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Lures · Soft shads · Our take
Westin ShadTeez Slim
ShadTeez Slim range, 7.5–14cm
A slim-bodied paddle-tail for freshwater predator fishing, with sizes that cover light perch work through to a bigger mouthful for zander and pike. Straightforward kit — but getting the rigging right matters.
- Freshwater soft lure with a slim body and easy-action shad tail.
- 7.5cm: 3g, four per pack; 10cm: 6g, three per pack.
- 12cm: 10g, two per pack; 14cm: 17g, two per pack.
- Realistic eyes and hand-painted colour details.
Make sure it’s the right one. This covers the ShadTeez Slim, not the standard ShadTeez. Dark Water Mix 19 is a specific 10cm, 6g, three-lure option.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A useful slim-profile shad with straightforward appeal; rigging choices and replacement costs matter more than the decorative details.
- Product Quality8.8/10
- Performance8.8/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.3/10
- Ease of Use8.6/10
- Value for Money8/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Roving perch and zander anglers. The smaller versions offer a slender baitfish presentation that you can match with a jig head for the depth and flow.
- Predator anglers building a flexible shad box. The size range lets you change the mouthful without switching to a completely different lure style.
Maybe skip if
- Anyone wanting a fully rigged lure. You'll need to choose and fit suitable terminal tackle before fishing.
- Anglers prioritising maximum resistance to teeth. A soft shad is a consumable item; repeated pike attention can mean damaged bodies and replacement costs.
The lowdown
Introducing the Westin ShadTeez Slim
A slim-bodied paddle-tail for freshwater predator fishing, with sizes that cover light perch work through to a bigger mouthful for zander and pike. Straightforward kit — but getting the rigging right matters.
- Freshwater soft lure with a slim body and easy-action shad tail.
- 7.5cm: 3g, four per pack; 10cm: 6g, three per pack.
- 12cm: 10g, two per pack; 14cm: 17g, two per pack.
- Realistic eyes and hand-painted colour details.
Quick verdict
A useful shad, not a magic bullet
The ShadTeez Slim makes sense if you want a slender baitfish profile and an easy-action shad tail without loads of retrieve faff. There's useful scope across the four sizes, whether you're searching for perch or putting a bigger offering past zander and pike.
The catch? These are soft lure bodies, so allow for suitable rigging and the odd replacement after toothy attention. Choose the size around the prey fish and your tackle, then sort the jig weight around the swim.
A useful slim-profile shad with straightforward appeal; rigging choices and replacement costs matter more than the decorative details.
- Product Quality
- 8.8/10
- Performance
- 8.8/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.3/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.6/10
- Value for Money
- 8/10
Realistic eyes and hand-painted details give it a well-considered finish, balanced against the vulnerability of a soft body.
The slim profile and easy-action tail offer useful presentation options without demanding complicated retrieves.
It adds a worthwhile baitfish profile to your choices, but depth control and fish location remain the bigger factors.
The retrieve can be simple, although choosing a suitable jig head and threading the body straight require care.
Multiple bodies per pack are useful, but separate rigging and two-body packs in the larger sizes limit the value case.
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 ShadTeez Slim
The Westin ShadTeez Slim is the sort of lure that earns attention through a straightforward idea: a slim baitfish body with a shad tail doing the movement out back. No elaborate retrieve routine needed to understand the appeal. For UK predator anglers, that makes it a useful option when perch, zander or pike are feeding on small fish and you want a narrower profile than a chunky shad. It's a freshwater soft lure, and the important word here is Slim. You're choosing a particular shape, not just another colour for the box.
That shape is the main reason to consider it. A long, narrow mouthful can present a different outline from a deep-bodied lure, even where the overall length is similar. It isn't automatically better, mind. Some days a broader silhouette is exactly what you want. But if the prey fish around your swim are slender, or you fancy changing the profile without making a massive jump in length, this is a sensible direction. Think of it as another useful choice rather than a secret weapon that'll rescue every blank.
There's a tidy spread of sizes. The 7.5cm body weighs 3g and comes four to a pack, while the 10cm weighs 6g with three supplied. Step up to 12cm and you're looking at 10g and two per pack; the 14cm is 17g, also with two. Those are lure weights, not the weight of a complete jigged setup. Add the head and hook before deciding whether your light lure rod is happy casting it. That's a small detail that can save a proper mismatch.
For a roving perch session, the smaller end of the range is the natural starting point. You can work along canal features, explore the edge of moored boats where access allows, or search changes in depth rather than planting yourself in one swim all afternoon. The larger versions offer more of a mouthful for bigger predators, although fish don't read size charts. Match the lure to the baitfish you can see, the water you're covering and the tackle you're carrying. Picking the biggest one purely because you want a PB misses the point.
The easy-action shad tail is another key part of the package. A steady retrieve is a sensible first approach, with pauses or gentle lifts added when you want to change the lure's path. You don't need to belt it back or constantly twitch the rod tip. In colder water, slowing down while keeping control can be more useful than piling on extra movement. Give the rig a quick swim where you can see it before casting properly. You'll soon spot a crooked body or a setup that isn't behaving how you intended.
Rigging deserves a bit of care here. A suitable jig head keeps things simple, but choose the hook around the body rather than grabbing whatever's loose in the tackle pouch. Thread the shad on straight and avoid bunching the nose against the head. Too much hook shank through a small soft lure can restrict its movement, while an undersized hook can leave the point poorly exposed. Head weight is a separate decision: depth, flow, wind and retrieve speed all matter. You want control, not a lure ploughing into every snag.
