Westin W8 Finesse Shad-T 2nd Casting Rod 12

Westin W8 Finesse Shad-T 2nd Casting Rod — Precision Shad Fishing at Long Range

The W8 Finesse Shad-T 2nd is a specialist baitcasting rod engineered for spin fishing with shad lures, delivering an exceptional balance of casting power and bite detection in a remarkably lightweight package.

Torayca T1100GC Carbon Blank — Feel Every Twitch

The blank is built from Toray Torayca T1100GC and M40JB carbon — among the most advanced fibres available — finished in a distinctive FE2O3 iron oxide colour. The result is a blank that transmits the subtlest lure movement and contact bite directly to your hand, without the excess weight that dulls sensation. At 139 g for a 223 cm rod, this is a tool you can fish all day without fatigue.

Premium Components Throughout

Fuji SIC (Silicon Carbide) guides keep friction low and are stacked in a tangle-free configuration, so braided lines run clean under load. The Fuji T2C Carbon reel seat is light, rigid and engineered to work seamlessly with a size 100 or 200 baitcasting reel for perfect balance. The 360° custom screw-down carbon hood locks the reel firmly in place, while a Seaguide Arc Hook 2.5 keeper holds your rig safely during transit. Each rod carries a unique serial number and arrives in a recyclable triangular cardboard box with a neoprene rod bag.

Choose the Right Variant

The W8 Finesse Shad-T 2nd is available in a single length and action combination suited to targeted shad presentations:

Westin W8 Finesse Shad-T 2nd 223 cm H 12–38 g — Heavy action, 2.23 m, 12–38 g casting weight. Built for working heavier shads at distance or in current, covering pike, zander and large perch in open water and deeper river systems. Pairs with a size 100 or 200 baitcaster.