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Learn how to choose the ideal tenkara rod for the places you fish, and the fish you'll catch.
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The most complete library of tenkara videos, we've created over 100 videos over the years. Our videos cover everything you need to know as you discover fishing tenkara and its advantages. Clearly see tenkara techniques in action like: pinpoint accurate casts, the ability to keep line off the currents for drag-free presentations of the fly, and the intuitive landing of fish.
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The Tenkara Cast is the main tenkara podcast available. In it, Tenkara USA founder, Daniel Galhardo, speaks about all aspects of tenkara, from philosophy to how-to's.
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Our tenkara blog has been one of the main channels we have used to spread tenkara far and wide. Here you can browse over a decade of content that is still relevant today.
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For any questions about tenkara, or help with our Tenkara Care® guarantee, contact our customer service team. Our entire team is made up of tenkara anglers well known for their responsiveness. We're ready to help as you get into tenkara.
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from 1825 tenkara gear reviews
Mountain streams, ponds and lakes.
Being a novice fly fisherman with zero experience in Tenkara, I found the learning curve to be very easy - with the help from Tenkara USA's instruction videos.
Within the first 6 months of purchasing my Sato Rod and Starter Kit, I have fished a wide range of waters from the banks of high mountain streams, to the shores of small ponds, to the inlets of lowland lakes from my paddleboard. It has quickly become my go-to rod for quick hikes, 4 wheeling Jeep trips, as well as multiday fishing excursions.
The versatility of the Sato has allowed me to catch everything from brookies and trout to pan fish. With the simplicity of the starter kit, I have everything I need to get a fly in the water within minutes of finding a fishing spot.
Tobias Tonelli
Complete Set: SATO™ Rod + Kit
Lake Erie tributaries.
I haven’t had the chance to use it yet.
TENKARA USA has been outstanding to work with. I’m new to the TENKARA experience and the company has been extremely helpful.
James Kuhn
SATOKI™ 10'8" / 12'2" / 13'7" (adjustable)
Sleek
Compact and the right small length. Comfortable and balanced.
Kellie Miller
HANE™ 10ft10in (330cm)
anywhere there is water
My number of days fishing has increased 3x since I got my first Tenkara. Having a rod that goes anywhere without a hassle is awesome.
Craig Kappel
Tenkara Rod Replacement Parts
I fish in any place I can get my canoe, mostly a bass, crappie and sunfish lake in southern Maine.
I’ve been fly fishing since I was 8. The Tenkara system made me feel like I was learning how all over again. So much fun and so quiet. My other rods are jealous.
William Whitten
Route Package Protection
Central Oregon
Great rod, fits in the side of my camera bag easy. Usually catch little brook trout with it. Replacement parts came very fast in the mail.
Garrett Stovesand
Tenkara Rod Replacement Parts
Small streams
I prefer 3.5 Level line to other sizes and this particular color is my favorite - easy to see while fishing.
Chris Kight
Tenkara Level Line
A body of water because that’s where it works best
Perfect line, casts smoothly with a delicate presentation (I use Copeland 3x 4x 5x no problem on a TUSA Sato, TRC Sawtooth & Kita 380 with dries, terrestrials, kebari, and nymphs. If I’m casting in the wind this is my go to
David Jaay
Tapered Tenkara Lines (Nylon)
High Sierra mountain streams
Great company, great rods and excellent service.
Erin Adams
Route Package Protection
my home waters in the Boise River watershed.
Thanks for the superior custom service! I was able to get back on the water faster than I thought and in time for the BWO hatch later that week.
John Robison
Route Package Protection
