Westin Jerkbite MR 7.5cm 6g - Suspending Jerkbait & Twitchbait

The Westin Jerkbite MR 7.5cm is a versatile suspending jerkbait designed for targeting perch, pike and zander in UK waters. Featuring a slim baitfish profile, realistic detailing and an aggressive darting action, this medium-running hard lure is ideal for triggering strikes from predatory fish.

Designed to be fished with sharp twitches, aggressive jerks or a simple steady retrieve, the Jerkbite MR imitates a frightened or injured baitfish. Its carefully balanced suspending action allows the lure to remain in the strike zone during pauses, giving following predators more time to strike.

With a running depth of 0.5–1.5m, the Jerkbite MR is particularly effective for fishing slightly deeper areas, including canal channels, drop-offs, weed edges and submerged structure. Its integrated long-cast system uses two internal steel balls that shift towards the tail during casting before returning to the belly during retrieval, helping improve casting distance, accuracy and lure action.

Whether you're searching for active perch during warmer months or using longer pauses to tempt cautious predators in winter, the Westin Jerkbite MR offers excellent control and versatility throughout the season.

Key Features

• Brand: Westin

• Model: Jerkbite MR

• Length: 7.5cm

• Lure Type: Jerkbait / Twitchbait / Hard Minnow

• Buoyancy: Suspending

• Running Depth: 0.5–1.5m (Medium Runner)

• Slim baitfish profile with realistic swimming action

• Aggressive darting movement when twitched or jerked

• Balanced suspending action keeps the lure in the strike zone during pauses

• Integrated long-cast system with two moving steel balls

• Designed for accurate, longer-distance casting

• Durable ABS plastic construction

• Ultra-sharp carbon steel hooks

• Realistic eyes

• Detailed hand-painted colour finishes

• Suitable for aggressive retrieves and slow stop-and-go presentations

• Effective throughout the fishing season

Suspending Action for More Strikes

One of the key features of the Westin Jerkbite MR is its carefully balanced suspending action.

When the retrieve is paused, the lure is designed to remain at approximately the same depth rather than immediately rising or sinking. This creates a vulnerable presentation that can encourage hesitant predators to commit to a strike.

During warmer months, short, aggressive twitches with brief pauses can imitate a panicking baitfish. In colder conditions, longer pauses between movements allow the lure to remain in front of less active fish.

This makes the Jerkbite MR particularly useful for UK perch and zander fishing, where adjusting retrieve speed and pause duration can make a significant difference.

Integrated Long-Cast System

The Jerkbite MR features an internal weight-transfer system designed to improve casting performance.

During the cast, two steel balls move towards the tail, helping the lure travel further and more accurately.

As the retrieve begins, the weights return towards the belly, supporting the lure's balance and distinctive darting swimming action.

This system is particularly useful when fishing canals, rivers and lakes where accurate casting and controlled lure presentation are important.

Best Techniques

Perch Fishing: An excellent choice for targeting perch around weed edges, drop-offs and submerged structure. Use short rod twitches followed by pauses to imitate an injured baitfish.

Pike Fishing: Suitable for targeting pike feeding on smaller baitfish. The erratic darting action can trigger reaction strikes, particularly when worked around vegetation and structure. Use an appropriate bite-resistant leader.

Zander Fishing: The medium-running depth and suspending action make the Jerkbite MR useful for targeting zander holding slightly deeper in the water column. Longer pauses can be effective when fish are less active.

Twitch & Pause: Work the lure with short, sharp movements of the rod tip to create unpredictable changes of direction. Allow the lure to suspend between twitches.

Steady Retrieve: The Jerkbite MR also produces an attractive swimming action on a simple retrieve, making it easy to use when searching for active predators.

Cold-Water Fishing: Slow down the presentation and introduce longer pauses to keep the lure in the strike zone when fish are reluctant to chase faster-moving baits.

Ideal For

• UK perch fishing

• Pike fishing with smaller hard lures

• Zander fishing

• Twitching and jerking techniques

• Stop-and-go retrieves

• Cold-water predator fishing

• Canal, river, lake and reservoir fishing

• Fishing around weed edges and drop-offs

• Working submerged structure

• Anglers looking for a versatile suspending medium-running hard lure

Target Species

Perch, pike, zander, chub, trout and other freshwater predators.