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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 Finesse Shad 2nd Generation Rod (8’4″ MH) is crafted for the serious soft lure angler, providing the perfect blend of long-casting ability, medium-heavy power, and precision sensitivity. Built on an ultra-responsive Torayca® carbon blank with a crisp, Fast Action, this rod excels at casting shads and jigs long distances while delivering the ultimate bite detection and hook-setting power needed for zander, perch, and bass.
Model & Configuration: 8’4″ (255cm), MH Medium Heavy, Spinning.
Casting Weight: 8 – 36 grams. The versatile range ideal for casting most popular sizes of soft shads and jigs for medium-sized predators.
Action: Fast Action. Delivers instant responsiveness crucial for feeling soft takes and ensuring powerful, efficient hook-sets, even at range.
Sections: 2-Piece construction, maintaining integrity while being easy to transport.
Blank Technology: Crafted from 40T + T1100 Torayca® High Performance Carbon. This high-grade fusion provides a lightweight yet powerful backbone and superior sensitivity for refined lure control.
Handle System: Features the unique WESTIN 3C- Carbon Handle (Close Contact Carbon). This custom-moulded, ergonomic grip maximizes comfort and enhances sensitivity transfer from the blank.
Guides: Outfitted with Fuji® SiC Guides. Silicon Carbide (SiC) guides are perfectly sized for fixed-spool reels, optimizing casting distance and durability with braid.
Reel Seat: High-end Fuji® KSKSS16/ASH Reel Seat designed for secure seating and maximum blank contact.
Hook Keeper: Integrated Seaguide® TiDHOOK#4 keeper for secure lure storage.
| Feature | The Angler’s Benefit (Why You Need It) | Conversion Focus |
| 8’4″ Length & 8-36g Power | Long Casting and Power. The extended length provides maximum casting distance from the bank or boat, while the MH power handles wind resistance and strong hooksets. | Range & Power Efficiency |
| Finesse Shad Optimization | Superior Soft Lure Control. The crisp, fast action is tuned to impart perfect action to soft shads and jigs while providing the feel needed for successful bottom contact. | Precision & Versatility |
| Torayca® Blank & 3C-Handle | Elite Sensitivity. The combination ensures you feel the softest strikes and slightest bottom changes, boosting your reaction time and overall catch rate. | Maximum Feedback |
| Fast Action | Authoritative Hooksets. Provides the necessary crispness and backbone to drive the hook home quickly and effectively, even with deep or distant fish. | Fighting Confidence |
| Fuji SiC Guides | Flawless Line Flow. Optimized for spinning reels to minimize line friction, which is crucial for achieving maximum distance. | Casting Reliability |
The W6 Finesse Shad 2nd Generation (8’4″ MH) is the definitive spinning rod for the modern soft lure angler. It perfectly combines the necessary casting length and power (8-36g) with the refined sensitivity and fast action of a premium Torayca® blank. This rod is built to give you maximum control and distance every time.
Extend your range and feel the difference. Secure the Westin W6 Finesse Shad 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″