Illex Pepper X5 S 2602 M Silver Bullet Spinning Rod

Illex has long been a household name not only when talking about spinning lures. The French company has also established itself strongly on the rod market and scores with incredibly powerful spinning rods that are not only field-tested, but also meet very high standards of performance and design. The very best components from Japan are used and the prototypes are fished and tested around the world in many years of testing. Illex plays in the top league when it comes to rod building and the impeccable reputation that precedes this tackle house is well deserved.

The Pepper series has made the hearts of many spin fishermen beat faster, especially among finesse lovers the Pepper was an absolute favorite rod thanks to its sensitive tip. The expansion of the series absolutely follows in its footsteps, with the action of each model perfectly adapted to the specific field of application.

The inspiration for the PEPPER S 2602 M Silver Bullet comes directly from Japanese shore bass anglers. The lightweight, ultra sensitive blank is perfect in our local waters for hunting big asp, zanger, sea trout, bass, lake trout and co. The length of 260 cm with a casting weight of 5-30 g is ideal for casting softbaits on light jigs, on Texas and Carolina rigs or larger softlures completely weightless incredibly far. Coastal Wobblers can be put easily at a distance, even with a lot of wind.

The very fast blank is equipped with a sensitive tip that lets you feel even very careful bites. Under load, the blank nevertheless loads progressively, which is pleasantly expressed in the cast and during the fight. Big pike as bycatch? No problem, because the blank but also has enough backbone to lead even large predators safely into the net.

Built on a very high quality X5 blank with pre-impregnated carbon mats at three different angles to reduce weight and increase responsiveness without sacrificing performance. The result is a fast, responsive blank that guarantees perfect lure feedback, loads optimally during the cast and ensures an incredibly high level of control when baiting. Equipped of course with ultra-light Fuji Torzite Titanium K guides. These guides reduce the risk of tangles, increase casting distance and help your braided lines last longer. The VSS reel seat is extremely lightweight and holds your stationary reels without wobble. Comes in an embroidered sheath and Cordura protective tube.

Details:

• Fast action
• Sensitive tip for perfect bite detection
• Ideal for fishing with jig rigs and Wobblers
• Ultra-light, high-performance X5 blank
• Raw blank made of pre-impregnated carbon mat
• Fuji Torzite Titanium K rings
• VSS reel seat
• Ergonomic EVA handle
• Two-piece blank for better transport
• Supplied in embroidered sheath and Cordura protective tube