Westin Ricky the Roach 18cm 85g Shadtail Firetiger

Westin Ricky the Roach Shadtail 18cm 85g — Big-Profile Soft Bait for Trophy Predators

At 18cm and 85g, this is the heavyweight version of the Ricky the Roach Shadtail (Soft Bait / Shad Tail) — built to target large zander and pike with a rolling body action and an aggressively erratic shad tail that triggers strikes at any retrieve speed.

Dual-Action Movement That Works at Any Tempo

The slim body rolls tightly around its own axis as it moves through the water, sending lateral flashes from its flanks that imitate a disoriented baitfish. Meanwhile, the large paddle tail beats in an erratic, uneven rhythm that activates immediately on contact with water — whether you're working the lure slowly along the bottom or burning it back fast on a power retrieve.

Hand-Painted Detail and Realistic Finish

The Firetiger colour is applied by hand, delivering precise detailing across the body and realistic eyes that give predators a convincing focal point to lock onto. The slim profile closely resembles a roach, one of the most widespread and targeted forage fish for pike and zander across European waters.

Choose the Right Variant

Ricky the Roach Shadtail is available in three sizes and multiple colours to match conditions, target species, and rig preferences. Pick the size and colour that fits your water and quarry:

10cm / 14g — 2pc pack (Firetiger, Firetiger Rudd, Lively Roach, Real Roach, Real Rudd, Preyfish, Headlight, Red Light): Ideal for perch, smaller zander, and trout; suits drop-shot, light jig heads, and finesse setups in shallower or pressured water.
14cm / 42g — 1pc pack (Firetiger, Firetiger Rudd, Lively Roach, Real Roach, Real Rudd, Preyfish, Headlight, Red Light): Versatile mid-size option for zander and pike; covers a wide range of jig head weights and casting distances.
18cm / 85g — 1pc pack (Firetiger, Firetiger Rudd, Lively Roach, Real Roach, Real Rudd, Preyfish, Headlight, Red Light): The big-profile choice for specimen pike and large zander; best for deep jigging, long-range casting, and heavy jig head setups.