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Unconditional Satisfaction GuaranteeNo Shipping Fees Above 302 Months to Decide. Returns Simplified.Experience the absolute pinnacle of finesse with the Westin W8 Precision Cast, now available at Gerrys Fishing. This isnt just a rod; it is the ultimate expression of modern blank technology, designed for the technical angler who demands the highest possible resolution of feedback. By fusing Toray T800, M40JB, and the revolutionary next-generation T1100GC carbon, Westin has achieved an 85 tool that is impossibly light and crisp, yet possesses the shatter-proof resilience required to stop a trophy Bass in its tracks.
The 85 Light-Medium-Light (LML) action is the definitive choice for clear water, pressured estuaries, and shallow reef scenarios. Rated 725g, it is perfectly balanced to launch a 10g surface slider or a weightless soft plastic with surgical accuracy. Outfitted with a Fuji VSS reel seat and Fuji SiC guides, every vibrationfrom the tick of a lure hitting a pebble to the subtle breathing of a predator inhaling your lureis transmitted with high-fidelity clarity directly to your hand.
| Feature | Details |
| Length | 85 (255cm) |
| Casting Weight | 725g |
| Sections | 2-piece (Equal length) |
| Blank Material | Toray Torayca T1100GC, T800 & M40JB |
| Reel Seat | Fuji VSS (Saltwater Grade) |
| Guides | Tangle-Free Fuji SiC Gunsmoke Stainless Steel |
| Handle | High-End Grade EVA (UV & Saltwater Resistant) |
| Extras | Unique Serial Number & Neoprene Rod Bag |
Elite Estuary & Shallow Reef Fishing: The 85 length is a masterclass in maneuverability. It offers superior accuracy when you need to drop a lure into small pockets of white water or gaps in the kelp, while the LML action ensures you dont over-work smaller finesse lures.
Technical Topwater Action: This rod excels with small surface walk-the-dog lures. The high-modulus T1100GC carbon provides a tip recovery speed that allows you to impart life-like movement to a lure with the smallest of rod-tip flicks.
Stealth Tactics in Pressured Waters: When the water is gin-clear and the fish are shy, the sensitivity of the M40JB carbon allows you to fish lighter lines and smaller lures (7g12g) with total confidence, feeling exactly what is happening at the end of your cast.
The W8 Sensitivity Strike: Because this blank uses next-gen T1100GC carbon, it is incredibly fast. When fishing soft plastics on a light jig head, you dont need a massive, sweeping hook-set. The moment you feel that electric tick through the Fuji VSS reel seat, a short, sharp snap of the wrist is all it takes. The high-modulus carbon recovers so instantly that the hook is set before the fish can even think about shaking the lure!
What makes T1100GC carbon so special?
Toray T1100GC is arguably the most advanced carbon fiber in the world. It offers a unique combination of high strength and high modulus. In fishing terms, this means the rod is incredibly difficult to break under load, yet remains stiff and responsive enough to work small lures with incredible precision.
Why is there a unique serial number on each rod?
The W8 series is Westins flagship. Each rod undergoes rigorous quality control and is individually numbered to ensure it meets the highest standards of craftsmanship. Its a mark of exclusivity and a guarantee of the premium materials used.
What reel size balances best?
To maintain the Finesse feel of this 255cm blank, we recommend a high-quality 2500 or 3000 size spinning reel. Pair it with a premium, thin 8-strand braid (PE 0.6 to 1.0) for the ultimate long-range, high-sensitivity casting experience
