Westin W10 Finesse Shad 9 | 8-36g (Medium Heavy)

Expertly Curated by Gerrys Fishing

At Gerrys Fishing, we understand that distance is often the deciding factor between a blank and a trophy. The 9ft Westin W10 Finesse Shad is the long-range specialist of the Finesse Shad family. It takes all the surgical precision of the shorter models and puts it into a longer, more powerful lever. If you are fishing large venues where you need to reach distant sandbars, drop-offs, or far-bank structures, this is the ultimate distance-finesse tool.

Despite its impressive length, the rod remains incredibly light and responsive, allowing you to maintain a delicate touch even when fishing at the very end of a long cast.

Advanced Carbon Composition: Nanoalloy + M40X

The 9ft Finesse Shad utilizes a sophisticated blend of Toray TORAYCA Nanoalloy 55TON and M40X carbon. By incorporating X5 carbon layer technology, Westin has created a 9ft blank that lacks the sluggishness often found in longer rods.

The result is a crisp, fast action with a sensitive tip that telegraphs the slightest vibrationfrom a perch plucking at a trailer to a zander inhaling a jig on the drop. The G-Hyper carbon handle ensures those signals arent lost, sending them straight to your palm.

Best Scenarios for the 9ft W10 Finesse Shad

Our specialists at Gerrys recommend the 9ft 8-36g model for:

Large Navigable Rivers: The extra length helps you control the line above the flow and clear high reeds or stone embankments during the retrieve.
Reservoir Bank Fishing: When you need that extra 1015 yards of casting distance to reach the productive drop-off zone.
Coastal Lure Fishing: An exceptional choice for targeting Bass with soft plastics in estuaries or off the surf, where the 8-36g rating allows for a huge variety of lure styles.

Technical Specifications

This rod is built with the highest-grade components available to modern angling, ensuring that every gram of weight is optimized for performance.

Feature	Specification
Model	W10 Finesse Shad
Casting Weight	836g (Medium Heavy)
Length / Sections	9 (270cm) / 2-Piece
Blank Construction	Toray TORAYCA Nanoalloy 55TON + M40X + X5
Guides	Tangle-free Fuji Titanium Torzite K-guides
Reel Seat	Fuji SKS, rubber-coated (Fixed Spool/Spinning)
Handle	Custom designed G-Hyper carbon handle
Joint	4-axial and 1K carbon reinforced spigot joint
Storage	Delivered in Octagonal Cordura tube and velvet rod bag

The Gerrys Fishing Verdict

The 9ft PowerTeez is a masterpiece of balance. Normally, a rod of this length can feel tip-heavy, but the W10 engineering makes it feel half its size. For the shore-based angler who needs to cover maximum water without losing the ability to feel a finesse bite, there is simply no better rod on the market. The Gerrys Fishing Team

Premium Finishing & Quality:

Total Traceability: Every rod features a unique serial number, confirming it has undergone individual strength testing at the Westin facility.
Saltwater Ready: The Fuji Titanium guides and Seaguide stainless hook-keeper are designed to withstand harsh environments.
Luxury Protection: Comes with an Octagonal Cordura tube to ensure your investment stays safe during transit.