Westin Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5cm 2g Keiko Baitfish

Westin Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5 cm / 2 g — Smelt-Perfect Softbait for Perch & Zander

Named after the Latin name of the smelt (Hypomesus olidus), the Westin HypoTeez Shadtail is a hand-painted soft lure that triggers strikes the moment it touches the water.

A Tapered Body That Moves Like the Real Thing

The slim, tapered body features a dedicated tail-joint that transfers energy directly to the easy-action paddle tail. Even at the slowest retrieve speeds the tail kicks and flutters, giving the lure a lifelike swimming action that is hard for predators to ignore.

Realistic Details That Fool Wary Fish

Hand-painted colours and realistic fishy eyes complete the natural presentation. In Keiko Baitfish livery, the lure imitates a smelt with convincing detail — slipping past a shoal of genuine baitfish, it would be difficult to spot the difference. The optimised flexibility of the soft plastic enhances every subtle movement.

Choose the Right Variant

The HypoTeez Shadtail is available in two sizes and a wide range of colours to match conditions and target species. The smaller 6.5 cm / 2 g format comes in packs of 4, while the larger 9 cm / 5 g comes in packs of 3.

• Westin Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5 cm 2 g Keiko Baitfish (4 pc) — natural smelt imitation; ideal for clear-water perch and zander fishing on light jig heads or drop-shot rigs

• Westin Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5 cm 2 g Dirty Harbor (4 pc) — dark, contrast-heavy pattern; murky or stained water

• Westin Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5 cm 2 g Grasshopper (4 pc) — natural green; perch in weedy or vegetated margins

• Westin Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5 cm 2 g Headlight (4 pc) — bright attractor colour; low light or overcast conditions

• Westin Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5 cm 2 g Atomic Blue (4 pc) — high-visibility blue; deep water or strong current

• Westin Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5 cm 2 g Motoroil Fuel (4 pc) — dark iridescent; deeper or slower presentations

• Westin Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5 cm 2 g Tiger Perch (4 pc) — perch-pattern; aggressive territorial perch

• Westin Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5 cm 2 g Golden Baitfish (4 pc) — golden baitfish tone; warm or slightly coloured water

• Westin Hypoteez Shadtail 9 cm 5 g Dirty Harbor (3 pc) — larger profile; zander, pike, and big perch

• Westin Hypoteez Shadtail 9 cm 5 g Headlight (3 pc) — larger profile; night fishing or deep jigging

• Westin Hypoteez Shadtail 9 cm 5 g Atomic Blue (3 pc) — larger profile; open water and strong current

• Westin Hypoteez Shadtail 9 cm 5 g Motoroil Fuel (3 pc) — larger profile; slow, deep presentations

• Westin Hypoteez Shadtail 9 cm 5 g Grasshopper (3 pc) — larger profile; mixed predator fishing

• Westin Hypoteez Shadtail 9 cm 5 g Golden Baitfish (3 pc) — larger profile; warm-toned baitfish imitation

• Westin Hypoteez Shadtail 9 cm 5 g Keiko Baitfish (3 pc) — larger smelt imitation; open-water zander and pike

• Westin Hypoteez Shadtail 9 cm 5 g Tiger Perch (3 pc) — larger profile; big perch and zander

Facts

• Lure length: 6.5 cm

• Lure weight: 2 g

• Colour: Keiko Baitfish

• Lure type: Soft Lure / Shad Tail

• Swimming action: Paddle Tail

• Pack quantity: 4 pc

• Hand-painted detailing

• Realistic eyes

• Tapered body with tail-joint

• Optimised flexibility

• Inspired by the smelt (Hypomesus olidus)