The Illex Pepper X5 B 215 M Finesse Puppeteer is a baitcasting rod specially designed for fine fishing, offering a perfect combination of lightness, precision and resonance. With a length of 215.5 cm, a weight of 117.5 g and an extra-fast action, this 1+1-section rod is ideal for anglers looking for finesse in their techniques while maintaining optimum control over their action. Its subtle action echoes the characteristics for which the Finesse Puppeteer is renowned in its spinning version, and is sure to appeal to finesse anglers. Ultra-light, fast and responsive, it excels in handling small swimming fish such as Stream Ripper, Water Monitor, Squad Minnow 65 SP, Squirrel 61 SP, Tricoroll, Chubby, Twitch Flesh 61 DR and 67 D2R, and Magic Crank 40. The PEPPER B 215 M Finesse Puppeteer also proves formidable for finesse soft lure techniques such as weightless, jig head, micro jig, drop-shot, neko rig or light texas. Its perfect sound makes it an invaluable weapon for perch, pike-perch and black-bass anglers, enabling them to detect even the most subtle bites. This rod is built with the top-of-the-range X5 blank, using a pre-impregnated mat process with the carbon fibres oriented at three angles, offering exceptional lightness, amplified resonance and controlled power for tenfold fishing sensations. Fitted with thinner, lighter FUJI TORZITE TITANIUM 'K' rings, it optimizes the transmission of feel to the blank, improves casting distances and extends line life. These rings also eliminate any risk of tangling when casting, whatever the conditions. The Illex Pepper X5 B 215 M Finesse Puppeteer comes with a screen-printed cover and a rigid cordura protection tube, making it a must-have for anglers looking for precision, finesse and versatility in their lure techniques.