Westin Fat Bite Crankbait 5.5cm 0.3–0.8m 8g

Westin Fat Bite Crankbait — Compact Shallow-Water Predator Lure

The Westin Fat Bite is a chunky, buoyant crankbait built for targeting perch, trout, and pike in tight, shallow environments. At 5.5 cm and 8 g, the Firetiger variant is a versatile tool for waters where precision and vibration matter.

Stocky Body, Strong Vibrations

The Fat Bite's compact, rotund body isn't just about looks — it generates pronounced rolling action and strong vibrations on the retrieve. That wide wobble displaces plenty of water, making it easy for predators to home in on the lure even in coloured water or around dense structure like weed beds and submerged timber.

Rattle Balls for Extra Attraction

Built-in rattle balls add an acoustic dimension to the lure's appeal. The clicking, rattling sound travels through the water column and triggers curiosity and strike responses from nearby fish — particularly useful in murky conditions or when fish are holding tight to cover. A stop-and-go retrieve amplifies this effect: letting the lure float up momentarily before resuming often provokes reactive bites.

Choose the Right Variant

The Fat Bite comes in two sizes and several colour options. Match size and colour to your target species and conditions:

• Westin Fat Bite 5.5 cm / 8 g — Firetiger (current): rattle balls, carbon steel hooks, 0.3–0.8 m depth; ideal for perch and trout in small ponds, canals, streams, over sunken wood and weed beds

• Westin Fat Bite 5.5 cm / 8 g — Bling Perch: rattle balls, carbon steel hooks, strong vibrations; shallow structured venues

• Westin Fat Bite 5.5 cm / 8 g — Blueback Herring: rattle balls, carbon steel hooks, strong vibrations; shallow water with submerged wood and weed

• Westin Fat Bite 5.5 cm / 8 g — Fire Perch: rattle balls, carbon steel hooks; shallow structured water

• Westin Fat Bite 5.5 cm / 8 g — Mean Machine: rattle balls; shallow water

• Westin Fat Bite 5.5 cm / 8 g — Natural Pike: rattle balls, carbon steel hooks, strong vibrations; shallow water

• Westin Fat Bite 5.5 cm / 8 g — Baby Zander: ultra sonic rattle balls, #8/#2 carbon steel hooks, rolling and shaking action; shallow water

• Westin Fat Bite 5.5 cm / 8 g — Striped Redhead: ultra sonic rattle balls, #8/#2 carbon steel hooks, rolling and shaking action; shallow water

• Westin Fat Bite 8 cm / 24 g — Firetiger: ultra sonic rattle balls, #8/#2 hooks, rolling and shaking; shallow water, upsized for pike

• Westin Fat Bite 8 cm / 24 g — Natural Pike: ultra sonic rattle balls, #8/#2 hooks, rolling and shaking; shallow water

• Westin Fat Bite 8 cm / 24 g — Baby Zander: ultra sonic rattle balls, #8/#2 hooks, rolling and shaking; shallow water

• Westin Fat Bite 8 cm / 24 g — Blueback Herring: rattle balls, carbon steel hooks; shallow water

• Westin Fat Bite 8 cm / 24 g — Striped Redhead: ultra sonic rattle balls, #8/#2 hooks, rolling and shaking; shallow water

• Westin Fat Bite 8 cm / 24 g — Mean Machine: ultra sonic rattle balls, #8/#2 hooks, rolling and shaking; shallow water

Facts

• Lure type: Crankbait (floating)

• Length: 5.5 cm

• Weight: 8 g

• Running depth: 0.3–0.8 m

• Colour: Firetiger

• Rattle: Rattle balls

• Body material: ABS plastic

• Hook configuration: Carbon steel hooks

• Target species: Perch, trout, pike

• Ideal conditions: Shallow water, small ponds, canals, streams, over sunken wood and weed beds

• Lead-free construction

• Supplied as single lure