Zenaq's Tobizo TC80-180G DBL is an extreme popping rod for GT, tuna and other big predators weighing from over 30 up to 100 kg, developed to maximize the performance of big poppers from 90 to 220 g that generate significant resistance in the water. With a length of 8'0", an ideal lure range of 120 to 200 g, and compatibility with PE #8-#12, this Tobizo combines exceptional casting performance with the power required to handle extremely demanding fights. The specially designed tip section provides high stiffness and fast responsiveness, allowing anglers to impart powerful accelerations and loud popping sounds to big poppers while still maintaining extremely precise lure control. The blank accurately transmits rod movement to the lure, allowing both subtle movements and wide, aggressive actions to be managed with precision.
One of the most impressive aspects of the TC80-180G DBL is its casting distance. Despite its relatively compact 8'0" length, the special blank construction allows it to instantly store a large amount of energy during the cast and release it through a powerful rebound force. The result is a rod capable of exceptional casting distances even with big lures, providing a major advantage when GT, tuna, and other large predators are feeding far from the boat. At the same time, the powerful butt section provides outstanding control during the fight, allowing the angler to apply high pressure to the fish while reducing the physical effort required.
DBL POWER BOOSTER
At the heart of the Tobizo TC80-180G DBL is the DBL Power Booster, a special blank structure developed through Zenaq's sophisticated multi-layer carbon design and proprietary pressure-molding technology. This construction achieves an extremely advanced balance of power, elasticity, responsiveness, and flexibility, all essential characteristics in modern big game fishing. The blank generates tremendous lifting power, allowing constant pressure to be applied to large predators and progressively bringing them toward the surface without requiring excessive effort from the angler. By eliminating unnecessary stiffness, the rod also allows anglers of different builds to fully exploit its power. The blank's elastic response also improves lure control and expands the range of lures that can be used, making the TC80-180G DBL extremely effective in the various situations encountered when targeting GT and tuna.
LIFTING POWER
The power of the TC80-180G DBL does not simply come from blank stiffness. The DBL Power Booster has been developed to generate progressive and extremely effective lifting power by combining flexibility, powerful rebound force, and highly efficient power transmission. During the explosive fights typical of GT fishing, the blank absorbs the fish's violent runs while continuously returning pressure, allowing the angler to maintain control without having to fight the predator using physical strength alone. This particular action makes it possible to deeply load the blank, transforming rod flex into constant force capable of lifting and controlling extremely powerful fish. The result is greater efficiency during the fight and a real opportunity to increase the landing rate even in the most challenging fishing spots.
HEXAGON GRIP
The TC80-180G DBL features Zenaq's exclusive Hexagon Grip, characterized by a distinctive irregular hexagonal shape designed to naturally follow the position of the fingers when gripping the rod. This geometry provides a more stable and secure hold, reducing the effort required to firmly control the rod during long casting sessions and, above all, during the most intense fights. The system offers a significant advantage in big game fishing, where tackle control must remain high even under extreme pressure. The increased grip stability also improves precision when working large poppers, allowing the angler to impart either powerful movements or extremely precise actions depending on the situation.
HEXAGON REEL SEAT (PAT.P)
The exclusive Hexagon Reel Seat has been developed to provide maximum operability throughout every stage of fishing, from casting and lure manipulation to the most demanding fights. Its distinctive hexagonal shape is completely covered with a specially formulated rubber of optimized hardness, creating an extremely comfortable surface that grips securely in the hand. This allows the angler to maintain control of the rod with less effort, improving comfort during both repeated casting and prolonged fights. The reel seat structure is also designed to minimize reel movement and loosening, reducing the need to retighten the locking nut during long fishing sessions. The special rubber used is resistant to deterioration caused by hydrolysis, ensuring consistently high performance even after prolonged use. Recommended reel size: SW14000-20000.
EASY-HOLD GRIP END
The butt section of the TC80-180G DBL uses Zenaq's original configuration combining a balancer ring and Easy-Hold Grip End, designed to improve both rod control and casting smoothness. The rubber hardness and surface finish of the grip end have been carefully engineered to provide a stable and natural hold in the palm of the hand, particularly important during the initial phase of the cast and during demanding fights. The combination with metal components also reduces unnecessary gripping surfaces, promoting a freer and more precise casting motion. Every element of the grip system is therefore designed to meet the demands of a rod intended for repeated casting with large lures and extreme fights with some of the world's most powerful predators.
ASSIST GUIDE
Zenaq's exclusive Assist Guide system is designed to drastically reduce line tangles around the rod tip, improving reliability and smoothness during casting. The special positioning of the second guide immediately below the top guide significantly reduces line trouble, especially during powerful casts and in strong winds. This configuration also helps control line slack more effectively, increasing precision when working large lures. The result is a cleaner and more efficient guide system, designed to minimize interference during fishing and allow the angler to immediately take advantage of every strike opportunity.
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