Westin Gunnar the Goby Swimbait 8cm 6.5g Appleseed

Westin Gunnar the Goby — Realistic goby swimbait for pike and perch

Gunnar the Goby is a hyperrealistic soft bait that imitates gobies, the most common prey of zander and perch in European rivers and lakes. This versatile swimbait combines a fat body design with a fast-moving hammer tail, delivering lively wobble action even at slow retrieves.

Design and Presentation

The photo-realistic print with hand-painted details and free-from-phthalates construction make Gunnar the Goby an excellent choice for bottom-feeding presentations. It works exceptionally well with stand-up jigheads, tungsten jigs, or swimming jigheads for fishing near structure and the bottom.

Rigging Flexibility

Beyond standard jighead mounting, Gunnar the Goby excels on cheburashka (Cheb) rigs with offset hooks or on dropshot setups, enabling slow, controlled presentations that mimic the natural swimming action of a real goby. The hammer tail generates continuous pressure waves and visual stimuli, making it effective across varied water conditions.

Available Sizes and Colors

Available in 6.5 cm, 8 cm, and 10 cm sizes with multiple realistic color patterns including Headlight Goby, Fire Goby, Black Mouth, Slimy Green, Spotted Goby, and Appleseed. Each size comes in practical 2- or 3-piece packs for convenient tackle management.