Westin Platypus 16cm 1–3m 56g Firetiger

Westin Platypus 16 cm 56 g Firetiger — Slow-Rising Big-Pike Crankbait for 1–3 m

Designed by Scandinavian lure maker Allan Christiansen after 32 prototypes and countless hours of on-water testing, the Platypus 16 cm is Scandinavia's go-to crankbait for large, pressured pike. The Firetiger finish combines high-contrast green, orange, and yellow to trigger strikes in coloured or low-light water.

Slow-Rising Action That Triggers Reluctant Pike

At 56 g, this 16 cm crankbait reaches 1–3 m and earns its reputation on the pause. When you stop the retrieve, the lure hangs momentarily then slowly rises toward the surface — a behaviour that pike find hard to ignore, even during the coldest, most sluggish periods of early spring. At higher speeds the rolling action remains equally convincing, giving you an effective tool at any retrieve tempo.

Built to Handle Big Fish

The full wire-through-body construction means the hardware stays connected even when a heavy pike shakes violently. ABS plastic keeps the body tough and the swimming pattern consistent, while the Ultra Sonic rattle ball pushes low-frequency vibrations that attract predators over distance. Japanese-style carbon steel treble hooks are ultra-sharp straight from the pack.

Choose the Right Variant

The Platypus range covers three body sizes and two buoyancy types. Pick the size that matches your depth target and the colour that suits your water clarity.

Platypus 16 cm 56 g Low Floating — running depth 1–3 m — ideal for shallow bays, margins, and weed-edge presentations; colours include Firetiger, Blank, Official Roach, Parrot Special, Demon, Great Silver, Chartreuse Flow, 3D Amber Perch, 3D Motoroil Blood
Platypus 19 cm 94 g Sinking — running depth 1–6 m — deeper water, big-river channels, open-water pike and zander; colours include Firetiger, Chartreuse Flow, Official Roach, Parrot Special, Demon, Blank, Great Silver, 3D Amber Perch, 3D Motoroil Blood