Westin Hypoteez Shadtail 9cm 5g Atomic Blue

Westin Hypoteez Shadtail 9cm 5g – Smelt Imitation That Triggers Instant Strikes

Named after the Latin name of the smelt (Hypomesus olidus), the Westin HypoTeez Shadtail is a hand-painted soft lure that looks, moves, and fishes like the real thing — triggering predators from the moment it hits the water.

A Life-Like Smelt Profile Predators Can't Ignore

The HypoTeez is built around a slender, tapered body that mirrors a natural smelt profile. Detailed hand-painted colours and realistic eyes give it an authenticity that holds up under close inspection — exactly what wary perch and zander demand in clear or pressured water.

Paddle Tail Action From the First Metre Down

The easy-action paddle tail kicks into motion as soon as the lure enters the water, producing a consistent, thumping vibration at any retrieve speed. Optimised body flexibility amplifies this movement along the entire length of the lure, making it effective on a straight retrieve, drop, or slow roll near structure.

Choose the Right Variant

The HypoTeez Shadtail comes in two sizes and a wide colour range to cover different target species, water conditions, and rigs.

• Hypoteez Shadtail 9cm 5g – Atomic Blue (current) | 3pc | Larger profile for zander, big perch, and pike; suits jig heads 4–10g, deeper water and open-water presentations

• Hypoteez Shadtail 9cm 5g – Dirty Harbor | 3pc | Natural dark tones; low-light and murky-water zander fishing

• Hypoteez Shadtail 9cm 5g – Golden Baitfish | 3pc | Bright attractor colour; stained water or overcast conditions

• Hypoteez Shadtail 9cm 5g – Grasshopper | 3pc | Natural green-brown; perch in weedy or clear-water environments

• Hypoteez Shadtail 9cm 5g – Headlight | 3pc | High-visibility; low-light, dawn/dusk, or deep presentations

• Hypoteez Shadtail 9cm 5g – Motoroil Fuel | 3pc | Dark UV-reactive; cold water, sluggish conditions

• Hypoteez Shadtail 9cm 5g – Tiger Perch | 3pc | Perch-pattern; natural imitation for cannibal perch

• Hypoteez Shadtail 9cm 5g – Keiko Baitfish | 3pc | Translucent baitfish finish; clear water, finicky fish

• Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5cm 2g – Atomic Blue | 4pc | Compact profile; canal and river perch, lighter jig heads 2–5g

• Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5cm 2g – Dirty Harbor | 4pc | Small, natural; drop-shot and ned rigs for perch

• Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5cm 2g – Golden Baitfish | 4pc | Bright; shallow or stained water, perch and chub

• Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5cm 2g – Grasshopper | 4pc | Subtle green; finesse perch fishing

• Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5cm 2g – Headlight | 4pc | High-vis small profile; overcast or murky conditions

• Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5cm 2g – Motoroil Fuel | 4pc | Dark tones; cold-water finesse

• Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5cm 2g – Tiger Perch | 4pc | Perch pattern; ultra-finesse cannibal perch rigs

• Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5cm 2g – Keiko Baitfish | 4pc | Translucent; clear-water, light-line finesse

Facts

• Length: 9cm

• Weight: 5g

• Colour: Atomic Blue

• Type: Soft Lure / Shad Tail

• Swimming action: Paddle tail

• Quantity per pack: 3 pieces

• Hand-painted detailing

• Realistic eyes

• Tapered body with tail joint

• Target species: Zander, perch, pike