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Predator lures · Pike soft baits · Our take
Westin ShadTeez 22cm
Original ShadTeez 22cm
A big, bendy soft bait with a cracking tail action, the Westin ShadTeez 22cm is built for covering water, working the drop-offs and tempting a proper lump of a pike.
- 22cm soft-bait pike lure with an easy-action paddle tail.
- Original ShadTeez weight is 63g; the ShadTeez Slim V2 is a separate, lighter 53g version.
- Suitable for jigging, spinning and vertical fishing.
- Supplied as one lure per pack, with realistic eyes and detailed hand-painted colours.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the original 22cm ShadTeez, which weighs 63g. Don’t confuse it with the slimmer ShadTeez Slim V2, which is listed at 53g.
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A very capable big pike soft bait, with versatility and action doing most of the heavy lifting.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality9.2/10
- Performance9.4/10
- Impact on Fish Catching9/10
- Ease of Use9.1/10
- Value for Money8.1/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Pike anglers searching big waters. The chunky 22cm profile and lively paddle tail are handy for covering drop-offs, open water and weed edges.
- Anglers who like versatile soft lures. You can fish it on a steady retrieve, lift-and-drop presentation, jigging setup or straight under the boat.
Maybe skip if
- Anyone fishing very light tackle. The 63g lure weight and pike-sized presentation call for a suitable predator rod, reel, leader and trace.
- Anglers after maximum lure durability. Like most soft pike baits, the body and tail can suffer after a few sharp-toothed encounters.
The lowdown
Introducing the Westin ShadTeez 22cm
A big, bendy soft bait with a cracking tail action, the Westin ShadTeez 22cm is built for covering water, working the drop-offs and tempting a proper lump of a pike.
- 22cm soft-bait pike lure with an easy-action paddle tail.
- Original ShadTeez weight is 63g; the ShadTeez Slim V2 is a separate, lighter 53g version.
- Suitable for jigging, spinning and vertical fishing.
- Supplied as one lure per pack, with realistic eyes and detailed hand-painted colours.
Quick verdict
Verdict
The Westin ShadTeez 22cm is a cracking big soft bait for pike anglers who want plenty of movement without having to faff about with complicated rigs. Its paddle tail kicks at a wide range of retrieves, while the tall body and belly flash give predators a decent target in coloured or deeper water.
It’s not the cheapest lure in the box, and one fish can leave a soft bait looking a bit sorry for itself. Still, for casting, jigging and vertical work, it’s a proper useful tool. Keep a few hook options handy and this one can cover a lot of water when the pike are on the munch.
A very capable big pike soft bait, with versatility and action doing most of the heavy lifting.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 9.2/10
- Performance
- 9.4/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 9/10
- Ease of Use
- 9.1/10
- Value for Money
- 8.1/10
Detailed finishes, realistic eyes and a flexible soft construction give it a properly finished feel.
The paddle tail offers useful movement across steady retrieves, jigging and vertical presentations.
The 22cm profile, belly flash and vibration make it a strong pike-searching presentation in varied water.
It’s simple to cast and retrieve, with plenty of scope for pauses, lifts and deeper work.
The lure offers good versatility, but one soft bait per pack and normal pike damage can soon add up.
Head to head
How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Westin ShadTeez 22cm
Big soft baits don’t need to be complicated, mate. Sometimes you just want a lure you can clip on, get casting and put a proper baitfish shape in front of a pike. That’s where the Westin ShadTeez 22cm comes in. It’s a chunky paddle tail with enough movement to fish quickly, slowly or straight under the boat.
At 22cm, this is no tiddler of a lure. It gives you a strong silhouette that pike can find in open water, around weed and along those deeper edges where the baitfish have bunched up. The high-body design adds plenty of presence, while the belly flash helps give the lure a bit of sparkle when it rolls or turns on the retrieve.
The original model weighs 63g, so you’ll want a proper pike setup rather than your little perch wand. A suitable predator rod, braid, wire or titanium trace and a reliable lure clip are the order of the day. Get that side of things right and the ShadTeez is a fairly straightforward bait to work, without loads of faff at the bank.
Its main party trick is the paddle tail. Even a fairly sedate retrieve gets the tail pulsing and kicking, which is bob on when the water’s cold or the pike aren’t chasing like loons. You can crawl it over a deeper shelf, tick it past the margins or give it a few lifts and drops through the water column.
That flexibility makes it useful across a session. Cast it over a weedbed and let it drop beside the holes. Swim it along a reed line. Work it vertically beneath the boat when you’ve marked fish or bait. The lure is designed for spinning, jigging and vertical fishing, so you’re not tied to one presentation when the bite-time changes.
The body itself has a soft-bait construction with optimised flexibility. That matters because a lure that’s too stiff can look a bit naff, especially at slower speeds. The ShadTeez has a more natural-looking bend and roll, helped by the paddle tail and, on the original model, an air chamber in the tail section.
Visually, Westin has gone big on detail. You get realistic eyes, hand-painted colours and a double-layer lifelike scale pattern on the original. Add in the high body and belly flash and there’s plenty for a pike to lock onto, whether the water is clear enough for detail or murky enough that shape and vibration do most of the work.
There is a trade-off, of course. One lure per pack means it’s worth carrying a spare, particularly if you’re fishing snaggy areas or expect a busy day with the pike. Soft baits can get torn by teeth and hook points, so keep the lure straight, check the body after each fish and don’t force a crooked bait to swim.
