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Our entire team at Gerry’s are all experienced anglers and can help you choose the correct tackle for any fishing situation. Please drop us a message or give us a call if you need any help.
You can return unused standard items within 30 days for exchange or refund.
We check our prices weekly to ensure we can combine our fabulous service with the best prices. If you find an item cheaper and in stock somewhere else, drop us a a message in the chat box and we can see what we can do.
This item is available for next day delivery. You can pick this in the checkout.
We offer free post to any mainland UK address with a basket of more than £80. We also send all over the world and the best way to find out how much postage you will pay is in our checkout. Add the items to your basket and then add your address. Our checkout will automatically calculate your total.
We have come from a tiny fishing store and grown into one of the biggest fishing tackle retailers in the UK winning countless awards over the years. We are still a family business offer fabulous service online and in-store.
Spread the cost of larger orders over 6 or 12 month 0% APR. We also offer longer terms with APR charges via V12 finance. Available in the checkout.
You can make your next purchase a little easier on the wallet by splitting the total into 3 payments by using Klarna payments in the checkout.
The W6 Dropshot 2nd Generation Rod (7’6″ ML) is the definitive spinning tool meticulously engineered for the dropshot technique. This rod features a superbly balanced Torayca® carbon blank with an extremely sensitive tip-action, allowing the confident use of ultra-thin lines and light end-tackle. The combination of its sensitive tip, custom-molded ‘3C-Handle’ design, and solid backbone makes it perfect for targeting picky predators like zander, perch, and bass from both bank and boat.
Model & Configuration: 7’6″ (228cm), ML Medium Light, Spinning.
Casting Weight: 5 – 21 grams. The ideal weight range for light-to-medium dropshot weights and baits, offering supreme finesse and sensitivity.
Action: Extra-Sensitive Tip Action with Power Backbone. The highly responsive tip allows maximum lure movement and bite detection, while the mid-section and butt provide the power for authoritative hooksets at range.
Sections: 2-Piece construction, offering superb balance and convenience.
Blank Technology: Crafted from 40T + T1100 Torayca® High Performance Carbon. This core blank provides superior strength and unmatched responsiveness for maximum feel.
Handle System: Features the custom-moulded WESTIN 3C- Carbon Handle (Close Contact Carbon). The full carbon design maximizes vibration transfer, ensuring you detect every subtle take directly through the handle.
Guides: Outfitted with Fuji® SiC Guides. Silicon Carbide (SiC) guides are optimized for minimal friction, crucial for long casts and the delicate lines used in dropshotting.
Reel Seat: High-end Fuji® KSKSS16/ASH Reel Seat designed for secure seating and enhanced blank contact.
Hook Keeper: Integrated Seaguide Black Special keeper.
| Feature | The Angler’s Benefit (Why You Need It) | Conversion Focus |
| 7’6″ Length & ML Power | Optimum Finesse & Control. The ideal length balances casting distance for bank fishing with precision maneuverability for boat or kayak dropshotting. | Adaptability & Control |
| Extremely Sensitive Tip-Action | Maximum Lure Play and Bite Detection. Allows you to ‘dance’ the dropshot lure naturally and detect the subtlest takes from cautious, pressured fish. | Finesse Presentation |
| Torayca® Blank & 3C-Handle | Ultimate Tactile Feedback. The carbon handle and blank transmit every vibration, making it effortless to feel the bottom and light bites instantly. | Superior Sensitivity |
| Backbone in Butt/Mid-Section | Confident Hooksets at Distance. The power in the lower blank is essential for driving the hook home effectively, even when using light tackle. | Efficiency & Reliability |
| 5-21g Light-Medium Weights | Perfectly Tuned. Suited for the light-to-medium dropshot weights, ensuring optimal performance across various depths and conditions. | Technique Specialization |
The W6 Dropshot 2nd Generation (7’6″ ML) is the specialized rod that perfects the dropshot technique. It delivers the precise action and unparalleled sensitivity required to work the lure effectively, combined with the power needed to land big, picky predators. This rod ensures you feel everything and miss nothing.
Feel the subtle takes and land the big fish. Secure the Westin W6 Dropshot rod today!
