Westin Platypus Crankbait Low Floating Great Silver 16cm 56g

The Westin Platypus Crankbait 16cm 56g Low Floating is a legendary Scandinavian big-pike lure originally designed by Allan Christiansen and developed to deliver a unique swimming action for demanding predator fishing. It has built a strong reputation among pike specialists thanks to its distinctive movement and its ability to trigger fish that can be difficult to tempt with more conventional lures.

This version is tuned as a low floating / slow-rising model, meaning that on a pause in the retrieve it will hang briefly and then rise slowly in the water. That controlled buoyancy is a major part of its appeal, especially when targeting cautious predators in colder conditions, where the pause can often be the moment that provokes the strike.

The 16cm, 56g model is designed to run at approximately 1–3 metres, making it a practical choice for covering productive pike-holding depths while still offering a convincing action at both very slow and faster retrieve speeds. This versatility is one of the key reasons why the Platypus has become such a trusted lure for serious pike anglers.

Built from ABS plastic with a lead-free construction and full wire-through-body design, it is made for durability as well as performance. It is fitted with Japanese-style carbon steel hooks, ultra sharp strong trebles, and an Ultra Sonic rattle ball, giving the lure both structural strength and added attraction in the water.