Westin Herrix Jig 8.6cm 60g – Herring

Product detailed description

Westin Herrix Jig 8.6 cm / 60 g – Herring is the all-round middleweight Herring version of the Herrix range for light to medium saltwater fishing. Compared with the 40 g model, it adds casting distance, a faster drop and firmer contact in wind, current or when drifting from a boat. At the same time, it remains a compact flutter jig with a natural herring profile that fits very well into fishing for mackerel, pollack, cod and saithe.

Herrix Jig 60 g Herring is built around the same logic as the whole range: the realistic shape of a small silver baitfish, flank flash, flutter action on the drop and the sound signal of a rattling metal ball. It is not heavy deep-water iron or a large halibut jig. It is a practical saltwater metal jig for situations where the lighter 40 g version starts to lose contact but you still want an active, precisely controlled lure with a natural profile.

Herring is the most direct herring pattern in the range. In northern waters, it makes sense wherever predators respond to small herring, sprat, mackerel or other silver baitfish. It does not rely primarily on aggressive contrast, but on silhouette, flash and a natural escape movement. That matters especially when fish are not feeding aggressively and briefly inspect the lure before striking.

The 60 g version is an excellent compromise for Norwegian fjords, current breaks, rocky edges, harbour piers and lighter boat fishing. From the shore, it helps with longer casts and more stable action in a crosswind. From a boat, it holds below the vessel better than the 40 g version and reaches the required depth more easily. At the same time, it is not so heavy that it becomes a dull lure suited only to coarse pilking.

Early customer feedback shows that the Herrix in Herring has a particularly strong place in lighter saltwater fishing. It is not a lure designed to replace heavy Norwegian pilkers. Its advantage lies elsewhere: it helps you find active fish quickly, casts well, remains easy to read in the water column and gives predators the natural signal of a vulnerable baitfish during the drop.

How to choose a weight in the Westin Herrix Jig Herring range

The table helps point you in the right direction, but real conditions on the water decide. If the 40 g version loses contact, the line forms a large bow or the lure cannot hold the strike zone, 60 g is the logical step up. If even the 60 g version is not enough in current and drift, move to 80 g or a heavier deep-water lure. If the fish are holding shallower and feeding cautiously, return to 40 g.

The 60 g Herrix can be fished quickly or technically. When shore jigging, cast beyond the fish activity, let the lure fall briefly and then work it through the strike zone. Mix steady retrieves, acceleration, a pause and another controlled drop. From a boat, use shorter lifts, watch the line and do not leave the jig lying between rocks for too long. With pollack and cod, working the lure around an edge often matters more than blindly pulling it along the bottom.

Westin Herrix Jig 60 g Herring is ideal for anglers who want one more versatile Herring weight for lighter saltwater fishing. It can be worked faster through the water column for mackerel and saithe, while its natural profile and controlled fall suit pollack and cod. If you want just one middleweight Herrix in the tackle box, the 60 g version is the most logical place to start.

FAQ – Westin Herrix Jig 60 g Herring

What is the Westin Herrix Jig 60 g Herring best used for?

It is best suited for light to medium saltwater fishing, shore jigging, fjords, current breaks, rocky edges and lighter boat fishing where you need better contact than the 40 g version provides.

Which fish should I target with the 60 g Herrix Herring?

In northern waters, mainly mackerel, pollack, cod and saithe. The exact choice always depends on the layer in which the fish are feeding, as well as the current, depth and size of the prey.

When should I choose 60 g instead of 40 g?

Choose 60 g when you need a longer cast, faster drop and firmer contact in wind, greater depth, current or faster drift. The 40 g version is more delicate; the 60 g version offers more control.

When should I move up to 80 g?

Move up when 60 g still does not maintain contact, the current pushes the lure too far off course or you need to fish deeper. The 80 g version offers more reserve while remaining in the compact Herrix Jig class.

How does the Herring colour work?

Herring imitates the natural profile of a herring. It suits clear to moderately clear water, daylight conditions and situations where predators are feeding on smaller silver baitfish.

How should I fish the 60 g Herrix?

After casting, let the jig fall under control, watch the line and then mix shorter lifts, steady retrieves, pauses and another drop. Many takes come during the fall or after a change of speed.

Is it a halibut lure?

Not as its primary purpose. The 60 g version may occasionally interest a smaller active fish, but for targeted halibut fishing in deep water and strong current, choose heavier jigs or dedicated halibut lures.

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