Thanks for the video, it helped me when I decided to get the S78XX.I don`t want to be disrespectful, it`s just the Proprietary Guiding System is called RG system and the Guyids are SIC on Titanium Frame. Apologies if my comment is innapropriate. It`s is an amazing rod, my 4th Zenaq RG.
@the occasional angler I sent you a little package yesterday mate,I'm heading away tonight for a few nights chasing bass,hopefully get my 1st of the season 🙏
Yes I have used Yamaga blanks extensively when fishing with nomads for a week in OZ… lovely rods… but the Zenaq is every bit as good… really amazing rod
@@theoccasionalangler6956 zenaq is good, but very pricy. Yamaga is less cost, lighter and performs just as well or better. I think for the Price of a zenaq, you May aswell go for custom.
@ronmb81 Yamaga Blanks are amazing but they are much softer rods. You aren't really going to find a direct comparison to this snipe rod. This one is much stiffer and designed more for bottom baits. Yamaga is more for moving baits. The closest would probably be Calista 79MMH / AG.
@ronmb81 As a side note, there are many Japanese rod companies that every bit as good as Zenaq and are more popular domestically in Japan. If you can get your hands on an Abu Garcia Powerfinesse 7'10, you will be amazed at the sensitivity and power that it has. Incredible rods. Steely but ultra sensitive. I've got a 8'4 RealFinesse that's using the same blank process but is a bit lighter. Even this rod has lots of reserve power. G-Craft makes some great rods. Xesta. Even Majorcraft top of the line stuff is quite good. Much more reasonable pricing too. There's a reason why this brand is the most popular one in Japan. In my eyes, nothing beats a Gloomis NRX rod. The most sensitive and reliable rods ever made.
Hi mate, I know what you mean, I did buy this rod lightly used second hand (which reduced it to less than half price) , so I am happy to run it through its paces!
I was in the market for a new bass rod… this zenaq came up on a lure group and was nearby. I know Zenaq from Australia (being half Australian) so I rolled the dice… glad I did!
Possibly, without a doubt you pay a silly premium for those 3 words “handmade in Japan”. I actually bought this rod lightly used second hand which bought the price down significantly to less than half price. Regarding quality, there is something quite special about the feel of this rod, without doubt there is hype, but something does separate this rod from the pack
I suppose all carbon fiber rods are made the same and are handmade. Of course, products made in high cost countries would include higher labor costs. Personally, I had sub 100$ and 200$ rods which felt and performed better than 300$+ ones.
@@kamarte there is no doubt manufacturing rods in Japan due to labour cost, will increase costs. That said there are vast difference in quality of different carbons and construction techniques. There is a noticeable and significant difference in character between lower end and high end rods from my experience. Ultimately they both function well and will catch fish
Many Happy Returns... Looks like a great way to celebrate :) I can't wait to see it put through it's paces :) Welcome back, you've been missed!
Thanks Andy, yes I’ve just got to find some bass now, the recent weather with prevailing northerly winds has put the kibosh my bassing efforts!
In Thailand we have to preorder Zenaq rods and it takes months to get one.
I got exactly the same model but with the normal guides. The best rod ever.
They are sweet rods!
@@theoccasionalangler6956price in UK is 1,000? That’s very expensive 😱
@@spsp6390 they are very expensive, I got my 2nd hand
Thanks for the video, it helped me when I decided to get the S78XX.I don`t want to be disrespectful, it`s just the Proprietary Guiding System is called RG system and the Guyids are SIC on Titanium Frame. Apologies if my comment is innapropriate. It`s is an amazing rod, my 4th Zenaq RG.
A thing of beauty Guy,hopefully get a few nice bass on it 🤞
Thanks mate, yes it’s a great little rod… roll on the bass (they aren’t here yet… but soon!)
@the occasional angler I sent you a little package yesterday mate,I'm heading away tonight for a few nights chasing bass,hopefully get my 1st of the season 🙏
@@colinmccallum6425 thanks buddy, good luck with the bass trip!
I want one but I hope you are tying it to your kayak!
Hi mate , I might put a leash on it, but to be honest I fish very shallow (I could jump out of the boat and get it if it went over
Great video, thankfully buying the same rod in australia is about 450 pound haha.
I know!!! Luckily my brother lives in Brisbane…. Will stock up next time I’m there!
It’s quality and experience, like someone buys patek or bugatti.
Check out yamaga blanks. Zenaq imo is overrated 😊
Yes I have used Yamaga blanks extensively when fishing with nomads for a week in OZ… lovely rods… but the Zenaq is every bit as good… really amazing rod
@@theoccasionalangler6956 zenaq is good, but very pricy. Yamaga is less cost, lighter and performs just as well or better.
I think for the Price of a zenaq, you May aswell go for custom.
@@ferst5937what would you recommend equivalent specs in the Yamaga blanks range to the Snipe in this video?
@ronmb81 Yamaga Blanks are amazing but they are much softer rods. You aren't really going to find a direct comparison to this snipe rod. This one is much stiffer and designed more for bottom baits. Yamaga is more for moving baits. The closest would probably be Calista 79MMH / AG.
@ronmb81 As a side note, there are many Japanese rod companies that every bit as good as Zenaq and are more popular domestically in Japan. If you can get your hands on an Abu Garcia Powerfinesse 7'10, you will be amazed at the sensitivity and power that it has. Incredible rods. Steely but ultra sensitive. I've got a 8'4 RealFinesse that's using the same blank process but is a bit lighter. Even this rod has lots of reserve power.
G-Craft makes some great rods. Xesta. Even Majorcraft top of the line stuff is quite good. Much more reasonable pricing too. There's a reason why this brand is the most popular one in Japan.
In my eyes, nothing beats a Gloomis NRX rod. The most sensitive and reliable rods ever made.
If you know someone interested in buying a Zenaq Snipe 86xx RG, I have one brand new available in UK
Id be afraid to put it down or get it dirty 😅 very nice thou 🎣👍
Hi mate, I know what you mean, I did buy this rod lightly used second hand (which reduced it to less than half price) , so I am happy to run it through its paces!
I guess we all bought a zenak because of brooksy 😂
I was in the market for a new bass rod… this zenaq came up on a lure group and was nearby. I know Zenaq from Australia (being half Australian) so I rolled the dice… glad I did!
@@theoccasionalangler6956 I’ve got the Tobizo 83-150
High price doesn't mean a thing, and certainly not high quality..... it's more a hype than anything else.
Possibly, without a doubt you pay a silly premium for those 3 words “handmade in Japan”. I actually bought this rod lightly used second hand which bought the price down significantly to less than half price.
Regarding quality, there is something quite special about the feel of this rod, without doubt there is hype, but something does separate this rod from the pack
I suppose all carbon fiber rods are made the same and are handmade. Of course, products made in high cost countries would include higher labor costs.
Personally, I had sub 100$ and 200$ rods which felt and performed better than 300$+ ones.
@@kamarte there is no doubt manufacturing rods in Japan due to labour cost, will increase costs. That said there are vast difference in quality of different carbons and construction techniques. There is a noticeable and significant difference in character between lower end and high end rods from my experience. Ultimately they both function well and will catch fish