Westin Ricky the Roach 18cm 85g Shadtail Real Rudd

Westin Ricky the Roach Shadtail 18 cm / 85 g — Heavyweight Roach Imitation for Big Predators

At 18 cm and 85 g, this is the largest incarnation of the Ricky the Roach Shadtail (soft bait) — built for anglers who are serious about targeting specimen pike and zander. Cast it long, jig it deep, and let the lure do the talking from the moment it hits the water.

Dual-Action Body That Works at Any Speed

The slim body design produces a tight rolling action around its own axis, causing the flanks to flash like a real baitfish. At the same time, the large shad tail kicks erratically and unpredictably regardless of retrieve speed — slow glide or fast rip, this lure stays fishable and attractive throughout the whole retrieve.

Hand-Painted Realism That Fools Predators

In Real Rudd colourway, the lure mirrors the warm gold and orange tones of a live rudd — a natural prey fish that big pike and zander readily target. Realistic hand-painted details and lifelike eyes complete the illusion, making it a convincing meal rather than just another rubber bait.

Choose the Right Variant

The Ricky the Roach Shadtail is available across four sizes and a wide range of colours. Match the size to your target species and fishing conditions:

10 cm / 14 g — 2 pcs (Firetiger, Headlight, Lively Roach, Real Roach, Real Rudd, Preyfish, Firetiger Rudd, Red Light): Ideal for perch and smaller zander; great for finesse jigging in shallow to mid-depth water
14 cm / 42 g — 1 pc (Firetiger, Firetiger Rudd, Headlight, Lively Roach, Real Roach, Real Rudd, Preyfish, Red Light): Versatile all-round size for zander and mid-size pike; suits standard jig heads and drop-shot rigs
18 cm / 85 g — 1 pc (Real Rudd, Firetiger, Firetiger Rudd, Headlight, Lively Roach, Real Roach, Preyfish, Red Light): The big-predator option — heavy enough for long casts and deep jigging, built to trigger strikes from trophy pike and large zander