| Lengths | 10ft |
The Westin W2 Deadbait Easy Travel Tele is the only 4-piece telescopic deadbait rod in the Westin range. If you fish the way I sometimes do, jumping on public transport to a canal arm, cycling to a drain with a rucksack, or just trying to fit three rods into a car that's already full of kids and camping gear, you'll immediately see why it exists.
At 3.25m it's a proper deadbait rod, not a scaled-down compromise. The 24/30T carbon blank runs a medium action at 2.75lb test curve, which is the right call for small-to-medium deadbaits on float or leger rigs.
It's not trying to do everything. It's trying to do one thing well, and mostly it does. The SeaGuide IPSA reel seat and S-TLSG guides are honest mid-tier fittings, exactly what you'd expect from the W2 range. Nothing fancy, nothing that makes you wince.
The full EVA split handle is comfortable in cold, wet conditions, which is when you're actually using this kind of rod. At 358g it did catch me off guard the first time I picked it up. For something billing itself as a travel rod, that's more than I was expecting. A comparable two-piece will be noticeably lighter in hand.
But here's the thing. This rod isn't meant to be held. It's going on a rest while you wait for a take, and at that point the 358g is irrelevant.
What matters is that it collapses to 115cm and fits places a standard pike rod simply won't. That makes complete sense once you're actually using it. There's almost nothing else in UK pike tackle built specifically for the mobile angler at this price. If that's you, the Easy Travel Tele is worth serious consideration.
Westin aren't the first name that comes to mind for most UK pike anglers, but they've been building predator tackle since 1952 and the W2 range shows they understand what a mobile deadbait rod needs to do.
This is their entry-to-mid tier, sitting below the W3 which uses Torayca carbon and Fuji fittings throughout.
For the money you get a 24/30T carbon blank, which is a sensible dual-tonnage construction that keeps the rod from feeling plasticky while stopping well short of flagship spec.
The SeaGuide IPSA reel seat is solid and holds everything in place, and the S-TLSG guides are functional without any drama on braid or mono.
What stands out on the build is the EVA split handle. It's comfortable in cold, wet conditions and cuts a bit of weight compared to a full-length grip, which matters on a telescopic rod that's already carrying extra mass in the sections.
The green accent whippings and Westin branding are clean rather than flashy.
The weight is the honest caveat. At 358g this is heavier than a comparable two-piece, which is just the nature of four overlapping sections. For a rod that lives on rests all day that's a minor thing. Worth knowing if you're float fishing and holding it for long periods though.
7.5 reflects capable, honest entry-mid build.
The medium action at 2.75lb TC is exactly what you want for small-to-medium deadbaits on a stillwater or drain.
It loads progressively through the middle and upper sections, which means you're not going to launch a half mackerel off the hook mid-cast, and there's enough give in the blank to absorb an over-enthusiastic lob at range.
At 10ft 8in there's enough length to punch a float rig out to a useful distance and keep line clear of bankside reeds without fighting the rod. I'd say the 150g casting weight ceiling covers pretty much every standard pike deadbait setup you'd want to use.
The 358g weight is noticeable on the cast compared to a lighter conventional rod, but let's be honest about what this rod is for. You're not holding it for three hours on a float rig. You're setting up on rests and waiting. Cast, rest, wait.
For that style of fishing the weight trade-off makes total sense. 7.5 reflects a rod that does its casting job well within the context it's designed for.
When a pike picks up a deadbait and bolts, you need a rod that absorbs that initial lunge and then gives you the leverage to steer fish away from snags or under the rod tip.
The medium action through the middle sections does exactly that, and the 2.75lb TC gives you enough backbone to turn a decent-sized fish without drama.
At just over ten and a half feet you've got good sweep on a strike and enough reach to keep pressure on through the fight at close range.
For the waters this rod is designed for, drains, estate lakes, canals, the fish you'll be dealing with are well within what 2.75lb handles comfortably.
The 150g casting weight also means you're not fishing with snap tackles and giant leads, which suits the agile mobile piking this rod was designed for. When a mid-double pike makes a run in a tight swim, the through-action cushions it cleanly.
That's a genuine strength and it earns the 8.0.
There's one question you have to answer honestly on a travel deadbait rod, which is whether the format is worth the premium over a standard two-piece. For most bank anglers with a car the answer is no.
For the mobile piker on a bike, on public transport, or travelling light to hard-to-reach drains, the answer is absolutely yes.
The W2 Easy Travel Tele is the only dedicated 4-piece telescopic deadbait rod in the Westin range, and at around the mark there isn't much else in this niche at the price. You're paying for the format and getting honest mid-tier spec with it.
Step up to the W3 Deadbait and you get Torayca carbon and Fuji fittings at noticeably more money. The W2 makes sense if the 115cm collapsed length is what you're buying rather than flagship components. On that basis 8.0 is fair.
