Westin W8 Dropshot 2nd 7'6''ML 4-21g 2sec

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Westin W8 Dropshot 2nd 7’6”ML 4-21g 2sec

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SKU – W831-0762-ML

Product Details and Uses

Westin W8 Dropshot 2nd Generation – 7’6″ ML (4-21g)

The Ultimate Precision Dropshot Rod for Boat and Urban Anglers

The Westin W8 Dropshot 7’6″ ML is meticulously engineered to elevate your dropshot fishing to the next level. This medium-length model is specifically designed to cover boat fishing, kayak angling, and urban street fishing, where pinpoint accuracy and maneuverability are paramount.

At a balanced 7 feet, 6 inches (2.28m), this rod offers superb tip control for working the dropshot rig vertically or subtly. The versatile 4–21g rating is perfectly optimized to handle the essential range of dropshot weights and softbait sizes commonly used for targeting wary perch, zander, and chub.

TORAYCA® T1100GC: Groundbreaking Sensitivity

The rods are built on the finest Toray® TORAYCA® T1100GC & M40JB carbon blanks, delivering groundbreaking levels of sensitivity and refinement:

Extreme Feel: The super-light and highly sensitive tip section transmits the subtlest vibrations, allowing you to feel every stone, weed strand, and, most importantly, the faintest “tap” of a cautious fish.
Optimized Control: The Medium-Light action provides the perfect mix of a soft tip for nuanced lure movement and the necessary backbone for powerful, immediate hook-sets.
Perch Perfection: Designed to make your dropshot fishing instinctive and effective, this rod reduces fatigue and increases the success of your presentation in tight quarters.

Premium Components for Flawless Balance

Combining top-end FUJI® components with the exquisite blank ensures exceptional balance and performance:

Reel Seat: Lightweight Fuji® T2C carbon for maximum vibration transfer.
Guides: Tangle-free Fuji® SIC guides minimize friction, crucial for smooth casting and line control with light dropshot setups.
Balance: Use this rod with a size 1500 to 2500 spinning reel for perfect balance and all-day comfort during repetitive dropshot sessions.

Technical Specifications:

Specification	Details
Model	W8 Dropshot 2nd Generation
Length	7’6″ (2.28m)
Casting Weight	Medium-Light (ML) – 4–21g
Action	Fast
Sections	2-piece
Target Species	Perch, Zander, Chub (Dedicated Dropshot)
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