{"product_id":"illex-pepper-x5-b-215-ml-magic-wand","title":"Pepper X5 B 215 ML Magic Wand","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Magic Wand of the Pepper Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eIllex Pepper X5 B 215 ML Magic Wand\u003c\/em\u003e is the updated version, now with \u003cstrong\u003e5 cm more length\u003c\/strong\u003e and roughly \u003cstrong\u003e5% more power\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's a baitcasting rod \u003cstrong\u003ebuilt for finesse fishing with soft plastics and hard lures targeting perch, zander and largemouth bass\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it delivers an exceptionally high level of enjoyment at the water. True to its name, it is the \u003cstrong\u003emagic wand of the Pepper range\u003c\/strong\u003e - and its performance lives up to that billing entirely. An \u003cstrong\u003eultralight, fast and responsive blank\u003c\/strong\u003e allows for \u003cstrong\u003eprecise, sensitive presentation of small to medium-sized lures\u003c\/strong\u003e. Every animation is transferred with pinpoint accuracy, and even the subtlest contact comes through cleanly. This rod comes supplied in a robust Cordura tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It's Designed For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIllex\u003c\/em\u003e has put together a recommended list of hard lures from their own range that pair particularly well with the \u003cem\u003ePepper X5 B 215 ML Magic Wand\u003c\/em\u003e. You can naturally use this as a guide for lures from other manufacturers too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopwater\u003c\/strong\u003e: Water Moccasin 75 and Bonnie 85, plus comparable stickbaits up to 10 g\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinnows\u003c\/strong\u003e: Squirrel 61, Squirrel DD 67 and Squirrel DD 79, plus comparable twitchbaits up to 11 g\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCranks\u003c\/strong\u003e: the Chubby series and comparable crankbaits up to 10 g\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpinnerbaits\u003c\/strong\u003e: Crusher JR 10 g and comparable spinnerbaits up to 10 g\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBladed Jigs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Crazy Crusher Jr and comparable chatterbaits up to 10 g\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not just hard lures, though - \u003cstrong\u003esoft plastics work equally well\u003c\/strong\u003e on this rod, particularly on \u003cstrong\u003efinesse rigs such as drop shot, Ned rig and Neko rig, as well as light Texas rigs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe X5 Blank and Fuji Torzite Rings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eIllex Pepper X5 B 215 ML Magic Wand\u003c\/em\u003e is built around a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality X5 blank\u003c\/strong\u003e constructed from prepreg carbon sheets arranged at 3 different angles to one another. This reduces weight while simultaneously increasing the rod's responsiveness - \u003cstrong\u003elighter and faster\u003c\/strong\u003e, which translates into a great deal of fun on the water. Fitted to the blank are outstanding \u003cem\u003eFuji Torzite Titanium K\u003c\/em\u003e guides. These contribute to the rod's \u003cstrong\u003elow overall weight\u003c\/strong\u003e and support the \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e of the blank. At the same time, their inserts are \u003cstrong\u003eextremely gentle on line\u003c\/strong\u003e and allow for \u003cstrong\u003every long casts\u003c\/strong\u003e. As an added benefit, they also help prevent line tangles - particularly useful when fishing with fine braid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications at a Glance:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRod Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRod Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCasting Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransport Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLine Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Guides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e215.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e123 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5 - 21 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e183.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtra Fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1+1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 - 10 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Facts:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaitcasting rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 215.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCasting weight: 3.5 - 21 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction: Extra Fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eX5 carbon blank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuji Torzite Titanium K guides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplit grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied in a Cordura protective tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Illex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47424096305498,"sku":"SW36088","price":419.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/9197\/0669\/files\/Illex-Pepper-X5-B-215-ML-Magic-Wand-02.jpg?v=1759437722","url":"https:\/\/www.pikeandperch.eu\/products\/illex-pepper-x5-b-215-ml-magic-wand","provider":"HechtundBarsch.de","version":"1.0","type":"link"}