Westin Sandy Fixed SBass | 12cm 24g – The Sandeel Specialist

At Gerry’s Fishing, we know that if you want to catch big Bass and Sea Trout, you have to talk to them in their primary language: the Sandeel. The Westin Sandy Fixed SBass is a masterclass in imitation. At 12cm and 24g, it possesses the perfect profile and weight to mimic a mature sandeel darting through the surf or over a rocky reef.

Unlike “inline” versions that require custom rigging, the Fixed SBass is wired through for maximum strength, ensuring that when a “hard-hitter” smashes the lure, you have a direct, unbreakable connection to your catch. It’s a lure built for the unforgiving environments of the UK and European coastlines—from white-water surf to the quietest estuary flats.

Why the Sandy Fixed SBass is a Saltwater Essential

1. The Enticing S-Curve Action

The Sandy Fixed SBass is designed to be fished actively. On a fast retrieve, the slim profile produces a tight, seductive S-Curve movement that perfectly replicates a sandeel trying to outrun a predator. It displaces just enough water to be noticed without looking “fake” in gin-clear conditions.

2. The Fluttering “Spin-Stop”

One of the most lethal features of this lure is its balance on the pause. When you stop reeling, the lure doesn’t just sink like a stone; it performs a fluttering spin-stop. As it falls through the water column, it shimmies and flashes, mimicking a wounded or dying sandeel. This is almost always the moment when a trailing Bass decides to commit.

3. Extreme Casting Performance

At 24g with a slim, aerodynamic body, this lure is a “wind-beater.” The internal weight distribution is carefully positioned to prevent tumbling in the air, allowing you to reach the distant breakers and offshore reefs where the big fish often patrol. It allows you to stay further back from the water, reducing the chance of spooking fish in shallow, clear conditions.

Technical Specifications

Product Details and Uses

Mastering the Surf and Reefs

The Sandy Fixed SBass is at home in the white-water surf. The 24g weight ensures the lure stays “planted” in the waves, while the built-in rattle sends out vibrations that help predators locate the lure amidst the surface noise. Over rocky reefs, the slim profile allows it to slide through the water with minimal resistance, making it an excellent choice for searching through gullies and kelp edges.

Versatile Light and Color Coverage

Westin has curated a range of proven color patterns to cover every scenario.

• Natural Patterns: Perfect for clear water and bright days when Bass are keyed into visual details.

• Flash and Contrast: Ideal for twilight and darkness, when the flashing scale line and internal rattle become the primary triggers for hunting fish.

• Estuarine Environments: The S-Curve action is devastating in moving water, making it a go-to for fishing the tides in estuary mouths and current seams.

Lead-Free and Environmentally Conscious

Constructed from ABS plastic and Zinc, the Sandy Fixed SBass is entirely lead-free. This doesn’t just benefit the environment; the Zinc provides a specific density and “shimmer” that lead simply cannot match, contributing to that lifelike “flashing” scale effect that draws fish in from a distance.

Gerry’s Pro Tip:

Don’t just reel this lure in a straight line! Use a “Stop-Start” retrieve. Crank the handle 5 or 6 times quickly to get the S-Curve vibrating, then kill the retrieve for two full seconds. The “Spin-Stop” flutter as the lure sinks is a massive trigger. If you’re fishing in a heavy current, let the tide do the work—hold the rod steady and let the S-Curve happen naturally in the flow, only reeling to take up the slack.

Extreme casting, lifelike S-Curve action, and a devastating spin-stop—the Westin Sandy Fixed SBass is the ultimate sandeel imitation for the serious saltwater hunter.