Westin adds realistic eyes and hand-painted colour details, so there's more going on visually than a plain lump of soft plastic. Nice touches, certainly, but don't let the paint job make every decision for you. Start with visibility and contrast, then adjust if the fish give you a reason. The Dark Water Mix 19 option is specifically a three-pack of 10cm, 6g lures. That's useful to know when ordering, but the name isn't a promise that those colours will sort out every murky canal or river you visit.
The trade-off is the usual soft-shad one: flexibility and movement come with a body that teeth and repeated rigging can damage. Larger packs aren't generous either, with two bodies in each of the 12cm and 14cm options. Budget for suitable terminal tackle and a few spare bodies if pike are likely, and use a proper wire trace wherever they're a realistic possibility. Overall, the ShadTeez Slim looks a sound choice for anglers who want a lean baitfish presentation and are happy to tune the rig to the swim. Simple, useful stuff.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Type
- Freshwater soft shad
- Body and finish
- Slim body, realistic eyes and hand-painted colour details
- 7.5cm version
- 3g; four lures per pack
- 10cm version
- 6g; three lures per pack
- 12cm version
- 10g; two lures per pack
- 14cm version
- 17g; two lures per pack
Specs checked with Westin, Oct 2026.
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Our take
Think profile first, weight second
The Slim's main draw is its narrow baitfish shape. It gives you another option when a deeper-bodied shad looks like too much of a mouthful.
Don't confuse the listed lure weight with the finished casting weight. Your jig head, hook and any extra hardware all count towards what the rod has to cast.
The lure
Closer look: a slender body with the action at the tail
You're buying a soft freshwater shad built around a slim outline and an easy-action tail. The realistic eyes and hand-painted colour details round out the baitfish look. That combination gives you a clear starting point: fish it as a small prey fish, rather than assuming it needs constant, aggressive rod work to be effective.
A conventional jig head is the uncomplicated way in. Offer the hook up alongside the body before threading it on so you know where the point should emerge. Keep everything straight, then check the finished lure in the margins. If it rolls oddly or tracks to one side, check the rigging before blaming the retrieve.
Worth knowing. The stated 3g, 6g, 10g and 17g weights describe the lure bodies. A fitted jig head adds weight, so check the complete setup against your rod's casting range.
On the bank
Who it suits: anglers happy to tune a simple setup
This suits the roving angler who wants to cover water with a familiar lure style. Start with a controlled straight retrieve, then vary the depth and pace before swapping everything in the box. For perch and zander, pay attention to where takes happen: close to cover, on the drop or just as the lure changes direction. Those clues are more useful than endlessly changing colour.
It also makes sense if you've already got suitable jig heads and want another body profile to fish on them. It's less convenient if you want a finished lure you can clip on immediately. And if pike are regularly chewing through your soft baits, factor replacements into the purchase rather than judging value by the packet alone.
Quick answers
FAQs in full: sizes, rigging and the named mix
Which size should you buy? Start with the prey profile and your tackle. The 7.5cm and 10cm versions are sensible starting options for perch work, while the 12cm and 14cm offer a larger meal. There's overlap between species, so don't treat those as hard boundaries. Pack quantities fall from four to three to two as you move up the range.
How much jig weight do you need? There's no single answer. Use enough to reach and control your chosen depth in the flow and wind you're facing, while keeping the presentation you want. Fishing higher in the water doesn't demand the same setup as working a deep channel. Keep the hook point clear and use an appropriate wire trace if pike may be present.
Is Dark Water Mix 19 a different size or model? It's a named option within the ShadTeez Slim range: 10cm bodies weighing 6g, supplied three per pack, under code P022-1001-010. Check that detail when ordering rather than assuming every pictured mix contains the same length or quantity.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Slender baitfish profile offers a useful alternative to bulkier shads.
- Easy-action tail suits uncomplicated retrieves.
- Four sizes give you sensible options for different prey sizes and tackle.
- Realistic eyes and hand-painted details add visual appeal.
Worth knowing
- Needs suitable hooks or jig heads rather than being a complete tied-on lure.
- Soft bodies are vulnerable to tooth damage and repeated re-rigging.
- Only two bodies per pack in the 12cm and 14cm sizes.
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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 sizes and pack quantities are available?
What sizes and pack quantities are available?
The 7.5cm weighs 3g and comes four per pack; the 10cm weighs 6g and comes three per pack. The 12cm weighs 10g and the 14cm weighs 17g, both with two per pack.
02How should you rig the ShadTeez Slim?
How should you rig the ShadTeez Slim?
A suitably sized jig head is a straightforward starting point. Thread the body on straight, leave the hook point clear and choose enough weight to control the lure at your fishing depth. Use an appropriate wire trace wherever pike are a realistic possibility.
03What is Dark Water Mix 19?
What is Dark Water Mix 19?
It's a specific ShadTeez Slim option containing three 10cm, 6g lures. Its product code is P022-1001-010. The name doesn't guarantee it'll be the best choice in every coloured-water swim.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a useful shad, not a magic bullet. The strongest reasons to choose it are slender baitfish profile offers a useful alternative to bulkier shads. and easy-action tail suits uncomplicated retrieves.; the main trade-off is needs suitable hooks or jig heads rather than being a complete tied-on lure..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Slender baitfish profile offers a useful alternative to bulkier shads.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Roving perch and zander anglers: The smaller versions offer a slender baitfish presentation that you can match with a jig head for the depth and flow.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “Needs suitable hooks or jig heads rather than being a complete tied-on lure.”
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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