The W3 Bass Finesse T&C 2nd from WESTIN is an excellent rod for predator fishing with both soft and hard lures. The rod is light and sensitive, but fast and powerful enough to put the hook in the hard, bony mouths of any predator! It is perfect for casting soft lures or slowly vibrating a Texas or Carolina rig along the bottom. You can use it when casting small hard lures in shallow water for bass or when fishing for trout and walleye in deeper areas. W3 Finesse T&C 2nd is a great all round tool for light and medium predator fishing!