Westin Jerk – 14cm 60g Suspending

Westin Jerk (14cm, 60g) – Suspending

At Gerry’s Fishing, we know that sometimes the most productive thing a lure can do is nothing at all. The Westin Jerk Suspending is designed for those high-tension moments where a pike is following but needs a reason to commit. Unlike the sinking version, this 60g model is weighted to hang in the water column during the pause, staying right in the predator’s face.

This lure is the result of years of refinement to create a jerkbait that is “easy-access.” You don’t need to be a professional to make it dance; a light flick of the rod sends it into a beautiful, wide side-to-side glide. It is built from heavy-duty ABS plastic with a full wire-through construction, ensuring that when a “thirty” finally hits, the lure won’t let you down.

The Power of the Suspend

The suspending nature of this lure is its greatest weapon. In the cold-water months or on pressured venues, pike often follow a lure without striking. When you “kill” the retrieve with the Westin Jerk, it stays perfectly level at depths of 0.2m to 1m. This mid-water hover mimics a stunned or dying baitfish, forcing a reactionary strike from even the most cautious fish.

Where & How to Use

The 60g Suspending model is the ultimate choice for shallow to mid-depth scenarios:

• Shallow Bays & Plateaus: Ideal for fishing over the top of dying weed beds or in shallow margins where a sinking lure would snag.

• Spring & Summer Pike: When fish are active in the upper layers of the water, the 0.2–1m running depth keeps your bait in the primary strike zone.

• Clear Water Venues: The hand-painted, realistic finishes and “hang time” allow fish to inspect the lure. The suspending action is much more natural than a lure that rapidly sinks or floats.

• The “Reel-Stop” Technique: You can work this lure effectively just using the reel. Two quick turns of the handle to make it glide, followed by a 3-second pause.

Technical Specifications

Key Product Highlights:

• Stays in the Zone: Hangs perfectly level on the pause to trigger followers.

• User Friendly: Responds to gentle twitches; no need for aggressive rod work.

• Tough Build: Designed to survive the “crushing” bite of large northern pike.

• Aerodynamic: At 60g, it casts like a bullet, even into a headwind.

Gerry’s Verdict: The 14cm Suspending Westin Jerk is our top recommendation for anglers fishing shallower estate lakes or the margins of large reservoirs. That moment when the lure stops dead in the water and just ‘hovers’ is when the magic happens. It’s an essential ‘finesse’ jerkbait for every predator box