Swim Glidebait 8 cm? Start with a steady retrieve to activate the S-shaped swimming action. For a more aggressive and erratic action, add short rod jerks, speed-ups, and pauses. What species is this lure suitable for? The 8 cm and 19 g Swim Glidebait is primarily intended for perch and pike. The compact profile works well when predators are feeding on smaller baitfish. How do you control the fishing depth of a sinking lure? Let the lure sink for the desired time after the cast. A longer sinking time and slower retrieve will take the lure deeper, while starting the retrieve immediately and faster will keep it higher in the water column. Is a wire trace necessary when fishing for pike with a small lure? Yes. The size of the lure does not reduce the risk of being bitten off by a pike's teeth. Use a light but sufficiently strong steel, titanium, or other bite-resistant trace. When is the Westin Swim Glidebait 8 cm the right choice? This model is ideal when predators are feeding on smaller baitfish or when larger lures are not producing results. The 8 cm profile is suitable for perch but may also provoke pike strikes. The 19 g weight allows you to use lighter rods and smaller reels compared to larger Swim Glidebait versions. If you want a bigger silhouette and longer casts, choose the 10 cm and 34 g sinking model. For a lure that stays at about the same depth during pauses, go for the 8 cm and 16 g suspending version. For targeting big pike, consider the 12 cm or larger Swim Glidebait. Our recommendation Start with a slow steady retrieve to observe the lure’s natural S-shaped swimming. If the fish are not responding, add short rod jerks, changes of pace, and pauses. With the sinking model, maintain light contact with the line during pauses to detect bites as the lure sinks. To repeat the fishing depth, count the seconds the lure sinks after each cast. Start from the upper water layers and gradually increase the sinking time until you find the depth where predators are holding. In shallow or weedy water, avoid overly long pauses. When pike bites are possible, always use a bite-resistant trace, but choose the lightest option possible for the 8 cm lure so as not to hinder its action. Regularly check the sharpness of the hooks, split rings, and lure body. When releasing fish, use long pliers and keep your hands away from free hooks. Compact sinking glidebait for perch and pike fishing The Westin Swim Glidebait 8 cm / 19 g combines a small lure profile, wide S-shaped action, and strong wire-through construction. It’s a versatile choice when predators prefer smaller baitfish or when you want to use a glidebait with lighter spinning gear.
Westin Swim Glidebait 8 cm / 19 g is a compact sinking lure with a wide S-shaped swimming action that mimics a wounded or fleeing baitfish. The smaller profile is ideal for perch and pike fishing and allows you to use the typical glidebait action even with lighter spinning gear. Suitable for use For perch fishing For pike fishing For catching predatory fish hunting smaller baitfish For fishing in lakes and rivers For fishing from shore or boat For steady retrieve fishing For lure fishing with jerks and pauses For covering different water layers For slow fishing in cold water For searching for active predators For use with lighter spinning gear For anglers who prefer a compact glidebait Why choose Westin Swim Glidebait? Compact 8 cm lure profile 19 g weight allows use with lighter tackle Sinking construction Characteristic wide S-shaped swimming action Suitable for covering different water layers Works with both slow and fast retrieves Action can be varied with rod 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 casting Suitable for targeting multiple predator species Technical specifications Lure type: glidebait Buoyancy: sinking Length: 8 cm Weight: 19 g Material: ABS plastic Construction: wire-through body Weighting: lead-free Swimming action: S-shaped side movement Recommended retrieve speed: slow to fast Control method: steady retrieve, jerks and pauses Hooks: sharp carbon steel hooks Finish: detailed hand-painted Casting properties: designed for long casting Main target fish: perch and pike Package: 1 lure Color: depends on selected variant Set includes Westin Swim Glidebait 8 cm / 19 g sinking lure Carbon steel hooks pre-installed on the lure Please check the color and specific product code of your chosen variant on the product page before ordering. Frequently Asked Questions How do you work the Westin Swim Glidebait 8 cm? Start with a steady retrieve to activate the S-shaped swimming action. For a more aggressive and erratic action, add short rod jerks, speed-ups, and pauses. What species is this lure suitable for? The 8 cm and 19 g Swim Glidebait is primarily intended for perch and pike. The compact profile works well when predators are feeding on smaller baitfish. How do you control the fishing depth of a sinking lure? Let the lure sink for the desired time after the cast. A longer sinking time and slower retrieve will take the lure deeper, while starting the retrieve immediately and faster will keep it higher in the water column. Is a wire trace necessary when fishing for pike with a small lure? Yes. The size of the lure does not reduce the risk of being bitten off by a pike's teeth. Use a light but sufficiently strong steel, titanium, or other bite-resistant trace. When is the Westin Swim Glidebait 8 cm the right choice? This model is ideal when predators are feeding on smaller baitfish or when larger lures are not producing results. The 8 cm profile is suitable for perch but may also provoke pike strikes. The 19 g weight allows you to use lighter rods and smaller reels compared to larger Swim Glidebait versions. If you want a bigger silhouette and longer casts, choose the 10 cm and 34 g sinking model. For a lure that stays at about the same depth during pauses, go for the 8 cm and 16 g suspending version. For targeting big pike, consider the 12 cm or larger Swim Glidebait. Our recommendation Start with a slow steady retrieve to observe the lure’s natural S-shaped swimming. If the fish are not responding, add short rod jerks, changes of pace, and pauses. With the sinking model, maintain light contact with the line during pauses to detect bites as the lure sinks. To repeat the fishing depth, count the seconds the lure sinks after each cast. Start from the upper water layers and gradually increase the sinking time until you find the depth where predators are holding. In shallow or weedy water, avoid overly long pauses. When pike bites are possible, always use a bite-resistant trace, but choose the lightest option possible for the 8 cm lure so as not to hinder its action. Regularly check the sharpness of the hooks, split rings, and lure body. When releasing fish, use long pliers and keep your hands away from free hooks. Compact sinking glidebait for perch and pike fishing The Westin Swim Glidebait 8 cm / 19 g combines a small lure profile, wide S-shaped action, and strong wire-through construction. It’s a versatile choice when predators prefer smaller baitfish or when you want to use a glidebait with lighter spinning gear.
