Westin W3 Spinning Reel 5000 FD 7+1BB 315g

Westin W3 Spinning Reel 5000 FD – Big-Water Power with All-Day Smoothness

The W3 5000 FD (Front Drag) is Westin's largest spinning reel in the W3 series, purpose-built for anglers targeting large predators in demanding conditions. A rigid aluminium body and cover lock the CNC brass gears in perfect alignment, delivering confident cranking power when it matters most.

Rock-Solid Construction, Built to Last

The aluminium body and cover form an unyielding platform that keeps gear alignment true under heavy loads. The stainless steel main shaft and 7+1 stainless steel ball bearings work together for exceptionally smooth retrieves, while the carbon fibre rotor keeps rotating mass low without sacrificing strength. IPX5 water resistance rating means the reel handles spray, rain, and demanding waterside conditions with ease.

Precise Drag, Instant Hooksets

The carbon drag washers deliver consistent, controlled pressure across the full range — essential for taming powerful runs from large pike, zander, or saltwater species. The instant anti-reverse one-way clutch eliminates back-play entirely, so every hookset is immediate and solid. The double-anodised, ported aluminium spool minimises line twist over a smooth ceramic line roller, an especially noticeable advantage when fishing modern braided lines. The one-piece CNC aluminium handle with TPR grip completes a reel that feels purposeful from the first cast.

Choose the Right Variant

The W3 FD (Front Drag) series spans sizes 2000 to 5000, covering everything from light finesse work to heavy predator fishing. All variants share the 7+1 bearing system, aluminium body and spool, carbon drag washers, and IPX5 rating.

• W3 2000 FD 7+1BB – Light to medium lure fishing; trout, perch, smaller rivers and streams

• W3 3000 FD 7+1BB – Versatile all-rounder; perch, chub, lighter pike setups, medium rivers and lakes

• W3 4000 FD 7+1BB – 310 g; strong predator fishing; zander, pike, sea trout, larger lures and heavier braids

• W3 5000 FD 7+1BB – 315 g; largest format in the series; big pike, saltwater predators, heavy jigging, large bodies of water and coastal fishing

Facts

• Reel size: 5000

• Weight: 315 g

• Bearings: 7+1 stainless steel ball bearings

• Body & cover: aluminium

• Spool: double-anodised aluminium, ported

• Rotor: carbon fibre

• Main shaft: stainless steel

• Drag: carbon drag washers

• Handle: one-piece CNC aluminium with TPR grip

• Anti-reverse: instant anti-reverse (zero back-play)

• Line roller: ceramic

• Gear: CNC brass

• Water resistance: IPX5

• Suitable for fresh and salt water