ZENAQ Spirado Blackart Casting

ZENAQ Spirado Blackart Casting Rod 

The ZENAQ Spirado Blackart, fine-tuned through 12 years of on the water experience by field testers and anglers around the world, has been redesigned to perform so seamlessly that the line between rod and hand disappears. Originally designed for largemouth bass experts in Japan, every Blackart blank's sensitivity has been sharpened to the max. With an exceedingly broad range of specialized models, there is a Blackart with the exact action and power to cover every technical freshwater and inshore scenario. All Spirado Blackart models are outfitted with Fuji reel seats and Torzite guides with titanium alloy frames, ergonomic EVA foregrips, and precisely-sized EVA rear grips with composite cork butts. The B79-PE model features a spiral-wrapped guide layout to provide maximum rod control when utilizing all of the rod's reserve power, while all lighter baitcast models use traditional guide layouts for time-proven performance.                                                                

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B65 Finesse - ZENAQ'S take on the "bfs" (bait finnesse system) rod. A blank finely tuned for casting accuracy, it is extremely supple and designed to bend the whole rod allowing for precise targeting of pinpoint locations in a single cast with finnesse rigs. The blank, with casting performance in mind, provides a length ideal for finnesse fishing to offer the best accuaracy and lure manipulation possible. In the world of bfs bass fishing, light line is a must and there is a high risk of breakage if the fish is allowed to struggle before landing. ZENAQ has taken this into consideration, therefore extensive testing was done to ensure this rod has the flexibility and power in the midsection to hook and lift fish smoothly and delicately with a sweeping motion. Additionally the tip section seamlessly connects with the rod to ensure even the smallest bites are felt. This rod excels at casting lures, before not long ago would have only been suitable for spinning tackle. It offers great manipulation for fishing around structure, especially overhanging trees. This is a true bfs rod which makes it a great option for throwing lighter jigs, nail rigs, neko rigs, lighter texas rigs or any finesse rig you would typically pick a spinning rod for.

B2.5-66 First Pilot - A middle class versatile rod for recognizing a situation in the water with a first approach. Its very smooth rod taper performs high casting accuracy, casting distance and usability of wide range of lure type such as shadtail, minnows, shallow crank baits, spinnerbait, chatterbait, light ~ middle class rubber jigs, Texas rigs, heavy down-shot. This high versatility will be a great advantage of anglers.

B67 Frog - This light rod is designed to handle lightweight lures from 7g and up with technical precision, while also boasting impressive durability, withstanding a 20kg load breakage test. The key feature is its toughness combined with a flexible tip that allows for precise placement of lightweight frogs on target. The well-balanced tip and flexible belly section enable controlled table-turn actions with minimal rod movement. The well-balanced B67Frog blank is versatile and can also handle a wide range of techniques such as shad tail worms, light leaderless drop shots, spinnerbaits, and big cranks, all while emphasizing hook setting performance.

B3-70 -This special rod is specifically designed for heavy, fast-moving lures such as vibrations and deep cranks. The blank is lightweight, and the grip length is minimized to keep the overall rod length short. Despite being 7 feet, this design allows for a longer effective blank length, offering excellent casting distance for big lakes and the power to quickly pull in fish after hooking them. Thanks to its exceptional maneuverability and supple blank, this rod pairs excellently with 3/8 to 1/2oz metal vibrations, reducing strain on the wrist and elbow through its balanced design. For shore fishing, it can be used for long-distance casting with Texas rigs or Carolina rigs, targeting fish lurking beyond breaklines. Additionally, it is versatile for various moving lures, including chatterbaits, swimming jigs, Texas rigs, swim baits, and spinnerbaits, making it a great all-rounder for open water fishing.

B3.5-68 -This rod is a specialized worming rod with exceptional bottom sensitivity. It's designed not only to detect hard-to-feel bites in covers like weeds and bushes but also to sense the briefest pauses. offering exceptional hook penetration power that quickly drives a thick-hook into the fish's upper jaw. It clearly detects changes in the bottom and the texture of weeds, making precise movements easy.With intense sensitivity and lightweight construction, it allows anglers to maintain focus for extended periods, offering a significant advantage in high-pressure situations by consistently landing fish. Its bottom sensitivity is so advanced that the term “sensitivity” doesn’t fully capture the experience, making it the perfect rod for anglers who want to master the Texas rig.

B4.5-72 Biwa spec is heavy-duty utility model is surprisingly versatile, capable of handling a wide range of medium to heavy lures with exceptional performance. The tip section is designed to maximize lure manipulation, while the butt section ensures dominance even when facing monster-class fish, allowing it to effectively tackle the world-class field of Lake Biwa. With a perfectly balanced taper and a tip that is just stiff enough to provide excellent hook-setting power, this rod offers sensitivity that accurately detects bites while combining both strength and finesse. It excels in providing exceptional control with hard yet delicate actions. The finely tuned blank performance shines when targeting weed domes in Lake Biwa, especially when using leaderless drop shots (DS), offering outstanding operability. This rod is perfect not only for bottom rigs and cover fishing but also for a variety of moving lures in the 1/2 to 2oz range, including magnum cranks, heavy spinnerbaits, swimming jigs, Alabama rigs, and big baits. Whether from a boat or shore, this rod has become an essential tool for anglers following the Lake Biwa style, completing the ultimate model for high-level performance.

*Some models may still contain Torzite guides

About ZENAQ-

Beginning in the 1960s, ZENAQ has been producing rods that embody the Japanese people. Being committed to the angler, they take feedback from customers seriously and use it to develop their products. These products go through various, strenuous field tests to be perfected. All of the steps towards making the rods happens in the same factory so that ZENAQ can refine their skills and create superior rods. As anglers themselves, ZENAQ continues to make rods that inspire the soul.

 ***Due to our distribution agreement with ZENAQ, we are unable to supply their rods outside of the 50 U.S. States, U.S. Territories and Canada. We apologize for any inconvenience.***