Illex Spinning Rod Illex The Artist X5 S 215 ML-M Dark Puppeteer

For anglers looking for a remarkably delicate Illex spinning rod, the The Artist X5 S 215 ML-M Dark Puppeteer stands out as a precision ally for the most technical fishing.

Designed to push the limits of precision fishing, this rod stands out for its extreme sensitivity, perfectly dosed nervousness and surgical precision on delicate animations. Its length of 2.15 m and its short heel offer very appreciable agility at the water's edge, with comfortable and responsive handling. Despite its medium light-medium (ML-M) classification, it retains a surprising reserve of power, enough to keep control during the fighting phases while maintaining maximum finesse in the animation.

The very high-end X5 blank, designed from pre-impregnated sheets with the orientation of the carbon fibers at three angles, provides maximum resonance, very marked lightness and real confidence in contact with the fish. The blank's sound and the very direct sensation in action give that particular feeling of having a foil in hand, ideal for reading the slightest touch and controlling the animations with great precision. One ends up feeling even the most finesse lures vibrating.

It is equipped with Fuji Torzite Titanium KL-H series rings mounted according to the K-R Concept. This premium choice favours both long and precise throws, good compatibility with connection knots and a significant reduction in the risk of tangling. The Fuji TVS-TK reel seat, added and in a "V" shape, optimizes handling while reinforcing direct contact with the blank for even finer sensitivity.

In the field, this rod naturally finds its place in the search for bass and perches, with real ease on swimmer fish such as the Water Moccassin 75, Bonnie 85, Water Monitor 85, Rerange 85 & 95 and Stream Ripper 75, but also with soft lures in line, scratch or volley such as the Nitro Shad 90, Nitro Slim Shad 90 & 110, Magic Swing Tail 4 & 5 and Magic Slim Shad 3, 4 & 5. Its subtle and progressive construction is perfectly suited to sessions where the accuracy of the animation makes all the difference on perches, pikeperch, bass and bass.