It's a properly executed specialist tool at a price where the alternatives are thin on the ground.
| Feature | What this means |
|---|---|
| Rod Type: 4-Piece Telescopic | The rod collapses into itself across four sections rather than pulling apart like a traditional multi-piece rod. This makes it quicker to pack away and reduces the risk of losing sections on the bank. It is the only full 4-piece telescopic model in the W2 Deadbait range. |
| Fishing Length: 3.25m (10’8″) | At just over ten and a half feet, this gives you enough reach to cast deadbaits effectively and keep your line clear of bankside vegetation, while still being manageable when playing fish in tight swims. |
| Collapsed Length: 115cm | When packed down, the rod is just 115cm long, meaning it fits easily into a car boot, on public transport, or on a bike without needing a full-length rod bag. This is the main appeal for anglers who travel light to their spots. |
| Test Curve: 2.75lb | The test curve is a measure of how much force it takes to bend the rod to a 90-degree angle. At 2.75lb, this is well suited to deadbait fishing for pike, giving you enough backbone to handle decent-sized fish without being too stiff for bite detection. |
| Casting Weight: 150g | The rod is rated to cast up to 150g, which covers the weight of a whole deadbait combined with a lead or float setup comfortably. You can fish heavier rigs without overstressing the blank. |
| Rod Weight: 358g | At 358g the rod is heavier than a comparable two-piece pike rod, which is expected given the telescopic construction. Worth bearing in mind if you plan to hold it for long periods while float fishing. |
| Blank: 24/30T High Performance Carbon | The blank uses a combination of 24-tonne and 30-tonne carbon fibre. The higher the tonnage figure, the stiffer the carbon, so blending the two allows Westin to balance responsiveness in the tip with strength in the butt section. |
| Action: Medium | A medium action means the rod bends through the middle and upper sections rather than just the tip. This helps absorb the lunges of a pike during the fight and gives a bit of forgiveness when casting, which reduces the chance of a bait flying off the hook mid-cast. |
| Guides: S-TLSG Premium Guides | The S-TLSG guides are Westin’s own premium grade rings, designed to handle braid and mono without causing excessive wear. Good quality guides reduce friction on the cast and help protect your line over time. |
| Reel Seat: SeaGuide IPSA | The SeaGuide IPSA reel seat holds your reel securely in place while also giving you some direct contact with the blank, which can help you feel vibrations through the rod during a retrieve or when a pike picks up the bait. |
| Handle: Premium Grade EVA Split | EVA foam handles are lightweight and easy to grip even in wet or cold conditions, which is important when pike fishing through autumn and winter. The split handle design exposes part of the blank between the grips, reducing overall rod weight slightly. |
| Included: Line Clip | A line clip is included with the rod. This lets you secure your line when the rod is collapsed for transport, keeping everything tidy and stopping the line from tangling around the sections. |
| W2 vs W3 Range | The W2 range uses SeaGuide fittings throughout, while the step-up W3 range uses Torayca carbon and Fuji fittings. If you want a capable travel pike rod without paying for top-end components, the W2 sits at a sensible mid-range price point. |
See how the Westin W2 Deadbait Easy Travel Tele compares with other pike rods on overall score and current price.
| Name | Price | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Westin W2 Deadbait Easy Travel Tele | £89.99 | |
| Fox Rage Predator Elite Pro Rod | £125.99 | |
| Daiwa Whisker Spinning Rod | £152.99 | |
| Fox Predator Elite XS Boat Rod | £134.99 | |
| Westin W2 Deadbait Boat ST | £81.71 | |
| Daiwa Wilderness Spin Rod | £79.99 | |
| Savage Gear SG2 Drop Shot Rod | £70.05 | |
| Wychwood PDR Fly Rod | £169.99 | |
| Fox Rage Prism Travel Rod | £79.99 |
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115cm when fully collapsed. That's just under four feet, so it fits easily into a car boot, on public transport, or on a bike without needing a full-length rod bag. The 4-piece telescopic construction means the rod collapses into itself rather than pulling apart like a traditional multi-piece.
2.75lb test curve. This is well suited to deadbait fishing for pike, giving you enough backbone to handle decent-sized fish without being too stiff for bite detection. It covers small-to-medium deadbaits comfortably.
358g. That's heavier than a comparable two-piece pike rod, which is a direct consequence of the 4-piece telescopic construction. Worth bearing in mind if you plan to hold it for long periods while float fishing.
A line clip is included to secure the line when the rod is collapsed for transport. No rod bag or case is listed as included in the published specification.
It sits in the W2 range, below the W3 Deadbait. The W2 uses SeaGuide fittings and 24/30T carbon; the W3 uses Torayca carbon blanks and Fuji fittings. The Easy Travel Tele is the only 4-piece telescopic model in the W2 Deadbait range.
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