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Predator lures · Soft shads · Our take
Westin HypoTeez ST
Standard HypoTeez ST, with the R'NR rigged version also covered where relevant
A soft-bodied Westin lure with a cheeky paddle-tail kick, realistic finish and useful size range. Pick the right version and it’ll cover everything from perch and zander jobs to chasing a proper lump.
- Available in 11.5cm, 15cm and 25cm options.
- The standard 15cm lure weighs 30g; the R'NR 15cm finished lure is listed at 39g.
- The standard 11.5cm pack contains two lures, while the standard 15cm and 25cm packs contain one each.
- R'NR models are lead-free, internally weighted and rigged with a single 6/0 Japanese-style carbon-steel hook.
Make sure it’s the right one. The HypoTeez ST name covers several size and pack options. The 15cm standard model is listed at 30g, while the 15cm R'NR finished lure is listed at 39g, so don’t mix those figures up when choosing your setup.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A strong, versatile predator soft lure with a sensible size range. The single-lure packs and big-bait tackle demands hold it back slightly on value and accessibility.
- Product Quality9.2/10
- Performance9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.9/10
- Ease of Use9.4/10
- Value for Money8.1/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Perch and zander anglers. The 11.5cm option gives you a compact but substantial meal profile for searching deeper water, edges and likely ambush spots.
- Pike anglers wanting a versatile soft lure. The 15cm is a useful middle ground, while the 25cm gives you a proper big-fish presentation when conditions call for it.
Maybe skip if
- Tiny lure and finesse specialists. Even the smallest option is still a proper predator bait, so it won’t replace little jigs, dropshot plastics or micro lures.
- Anglers with light or underspecced tackle. The heavier sizes, especially the 25cm at 110g, need a setup that can cast and work them safely.
The lowdown
Introducing the Westin HypoTeez ST
A soft-bodied Westin lure with a cheeky paddle-tail kick, realistic finish and useful size range. Pick the right version and it’ll cover everything from perch and zander jobs to chasing a proper lump.
- Available in 11.5cm, 15cm and 25cm options.
- The standard 15cm lure weighs 30g; the R'NR 15cm finished lure is listed at 39g.
- The standard 11.5cm pack contains two lures, while the standard 15cm and 25cm packs contain one each.
- R'NR models are lead-free, internally weighted and rigged with a single 6/0 Japanese-style carbon-steel hook.
Quick verdict
A cracking all-round predator shad
The HypoTeez ST keeps things nicely simple: soft body, easy-action paddle tail and a believable finish that should get noticed without looking daft. The 11.5cm is the versatile option, while the 15cm and 25cm versions are built for bigger meals and bigger fish.
The R'NR version is the dead-handy one if you want to get fishing without faffing about with rigging. It comes ready-rigged with a single 6/0 Japanese-style hook and an internal weight. Just match the lure size and weight to your rod, swim and target.
A strong, versatile predator soft lure with a sensible size range. The single-lure packs and big-bait tackle demands hold it back slightly on value and accessibility.
- Product Quality
- 9.2/10
- Performance
- 9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.9/10
- Ease of Use
- 9.4/10
- Value for Money
- 8.1/10
The flexible body, detailed finish, realistic eyes and tidy tail design give it a properly considered predator-lure build.
The paddle/shad tail offers an easy-action retrieve with enough flexibility for slow work, pauses and searching water.
Its believable profile and broad size range cover plenty of perch, zander and pike situations without needing a complicated presentation.
It’s straightforward to work, and the R'NR version is especially dead handy thanks to its internal weight and ready-rigged hook.
The lure design is versatile, but standard 15cm and 25cm packs contain just one lure and the larger sizes need suitable tackle.
Head to head
How it stacks up
Side by side with the closest kit we've reviewed. This updates as we add more reviews.
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Westin HypoTeez ST
Westin’s HypoTeez ST is a soft predator lure aimed squarely at anglers who like a proper shad profile without loads of nonsense bolted on. You get a flexible soft body, realistic eyes, detailed hand-painted colours and a paddle/shad tail designed to kick with an easy, convincing action. In other words, it’s built to look like something worth eating rather than a bit of rubber having a nervous breakdown.
