{"product_id":"tommy-the-trout","title":"Tommy the Trout","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTommy the Trout\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWestin Tommy the Trout Inline is a highly realistic pike swimbait designed to imitate one of the most substantial prey fish available to large predators. Westin developed the lure using a 3D scan of a real trout, capturing its body shape, fins and natural proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, the Tommy the Trout offers much more than realistic appearance. Its S-shaped swimming action creates the movement of a live trout, even at relatively slow retrieve speeds. Consequently, anglers can work the lure slowly without losing its natural swimming motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWestin combines this action with a slow-sinking design. This allows anglers to fish shallow water using a steady retrieve or introduce pauses to imitate a wounded trout. Alternatively, a wind-and-kill retrieve makes the lure change speed and direction, creating opportunities for following pike to strike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor deeper fishing, an additional wire eyelet beneath the chin accepts a Westin Switch Weight. Therefore, anglers can adjust the lure's fishing depth without changing to a completely different swimbait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most important mechanical feature is the Inline Rig System. Rather than permanently fixing the hook assembly to the lure body, Westin uses a custom release plug that disengages when a fish strikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis allows the lure body to move away from the hooks during the fight. As a result, the fish has less opportunity to use the weight of the lure as leverage to throw the hooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system includes a Jointed Stinger HD, strong carbon steel hooks and a heavy-duty wire connection. Meanwhile, reinforced mesh joints strengthen the body without preventing its swimming movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWestin finishes the lure with Real Fish Print Colour technology and hand-painted details. These finishes reproduce the markings and colours of real trout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tommy the Trout Inline is particularly relevant for Irish pike fishing on large lakes, reservoirs and rivers, especially where trout form part of the pike's natural diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts main reason of choice is the combination of realistic low-speed swimming, adjustable fishing depth and a release-style inline rig. Together, these features make it a specialist lure for anglers targeting large pike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tommy the Trout Inline produces a natural S-shaped swimming action during steady retrieves and slow trolling. Pauses create a vulnerable prey presentation, while the optional Switch Weight allows deeper fishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe release-style hook system also reduces the leverage a hooked pike can gain against the lure body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for pike anglers targeting larger fish, particularly on trout waters, lakes and reservoirs. It suits casting and trolling applications where a realistic, substantial prey imitation is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHyper-realistic 3D-scanned trout profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural S-shaped swimming action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective at low retrieve speeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-sinking construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInline Rig System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Westin release plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJointed Stinger HD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong carbon steel hooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty wire connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforced mesh joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional Switch Weight attachment point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Fish Print Colour technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead-free construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree from toxic phthalates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHyper-realistic trout swimbait designed for specimen pike fishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloped from a 3D scan of a real trout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural S-shaped swimming action, even at low retrieve speeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInline rigging system with a custom release plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJointed Stinger HD with strong carbon steel hooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional chin eyelet accepts a Westin Switch Weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforced mesh joints and realistic trout-pattern finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTommy the Trout Inline starts swimming at:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15cm Slow Sinking: 1.1 knots \/ 2 km\/h\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20cm Slow Sinking: 1 knot \/ 1.8km\/h\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25cm Slow Sinking: 0.6 knots \/ 1.1 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