Westin W6 Belly Boat 2nd

Description

The Westin W6 Belly Boat 2nd Generation is a specialised spinning rod built for perch and zander fishing from a belly boat or kayak. At 6'9" and rated Medium Light, it pairs a fast action with a powerful backbone for secure hook-sets and a sensitive tip for precise lure control and bite detection with finesse baits. It is designed to handle light to medium lures while offering a high level of sensitivity, aimed at anglers fishing from a low seating position. - Model and Configuration: 6'9" (206cm), ML Medium Light, Spinning - Casting Weight: 5 – 21 grams. The ideal finesse range for accurately casting and working light-to-medium hard and soft lures for perch and zander - Action: Fast Action. Combines a powerful, stiff backbone with a highly sensitive tip, ensuring positive hook-sets and maximum lure feedback - Sections: 2-Piece construction, offering great strength and easy storage - Blank Technology: Crafted from 40T + T1100 Torayca® High Performance Carbon Blank. This high-performance core provides incredible sensitivity and responsive power, crucial when fishing from a low platform - Handle System: Features the custom-moulded WESTIN 3C- Carbon Handle (Close Contact Carbon). This ergonomic handle maximizes grip and comfort while significantly enhancing sensitivity transfer, ensuring you feel every delicate bite - Guides: Outfitted with Fuji® SiC Guides. Silicon Carbide (SiC) guides are optimized for minimal friction, crucial for casting light lures and durability - Reel Seat: High-end Fuji® KSKSS16/ASH Reel Seat designed for secure seating and enhanced blank contact - Hook Keeper: Integrated Seaguide TiDHOOK#4 keeper for secure lure storage The short 6'9" length and Medium Light power give superior manoeuvrability and rod control from a low-sitting position, maximising leverage during the fight. The 5-21g range is powered to cast and work finesse soft baits, cranks, and jigs commonly used for perch and zander. Combining the Torayca® blank with the 3C handle delivers the feedback needed to feel every subtle movement and delicate bite, while the fast action provides the backbone to drive the hook home when targeting zander and bass. The ergonomic design minimises fatigue during long sessions from a sitting position. The W6 Belly Boat 2nd Generation (6'9" ML) is an all-round spinning rod for the kayak or belly boat angler targeting perch and zander, combining light-to-medium power and a short length for specialised watercraft fishing with the refined sensitivity of a premium Torayca® blank.