Westin Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5cm 2g Headlight

Westin Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5 cm / 2 g – Headlight – Irresistible smelt imitation for perch and zander

Named after the Latin name of the smelt (Hypomesus olidus), the Hypoteez Shadtail is a hand-painted soft lure that starts working the instant it touches the water. At 6.5 cm and 2 g, this compact shad tail is built for predators that want a natural, finesse presentation.

Life-like detail that triggers strikes

The Hypoteez is hand-painted with a level of realism that puts it in a class of its own. Realistic moulded eyes and a slim, tapered body with a dedicated tail-joint give it a profile and movement that closely mimics a live smelt or small baitfish. Even in clear water and under heavy fishing pressure, the natural appearance holds up to scrutiny from curious perch and suspicious zander.

Optimised action at any retrieve speed

The easy-action paddle tail generates a seductive thump and wobble from the very first centimetre of the retrieve — no need to fast-wind to wake it up. The slim body with its pronounced tail-joint means the tail kicks freely even at a slow, near-static pace, making this lure particularly effective in cold water or whenever fish are lethargic and reluctant to chase.

Choose the right variant

The Hypoteez Shadtail is available in two sizes and a wide range of colours. Match the size to your target species and conditions, and pick a colour that fits the water clarity and light level.

Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5 cm / 2 g – Headlight (4 pc) — current product; compact finesse size ideal for perch and smaller zander; Headlight is a bright, high-visibility colour well suited to coloured water, overcast skies, or deeper presentations where extra flash helps
Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5 cm / 2 g – Dirty Harbor (4 pc) — same compact size; dark, natural colour for clear water and bright conditions
Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5 cm / 2 g – Grasshopper (4 pc) — chartreuse-toned; strong all-round attractor colour
Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5 cm / 2 g – Motoroil Fuel (4 pc) — dark, subtle; excellent in clear or cold water
Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5 cm / 2 g – Atomic Blue (4 pc) — high-visibility blue; effective in low light and murky conditions
Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5 cm / 2 g – Keiko Baitfish (4 pc) — natural baitfish pattern; versatile for mixed-species fishing
Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5 cm / 2 g – Tiger Perch (4 pc) — perch-pattern imitation; great for targeting cannibalistic perch
Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5 cm / 2 g – Golden Baitfish (4 pc) — warm gold tone; works well in low light and autumn conditions
Hypoteez Shadtail 9 cm / 5 g – Headlight (3 pc) — larger profile for bigger zander, pike, and bass; same paddle-tail action
Hypoteez Shadtail 9 cm / 5 g – Dirty Harbor (3 pc) — 9 cm; dark natural for clear water
Hypoteez Shadtail 9 cm / 5 g – Grasshopper (3 pc) — 9 cm; attractor colour
Hypoteez Shadtail 9 cm / 5 g – Motoroil Fuel (3 pc) — 9 cm; subtle dark tone
Hypoteez Shadtail 9 cm / 5 g – Atomic Blue (3 pc) — 9 cm; high-visibility
Hypoteez Shadtail 9 cm / 5 g – Keiko Baitfish (3 pc) — 9 cm; natural baitfish
Hypoteez Shadtail 9 cm / 5 g – Tiger Perch (3 pc) — 9 cm; perch pattern
Hypoteez Shadtail 9 cm / 5 g – Golden Baitfish (3 pc) — 9 cm; warm low-light colour