SNIPE

SNIPE is based on high elastic carbon material which makes rods very light, sharp and sensitive. An exquisite tip section and a strong butt section are its feature. This all-round fast tapered action enables to control many different kinds of lures.

History（2009 RG Guide System）

Guide Variation.

RG guige model

Special Site

RG guide model is the ZENAQ flagship guide model.

It’s a sophisticated guide system which brings out full potential of spinning tackles ultimately.

It’s an essence of the best rod.

RG guide model is for someone who pursue the best fishing rod.

RG Guide System - Description (2:50)

K guide model

ZENAQ regular guide setting with FUJI titanium frame K guide.

The best guide setting is chosen for each model to perform true nature of rod blanks.

NEW SNIPE S86XX Longcast
The biggest features of SNIPE S86XX are long casting ability and its high-power blank.
This is the new standard rock fish game rod which can capture unreached area.

Long casting Ability

A combination of rod length 8feet 6inchi and its rod action performs stable long casting which enables to search wider range than before. Also, high elastic carbon is contained, and it gives high sensitivity that senses bottom shape and approaches structures tightly.
Of course, a possibility to encounter big fish is increased by casting distance becomes longer.

High-elastic butt and soft tip

A strong butt with high elasticity gives you the initiative in fight against a big target. The blank has repulsive butt also high torque. While a rod is bent to the maximum, you can still lift the rod up more.
A soft tip section is also well designed. Moderate softness directs good lure action and decline a number of hook-out. Regardless of fish size is small or big, the rod shows great bending and lets you enjoy fight; it is the proof of great rod balance.

Handle Design

Handle is designed to hold its front grip for using swimming rig, performing the best lure action, and fighting against big target. Also you can hold rear grip in your underarm, it makes easy to control lures and control the fight.

RG guide System to make the best performance

By equipping RG guide System, the blank’s real potential is able to be performed in casting, lure action, fight, and so on. This is the essence of the best rod.

Guide setting

K guide model
Titanium frame & TORZITE ring

RG guide model
Titanium frame & TORZITE ring
ZENAQ original RG guides (2 guides) are with Titanium frame and SIC ring.

SNIPE Photo

Model

S76X

Length: 7'6" / Lure: 4-21g / PE Line: MAX#1.5
S76X gives sharp lure action by its soft tip and strong butt and its best for capturing small and medium class fish technically. Its high elastic rod character enlarges its sensitivity, and you won’t miss small signs from water.
Fish Photos

SNIPE S76X K-guide model

S78XX

Length: 7'8" / Lure: 6-35g / PE Line: MAX#2
This model is for challenging big target by using heavy weight lure. Comparing to S76X, it has higher elasticity butt and higher torque. Due to lure range and field choice are widen, a chance to get a big fish has increased.
Fish Photos

S78XX RG-guide model

S78XX K-guide model

NEW S86XX Longcast

Length: 8'6" / Lure: 8-40g / PE Line: MAX#2
The biggest features of SNIPE S86XX are long casting ability and its high-power blank.
A combination of rod length 8feet 6inchi and its rod action performs stable long casting which enables to search wider range than before. A strong butt with high elasticity gives you the initiative in fight against a big target, and moderate soft-tip directs good lure action and decline a number of hook-out.
It is the new standard versatile rod which can capture unreached area.
Fish Photos
Rocking Tha Port: An H.R.F. love story (6:38)
S86XX Longcast PV (1:47) Rod concept (6:38 Japanese) in the field (8:59 Japanese) about RG guide system (3:28 Japanese) how to release (1:29 Japanese)

S86XX RG-guide model

S86XX K-guide model

Discontinued

B76XXX Ainame

Length: 7'6" / Lure: 14-45g / PE Line: MAX#2
B76XXX for Ainame (Greenling) is focused on high sensitivity and weight saving. You can sense a situation turning in the water, and this rod can be used widely even both shore and off shore fishing.

SNIPE B76XXX Ainame

Specs

SNIPE
SPINNING MODEL

Length
(ft)

Joint
(pce)

Closed
Length
(cm)

Lure WT
Min〜Max
(g)

Lure WT
Best Match
(g)

Line WT
(lbs)

Rod'sweight
(average)
(g)

Grip length
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Reel seat size
(Fuji parts)

(A)

(B)

(C)

S76X (K/RG)

7'6"

2(spigot)

117

4〜21

6〜18

6～18
(PE #0.6〜1.5)

131

385

290

VSS-16

S78XX (K/RG)

7'8"

2(spigot)

120

6〜35

8〜28

8～20
(PE #0.8〜2)

128

385

290

VSS-16

NEW S86XX Longcast
(K/RG)

8'6"

2(spigot)

134

8〜40

10〜30

8～20
(PE #0.8〜2)

150

465

355

VSS-16

※GUIDE / All models use FUJI titanium frame and SIC ring guides.
※RG-system is for PE-line use only.

K guide model
Titanium frame & TORZITE ring (S86XX)
Titanium frame & SiC ring (S76X, S78XX, S76XXX Ainame)

RG guide model
Titanium frame & TORZITE ring (S86XX)
Titanium frame & SiC ring (S76X, S78XX)
ZENAQ original RG guides (2 guides) are with Titanium frame and SIC ring.

SNIPE
BAIT MODEL

Length
(ft)

Joint
(pce)

Closed
Length
(cm)

Lure WT
Min〜Max
(g)

Lure WT
Best Match
(g)

Line WT
(lbs)

Rod'sweight
(average)
(g)

Grip length
Click here!

Reel seat size
(Fuji parts)

(A)

(B)

(C)

Discontinued

B76XXX Ainame

7'6"

Offset
Handle

188

14〜45

18〜40

10～25
(PE #0.8〜2)

159

510

385

ECS-16

※GUIDE / All models use FUJI titanium frame and SIC ring guides.

Photo

SNIPE S76X K-guide model

S78XX RG-guide model

S78XX K-guide model

S86XX RG-guide model

S86XX K-guide model

SNIPE B76XXX Ainame

Feature

Spinning model

Top section ( K guide model )
Fuji T-MNST5 ~ T-KTSG5 ( S76X )
Butt guide ( K guide model )
Fuji T-KLSG25 ( S76X )
Tip section ( RG guide model )
Fuji T-MNST5.5 ~ T-KTSG5.5 ( S78XX )
Butt section ( RG guide model )
ZENAQ original RG-7H ~ RG-6L
( S76X, S78XX )
Butt guide ( RG guide model )
ZENAQ original
チタンフレームSiCガイド(7H-Ti)
Reel seat
Fuji VSS16 ( S76X, S78XX )
Original metal end cap
Z Logo mark & Protect rubber
( S76X, S78XX )