Westin W3 Powershad-T 3rd Spinning Rod 2.51m 60

Westin W3 Powershad-T 3rd — XL Predator Power in a Sensitive Spinning Rod

Built for anglers who target pike, big zander, and other oversized predators, the W3 Powershad-T (Power Shad – Trolling/casting) 3rd Generation delivers the muscle to work heavy lures without sacrificing the fingertip sensitivity that turns bites into fish.

Torayca® High Performance Carbon Blank

The updated blank material gives this rod a genuinely fast response across its full 2.51 m length. You'll feel the subtlest tap transmitted cleanly through the blank, even when working large shads or swimbaits at range — critical when targeting cautious zander or following pike in cold water.

Medium-Fast Action Built for Heavy Lures

The medium-fast action keeps the rod forgiving enough for long casts with big, wind-resistant lures, while the 60–180 g casting range lets you cover everything from large rubber shads to oversized hard baits. Seaguide® TUXQLSG guides, a Carbon SKC-LS reel seat, and a high-quality EVA handle complete a component package that holds up to hard use. A Westin BaitCaster reel in size 200 or 300 is an ideal pairing.

Choose the Right Variant

The W3 Powershad-T 3rd is available in two power classes at the same 2.51 m length, so you can match the rod to your typical lure sizes and target species:

W3 Powershad-T 3rd 8'3"/251 cm XXH 40–130 g, 196 g — lighter power class for medium-heavy lures; suited to zander, pike, and large perch with shads and hard baits in the mid-weight range
W3 Powershad-T 3rd 8'3"/251 cm 3XH 60–180 g, 201 g — extra-heavy power for the biggest rubber shads, large swimbaits, and oversized hard baits targeting pike and XL predators