Westin W8 Finesse Shad-T 2nd 7'5"H 12-38g 2sec

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Westin W8 Finesse Shad-T 2nd 7’5″H 12-38g 2sec

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SKU – W829-0752-H

Product Details and Uses

Westin W8 Finesse Shad-T 2nd Generation – 7’5″ H (12-38g)

The Ultimate Long-Range Shad Casting Machine

The Westin W8 Finesse Shad-T is purpose-built as the definitive rod for predator anglers who specialize in casting shads and soft plastics with a baitcasting setup. This rod is the ultimate combination of casting performance and sensitivity, feeling instinctively right the moment you pick it up.

At a precise 7 feet, 5 inches (2.26m), this length provides exceptional casting distance from the bank or boat while maintaining the control necessary for working soft plastics effectively. The 12–38g rating is ideal for medium-to-heavy shads, weighted swimbaits, and big soft lures.

TORAYCA® T1100GC: Effortless Distance, Instant Feel

At the heart of the Finesse Shad is an exquisite blank made from the latest Toray® TORAYCA® T1100GC & M40JB carbon. This cutting-edge material and design ensure:

Shad-Specific Action: The blank is tuned to perfectly load with the weight of soft lures, translating into effortless, long-range casts.
Supreme Sensitivity: Feel more, yet set the hook with ease. The ultra-sensitive blank ensures you detect every tail-kick, bottom bounce, and the most cautious take, even when fishing at extreme range.
Heavy Power, Low Weight: The H (Heavy) power provides the necessary backbone to drive the hook home and extract big fish from cover, all while keeping the rod featherlight to minimize casting fatigue.

Premium Components for Baitcasting Excellence

This rod has been mated with exceptional FUJI® components to keep weight to a minimum and ensure flawless function:

Reel Seat: Lightweight Fuji® T2C carbon with a trigger grip (the -T) for maximum casting precision, comfort, and control with a multiplier reel.
Guides: Tangle-free Fuji® SIC guides are robust and minimize friction, crucial for achieving maximum distance with braided line and weighted lures.
Balance: Combine this rod with a size 100 or 200 Westin BaitCaster reel for the perfect balance and peak casting performance.

Technical Specifications:

Specification	Details
Model	W8 Finesse Shad-T 2nd Generation
Length	7’5″ (2.26m)
Casting Weight	Heavy (H) – 12–38g
Action	Fast
Sections	2-piece
Handle	Trigger Grip (Casting Rod)
Target Species	Zander, Pike, Heavy Perch (Optimized for Softbaits)
Blank Material	Toray® Torayca® T1100GC & M40JB
Guides	Tangle-free Fuji® SIC guides
Reel Seat	Fuji® T2C Carbon
Hook-Keeper	Seaguide® arc hook 2.5
Included	Neoprene Rod Bag & Recyclable Triangular Cardboard Box
Quality	Unique serial number on each rod