Westin W8 Sbass 2nd Spinning Rod 12–42g 2.85m 160g Moderate-Fast

Westin W8 Sbass 2nd Spinning Rod — Distance and Power for Demanding Seabass Anglers

The Westin W8 Sbass (Saltwater Bass) 2nd generation is built for anglers who push hard lures and soft baits into the surf and need a rod that answers with both authority and feel. At 2.85 m with a 12–42 g casting range, this MH model is the long-range tool for open beaches and rocky marks.

Exceptional Blank, Exceptional Sensitivity

The blank is built from Toray® Torayca® T1100GC combined with M40JB carbon, a pairing that delivers remarkable stiffness-to-weight efficiency. The result is a rod weighing just 160 g that can still muscle large shads and heavy metals into a headwind, while remaining sensitive enough to read subtle takes through wave pressure.

Moderate-Fast Action Tuned for Modern Bass Lures

The moderate-fast action loads smoothly through the mid-section, building maximum tip speed for long-distance casts with both hard lures — minnows, stickbaits, poppers — and soft plastics on weighted jig heads. It also provides enough progressive cushion to protect light-wire hooks and absorb the headshakes of a hard-fighting seabass. Pair it with a 3000–4000 class spinning reel for a balanced, fatigue-free setup.

Choose the Right Variant

The W8 Sbass 2nd is available in two lengths and casting weights. Match the model to your target water and lure range:

W8 Sbass 2nd 2.85 m MH 12–42 g — the longer, heavier-power option for open beaches, distant sandbanks, and large baitfish imitations; suits anglers who need extra reach and load capacity for chunky hard baits and heavy soft plastics. This is the current model.
W8 Sbass 2nd 2.60 m M 9–35 g — a shorter, more compact option (transport length 139 cm) suited to rocky headlands, tighter casting spots, and lighter lure presentations; ideal for smaller soft plastics and slender minnows with a 3000-class reel.