Fishing Rod Database

W4 Powercast 2nd

Shad rods for pike

Models
3
Market
Europe
Length
8.0'–8.5'
Type
Spinning

W4 Powercast 2nd is a spinning series in the W4 mid-tier, balancing casting power with lighter presentations. Westin builds it for shad and boat work with pike and halibut as the stated target.

The lineup runs lengths from 8' to 8'6"; powers H through XXH; casting weights spanning 40-180 g across 3 models.

Series fingerprint
Power H–XXH Action MF–M Length 8'–8'6" Lure 4.59oz–6.35oz Line 8lb–10lb

Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 3 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.


Deeper Dive

A closer look at notable models.

W428-0802-H Spinning · 8' · H · MF action

An 8' H spinning build rated 40-130 g, sized for pike, on 6-8 lb line class in the W4 Powercast 2nd range.

W428-0802-XH Spinning · 8' · XH · MF action

An 8' XH spinning build rated 60-180 g, sized for pike, on 8-10 lb line class in the W4 Powercast 2nd range.

W421-0862-XXH Spinning · 8'6" · XXH · M action

An 8'6" XXH spinning build rated 40-130 g, sized for pike in the W4 Powercast 2nd range.


Rods in this series

Save Model Length Power Price
W428-0802-H 8' H Buy from Westin
W428-0802-XH 8' XH Buy from Westin
W421-0862-XXH 8'6" XXH Buy from Westin