This version of the popular Dropbite incorporates a new production process with an internal zinc core encapsulated in a semi-soft body. This version of the popular Dropbite can be fished at slower speeds, making it ideal for shallower water. Use it in depths from 1m, all the way to the depths on a steady slow to medium speed retrieve. The translucent moulded body enables three-dimensional colours to be incorporated giving a more realistic, detailed design that takes the Spin Tail’s attraction to the next level. The custom-made Colorado blade is fixed directly into the metallic body, amplifying the fish-attracting vibrations and creating a seductive wobble in the body that attracts predators from far and wide. This extremely detailed lure can be fished in several ways and works great in all types of water, including deeper lakes, rivers, and from the shore or boat.
- Lead Free
- Semi-Soft body - Free from toxic phthalates
- Ultra sharp and strong carbon steel hook
- Custom-made Westin Colorado blade
- Integrated ball bearing swivel
- Active Eyes
- Hand painted detailed colors...
This version of the popular Dropbite incorporates a new production process with an internal zinc core encapsulated in a semi-soft body. This version of the popular Dropbite can be fished at slower speeds, making it ideal for shallower water. Use it in depths from 1m, all the way to the depths on a steady slow to medium speed retrieve. The translucent moulded body enables three-dimensional colours to be incorporated giving a more realistic, detailed design that takes the Spin Tail’s attraction to the next level. The custom-made Colorado blade is fixed directly into the metallic body, amplifying the fish-attracting vibrations and creating a seductive wobble in the body that attracts predators from far and wide. This extremely detailed lure can be fished in several ways and works great in all types of water, including deeper lakes, rivers, and from the shore or boat.
- Lead Free
- Semi-Soft body - Free from toxic phthalates
- Ultra sharp and strong carbon steel hook
- Custom-made Westin Colorado blade
- Integrated ball bearing swivel
- Active Eyes
- Hand painted detailed colors
- Tight and erratic swimming action
- Compact and long casting design
Westin
Today Westin Fishing Tackle offers a wide range of trusted lures, rods and other fishing equipment – all produced with the same passion for perfection as Ingvar Westin’s original lure, and created to satisfy those looking for the best tools to pursuit monster fish.
Ingvar Westin grew up in the fertile fishing grounds north of Stockholm. There, he plied his trade as a skilled toolmaker, creating intricate carvings and devices for artisans in the nearby cities. Ingvar lived a humble life, so when his children wanted a new toy, he decided to create one himself.
Soon, Ingvar began work on a carved, wooden fish that wriggled and rolled in the water just like a real fish. Ingvar spent countless hours refining the toy to get a perfect, lifelike action that he knew would thrill his children. In the process, he inadvertently created a new swimming motion, the Westin roll. When Ingvar’s work was complete, he christened that toy the “Jätte” — Swedish for “giant.”
Word of Ingvar’s creation spread quickly in the small town of Skutskär. Wedged between the Baltic Sea and the River Dalalven, the town— which even today is home to just 6,000 people— could be called fishing obsessed. In no time at all, local fishermen were obsessed with Ingvar’s toy. They noticed that large pike seemed to be irresistibly attracted to the wooden carving and its rolling action, and they began clamoring for Ingvar to put hooks on the Jätte and allow them to fish with it.
Soon, a cottage industry developed, and Ingvar transitioned from a toolmaker to a lure maker with a bustling production line fueled by the prolific pike waters of Sweden.
By the time stories of a 45 lbs pike caught on a Jätte began circulating in 1977, Ingvar Westin’s lure was known throughout Scandinavia as the go-to big predator lure.
Since then, the Westin Jätte has deceived some of the biggest, wiliest old pike in Sweden. What started out as a child’s plaything in 1952 has now become a well-established and trusted brand in the fishing tackle industry.
Today Westin offers a wide range of trusted lures, rods and other fishing equipment – all produced with the same passion for perfection as Ingvar Westin’s original lure, and created to satisfy those looking for the best tools to pursuit monster fish worldwide.