Westin Hypoteez Shadtail 9cm 5g Grasshopper

Westin Hypoteez Shadtail 9cm 5g Grasshopper — Smelt-Perfect Soft Bait That Triggers Strikes on Contact

The Hypoteez (Hypomesus Olidus — named after the Latin genus of smelt) Shadtail in Grasshopper is a hand-painted, life-like soft lure that starts working the instant it touches the water, making it nearly impossible for perch and zander to ignore.

Built to Move Like the Real Thing

A tapered body with a dedicated tail-joint feeds energy directly into the easy-action paddle tail, generating a seductive wobble at any retrieve speed. Optimised material flexibility means the tail keeps thumping even on a slow, finesse-style presentation — exactly when pressured fish need a little more convincing.

Detail That Deceives at Close Range

Every Grasshopper coloured Hypoteez is hand-painted with precise, naturalistic colours and fitted with realistic eyes. The lifelike finish holds up under scrutiny from curious, educated predators, making it a strong choice when fish have seen plenty of lures and are refusing anything that looks even slightly artificial.

Choose the Right Variant

The Hypoteez Shadtail is available in two sizes and a wide palette of colours. Match size to your target species and local prey fish, and pick a colour to suit the light and water conditions on the day.

Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5cm 2g — 4pc: Compact profile and lighter weight; ideal for smaller perch, finesse jigging, shallow water, and drop-shot or ned-style rigs.
Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5cm 2g Atomic Blue — 4pc: High-contrast colour for murky or low-light conditions in the 6.5cm size.
Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5cm 2g Dirty Harbor — 4pc: Neutral, dark natural tone in the 6.5cm size; reliable in coloured or tannin-stained water.
Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5cm 2g Golden Baitfish — 4pc: Flash-gold baitfish pattern in the 6.5cm size; effective on sunny days and clear water.
Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5cm 2g Grasshopper — 4pc: Natural green baitfish tone in the 6.5cm version; versatile all-round colour for perch.
Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5cm 2g Headlight — 4pc: Bright, high-visibility colour in the 6.5cm size; useful in deeper or darker conditions.
Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5cm 2g Keiko Baitfish — 4pc: Subtle baitfish imitation in the 6.5cm size.
Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5cm 2g Motoroil Fuel — 4pc: Dark, iridescent motoroil finish in the 6.5cm size; a classic choice for overcast days.
Hypoteez Shadtail 6.5cm 2g Tiger Perch — 4pc: Perch-patterned colour in the 6.5cm size; strong trigger for cannibalistic large perch.
Hypoteez Shadtail 9cm 5g Atomic Blue — 3pc: High-contrast colour in the larger size; cuts through murky water targeting zander and big perch.
Hypoteez Shadtail 9cm 5g Dirty Harbor — 3pc: Dark natural tone in the 9cm size; suited to stained or coloured water conditions.
Hypoteez Shadtail 9cm 5g Golden Baitfish — 3pc: Gold flash pattern in the 9cm size; strong on bright days targeting zander and pike-perch.
Hypoteez Shadtail 9cm 5g Grasshopper — 3pc: Natural green baitfish colour in the 9cm, 5g version; a versatile all-round choice for zander, large perch, and predators feeding on smelt. Pack of 3.
Hypoteez Shadtail 9cm 5g Headlight — 3pc: Bright high-visibility colour in the 9cm size.
Hypoteez Shadtail 9cm 5g Keiko Baitfish — 3pc: Subtle baitfish finish in the 9cm size.
Hypoteez Shadtail 9cm 5g Motoroil Fuel — 3pc: Iridescent dark tone in the 9cm size; reliable on overcast days or in clear water with subdued light.
Hypoteez Shadtail 9cm 5g Tiger Perch — 3pc: Bold perch-stripe pattern in the larger size; effective for targeting specimen perch.