Westin Platypus 16cm 56g

Westin Platypus 16cm 56g: slow-rising action for big pike

Designed by Scandinavian specialist Allan Christiansen, the Westin Platypus has quickly become a leading choice for anglers targeting large pike. This 16cm, 56g model was developed in response to requests from experienced pike anglers for a slow-rising, low-floating presentation with carefully controlled buoyancy.

Pause during the retrieve and the Platypus will hang before slowly rising through the water. This vulnerable, lingering movement can be exceptionally persuasive when large predators are following cautiously or refusing faster presentations.

Key features

• 16cm length and 56g weight
• Slow-rising, low-floating design
• Carefully balanced buoyancy
• Hangs and rises slowly when paused
• Effective at both very slow and high retrieve speeds
• Developed for large, wary pike

Allan Christiansen created 32 prototypes and spent countless hours testing and adjusting the design to achieve its distinctive action and swimming pattern. It remains responsive even at extremely slow speeds, making it particularly useful for difficult pike during the coldest part of spring, while still producing an impressive action when retrieved quickly.