Westin W3 Dropshot 2nd spinning rod

Description

The W3 Dropshot 2nd Generation features a sensitive Torayca® carbon fiber blank with enough backbone to hook the fish and tame larger specimens. The two-piece SKS reel seat is extremely lightweight, providing direct contact with the 1K woven carbon reinforced blank for maximum sensitivity. The rod has a soft, solid tip that enhances the feel and ability to detect bites. The flat rear handle is designed to rest against the forearm during fishing for maximum comfort and stability. Details like the unique hook/sinker holder also make a big difference. When using typical dropshot tackle, simply let the line slide in, tighten up, and the sinker stays in place, eliminating tangles when moving between spots.

  • Reel Seat: SKS
  • Guides: LS
  • Blank: Torayca® High Performance Carbon fibers
  • Handle: Premium EVA with rubber cork butt
  • Reinforced with 1K woven carbon
  • Flat rear handle
  • Specially designed hook/sinker holder

Westin W3 Dropshot 2nd spinning rod

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The W3 Dropshot 2nd Generation features a sensitive Torayca® carbon fiber blank with enough backbone to hook the fish and tame larger specimens. The two-piece SKS reel seat is extremely lightweight, providing direct contact with the 1K woven carbon reinforced blank for maximum sensitivity. The rod has a soft, solid tip that enhances the feel and ability to detect bites. The flat rear handle is designed to rest against the forearm during fishing for maximum comfort and stability. Details like the unique hook/sinker holder also make a big difference. When using typical dropshot tackle, simply let the line slide in, tighten up, and the sinker stays in place, eliminating tangles when moving between spots.

  • Reel Seat: SKS
  • Guides: LS
  • Blank: Torayca® High Performance Carbon fibers
  • Handle: Premium EVA with rubber cork butt
  • Reinforced with 1K woven carbon
  • Flat rear handle
  • Specially designed hook/sinker holder
RRP: 147 € Price: 128.66 €

For jig or dropshot fishing, a more sensitive rod with a responsive tip is often preferred to maintain good contact with the jig and detect cautious bites. At the same time, some backbone in the rod helps you move the jig effectively in the water. The length of a jig rod depends on the situation and personal preference, but 7’ is a standard length, with casting weights typically around 5-20g.

RRP: 147 € Price: 128.66 €
Article number
G-1396516
Brand
Family

Refers to which product family the product belongs to. In many cases, there are matching reels and rods within the same product family. These items are designed to work together.

Type of fishing

Refers to which type of fishing the product is intended for.

Example: A spinning reel is intended for the spin fishing method.

Baitcast fishing
Number of sections

Refers to how many parts the rod consists of. The more parts, the easier the rod is to transport.

2 pcs
Suitable line

Refers to which line is primarily suited to the product. The most common types of lines are braided lines and monofilament lines.

Braided, Mono
Rod type

Refers to which type of rod this product pairs with. The most common rod types are spinning rods and casting rods. Casting rods pair with trolling reels, saltwater reels, low-profile reels, and baitcasting reels. Spinning rods pair with spinning reels.

Spinning rod
Rod action

Are you a beginner looking for a new rod?
Check out the rods in the Medium and Medium-Fast categories. These rods bend a bit more than the so-called 'fast' rods, which simplifies both casting and fighting ability if a fish bites.

More about rod actions
Action is a term for how the blank bends when pressure is applied to the tip and is described in English as follows:

  • Extra Fast (Ultra Fast): means the tip bends much more easily than the rest of the blank, which is relatively stiff.
  • Fast: bends just over a third of the blank.
  • Medium-Fast: bends about half of the blank.
  • Medium (Moderate): bends about 3/4 of the blank.
  • Slow: describes a parabolic bend of almost the entire blank.

Common simplified Swedish terms to describe action are tip-, half-, and full-action.

Different actions suit different fishing. 'Extra Fast' and 'Fast' provide more feel to the lure and faster hooksets, but the stiff blank reduces fighting ability and doesn’t offer the same 'slingshot effect' on casts as 'Medium' and 'Slow' actions.

Medium
Handle type

Refers to the material the rod’s handle is made of. Cork and EVA (foam) are the most common types.

2
EVA
Included with the rod
Cloth bag
Weight in g
110-140 g