Rigging deserves a little thought too. Use a pike-suitable stinger or treble arrangement that holds the lure securely without killing the tail action, and keep hooks clear of the soft plastic as much as possible. A badly positioned hook can make even a cracking lure spin, roll or swim like it’s had one too many brews.
Overall, the Westin ShadTeez 22cm is a proper search bait rather than a niche bit of kit. It gives you size, flash and movement in one tidy package. If you’re chasing a stunner on a lake, reservoir or big river and want a soft lure that can cover several styles of fishing, this one deserves a spot in the box.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Length
- 22cm
- Weight
- 63g for the original ShadTeez
- Construction
- Soft bait with optimised flexibility
- Tail
- Easy-action paddle tail with an air chamber in the tail on the original model
- Pack contents
- 1 lure
- Fishing styles
- Jigging, spinning and vertical fishing
Specs checked with Westin, Oct 2026.
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Our take
Why this ShadTeez stands out
The big draw is that easy-action paddle tail. You don’t need to bully it back to the boat or crank it like mad; a steady retrieve, lift-and-drop or slow vertical crawl gets the tail working. That makes it a handy search bait when you’re trying to find where the pike are sitting.
Its 22cm profile is a serious mouthful, but not a daft one for UK pike. The high body, belly flash and detailed scale pattern give it a chunky silhouette that shows up well when the water’s carrying a bit of colour. It’s especially useful around drop-offs, reed edges, weed gaps and open-water baitfish marks.
What you’re buying
A big soft bait with a lively tail
The original ShadTeez 22cm is a 63g soft bait with a high body, realistic eyes, hand-painted detailed colours and a double-layer lifelike scale pattern. Its paddle tail starts working without needing a frantic retrieve, giving you a broad, rolling presentation that looks at home around weed, edges and open water.
The soft construction and optimised flexibility help it bend naturally, while the air chamber in the tail on the original model helps keep that rear section active. It arrives as one lure per pack, so check the body and tail after each fish and store it straight to avoid a wonky swim.
Worth knowing. The 22cm original is listed at 63g. The ShadTeez Slim V2 is a different lure, listed at 53g, so don’t use the lighter figure when choosing your rod, reel or casting setup.
On the bank
A versatile option for pike water
This is a good fit for pike anglers who like to cover water with a substantial baitfish imitation. Cast it along a drop-off, swim it over the tops of weed or bring it past reed edges and margins. The tail action gives you something to work with even when you’re keeping the retrieve slow.
For deeper fish, try a lift-and-drop approach or fish it vertically beneath the boat. Keep the pauses controlled and watch the line on the drop; a pike can bosh it as the lure falls. A proper trace is essential, and your terminal tackle needs to suit a 63g lure and pike fishing.
It’s less suited to anglers who only fish tiny canals with light gear, or anyone who wants a lure that shrugs off every set of teeth. The soft body can be damaged, and one-per-pack presentation means a few casualties will sting the wallet a bit.
Quick answers
Everything you need before clipping it on
Is it only for casting? No. The ShadTeez 22cm is designed for spinning, jigging and vertical fishing. That gives you options when pike move from the margins into deeper water or sit tight around structure.
What retrieve should you start with? Keep it simple: cast, count it down and use a steady retrieve with the odd pause. If that doesn’t get a response, add lifts and drops or slow it right down over the bottom. The paddle tail does the busy work.
What tackle should you use? Choose a pike-appropriate predator rod and reel with enough power for a 63g lure, plus braid and a dependable wire or titanium trace. Keep hooks razor sharp and make sure the lure runs straight before fishing a full swim.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Lovely tail action at a range of retrieve speeds.
- Big, high-bodied profile with useful belly flash for pike.
- Works for casting, jigging and vertical fishing.
- Realistic eyes, scale detail and hand-painted colours add plenty of visual appeal.
- The tail air chamber on the original helps keep the rear section lively.
Worth knowing
- One soft bait per pack means replacements can soon add up.
- At 63g, it needs suitable pike tackle rather than a light spinning outfit.
- The soft body can get damaged by pike teeth and badly placed hook points.
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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.
01What fish is the Westin ShadTeez 22cm designed for?
What fish is the Westin ShadTeez 22cm designed for?
It’s aimed squarely at pike fishing. The 22cm body gives you a substantial baitfish-style profile for bigger predators.
02How should you fish the ShadTeez 22cm?
How should you fish the ShadTeez 22cm?
Try a steady retrieve first, then mix in pauses, lifts and drops around weed, drop-offs and structure. It’s also suited to jigging and vertical fishing when pike are holding deeper.
03Is the 22cm ShadTeez the same as the Slim V2?
Is the 22cm ShadTeez the same as the Slim V2?
No. The original 22cm ShadTeez is listed at 63g, while the ShadTeez Slim V2 is a separate 53g version with a slimmer profile.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: verdict. The strongest reasons to choose it are lovely tail action at a range of retrieve speeds. and big, high-bodied profile with useful belly flash for pike.; the main trade-off is one soft bait per pack means replacements can soon add up..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Lovely tail action at a range of retrieve speeds.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Pike anglers searching big waters: The chunky 22cm profile and lively paddle tail are handy for covering drop-offs, open water and weed edges.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “One soft bait per pack means replacements can soon add up.”
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