{"product_id":"illex-night-shadows-casting","title":"Night Shadows (Casting)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJapanese Technology for European Anglers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eILLEX Night Shadows Casting\u003c\/em\u003e is a baitcasting rod series \u003cstrong\u003edeveloped specifically for freshwater fishing\u003c\/strong\u003e. Born from a collaboration between the European ILLEX team and their product managers, it brings together Japanese engineering and the demands of European anglers. The blanks are built from \u003cstrong\u003ethe finest Toray carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e and fitted with \u003cstrong\u003epremium-grade components\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout. \u003cem\u003eFuji K-Alconite\u003c\/em\u003e rings keep the line from tangling around the guides during the cast and contribute directly to the outstanding casting performance these rods deliver. The \u003cem\u003eFuji ACS\u003c\/em\u003e reel seat locks your baitcaster firmly in place, and combined with the grip design and materials, it gives you an \u003cstrong\u003eexceptionally comfortable hold\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each rod in the Night Shadows range comes supplied in a \u003cstrong\u003equality rod sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePower Finesse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eILLEX Night Shadows B 210ML-M\u003c\/em\u003e is the rod to reach for when you want to work \u003cstrong\u003elight finesse techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eperch, zander and largemouth bass\u003c\/strong\u003e. It handles rigs including drop shot, Neko, Jika and split shot with ease, and works equally well with \u003cstrong\u003esmaller surface lures and twitchbaits\u003c\/strong\u003e. Even \u003cstrong\u003elight spinnerbaits and chatterbaits\u003c\/strong\u003e can be fished comfortably on it. The integrated carbon grip section sharpens \u003cstrong\u003ebite detection\u003c\/strong\u003e and gives you precise lure control throughout the retrieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Things\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eILLEX Night Shadows B 215 MH Water Things\u003c\/em\u003e is the \u003cstrong\u003emost versatile rod in the series\u003c\/strong\u003e. It excels with large twitchbaits, medium jerkbaits, soft lures and search lures such as chatterbaits and spinnerbaits. At 2.15 m it casts well from both the bank and the boat. The blank is \u003cstrong\u003elight and fast\u003c\/strong\u003e yet has \u003cstrong\u003ereal backbone\u003c\/strong\u003e and is \u003cstrong\u003eperfectly balanced\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Water Things works well \u003cstrong\u003efor light pike fishing\u003c\/strong\u003e and handles zander and big perch confidently too. Its stated optimum casting weight is 7-28 g, though it can comfortably handle lures up to 35 g. The grip is a split-grip design with \u003cstrong\u003ePortuguese quality cork\u003c\/strong\u003e at the front and \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-density EVA\u003c\/strong\u003e at the rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePower Versatile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eILLEX Night Shadows B 220 MH Power Versatile\u003c\/em\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eperfectly balanced, highly versatile rod\u003c\/strong\u003e. Whether you're throwing \u003cstrong\u003esoft plastics on a jig head, various hard lures or metal lures such as spinners and chatterbaits\u003c\/strong\u003e, it handles the lot with ease. At 2.20 m it works equally well from \u003cstrong\u003ethe bank or the boat\u003c\/strong\u003e, generates long casts without effort, and the light but powerful blank lets you play any predator quickly and confidently. An excellent choice \u003cstrong\u003efor light pike fishing and zander\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCranking Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eILLEX Night Shadows B 220 MH FG Cranking Time\u003c\/em\u003e was \u003cstrong\u003edesigned specifically for high-resistance lures\u003c\/strong\u003e such as crankbaits, lipless crankbaits, spinnerbaits and chatterbaits, while also performing very well with small to medium-sized swimbaits. All of this makes it a \u003cstrong\u003egreat search-lure rod\u003c\/strong\u003e for covering large areas of water quickly and efficiently. The blank is a composite of fibreglass and high-modulus carbon, giving it an \u003cstrong\u003eExtra Fast action\u003c\/strong\u003e that still absorbs lure vibration throughout the retrieve, resulting in \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent fishing comfort\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its backbone provides the power to play even large pike securely and under control. 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