Zenaq Plaisir Answer Rod

One rod, countless uses.

Having a long working relationship with Japanese company Zenaq, internationally acknowledged angler Markos Vidalis, designed in collaboration with Zenaq, a highly demanding and technical rod, but at the same time so easy to use, that it really changes the scene. The working team found a way to significantly improve the rod’s performance and give excellent movement to the lures it handles.

Each Zenaq rod is a unique rod, made for a specific purpose, especially if we are fishing in the Mediterranean. We live in an area where Sea bass is a desired target, but not the only one. Iron-jawed Blue fish, “razor-sharp” Barracudas, "explosive" bonitos, "flying" Mahi-Mahi and so many other extremely aggressive species often encounter our artificial baits by surprise and when the angler is faced with such a difficult challenge, the chances of reeling in the prey are significantly reduced. Hence ideally, any angler needs an In shore rod, with high sensitivity, but also with huge reserves of strength to face any challenge.

The Plaisir Answer PA90 line of rods has such features incorporated, that it is exactly what every in shore angler dreams of. It is a powerful rod, that can use with great ease all types of modern lures, starting at small Minnows of 10 gr or more, to sinking Pencils over 45 gr. Especially in the Mediterranean - but also around the world – coastal fishermen tend to use more and more large but slim Jerkbaits at 17.5 or 20 cm of length, or silicone lures often weighing over 35 gr. Also, large Top Waters and Skippers often tend to be heavier than 40 g, which is also true for metal spoons.

The Plaisir Answer PA90 is a rod for every angler and every fishing style. The length of 9 feet (2.75 meters) is the golden limit that allows fisherman to perform an excellent Walk the Dog retrieve, to easily Twitch all types of large Sinking Pencils and to keep the casting distance extra long.

The sensitivity of these Zenaq rods is incomparable, like all other members of the Plaisir Answer series. They allow you to feel currents, or the way the Minnow "swims".

In terms of action, the Jawbreaker had to be a fast rod. This was necessary, in order to produce better action for Top Water lures and great Minnows. The Plaisir Answer PA90 has an impressive parabolic bending curve, that makes the upper 1/3 of the rod extremely sensitive, while the butt is extremely powerful. Its bending curve contributes to striking prey with confidence, but also to quickly tire even the most combative opponent. As a result, the PA90 is the most versatile rod, ideal for rocky shores, for ports, for beaches, etc. All you have to do is to grab your tackle box with the various lures and you are sure that your Zenaq rod will handle them all in an efficient way. Great feel, great contact with fighting fish, endless power when you need to control a large catch and incomparable sensitivity, even to smaller fish are just a few of the benefits of the Plaisir Answer PA90.

The Plaisir Answer PA90 rod is available in two versions, one with Κ Guides (Fuji Titanium- SiC K Guides) and one with the RG System by Fuji, with Titanium frame and SiC ring. If you want to achieve the best casting distance, the ideal braid management, the full exploitation of the blank’s strength and the ultimate sensitivity that allows you stay in touch with the lure, the selection of the RG models, with the small width guides, is the only option. The RG Guides System is a project that Japanese company Zenaq takes great pride in. It is a flagship, 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.

The RG Guide System utilizes approximately twice as many guides, along the length of the blank, compared to other layouts. All of the guides are of the same, compact size. Due to the guides’ proximity to one another, line passes from one to the next, as straight as possible to minimize air resistance, improve cast smoothness and decrease the rate of tangles. In addition, with more contact between line and guides when retrieving lures, or fighting fish, an unprecedented amount of power and sensitivity is extracted from the blank.

The last guide on the tip, referred to as the “Assist Guide” in the RG Guide System, is always placed 4cm from the tip. Zenaq has determined this to be the optimal distance to prevent line from wrapping around the blank, just before the tip guide, a frequent annoyance with other guide layouts, that robs you of valuable fishing time. Now, even during windy days, you can concentrate on fishing knowing that line wrapping around the rod is a concern of the past, with the RG Guide System.

In summary, the RG Guide System (LC) offers the following unique benefits:

• Cast farther than ever before. The RG Guide System allows for longer casting distances to be achieved, than ever before. The small diameter and the exact positioning of the guides suppress line spirals, while the small decreased distance between guides allows PE lines to shoot straight through the entire layout, with absolutely minimal friction. This becomes especially apparent in adverse weather conditions, as this system greatly decreases resistance on the line, due to strong winds.
• Less line troubles. The RG Guide System also decreases PE line troubles dramatically. The guides’ spacing and small ring diameter work together to suppress line oscillation, so even the thinnest PE braids can pass through the guides in a straight line. On top of that, the last guide at the tip of the rod, has been placed 40mm from the tip, aiming to eliminate all line wrapping around the end of the rod.
• Maximum rod power performance. Due to the close guide spacing along the blank, the braid follows the natural curve of the blank very closely when bent. As a result, more of the blank’s power can be accessed, which allows the angler to set hooks more efficiently and fight fish which bring the reel’s drag force to its limit. At the same time, the guides’ setting enable the blank to absorb more of the fish’s fighting power and avoid line breaks.
• Delicate & precision in controlling the lure. By minimizing slack line, in between the guides, the RG Guide System greatly improves smoothness and precision in lure control. Lures are much more responsive to the slightest command from your rod and the angler can derive more accuracy in the lure’s action, with much less effort.
• Exquisite sensitivity. For the same reason that lure control is improved, the strike detection and overall sensitivity offered by the RG Guide System are second to none. The ultra-light weight of the small, titanium-framed guides exclusively used in the RG Guide System also improve the rod’s recovery speed to its original state.