[Menzi]

Hi!
Does anyone got information and experience with new Zenaq Sinpaa 83 Hiramasa ? I just got basic info:
length 8’3
lure weight 65-130 gram
PE 5 - 8
Do you think this new rod is the same quality as Tobizo range? My reel will be Stella 14k, using 50-120 gram(2-4 oz), PE 5 or 6, fish up to 150 lb.

Your comments and inputs will be greatly appreciated.

Zenaq Rod Power & Action Image Chart is attached

 

[semipro]

Some reason Zenaq does not have a lot of use lately in US
but they are very good quality rods,good luck

 

[Menzi]

Thank you Semipro. Anbody actually use them ?

M.Menzi

 

[damage7]

Don’t believe they’ve hit stores in the US yet

 

[Menzi]

I think you’re right Damage7, there is absolutely nothing about Zenaq Sinpaa in the US. Too early to ask this question. 😀

 

[Stevo]

I saw zenaq in Japan, old rod maker, usually quality stuff, traditional looking rods. I would put it in the same boat as Yamaga blanks , But their retail is higher. I don’t think it’s on par with Ripple Fisher or MC Works buy that is my own opinion .

 

[Menzi]

Thank you so much Stevo ! How do you compare Zenaq with Race Point and Carpenter?
You’re right Zenaq is more expensive than Yamaga.

 

[Ramy]

I used the zenaq tobizo great rods and I have ripples too for sure Zenaq and ripple are in the same level of quality

 

[cubanfishermar]

I think you’re right Damage7, there is absolutely nothing about Zenaq Sinpaa in the US. Too early to ask this question. 😀

tomos tackle

 

[InshoreSlayer84]

Zenaq Sinpaa Offshore Casting Rods

The Zenaq Sinpaa Offshore Casting Rod is Zenaq's newest addition to its offshore casting lineup.

www.tomostackle.com

 

[redgarvey]

Zenaq, Ripple Fisher, Carpenter, MC Works, top of the food chain

Zenaq build is Japanese craftsmanship quality

 

[HungryJack]

Fisherman Brand Rods

 

[damage7]

Tomos doesn’t have them yet, hopefully next month. They don’t have a date on them yet.

They’ll have the tobizo 80/80 next week which will be very similar to the sinpaa

 

[semipro]

Are you looking as a popper rod or swimbait ?

 

[Menzi]

Dear Semipro,
I think I need a swimbait/stickbait rod. As I will mostly use stickbaits (Orca, Doroda Sider,..2.5-4 oz), some small/mid size poppers (Saltiga Dorado, Williamson Jet, Nomad Chug Norris,...1.5-2.5 oz). Moreover I make hybrids with surface iron and softbaits (2-4 oz). By the way I have not any field experience at all for popping. Therefore I feel totally lost.

Yesterday, someone offered me to sell his one year old Shimano Ocea Plugger full throttle rod for $550 at a tackle shop after telling negative comments for Zenaq. I got confused 🙄

Do you think Zenaq Tobizo 80/80 a good match with Stella 14k and my stickbaits/poppers range?
Thank you all.

 

[semipro]

If you are looking stick bait rod,Ripple fisher big tuna 7,10 pe 6-8 will be ideal for swimbait
and popping it is the only rod you can use for both
Another choise is Saltywater monster ledge 200 is excellent rod for your 14 000 reel ,both
Rods around $740
I dont have any knowledge about Zenag

 

[Menzi]

Thanks a lot Semipro. That’s the quality answer I’am looking forward to get 👍
More suggestions, alternatives ?

 

[Stevo]

Quality / price ratio is hard to beat a Yamaga blanks blue sniper series. For the lures you mentioned the Yamaga blanks blue sniper 82/6 would work great ( and I’m not selling any ) . Look into it . I got 3 of the older generation ( up to 80 gr ) but the new version is supposed to be improved in materials and strength and throw lures up to 130 gr ( in your range ). I would put a Yamaga blanks rod against any rod in that price range.

 

[Menzi]

Thank you Stevo ! I will definetly check Yamaga.
M.Menzi

 

[Kim]

Here's a video that might interest you. Shoot these guys an email they use the Zenaq rods as well as others.
(5) Zenaq Muthos Accura NS Black Hole Yamaga Blue Sniper Daiwa Demon Blood - YouTube