Westin Sandy Inline | 12cm 24g – The Long-Range Sand Eel Legend

At Gerry’s Fishing, we know that if you want to target trophy-sized coastal predators like Sea Trout and Bass, you have to match the “bread and butter” of their diet: the sand eel. The Westin Sandy Inline is a masterclass in imitation. While the smaller versions are great for finesse, this 12cm, 24g model is the heavy-hitter designed for maximum distance and a larger profile that big fish can’t ignore.

The “Inline” design is a game-changer for landing rates. By having the line run through the lure, the body slides away from the hook once a fish is on, preventing the fish from using the weight of the lure as a lever to shake the hook loose. It’s a smarter way to fish, ensuring more of your strikes turn into photos on the mat.

Why the Sandy Inline 24g is a Coastal Essential

1. Dynamic Retrieval Action

The Sandy Inline is two lures in one. At a slow retrieve, it swims in a tight, seductive S-curve, perfectly mimicking a cruising sand eel. When you increase the speed, the action becomes more erratic and frantic. Combined with “spin stops,” it looks exactly like an escaping baitfish—a trigger that predatory fish find impossible to ignore.

2. “Casts to the Horizon”

At 24g, this lure is a serious distance machine. Its streamlined, slender body and the intelligent internal placement of the zinc/ABS weight system allow it to cut through the coastal breeze with ease. If you need to reach distant sandbars, outer reef edges, or punch through a headwind at the beach, this 12cm version is your go-to tool.

3. The Inline Hooking Advantage

Traditional lures have hooks attached directly to the body. The Sandy Inline features a Teflon-tube inside that allows your line to pass through freely. When a fish strikes the ultra-sharp single hook, the lure body slides up the line. This means the fish is fighting only the hook and the line, with no lure weight to help them “throw” the hook during a head-shake.

Technical Specifications

Product Details and Uses

Mastering the “Spin Stop”

The Sandy Inline is designed to be highly active on the drop. During a spin stop, the lure doesn’t just sink; it flutters and vibrates as it falls through the water column. Many predators will shadow the lure during a fast retrieve and only commit to the strike the moment you stop reeling and the lure begins its provocative descent.

Heavy Surf and Reef Stalking

• Coastal Surf: When the tide is pushing in and Bass are hunting in the “wash,” the 24g weight ensures you can reach the deeper troughs where the biggest fish are waiting.

• Patrolling Reefs: The 12cm profile is a perfect match for the larger, “mature” sand eels that Sea Trout and Bass target around rocky structure and kelp beds.

• Mixed Ground: Because it comes with a single hook, it is much more “weed-less” than a treble-hooked lure, allowing you to fish in areas with floating bladderwrack or seagrass with fewer interruptions.

Detailed, Durable Design

Westin has utilized hand-painted, detailed colors that range from ultra-natural sand eel patterns for clear-water days to brighter, high-visibility colors for when the surf is “mucky.” The lead-free construction using zinc and ABS plastic ensures the lure is environmentally friendly without sacrificing the “thunk” and casting distance of traditional metal lures.

Gerry’s Pro Tip:

When rigging the Sandy Inline, use a small 5mm-8mm rubber bead between the lure and the hook. This protects your knot from being damaged by the lure body during the cast and the fight. With this 24g version, make sure your leader is heavy enough to handle the casting force—a 15lb to 20lb fluorocarbon leader is usually the “sweet spot” for distance and durability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the inline system affect the action?

Not at all. In fact, because the lure isn’t “hampered” by the weight of fixed hooks, the S-curve and erratic flutter are often more fluid and lifelike than what you’ll find on a standard plug or metal jig.

Is 24g too heavy for Sea Trout?

Definitely not. While Sea Trout will take small lures, the 12cm 24g size is often preferred when you need to cover a lot of water on expansive flats or reefs. It targets the “better” fish in the shoal.

Can I swap the single hook for a treble?

You can, but we recommend sticking with the single. The hook included is “sticky” sharp and offers a much better hold in the tough mouth of a Sea Trout or Bass. Plus, the single hook is significantly safer for the fish if you plan on practicing catch and release.

Long-casting, life-like, and engineered to land more fish—the Westin Sandy Inline 12cm is the “big water” sand eel specialist your salt kit needs.