Westin W4 W-SW Spinning Reel

Description

The Westin W4 W-SW Spinning Reel in size 10000 is the flagship of the W4 W-SW (Warm Saltwater) range, built for the biggest and most powerful pelagic species. It pairs maximum line capacity with CNC Hard Brass gearing and a sealed Carbon Matrix drag, making it a genuine big-game workhorse for warm saltwater and offshore fishing. - Size: 10000 - Gear ratio: 4.0:1 – 4.9:1 - Line capacity: 439m x 0.65mm - Hand: Both (convertible) - Bearings: 5+1 sealed stainless steel - Body: K-Alloy body and rotor, CNC Hard Brass main gear - Drag: Sealed Carbon Matrix (5 washers), up to 30lbs - Spool: Double-anodised, braid-ready forged aluminium - Weather sealing: 14 seals, IPX5 rating - Spare spool included: No Where to use it: - The biggest warm saltwater and offshore pelagic species - Maximum line capacity work needing heavy lines - Extended, high-pressure fights where torque matters more than speed - Anglers wanting the flagship size in the W4 W-SW range The lower 4.0:1-4.9:1 gear ratio on this flagship size trades retrieve speed for extra cranking torque, which is what you want when grinding a big pelagic up from depth, so it will not feel as fast as the smaller sizes in the range. Why is the gear ratio lower on the 10000 than the other sizes? The 4.0:1-4.9:1 ratio prioritises cranking power over retrieve speed, which matters more than speed when battling the largest, most powerful pelagic species this reel is built for. How much stopping power does the drag have? The 10000 size uses a five-washer Carbon Matrix drag delivering up to 30lbs of smooth, sealed pressure. What line capacity does it hold? Around 439m of 0.65mm line, the highest capacity in the W-SW range. Is this reel suitable for boat fishing? Yes, its size and line capacity make it particularly well suited to boat and offshore big-game applications.