The range comes in three useful sizes: 11.5cm, 15cm and 25cm. That gives you a small-but-substantial bait for perch and zander, a tasty middle option for general pike work, and a serious mouthful for those sessions when you want to tempt a proper lump. It’s a nice spread, and you won’t need a whole box of wildly different lure shapes to cover loads of situations.
The 11.5cm model weighs 11g and the standard pack contains two lures. That’s the handy starting point for canals, rivers and smaller stillwaters, especially when fish are feeding on modest-sized prey. It’s still big enough to be noticed, but not so enormous that every perch swims off laughing at you. Use it around cover, along reed edges or over a clean bottom with a jig-style presentation.
The standard 15cm model weighs 30g and comes as one lure per pack. This is probably the sweet-spot size for plenty of predator anglers. It offers a decent meal profile without instantly demanding a massive baitcaster and a broomstick of a rod. Work it across drop-offs, along weed lines or through the margins, with a steady retrieve and the odd pause to make the tail hang in the water.
Then there’s the 25cm version at 110g. That’s not a cheeky little canal lure, mate — it’s a proper big-bait job. You’ll want a suitable rod, reel and leader setup before launching it. Fish it when you’re happy to show predators a large target, particularly around deeper water, big features or venues where larger prey items are part of the menu.
The optimised-flexibility body is important here. A soft lure needs enough movement to look alive, but it also needs to compress when a predator grabs it. That folding action can make the bait feel more natural in the mouth and gives you a better chance of a clean hook-up, provided you’re using sensible tackle and keeping contact with the lure.
The paddle/shad tail keeps the action nice and accessible. You don’t need to work it like a madman. A steady retrieve should get the tail kicking, while pauses and little lifts can make it rise, stall or drop into a strike zone. That’s bang on for searching water, covering different depths and triggering fish that are following but not fully committing.
The detailed finish is another plus. Realistic eyes and hand-painted colours give the lure plenty of character, especially in clearer water or when fish have had a good look at every other offering in the lake. It won’t magically turn a blank into a bite-time, of course, but a believable profile and tidy finish certainly won’t do your chances any harm.
If you want less faff, look at the R'NR version. It has a soft body with an internal weight and arrives ready-rigged with a single 6/0 Japanese-style carbon-steel hook. It’s lead-free too. Just remember that the 15cm R'NR finished lure is listed at 39g, rather than the 30g figure for the standard 15cm model. That distinction matters when you’re matching it to your rod and casting setup.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Sizes
- 11.5cm, 15cm and 25cm options
- Weight options
- 11.5cm: 11g; standard 15cm: 30g; 25cm: 110g
- Standard pack sizes
- 11.5cm: 2 lures; 15cm: 1 lure; 25cm: 1 lure
- Body and tail
- Optimised-flexibility soft body with easy-action paddle/shad tail
- R'NR rigging
- Internal weight, lead-free construction and single #6/0 Japanese-style carbon-steel hook
- Finish
- Realistic eyes with detailed hand-painted colours
Specs checked with Westin, Oct 2026.
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Our take
Why this one stands out
The main selling point is flexibility — literally. The soft body has an optimised flex that helps the lure fold around a take, while the paddle/shad tail gives it an easy rolling kick at sensible retrieve speeds. That makes it useful for steady searching, weed-edge work and fishing through a likely bite-time.
The range is broad enough to cover everyday predator fishing and more committed big-lure work. The smaller 11.5cm model is a sensible perch and zander size, the 15cm sits in the sweet spot for pike and larger zander, and the 25cm is for when you’re deliberately putting a big mouthful in front of a proper lump.
The lure itself
A soft shad with an easy life-like kick
The HypoTeez ST is all about a believable baitfish shape and uncomplicated movement. Its soft body has optimised flexibility, while the paddle/shad tail gives it a steady kick on the retrieve. That makes it easy to fish slowly, pause over a feature or speed up when you need to cover water.
