Westin Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5cm 2g Tiger Perch

Westin Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5 cm 2 g Tiger Perch — A Smelt Imitation That Triggers Predators on Contact

Named after the Latin name of the smelt (Hypomesus olidus), the Westin HypoTeez Shadtail is a hand-painted soft lure that starts working the moment it touches the water. At 6.5 cm and 2 g, this compact shad tail is perfectly sized for perch and zander in clear or pressured water.

Life-Like Detail That Fools Wary Fish

The HypoTeez is built around a tapered body with a distinct tail joint that enhances the paddle tail's movement even at slow retrieve speeds. Realistic hand-painted colours and lifelike eyes give it a smelt-accurate profile that predators struggle to ignore — especially when they are actively feeding on baitfish.

Immediate Action, Versatile Presentation

The easy-action paddle tail generates a natural wobbling kick from the first turn of the handle. Thanks to its optimised flexibility, it performs well on light jig heads, wacky rigs, and offset hooks alike — making it a reliable choice for vertical jigging, slow rolling, or a simple straight retrieve in still and running water.

Choose the Right Variant

The HypoTeez Shadtail is available in two sizes and a wide range of colours. The 6.5 cm / 2 g version comes in packs of 4 and suits lighter setups targeting perch and zander in shallower or tighter conditions. The 9 cm / 5 g version comes in packs of 3 and is better suited to larger predators and deeper or open-water presentations.

6.5 cm / 2 g — Tiger Perch (4 pc): natural perch-pattern finish; ideal for perch and zander in clear, shallow, or pressured water with light jig heads
6.5 cm / 2 g — Headlight (4 pc): high-visibility colour; useful in low-light or stained water
6.5 cm / 2 g — Motoroil Fuel (4 pc): dark, UV-reactive tone; effective in murky or coloured conditions
6.5 cm / 2 g — Grasshopper (4 pc): natural green hue; works well in weedy or clear-water environments
6.5 cm / 2 g — Golden Baitfish (4 pc): baitfish flash; suited to open-water finesse presentations
6.5 cm / 2 g — Keiko Baitfish (4 pc): subtle baitfish pattern; a natural choice for selective, slow-feeding fish
6.5 cm / 2 g — Dirty Harbor (4 pc): murky-water colour; performs in harbours, canals, and coloured rivers
6.5 cm / 2 g — Atomic Blue (4 pc): bright attractor colour; useful when fish are located but need triggering
9 cm / 5 g — Tiger Perch (3 pc): same natural perch pattern scaled up; targets larger perch, zander, and pike
9 cm / 5 g — Headlight (3 pc): big-profile high-visibility option for deep or open water
9 cm / 5 g — Motoroil Fuel (3 pc): large, dark profile for big predators in low visibility
9 cm / 5 g — Grasshopper (3 pc): natural colour at depth; good for slow rolling over structure
9 cm / 5 g — Golden Baitfish (3 pc): flash and profile for open-water zander and pike
9 cm / 5 g — Keiko Baitfish (3 pc): finesse baitfish imitation at larger scale
9 cm / 5 g — Dirty Harbor (3 pc): big silhouette in coloured or stained water
9 cm / 5 g — Atomic Blue (3 pc): strong attractor at depth or in cold-water conditions