Westin Platypus 16cm 1–3m 56g Official Roach

Westin Platypus 16cm 56g – Slow-Rise Crankbait Built for Big Pike

Designed by Scandinavian lure craftsman Allan Christiansen after 32 prototypes and countless hours on the water, the Platypus low floating wobbler (crankbait) has earned its place as a go-to big pike lure across Scandinavia. At 16cm and 56g, it covers the 1–3m zone with a swimming action that holds up from a crawl to a sprint.

The Slow-Rise Pause That Triggers Reluctant Pike

When you kill the retrieve, this lure doesn't float straight up – it hangs momentarily, then rises slowly and naturally through the water column. That hesitation is one of the most effective triggers for cautious, cold-water predators. It's especially valuable in early spring, when pike metabolism is sluggish and fast lures get ignored.

Built Tough Enough for Trophy Fish

The ABS plastic body houses a full wire-through-body construction, so even the hardest-running pike can't pull the hooks free from the body. Japanese-style carbon steel trebles are ultra-sharp straight out of the pack, and the built-in Ultra Sonic rattle ball adds sound displacement to draw fish from distance. Lead-free construction throughout.

Choose the Right Variant

The Platypus family spans three sizes and two running styles to match a wide range of conditions and targets. Pick the size and depth that suit your water:

16cm / 56g – Low Floating – Running depth 1–3m – Shallow to mid-depth pike, early spring cold water, slow presentations; colours include Official Roach, Parrot Special, Firetiger, Demon, Blank, Great Silver, 3D Amber Perch, 3D Motoroil Blood, Chartreuse Flow
19cm / 94g – Sinking – Running depth 1–6m – Bigger profile for trophy pike, deeper channels, faster retrieves; colours include Official Roach, Parrot Special, Firetiger, Demon, Blank, Great Silver, 3D Amber Perch, 3D Motoroil Blood, Chartreuse Flow, Chartreuse Flow