Westin Stanley The Stickleback Shadtail Softbait 7.5cm 4g Dark Water Mix 10

Westin Stanley The Stickleback Shadtail 7.5 cm / 4 g — Lifelike Stickleback Action for Predators in Dark Water

Based on a precise 3D scan of a real stickleback, Stanley is a super-soft paddle-tail soft lure (Shadtail) that works equally well in freshwater and saltwater. At 7.5 cm and 4 g, it sits in the sweet spot between finesse and presence — versatile enough for jighead or dropshot fishing across a wide range of species.

Erratic Action That Triggers Strikes

Stanley's super-soft, flexible plastic body produces a lively, unpredictable swimming action at virtually any retrieve speed. The easy-action paddle tail kicks and vibrates with minimal effort, drawing reaction strikes from perch, pike, zander, sea trout, wrasse, and cod. Its erratic movement closely mimics the natural behaviour of a fleeing stickleback, keeping predators interested even on slow or paused presentations.

Hand-Painted Detail on a Life-Like Body

Sculpted from a 3D scan of the real fish, Stanley features realistic active eyes and hand-painted colour details that hold up through repeated use. The Dark Water Mix 10 colour is a contrast-rich pattern designed to remain visible and attractive in stained, coloured, or low-light water conditions — whether you're fishing a dark estuary, a murky river, or an overcast coastal mark.

Choose the Right Variant

The Stanley The Stickleback Shadtail is available in three sizes and a wide range of colours to match conditions and target species.

5.5 cm / 1.5 g — ultralight finesse fishing; ideal for small perch, stream trout, and pressured fish on dropshot or light jigheads
7.5 cm / 4 g — Headlight — bright, high-visibility colour for murky or deeper water with some ambient light
7.5 cm / 4 g — Clear Water Mix 10 — natural, translucent tones for clear water and bright conditions
7.5 cm / 4 g — Stickleback — close natural imitation; excellent all-round colour for gin-clear water
7.5 cm / 4 g — Motoroil Gold — dark base with gold flash; effective in coloured water and overcast light
7.5 cm / 4 g — Baitfish Glitter — subtle glitter finish; works well in both fresh and saltwater on neutral-mood fish
7.5 cm / 4 g — Seaweed Pearl — pearlescent natural tone; good choice for coastal and estuary fishing
7.5 cm / 4 g — Chartreuse Stickleback — high-contrast chartreuse for dirty water or fast current
7.5 cm / 4 g — Dark Water Mix 10 — contrast-rich dark pattern for stained, coloured, or low-light water
9 cm / 7 g — larger profile for bigger predators; deeper water, stronger current, or open-water casting