Westin W6 Dropshot 2nd

Description

The Westin W6 Dropshot 2nd Generation (8'1" M) is a spinning rod engineered specifically for the dropshot technique. Built on a superbly balanced Torayca carbon blank with an extremely sensitive tip action, it allows confident use of ultra-thin lines and light end tackle. The combination of a sensitive tip and a powerful backbone makes it well suited to targeting picky predators such as zander, perch, and bass, from both bank and boat. - Model and Configuration: 8'1" (245cm), M Medium, Spinning - Casting Weight: 7 to 28 grams, the ideal range for light-to-medium dropshot weights and baits, offering excellent versatility - Action: Extra-sensitive tip action with power backbone; the tip allows maximum lure movement and bite detection, while the mid-section and butt provide authority for hooksets at distance - Sections: 2-piece construction, offering great balance and convenience - Blank Technology: Crafted from 40T + T1100 Torayca High Performance Carbon, providing superior strength and responsiveness - Handle System: Custom-moulded WESTIN 3C Carbon Handle (Close Contact Carbon); the full carbon design maximises vibration transfer so you feel the slightest tap through the handle - Guides: Fuji SiC Guides; silicon carbide guides are optimised for minimal friction, which matters for long casts and the delicate lines used in dropshotting - Reel Seat: Fuji KSKSS16/ASH Reel Seat, designed for secure seating and enhanced blank contact - Hook Keeper: Integrated Seaguide Black Special keeper The 8'1" length and medium power give versatile range and leverage, working well for both bank fishing at distance and boat fishing where control matters, with enough leverage for deep hooksets. The extremely sensitive tip action lets you work the dropshot lure naturally with minimal rod movement and detect the subtlest takes from cautious fish. The Torayca blank and 3C handle work together to transmit every vibration, making it easier to feel the bottom and light bites. Despite the sensitive tip, the backbone in the butt and mid-section provides confident hooksets at distance, even when fishing far from the boat or bank. The 7 to 28 gram casting range is tuned to the light-to-medium weights most commonly used in dropshot fishing.