Westin Monsterfly Slow Sinking – 22cm 44g 1pc

Westin Monsterfly Slow Sinking – 22cm (44g) 1pc: The Legend Reborn

Experience the return of a predator-fishing icon with the Westin Monsterfly, available at Gerry’s Fishing. Originally developed in 2009 and now meticulously redesigned, the Monsterfly is a specialized hybrid lure that excels when traditional hardbaits and soft plastics fail to trigger a strike. At 22cm and 44g, this slow-sinking “spinning fly” is optimized for both heavy spinning and baitcasting setups, offering a massive, pulsating profile that big Pike and Muskies find impossible to ignore.

The Monsterfly’s secret lies in its oversized ABS head, featuring a unique golf ball dimple pattern designed to push significant water, creating the turbulence and micro-bubbles that predators hone in on. Below the head, a premium blend of bucktail, wide tinsel, and rubber skirts provides a lifelike, breathing action. To ensure it stays “big” in the water, the integrated Westin Volume Disc prevents the synthetic fibers from collapsing, maintaining a high-volume silhouette even during a fast retrieve.

Technical Specifications

Why the Westin Monsterfly is a Modern Essential

• Unmatched Turbulence: The dimpled ABS head isn’t just for show; it creates a specific “vortex” effect as it moves through the water, making the lure feel much “larger” to a fish’s lateral line than its physical size suggests.

• Hybrid Versatility: This is a truly modular system. Thanks to the heavy-duty split ring and extra eyelet, you can swap the #6/0 single hook for a treble or even attach a soft lure of your choice to create a custom “Franken-bait.”

• Multi-Depth Performance: While it is naturally a slow-sinking shallow runner (perfect for over weed beds), the additional eyelet allows you to add a switch weight. This transforms the Monsterfly into a deep-diving tool or a heavy jig for working drop-offs.

• Tangle-Free Design: The specific blend of natural bucktail and synthetic fibers is engineered to be stiff enough to resist “fouling” on your trace or hooks, but soft enough to pulse enticeingly on every pause.

💡 Gerry’s Pro Tip

The “Breathe-and-Burst” Retrieve: The Monsterfly is at its most deadly when worked with a “stop-and-go” motion. Retrieve it slowly to let the bucktail and rubber skirts flare out, then give the rod a sharp “snap” to make the tinsel flash and the head create a bubble trail. Because it is Slow Sinking, those long pauses over submerged weed beds are often exactly when a following Pike will commit to the strike!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the #6/0 single hook enough for big Pike?

Absolutely. Single hooks offer several advantages: they provide a more secure hold once set, cause less damage to the fish, and allow the lure to be fished much more “weedlessly” than a twin-treble setup. The custom carbon steel is incredibly strong and won’t straighten under the pressure of a specimen fish.

What is the “Volume Disc” for?

Natural fibers often mat together and look “thin” once they get wet and move through the water. The Westin Volume Disc is a small, rigid plate behind the head that physically forces the skirt materials to stay flared out, ensuring your lure maintains its “Monster” profile at all times.

Can I use this for saltwater species?

Yes. The Ø1.4mm full wire-through construction and stainless steel internals make it a formidable weapon for saltwater predators like big Pollack or even Tropical species. Just remember to rinse the bucktail in fresh water after use to preserve the natural fibers