Westin W8 Finesse Shad 2nd Spinning Rod 10

Westin W8 Finesse Shad 2nd Spinning Rod — Maximum Sensitivity for Shad Fishing

Built for anglers who demand both feel and distance, the Westin W8 Finesse Shad 2nd is the specialist spinning rod for fishing with shads. At 223 cm, with a 10–28 g casting range and a blank weight of just 128 g, it delivers a refined balance of reach, power, and response.

Premium Carbon Blank for Unmatched Sensitivity

The blank is constructed from Toray Torayca T1100GC and M40JB carbon — two of the most advanced fibres available — finished in an FE2O3 iron oxide colour. This combination yields a fast-actioned, lightweight blank that transmits even subtle takes clearly into your hand, so you miss fewer bites and set the hook with confidence at any range.

Exceptional Components, Minimal Weight

Fuji SIC (Silicon Carbide) guides keep line running smoothly and tangle-free, while the Fuji T2C carbon reel seat reduces overall weight without sacrificing grip or rigidity. The 360° custom screw-down carbon hood locks your reel securely in place, and a Seaguide Arc Hook 2.5 keeper holds your lure neatly when on the move. Every rod carries a unique serial number and arrives in a recyclable triangular cardboard box with a neoprene rod bag. Pair with a 2500–3000 size spinning reel for ideal balance.

Choose the Right Variant

The W8 Finesse Shad 2nd is available in a single length and power class, matched to shad spinning across a broad range of situations.

W8 Finesse Shad 2nd 223 cm MH 10–28 g — 2.23 m, Medium-Heavy action; covers light to medium shad presentations from bank or boat, suited to perch, pike-perch (zander), sea bass, and similar predators in rivers, lakes, and coastal venues