{"product_id":"illex-night-shadows-spinning","title":"Night Shadows (Spinning)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJapanese Technology Meets European Needs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eILLEX Night Shadows\u003c\/em\u003e spinning rod series was \u003cstrong\u003edeveloped specifically for freshwater fishing\u003c\/strong\u003e. It came about through a collaboration between the European ILLEX team and their product managers, bringing Japanese technology together with the demands of European anglers - and the result has earned these rods an outstanding reputation. Each rod is built on a \u003cstrong\u003eblank of finest Toray carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e and fitted with \u003cstrong\u003etop-quality components\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout. The guides are tangle-free \u003cem\u003eFuji K-Alconite\u003c\/em\u003e rings, which reliably prevent the line from wrapping around the guides on the cast and give each rod outstanding casting performance. The \u003cem\u003eFuji VSS\u003c\/em\u003e reel seat offers a secure fit for your reel and a very comfortable grip in hand. The split grip design adds to that feel, pairing \u003cstrong\u003efine Portuguese cork\u003c\/strong\u003e for the upper section with \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-density EVA foam\u003c\/strong\u003e at the butt end - a combination that looks as good as it feels. The \u003cem\u003eILLEX Night Shadows\u003c\/em\u003e spinning rods have an elegant design that matches their performance in every respect, and each rod is supplied in a \u003cstrong\u003equality rod sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWild \u0026amp; Docile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eILLEX Night Shadows S 2102 ML-M Wild \u0026amp; Docile\u003c\/em\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003ehighly versatile two-piece spinning rod\u003c\/strong\u003e that works equally well from the bank or the boat. 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The extremely sensitive tip delivers highly precise lure presentation and picks up even the lightest take without fail, while the powerful backbone gives you the authority to play bigger fish and keeps you in control near snags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Rhythm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eILLEX Night Shadows S 215 MH Water Rhythm\u003c\/em\u003e is a spinning rod with a 1+1 construction, meaning the butt section is detachable and the blank runs through its \u003cstrong\u003eextra fast action\u003c\/strong\u003e without any joint interrupting it. This rod is right at home when you are \u003cstrong\u003efishing near cover such as weed beds or sunken timber for perch and zander\u003c\/strong\u003e. The blank is light, yet it carries real power: strikes transmit hard and direct, and the backbone helps you keep fish away from cover. The rod was primarily conceived for soft plastics and handles them across a wide range of presentations - vertical jigging, standard jigging, Texas rig in cover, weightless rigs and various finesse rigs all work equally well with it. It is also an excellent choice for twitchbaits and spinnerbaits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSwimbait Driver\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eIllex Night Shadows S 2202H Swimbait Driver\u003c\/em\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003epike rod built for medium-sized lures\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its 2.20 m length means you can fish it comfortably \u003cstrong\u003efrom the bank or the boat\u003c\/strong\u003e and still achieve long casting distances. The action and sensitivity let you feel every twitch and the vibration of the lure, while the \u003cstrong\u003estrong backbone\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures a solid hook-set and provides the reserves to play big pike with confidence. True to its name, it is an excellent match for both soft and hard swimbaits, and it handles large twitchbaits and medium-sized jerkbaits with equal ease - a great rod for pike fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDarksiders\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eILLEX Night Shadows S 2402 M-MH Darksiders\u003c\/em\u003e is a standout choice when you are \u003cstrong\u003efishing soft lures from the boat or the bank\u003c\/strong\u003e. At 2.40 m it delivers not only \u003cstrong\u003elong casts with great precision\u003c\/strong\u003e but also \u003cstrong\u003every accurate lure control\u003c\/strong\u003e. Whether you are fishing at distance or working deeper sections of water, the rod provides \u003cstrong\u003eexceptional feedback\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eresponsive blank\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you react instantly to even the most tentative bite. 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