Westin Spinning Rod Westin W3 Dropshot 3RD

The Westin W3 Dropshot 3RD represents the 3rd generation of Westin spinning rod for drop shot fishing. This specialized rod for finesse fishing transforms every session into an incomparable tactile experience, allowing you to instantly feel the slightest contact of the weight on the bottom and the most subtle predator touch.

At the heart of this rod lies a high-performance Torayca carbon blank®, a premium material recognized worldwide for its exceptional properties. This carbon fiber offers an optimal sensitivity-to-weight ratio, necessary for drop shot fishing, transmitting directly into the hand every vibration, every micro-movement of the soft lure. Thanks to this sensitivity and resonance, you will literally feel the bottom being drawn under your weight, the grass beds you brush against, and especially those stealthy dropshot touches that other rods would miss.

The design of the W3 Dropshot 3rd is based on a remarkable technical balance:

• The ultra-flexible tip is the core of this rod. This hypersensitive tip picks up the most subtle touches — the simple taps or light aspirations typical of perches. It also allows a subtle and natural animation of your soft lures.
• The rigid midsection and butt provide the essential power reserve. When a beautiful zander, a big perch, or a combative black bass bites, this rigidity becomes an asset: instant and precise setting, total control of the fish during the fight, ability to stop the rushes towards obstacles. This marriage between tip flexibility and butt power defines the excellence of a modern dropshot rod.

The two-section assembly offers a perfect compromise between practicality and performance. Easily transportable, this configuration preserves the overall sensitivity of the set while concentrating the targeted power at the butt to dominate combative fish. Ideal for mobile anglers alternating between different spots or using a float tube and boat.

Every detail counts in the design of this rod:

• Carbon reel seat SKS-LS: ultra-strong reel support and optimal transmission of effort for immediate hook sets
• Seaguide® TUXOLSG rings: perfectly fluid line passage that reduces friction, preserves your thin braids and fluorocarbons, and improves casting precision and recovery smoothness
• High-quality EVA grip: exceptional comfort during long sessions, excellent grip even on wet hands
• Lure hook Seaguide® Black Special: secures your setups between two casts without damaging soft lures

The W3 Dropshot 3rd excels in all finesse fishing situations:

• From the bank: methodically prospect the breaks, edges of grass beds, and crowded areas where wary perches and zanders reside.
• In a boat or float tube: explore bass spots with precision, work vertically on submerged structures, bridge piles, and eddies.

Favor light to medium dropshot weights (3 to 15g depending on depth and current), paired with thin fluorocarbon (14 to 20/100) or a thin braid (0.06 to 0.10 mm) with fluorocarbon leader for discretion.