Summary

Heavy-duty predator combo for huge baits and brutal takes. Balanced setup for big pike, muskie and hard fishing days.

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This combo is built for anglers who target truly large predators with oversized lures. The Westin W3 Monsterstick-T 3rd Generation in 8'/244 cm 6XH has a Torayca® High Performance Carbon blank with a fast, crisp action, perfect for casting and working 150–290 g jiggs, swimbaits and other massive baits all day without losing control. It sets hooks cleanly on hard strikes and gives the power to turn heavy pike or muskie away from snags and structure.

Shimano Tranx B 400/401 adds a rock-solid baitcaster with HAGANE Core Solid Body, smooth MicroModule gearing and a strong, consistent drag for serious pressure. Paired with Eastfield Perfection Braid X12 in 0.36 mm, 34 kg, the combo delivers long, quiet casts and direct contact, so every bump and tentative take is clearly felt. A reliable, harmonised setup for those sessions when bait size – and fish size – both go up.


  • Rod: Westin W3 Monsterstick-T 3rd Generation, 8'/244 cm, 6XH, 150–290 g, 1+1 sec
  • Blank: Torayca® High Performance Carbon, fast and responsive action
  • Guides: Seaguide® TUXQLSG
  • Reel seat: Carbon SKC-LS
  • Handle: High-quality EVA with Seaguide® SCDHOOK#6 hook keeper
  • Reel: Shimano Tranx B 400/401 baitcaster
  • HAGANE Core Solid Body with MicroModule gear
  • Cross Carbon Drag, minimum 8 kg drag power
  • SVS MD braking and S3D aluminium spool
  • X-Protect for increased durability in tough conditions
  • Line: Eastfield Perfection Braid X12 Mist Blue, 130 m
  • Diameter: 0.36 mm, strength: 34 kg
  • 12-strand PE braid, smooth, round profile for long, quiet casts

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Heavy-duty predator combo for huge baits and brutal takes. Balanced setup for big pike, muskie and hard fishing days.

Productinformation

This combo is built for anglers who target truly large predators with oversized lures. The Westin W3 Monsterstick-T 3rd Generation in 8'/244 cm 6XH has a Torayca® High Performance Carbon blank with a fast, crisp action, perfect for casting and working 150–290 g jiggs, swimbaits and other massive baits all day without losing control. It sets hooks cleanly on hard strikes and gives the power to turn heavy pike or muskie away from snags and structure.

Shimano Tranx B 400/401 adds a rock-solid baitcaster with HAGANE Core Solid Body, smooth MicroModule gearing and a strong, consistent drag for serious pressure. Paired with Eastfield Perfection Braid X12 in 0.36 mm, 34 kg, the combo delivers long, quiet casts and direct contact, so every bump and tentative take is clearly felt. A reliable, harmonised setup for those sessions when bait size – and fish size – both go up.


  • Rod: Westin W3 Monsterstick-T 3rd Generation, 8'/244 cm, 6XH, 150–290 g, 1+1 sec
  • Blank: Torayca® High Performance Carbon, fast and responsive action
  • Guides: Seaguide® TUXQLSG
  • Reel seat: Carbon SKC-LS
  • Handle: High-quality EVA with Seaguide® SCDHOOK#6 hook keeper
  • Reel: Shimano Tranx B 400/401 baitcaster
  • HAGANE Core Solid Body with MicroModule gear
  • Cross Carbon Drag, minimum 8 kg drag power
  • SVS MD braking and S3D aluminium spool
  • X-Protect for increased durability in tough conditions
  • Line: Eastfield Perfection Braid X12 Mist Blue, 130 m
  • Diameter: 0.36 mm, strength: 34 kg
  • 12-strand PE braid, smooth, round profile for long, quiet casts