Westin Platypus 16cm 1–3m 56g 3D Amber Perch

Westin Platypus 16 cm — Low Floating Crankbait for Big Pike in Shallow to Mid-Water

Designed by Scandinavian lure builder Allan Christiansen, the Westin Platypus 16 cm has earned its reputation as a go-to big pike crankbait. The 3D Amber Perch finish delivers a lifelike perch imitation that triggers reaction strikes from predators that have seen it all.

Slow-Rise Action That Triggers Hesitant Pike

At 56 g and 16 cm, this low floating crankbait hangs in the water column on a pause before slowly rising toward the surface. That subtle buoyancy — refined through 32 prototypes — gives wary pike exactly the window they need to commit. It works at a crawl in cold spring water just as effectively as at a fast burn mid-season.

Built to Handle Serious Fish

Full wire-through-body construction keeps big pike connected even under maximum pressure. Japanese-style carbon steel trebles are ultra-sharp straight out of the pack. An Ultra Sonic rattle ball produces a tight, high-frequency vibration that carries through murky water and draws predators in from distance. Lead-free construction throughout.

Choose the Right Variant

The Platypus family spans two body sizes and two buoyancy types, letting you match depth, speed and conditions precisely.

• Platypus 16 cm 56 g Low Floating — 3D Amber Perch(this product): 1–3 m running depth; natural perch imitation; ideal for shallow bays, weed edges and clear-water conditions where a realistic baitfish colour is key

• Platypus 16 cm 56 g Low Floating — Firetiger: 1–3 m; high-contrast attractor; murky or stained water, low-light sessions

• Platypus 16 cm 56 g Low Floating — Parrot Special: 1–3 m; bold chartreuse/orange mix; coloured water and overcast days

• Platypus 16 cm 56 g Low Floating — Demon: 1–3 m; dark natural; gin-clear water and bright conditions

• Platypus 16 cm 56 g Low Floating — Official Roach: 1–3 m; roach imitation; lakes and rivers with roach forage

• Platypus 16 cm 56 g Low Floating — Chartreuse Flow: 1–3 m; high-vis attractor; coloured or deep-stained water

• Platypus 16 cm 56 g Low Floating — 3D Motoroil Blood: 1–3 m; dark mottled pattern; post-frontal pressure, clear cold water

• Platypus 16 cm 56 g Low Floating — Great Silver: 1–3 m; silver flash; open water and bright conditions

• Platypus 16 cm 56 g Low Floating — Blank: 1–3 m; unpainted; custom painting projects

• Platypus 19 cm 94 g Sinking — 3D Amber Perch: 1–6 m; same realistic finish at heavier weight for deeper retrieves and stronger current

• Platypus 19 cm 94 g Sinking — Firetiger / Parrot Special / Demon / Official Roach / Chartreuse Flow / 3D Motoroil Blood / Great Silver / Blank: 1–6 m; deeper-running sinking options across all colour profiles

Facts

• Lure length: 16 cm

• Lure weight: 56 g

• Running depth: 1–3 m

• Buoyancy: Low floating (slow rising on pause)

• Body material: ABS plastic

• Rattle: Ultra Sonic rattle ball

• Rigging: Full wire-through-body construction

• Hooks: Treble hooks, Japanese-style carbon steel

• Lead-free construction

• Colour: 3D Amber Perch