Westin W6 Powerstrike-T 2nd

Power Fishing for Pike and Zander

The Westin W6 Powerstrike-T 2nd is the second generation of these baitcasting rods built for power fishing. Whether you're targeting pike or zander with soft lures or hard lures, these rods are an excellent choice - particularly if you value a low weight combined with a powerful backbone. The crisp, fast action delivers instant, precise feedback, letting you react to bites immediately and convert them reliably thanks to that backbone power. You get excellent feel for the lure at all times, whether you're hard-twitching a jerkbait or cranking a larger shad or spinnerbait. The specially shaped 3C grip plays a key role here, improving comfort, control and sensitivity - giving you the best conditions to fish with concentration over long sessions and to strike faster when a bite comes. The Westin W6 Powerstrike-T 2nd works equally well from the bank or from a boat. You can reach long casting distances while still enjoying the easy handling that boat fishing demands. A Westin baitcaster in size 200 or 300 pairs particularly well with these rods.

High Quality Meets Striking Design

The Westin W6 series makes an immediate impression with its striking design - an intense red blank meets a black handle section, setting these rods clearly apart from the crowd. On the technical side, the series is built around a blank of high-quality 40T+T1100 Torayca High Performance Carbon, paired with the innovative Westin 3C Carbon grip. The '3C' stands for Close Contact Carbon, delivering excellent feedback and direct contact with the blank, so the rod feels like a natural extension of your arm. The quality is rounded off by first-class components: Fuji SiC ring guides optimised for braid, the precise-fitting Fuji KSKSS16/ASH reel seat for baitcasters, and the practical Seaguide TiDHOOK#4 hook keeper. The series combines exceptional aesthetics with technical precision for a maximum fishing experience.

Key Facts:

• Baitcasting rods, two-piece construction
• Several models available
• For power fishing with soft lures and hard lures
• Striking red 40T+T1100 Torayca High Performance Carbon blank
• Westin 3C Carbon grip for comfort, control and sensitivity
• Fuji KSKSS16/ASH reel seat
• Fuji SiC ring guides optimised for braid
• Seaguide TiDHOOK#4 hook keeper
• Lightweight blank
• Strong backbone
• Crisp, fast action
• Excellent feedback
• Reliable strike conversion