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Westin W3 Sbass 3rd 8’8″M 9-35g 2sec

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Product Details and Uses

Westin W3 Sbass 3rd Generation Rod – 8’8″ M (9-35g, 2-Piece)

The Westin W3 Sbass 3rd Generation 8’8″ M (2-Piece) is the expertly balanced spinning rod for the dedicated bass and sea bass angler seeking the ideal mix of casting distance, precision, and responsive action. Built on lightweight yet robust Torayca® high-performance carbon blanks, this rod delivers a fast action that excels with a wide range of popular lure weights (9-35g), making it the ultimate tool for chasing aggressive coastal predators.

Features & Angler Benefits

Optimal Balance of Length & Control: The 8’8″ length provides excellent leverage for long-distance casting—essential for reaching distant feeding fish—while maintaining the control needed for accurately working your lures.
Fast Action & Power: The blank offers a fast, responsive action that is quick enough to work plugs and soft lures effectively, yet delivers the solid hook-setting power required to manage aggressive bass and strong coastal fish.
Superior Sensitivity: The Torayca® blank provides exceptional sensitivity, allowing you to feel every subtle movement and the lightest of takes, optimizing your strike timing in all conditions.
Versatile Lure Handling: The 9–35g casting range is perfect for handling the most common weights of sea bass lures, including pencil plugs, metal jigs, and weighted soft plastics.
Dedicated Comfort: Outfitted with a premium Carbon VSS-EULM Reel Seat and a comfortable, high-quality EVA handle engineered for balance and endurance during long casting sessions.

Ideal Fishing Applications

The 8’8″ length, Medium (M) power, and fast action make this rod highly effective for various bass and coastal techniques:

Shore Casting & Wading (Sea Bass):
- Technique: Ideal for long casts with plugs (12-25g), jigs, and soft lures to cover vast water areas from the shore, rocks, or while wading. The length helps keep the line clear of waves.
- Benefit: Provides excellent casting distance without the unwieldiness of a 9-foot rod, making it comfortable for all-day fishing.
Crankbaits and Soft Plastics:
- Technique: Excels with soft plastics (shads, worms) and medium crankbaits up to 35g. The fast action provides precise control for twitching and jigging these baits.
- Benefit: The responsive tip transmits lure action clearly and ensures quick hook-sets on distant fish.
Boat Fishing:
- Technique: While primarily a shore rod, the 8’8″ length is manageable from a boat when distance casting is required to reach a distant rip or shoal.

Product Specifications

Feature	Detail / Specification
Model	W3 Sbass 3rd Gen
Length	8’8″ (2.64m)
Power	Medium (M)
Casting Weight	9–35g
Sections	2 sec
Blank Material	Torayca® High Performance Carbon blank
Reel Seat	Carbon VSS-EULM
Guides	Seaguide TUXOLSG
Handle Material	High quality EVA
Hook Keeper	Seaguide TUHOOK#4