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| Name | W3 DROPSHOT 3RD 7'1"/216CM ML 5-25G 2SEC |
| EAN | 5707549539057 |
| MPN | W3005-0712-ML |
| Brand | Westin |
| Rod Length | 2.16m |
| Casting Weight | 5-25g |
| Number of Sections | 2pc |
| Rod Action | Sensitive tip action |
| Rod Weight | 93g |
| Material | Torayca® High Performance Carbon |
| Handle Type | EVA |
| Guide Type | Seaguide® TUXOLSG |
| Transport length | 110cm |
| Rod power | ML |
| Reel seat | Carbon SKS-LS |
| Hook keeper | Seaguide® Black Special |
They are designed for freshwater dropshot rigs with soft lures and light to medium dropshot weights. Both have a 5–25 g casting weight and suit bank, boat and belly-boat fishing, so the length choice does not change their stated technique or weight rating.
Choose 216 cm for the more compact, lighter rod at 93 g, or 244 cm for extra reach at 104 g. Their stated transport lengths are 110 and 125 cm respectively. Both have ML power and a 5–25 g casting weight, so choose according to handling space, reach and transport room.
Yes. The sensitive tip action is intended for ultra-thin lines and light terminal tackle, while the butt and mid-section provide backbone for setting the hook, even at distance. This suits cautious predators, but no specific line diameter or breaking-strain range is supplied.
Both rods have two sections. The stated transport length is 110 cm for the 216 cm rod and 125 cm for the 244 cm rod, so check that length against your storage or travel space before choosing.
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The Westin W3 DROPSHOT 3RD spinning rods are built for freshwater dropshot fishing from the bank, a boat or a belly boat. Their sensitive Torayca® carbon blanks and super-soft tips provide direct contact with the dropshot weight and soft lure, helping you detect cautious takes from perch, zander and pike. Both versions have ML (medium-light) power, a 5–25 g casting weight and two-piece construction.
The sensitive tip action suits light to medium dropshot weights, ultra-thin lines and light terminal tackle for wary predators. The butt and mid-section retain the backbone needed to set the hook and control larger fish, including when fishing at distance in rivers and lakes.
The Torayca® High Performance Carbon blank combines sensitivity with a light build. A Carbon SKS-LS reel seat holds the reel, while Seaguide® TUXOLSG guides carry the line along the blank. The high-quality EVA handle provides the gripping surface, and the Seaguide® Black Special hook keeper gives you a place to secure the hook between presentations.
The 216 cm version weighs 93 g and has a stated transport length of 110 cm. It is the more compact, lighter option for handling in restricted spaces, including on a boat or belly boat. The 244 cm version weighs 104 g and has a stated transport length of 125 cm. Its extra length offers more reach, for example when positioning the rig from the bank, at the cost of a longer transport size and 11 g more weight. Both lengths suit bank, boat and belly-boat fishing, with the same 5–25 g rating, ML power and two sections. Choose by the space and reach you need rather than by a different weight rating.