The realistic eyes and hand-painted detailed colours add a proper predator-lure finish. The standard sizes are supplied as regular soft lures, while the R'NR version adds an internal weight and comes ready-rigged with one 6/0 Japanese-style carbon-steel hook.
Worth knowing. Check the exact version before buying. The standard 15cm weighs 30g, but the 15cm R'NR finished lure is listed at 39g. Same family, different finished setup.
On the bank
Pick the size around the fish and the swim
The 11.5cm, 11g model is the easiest all-rounder for anglers who split their time between perch, zander and smaller pike waters. Fish it on a suitable jig or soft-lure setup, keeping the retrieve controlled around weed, structure and the margins.
The 15cm option is the best middle ground for many pike anglers. It has enough presence to call fish in but doesn’t push you straight into specialist big-bait territory. The 25cm at 110g is for deliberate big-fish work and needs tackle that can handle it safely.
If you hate rigging soft plastics before a session, the R'NR is the obvious shout. It’s internally weighted, lead-free and ready-rigged, so you can get clipped up and fishing with far less faff.
Quick answers
The bits you’ll want to know
Can I fish it slowly? Yes. The paddle tail is designed to work at a sensible pace, so a slow retrieve with pauses is a good starting point around drop-offs, weed edges and the margins.
Does it suit clear water? The realistic eyes and detailed colours are useful when fish have time to inspect the bait. In dirty water, slow the retrieve and rely more on the lure’s vibration and silhouette.
Worth knowing. The standard 11.5cm pack contains two lures, but the standard 15cm and 25cm packs contain one. Pike teeth, snags and enthusiastic casts can be expensive, so pack a spare if you’re heading somewhere rough.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Natural-looking soft-body action with an easy paddle-tail kick.
- Useful size spread, from a versatile 11.5cm option to a serious 25cm meal.
- Detailed hand-painted colours and realistic eyes give it plenty of visual appeal.
- R'NR version arrives rigged and ready, saving a fair bit of bank-side faff.
Worth knowing
- The standard 15cm and 25cm packs only contain one lure, so a snag or pike bite can sting.
- The 25cm model needs a properly suitable rod and setup; it’s not casual canal tackle.
- You need to check whether you’re buying standard or R'NR, as the rigging and finished weight differ.
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Your questions answered
What anglers want to know
The stuff you’d ask your mate on the next peg. Straight answers, no waffle.
01Which HypoTeez ST size should I choose?
Which HypoTeez ST size should I choose?
The 11.5cm is the most approachable starting point for perch and zander. Go 15cm for a more substantial all-round pike and zander profile, and choose 25cm when you’re targeting bigger pike with a deliberately large presentation.
02What’s the difference between the standard and R'NR versions?
What’s the difference between the standard and R'NR versions?
The standard lure is the regular soft-body option, while the R'NR has an internal weight and comes rigged and ready with a single 6/0 Japanese-style carbon-steel hook. The R'NR is also lead-free.
03How should I fish it?
How should I fish it?
Try a steady retrieve first, then mix in short pauses and little lifts around weed, drop-offs and the margins. A paddle-tail shad doesn’t need loads of drama — let the tail work, keep contact and be ready for a take on the drop.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a cracking all-round predator shad. The strongest reasons to choose it are natural-looking soft-body action with an easy paddle-tail kick. and useful size spread, from a versatile 11.5cm option to a serious 25cm meal.; the main trade-off is the standard 15cm and 25cm packs only contain one lure, so a snag or pike bite can sting..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Natural-looking soft-body action with an easy paddle-tail kick.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Perch and zander anglers: The 11.5cm option gives you a compact but substantial meal profile for searching deeper water, edges and likely ambush spots.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “The standard 15cm and 25cm packs only contain one lure, so a snag or pike bite can sting.”
Tackle Index’s take from the product details and fishing fit we checked. We haven’t found enough independent public feedback to call this an angler consensus yet.
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