Westin Salty 18g 9cm Diamond Thief

Westin Salty 18g / 9cm — Diamond Thief: A Versatile Sinking Lure That Casts Into Any Conditions

The Westin Salty in Diamond Thief colour is a proven all-rounder that punches through headwinds, covers the water column efficiently, and keeps trout interested across every season.

Built to Cast Far and Fish Anywhere

At 18g and 9cm, the Salty sits in the mid-range sweet spot: heavy enough to reach distant feeding lanes even in a stiff crosswind, compact enough to work through shallow flats without constant bottom contact. Its baitfish-like silhouette and hand-painted finish give it a lifelike profile that trout read as food at close range.

Flexible Retrieve, Consistent Action

The Salty rewards both a steady medium-speed retrieve and a slower, more deliberate approach with rod-tip twitches and short pauses. This mid-size 18g version handles moderate currents and open beaches well, making it a reliable choice through spring, autumn, and cold winter sessions when trout are selective and respond best to an erratic, stop-and-go presentation.

Choose the Right Variant

The Salty comes in three sizes and multiple colours to match different conditions, target species, and casting setups. Select by weight and water depth first, then refine by colour.

• 12g / 7cm — lightweight option for shallow water; ideal for trout and sea trout in calm conditions; suited to twitching and pause-and-go retrieves; available in Headlight, Green Sardine, Dotted Sardine, Diamond Thief, Motoroil UV, 3D Sparkling Herring, Pink Opal, Pattegrisen

• 18g / 9cm — mid-range weight for open beaches, moderate wind, and mixed depths; handles fast or slow retrieves; colours include Headlight, Green Sardine, 3D Sparkling Herring, Dotted Sardine, Motoroil UV, Pink Opal, Pattegrisen, Diamond Thief

• 26g / 11cm — heaviest version for distance casting, strong winds, deeper zones, and summer night fishing for large trout; available in Headlight, Diamond Thief, Dotted Sardine, Green Sardine, Motoroil UV, Pink Opal, Pattegrisen, 3D Sparkling Herring

Facts

• Lure weight: 18g

• Lure length: 9cm

• Colour: Diamond Thief — hand-painted finish

• Lure type: sinking

• Material: ABS plastic / zinc

• Hook style: Japanese-style Perma Steel single hook

• Hook sizes available: #6 / #4 / #2

• Stay On double split-ring hook mount for reduced lever effect

• Lead-free construction

• Designed and developed in Scandinavia