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A well-balanced spinning rod suitable for small and large lures
A great option for both beginners and more experienced predator anglers
Featured in our guide on the best pike rods as a really good mid-range spinning rod
| Feature | What This Means |
|---|---|
| Torayca High Performance Carbon blank | Premium Japanese carbon fibre construction known for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and sensitivity for bite detection |
| 1K woven carbon reinforcement | ‘1K’ refers to the weave pattern of the carbon fibre (1000 filaments per bundle), creating a cross-hatched reinforcement that adds strength without excess weight |
| LTS Ring Guides | Advanced line guide system designed to reduce friction during casting and retrieving, helping to prevent line wear and maximise casting distance |
| VSS Reel Seat | Screw-down reel seat system engineered to hold your reel securely without developing movement or play over time |
| Premium grade EVA handle with rubber cork insert | Hybrid handle design combining hard-wearing EVA foam with a rubber cork section, offering secure grip when wet while remaining comfortable during long sessions |
| Available lengths | Choice of 8ft or 9ft models, shorter lengths specifically chosen for mobile lure fishing and accurate casting |
| Casting weight | 20-60g weight range covers most predator lures from smaller soft baits through to larger hard lures |
| Action type | Medium-fast action means the rod flexes mainly in the top third, providing quick hook sets and good lure control |
The Westin W3 Powerlure 2nd Generation rods are crafted for predator anglers targeting species like pike and zander with medium-sized lures. Constructed from premium Japanese Torayca® High Performance Carbon, these rods offer exceptional sensitivity combined with substantial power, enabling anglers to detect subtle bites and set hooks effectively.
Here’s how the rod performed in testing and/or from experience and feedback from other anglers.Â
Westin isn’t as well known as some fishing tackle brands but their Swedish origins date back to 1952 and are now well established in the UK fishing tackle market. They tend to specialise more in predator and sea fishing tackle hence this fantastic spinning rod they have produced.
The W3 Powerlure (2nd generation) is a mid-priced spinning rod that comes with a really nice, well-balanced build that utilises good quality materials throughout. To start off with the carbon blank made by Torayca. This is a brand name of carbon fibre made by Toray industries who are a Japanese company renowned for producing high quality carbon fibre material. When used on a fishing rod you have a lightweight yet very powerful bit of kit that performs exceptionally well.
On the bank, the lightweight nature of the rod alongside its medium-fast action ensures you can cast and control lures very efficiently and the line pick-up is super fast and well-suited for predator fishing.
When reviewing the W3 Powerlure I was using a variety of lures ranging from 20 to 50g and I have to say I was suitably impressed with how smooth and consistent the rod performed. The specs say it can cast lures up to 60g which I definitely agree with, if anything it could probably go slightly heavier.
Playing fish is equally as pleasurable with pike up to around the 10lb mark and smaller Jacks being caught in testing resulting in some great sport.
All in all the Westin W3 Powerlure is a superb spinning rod and one that is reasonably priced judging by what you get for your money. As such, I thoroughly recommend it for both beginners and experienced anglers who want a well-balanced spinning rod that performs well and is very enjoyable to use.
Here is how the Westin W3 Powerlure compares against other products in its category. This table shows the overall rating based on the average of the key attributes that go into making a good pike fishing rod.
| Name | Overall Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Daiwa Powermesh Deadbait Rod | 8.4 | £99.36 |
| Wychwood Agitator BR-S Deadbait Rod | 8 | £62.99 |
| Westin W3 Powerlure | 8.3 | £101.69 |
| Savage Gear Alpha SG8 Monster Bait Rod | 8.4 | £349.99 |
| Ninja S Spin Rod | 7.9 | £49.99 |
| Fox Predator Elite XS Boat Rod | 8.3 | £134.99 |
| Savage Gear SG2 Drop Shot Rod | 7.9 | £64.99 |
| Fox Rage Prism Travel Rod | 7.8 | £79.99 |
| Wychwood PDR Fly Rod | 7.9 | £134.99 |
There are four key attributes that form the basis of our reviews on pike fishing rods. These include the following:
Build Quality: – When assessing the build quality of a fishing rod we focus on the raw materials used to build the rod and how they knit together to output the rod’s overall performance.
Casting Ability: – Without stating the obvious here, we test how the rod casts both short distances and longer distances. We are examining how smooth the cast is and how much effort is required to gain the desired distance.
Playing Fish: – Here, we are looking at how a rod can dictate a fight, i.e. its power, how subtle it is and most importantly how enjoyable it is to play fish on.Â
Value for Money: – Under the ‘value for money’ review, we value and score the rod for its price-point against its quality and actual worth.Â
Here is how the Westin W3 Powerlure performed against is peers in each of these important attributes:
| Name | Build Quality | Casting Ability | Playing Fish | Value For Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daiwa Powermesh Deadbait Rod | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8 |
| Wychwood Agitator BR-S Deadbait Rod | 7.5 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 8 |
| Westin W3 Powerlure | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8 |
| Savage Gear Alpha SG8 Monster Bait Rod | 8.5 | 9 | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Ninja S Spin Rod | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| Fox Predator Elite XS Boat Rod | 8.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 8 |
| Savage Gear SG2 Drop Shot Rod | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| Fox Rage Prism Travel Rod | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 8 |
| Wychwood PDR Fly Rod | 7.5 | 8 | 7.5 | 8 |
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