Illex The Artist X5 S 215 ML-M Dark Puppeteer

For Anglers Who Value Finesse and Technique

The Illex The Artist X5 S 215 ML-M Dark Puppeteer is the lighter of the two Dark Puppeteers - a spinning rod built around extreme sensitivity, finely tuned responsiveness and pinpoint lure control. With a length of 2.155 m, a short handle and a subtle, progressive action, it combines agility, reactivity and fishing comfort while delivering more power in reserve than you'd expect from an ML-M rod. It handles hard lures - small to medium stickbaits and twitchbaits - as well as soft lures from 6 to 10 cm on a jig head with equal ease. That makes it ideally suited to the 4 most important perch-like species in Europe: perch, zander, largemouth bass and sea bass. From working lures and tempting predators to playing even hard-fighting fish in fresh and salt water, this rod is a genuine pleasure throughout.

High-Quality Build for High Demands

The Illex The Artist X5 S 215 ML-M Dark Puppeteer is built around an X5 Carbon blank. The 'X5' in the name refers to five layers of resin-preimpregnated carbon matting, with the fibres deliberately aligned at three different angles to one another. This construction produces a blank that stands out for its remarkable lightness, considerable power and outstanding sensitivity. The high-quality ring set plays an equally important role: Illex fits Fuji Torzite Titanium 'KL-H' rings mounted in the K-R Concept arrangement. This layout is specifically matched to the blank to maximise its potential, enabling long, accurate casts while offering excellent knot compatibility and significantly reducing the risk of line tangles. The V-shaped Fuji TVS-TK reel seat integrates cleanly into the handle design, providing secure grip and comfort. Its direct contact with the blank also ensures efficient transmission of feedback through to your hand. The Illex The Artist X5 S 215 ML-M Dark Puppeteer brings together exceptional build quality in a spinning rod that lets you savour every moment - from the cast and the lure presentation right through to landing the fish.

Key Facts:

• Spinning rod
• Length: 2.155 m
• Casting weight: 5-21 g
• Fast action
• X5 blank
• Finely tuned responsiveness
• Precise lure control
• Subtle, progressive action
• Short handle
• Surprising power reserves
• Suited to fresh and salt water
• Fuji Torzite Titanium KL-H rings
• Fuji TVS-TK reel seat
• Elegant all-black finish
• Includes printed sleeve and robust Cordura tube