Westin Sandy Inline | 9.5cm 14g – The Ultimate Sand Eel Mimic

At Gerry’s Fishing, we know that if you want to catch 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. It doesn’t just look like a sand eel; it behaves like one, whether it’s cruising calmly through a reef or panicking in the surf.

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 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 unaware of danger. 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”

Despite its relatively light 14g weight, the Sandy Inline is a 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. If you need to reach distant sandbars or patrol reefs that are just out of reach, this lure will get you there.

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 Sea Trout and Bass 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.

Reef and Surf Stalking

• Coastal Reefs: The 14g weight is perfect for fishing over shallow, rocky reefs without constantly snagging. The S-curve action is a magnet for Sea Trout patrolling the edges of the kelp.

• Surf Fishing: When the tide is pushing in and Bass are hunting in the “wash,” the Sandy Inline provides a slender, high-flash target that mimics the sand eels being churned up by the waves.

• 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 metals.

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. If you find the fish are particularly finicky, try adding a small feather or a piece of reflective flash to the single hook—it can act as a “target point” for a trailing predator.

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 14g heavy enough for a windy day?

While it’s not a 40g lead slab, the Sandy Inline is very dense and streamlined for its size. It pierces the wind remarkably well. On a Medium-Light (ML) rod rated 5-20g, you’ll be hitting distances you’d expect from much heavier lures.

Can I swap the single hook for a treble?

You can, but we don’t recommend it. The single hook included is “sticky” sharp and offers a much better hold in the tough mouth of a Sea Trout. 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 is the “match the hatch” sand eel specialist your salt kit needs.