Westin W3 Powershad-T 3rd Gen Rod

Description

The Westin W3 Powershad-T 3rd Generation 8'3" 3XH casting rod is built for predator anglers who fish the largest, heaviest lures for trophy pike, muskie and XL-sized zander. It is a rod for anglers who need strength they can rely on. The blank is made from Torayca® High Performance Carbon and gives a medium-fast action with a substantial, unyielding backbone. It is designed to handle extreme lure weights of 60–180g while delivering controlled, dependable power. - Model: W3 Powershad-T 3rd Gen (Casting) - Length: 8'3" (2.50m) - Power: Triple Extra Heavy (3XH) - Casting Weight: 60–180g - Sections: 2 sec - Blank Material: Torayca® High Performance Carbon blank - Action: Medium-Fast - Reel Seat: Carbon SKC-LS (Cast) - Guides: Seaguide TUXQLSG - Handle Material: High quality EVA - Hook Keeper: Seaguide TUHOOK#4 The 3XH power rating covers the biggest rubber baits, oversized crankbaits and heavy swimbaits used in trophy fishing, giving you the authority to set the hook in bony jaws and winch in large predators. Despite that power, the medium-fast action keeps constant lure action and a fast-response tip transmits even gentle contact with a heavy lure back to your hands. The successful, unique action of the Powershad-T series has been retained, balancing the presentation of big lures with the power needed to fight and control large fish. The rod is designed to pair with a Westin size 200 or 300 BaitCaster reel, creating a balanced system for control during the cast and the fight. It is fitted with a Carbon SKC-LS reel seat and Seaguide TUXQLSG guides, which are built to perform with heavy braid and the largest lures. The 8'3" length, Triple Extra Heavy power and medium-fast action suit extreme predator casting techniques. For monster softbaits and swimbaits, use the largest shads, rubber baits and paddle tails up to 180g with heavy jig heads or screw-in systems, focusing on long casts and powerful retrieves; the rod's strength launches these baits long distances and the progressive action provides a smooth, reliable bend to keep big fish hooked. It also excels at casting and short-distance trolling of huge jerkbaits and hard swimbaits, where the powerful blank handles the high resistance of these lures and the constant load of trolling, reducing angler fatigue. In strong currents or very heavy, snaggy areas, the 3XH backbone delivers the immediate pulling power needed to control and subdue a trophy pike or muskie.