Illex The Artist X5 S 2402 M Dark Puppeteer

The THE ARTIST X5 S 2402 M DARK PUPPETEER is a two-piece spinning rod featuring a very responsive tip that combines length and responsiveness. At 2.40 m, it excels both from the shore and from a boat. Its versatility stems from a blank with exceptional resonance, featuring a long tunnel of guides set very close to the blank, ensuring absolute control over lure actions. Its Extra Fast action gives it great responsiveness, perfectly suited for use with surface lures such as the BONNIE 95, 107, and 128 or the BOWSTICK 130, as well as twitch baits and plug lures (WATER MONITOR 95, STREAM RIPPER 75–110, RERANGE 110 and 130 SP, RV MINNOW 110 SP). When fishing with soft plastics, whether on a straight retrieve or with a light tug, it produces an excellent tail action with the MAGIC SLIM SHAD, NITRO SHAD 90 & 120 (10 to 21g), NITRO SLIM SHAD 110 & 150 mounted on NITRO SLIM SHAD HEADS weighing 10 to 21 g, and perfect bottom detection with a MAGIC SWING TAIL 5 mounted on MAGIC ROUND HEADS from 5 to 14 g. An exceptionally responsive rod, powerful at the butt and offering a smooth, rounded action during the fight, which will quickly become your new go-to for fishing for sea bass, zander, and pike. Its top-of-the-line X5 blank, crafted from prepreg sheets with carbon fibers oriented at three different angles, ensures maximum resonance, lightness, and confidence during the fight. It is equipped with FUJI TORZITE TITANIUM KL-H series guides mounted according to the K-R Concept. The choice of these premium guides, combined with a carefully engineered layout along the blank, guarantees long and accurate casts, good compatibility with leader knots, and a significant reduction in the risk of tangles. The openwork, V-shaped FUJI TVS-TK reel seat optimizes grip while allowing direct contact with the blank for enhanced sensitivity. Comes with a screen-printed cover and a rigid Cordura tube. Specifications: - Action: Extra Fast - Sections: 2 - Length (cm): 124 - Series: The Artist - Lures (g): 7–30 - Line (lb): 6–12 - Handle Length (cm): 31.5 - Overall Length (cm): 241 - Number of Guides: 11 - Weight (g): 130