Tackle Trade World - May 2024

FEATURE
ZENAQ’S TYPE R
TOBIZO WINNING THE
RACE FOR TOP SPOT
Hard-fighting fish, big lures and tough conditions call for high-performance rods.
Thankfully, ZENAQ’s Tobizo Type R Racing concept delivers a winning formula every time.
Japanese brand ZENAQ has
always been at the forefront of
rod-building technology. Its
Racing concept product
line has always been at the cutting
edge, breaking down stereotypes and
constantly challenging preconceptions.
Its Tobizo rods truly showcase this
spirit.
These rods are said to embody many
qualities but they also boast a wealth of
features that are designed to not only
make them stand out from the crowd
but also deliver performance
when it matters most.
Its newly developed
Hexagon reel seat, for example, is
manufactured from high-strength, longfibre
Torayca carbon using a special
moulding machine to form a sturdy
framework. As a result, even large reels
will be held securely without wobbling.
As if that wasn’t enough, the surface
of the framework is covered with a
special rubber to create a new feeling of
comfort in the hands.
This means the rod demonstrates
an easy action, with no need for
unnecessary force.
The hexagonal shape is said to
suppress left and right reel rattling
and transmit power without loss. This
can conserve hand strength, which is
the first thing to give up under intense
angling conditions, increasing the
probability of landing a big fish.
A rubber cushion has been
devised for the area where
the reel foot rests. This
prevents the reel from loosening even if
it’s not fully tightened and stops it from
rattling even in extreme conditions. And
we all know how important it is to have
our rod and reel perfectly integrated.
Meanwhile, the Hexagon Grip has
been built to drastically reduce the
burden on the angler; the irregular,
hexagonal front grip allows for secure
yet easy lure manipulation, along
with general casting and, of course,
fish fighting, making these grips
indispensable for tackling big game fish.
GUIDING LIGHTS
Another popular feature is the single
wrapped guides, which create a feeling
closer to the original blank design.
Moreover, the single wrapped guides
do not interfere with the rod’s action and
allow for a much better feeling, ensuring a
sharp rod action.
Drawing out the fullest performance of
these spinning rods is the redesigned guide
system.
The T-RVSG40 is used as the butt guide
to ensure further smooth line release with
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