Our entire team at Gerry’s are all experienced anglers and can help you choose the correct tackle for any fishing situation. Please drop us a message or give us a call if you need any help.
You can return unused standard items within 30 days for exchange or refund.
We check our prices weekly to ensure we can combine our fabulous service with the best prices. If you find an item cheaper and in stock somewhere else, drop us a a message in the chat box and we can see what we can do.
This item is available for next day delivery. You can pick this in the checkout.
We offer free post to any mainland UK address with a basket of more than £80. We also send all over the world and the best way to find out how much postage you will pay is in our checkout. Add the items to your basket and then add your address. Our checkout will automatically calculate your total.
We have come from a tiny fishing store and grown into one of the biggest fishing tackle retailers in the UK winning countless awards over the years. We are still a family business offer fabulous service online and in-store.
Spread the cost of larger orders over 6 or 12 month 0% APR. We also offer longer terms with APR charges via V12 finance. Available in the checkout.
You can make your next purchase a little easier on the wallet by splitting the total into 3 payments by using Klarna payments in the checkout.




Penn Chest Size Guide
Small (36″-37″)
Medium (38″-40″)
Large (42″-44″)
XLarge (46″-48″)
XXLarge (50″-52″)
Wader Waist Guide
Small (28″-30″)
Medium (30″-33″)
Large (34″-37″)
XLarge (37″-39″)
XXLarge (39″-42″)
3XLarge (42″-45″)
Kinetic/Westin Chest Size Guide
Small (36″-37″)
Medium (38″-40″)
Large (42″-44″)
XLarge (46″-48″)
XXLarge (50″-52″)
3XLarge (54″-56″)
Grundens Chest Size Guide
Small (36″-37″)
Medium (38″-40″)
Large (42″-44″)
XLarge (46″-48″)
XXLarge (50″-52″)
3XLarge (54″-56″)
Vass Chest Size Guide
Small (36″-38″)
Medium (38″-41″)
Large (42″-44″)
XLarge (45″-46″)
XXLarge (47″-48″)
3XLarge (49″-51″)
Trakker Chest Size Guide
Small (38-40″)
Medium (41-43″)
Large (44-46″)
Xlarge (47-49″)
XXLarge (50-52″)
XXXLarge (53-55″)
Korda Chest Size Guide
Small (36″-38″)
Medium (38″-41″)
Large (42″-44″)
XLarge (45″-46″)
XXLarge (47″-48″)
3XLarge (49″-51″)
Guy Cotten Chest Size Guide
Small (86 – 94cm)
Medium (94 – 102cm)
Large (102 – 110cm)
XLarge (110 – 124cm)
XXLarge (124 – 134cm)
3XLarge (134 – 154cm)
Fox Chest Size Guide
Small (36″-38″)
Medium (39″-41″)
Large (42″-44″)
XLarge (45″-47″)
XXLarge (48″-50″)
3XLarge (51″-54″)
4XLarge (55″-60″)
Nash Chest Size Guide
Small (36″-38″)
Medium (39″-41″)
Large (42″-44″)
XLarge (45″-47″)
XXLarge (48″-50″)
3XLarge (51″-54″)
4XLarge (55″-60″)
Aqua Chest Size Guide
Small (38-40″)
Medium (41-43″)
Large (44-46″)
Xlarge (47-49″)
XXLarge (50-52″)
XXXLarge (53-55″)
Guru Chest Size Guide
Small (36″-38″)
Medium (38″-41″)
Large (42″-44″)
XLarge (45″-46″)
XXLarge (47″-48″)
3XLarge (49″-51″)
Preston Chest Innovations Size Guide
Small (36″-38″)
Medium (38″-41″)
Large (42″-44″)
XLarge (45″-46″)
XXLarge (47″-48″)
3XLarge (49″-51″)
Trouser Waist Guide (Inches)
Small – 28″ – 32″
Medium 32″ – 34″
Large – 34″ – 36″
X-Large 36″ – 38″
XX-Large – 38″ – 42″
XXX-Large 42″ – 46″
XXXX-Large 46″ – 52″