Westin W10 Finesse Shad

Description

The Westin W10 Finesse Shad 9ft is the long-range model in the Finesse Shad family, taking the precision of the shorter versions and building it into a longer, more powerful lever. It suits large venues where you need to reach distant sandbars, drop-offs or far-bank structures, and despite its length it stays light and responsive enough to keep a delicate touch at the end of a long cast. The blank blends Toray TORAYCA Nanoalloy 55TON and M40X carbon, with X5 carbon layer technology, which keeps the 9ft blank free of the sluggishness often found in longer rods. The result is a crisp, fast action with a sensitive tip that transmits the slightest vibration, from a perch plucking at a trailer to a zander taking a jig on the drop. The G-Hyper carbon handle helps carry those signals straight to your palm. Best scenarios for the 9ft 8-36g model: - Large navigable rivers: the extra length helps control the line above the flow and clear high reeds or stone embankments during the retrieve. - Reservoir bank fishing: useful when you need an extra 10 to 15 yards of casting distance to reach the productive drop-off zone. - Coastal lure fishing: a strong choice for targeting bass with soft plastics in estuaries or off the surf, where the 8-36g rating covers a wide variety of lure styles. Technical specifications: - Model: W10 Finesse Shad - Casting Weight: 8-36g (Medium Heavy) - Length / Sections: 9ft (270cm) / 2-Piece - Blank Construction: Toray TORAYCA Nanoalloy 55TON and M40X and X5 - Guides: Tangle-free Fuji Titanium Torzite K-guides - Reel Seat: Fuji SKS, rubber-coated (Fixed Spool/Spinning) - Handle: Custom designed G-Hyper carbon handle - Joint: 4-axial and 1K carbon reinforced spigot joint - Storage: Delivered in Octagonal Cordura tube and velvet rod bag Premium finishing and quality: - Total traceability: every rod features a unique serial number, confirming it has undergone individual strength testing at the Westin facility. - Saltwater ready: the Fuji Titanium guides and Seaguide stainless hook-keeper are designed to withstand harsh environments. - Luxury protection: comes with an Octagonal Cordura tube to keep the rod safe during transit.