A complete tenkara set including the shortest and lightest tenkara rod in our lineup with a starter kit containing everything you need to start fly-fishing. The Rhodo can be fished at 8’10", 9’9”, or 10’6”. Rod includes case and woven sock. The kit bag comes with the Tenkara USA Keeper, 11'6" Nylon Tapered Line, 3 tenkara flies, a spool of tippet, forceps and nippers.
Pick this set if you fish in very tight spots. It's a favorite rod for those fishing the tight streams in the Appalachians and other very small canopied streams. Everything you need to tenkara fish, except for a fishing license and water.
1% of the sale value of this item will be donated to conservation efforts.
Specs
Spec: 8.9/9.8/10.5 ft
Adjustable: Yes
Weight: 2.1 ounces
Closed Length: 21 Inches
Open Length: 8.9/9.8/10.5 ft
Handle Length: 9 inches
Segments: 8
Finish: Gloss Black w/Green Bands
Includes:
- Rod
- Aluminum Rod Tube
- Woven Rod Sock
- Keeper™
- 11'6" Nylon Tapered Line
- 3 Tenkara Flies
- Spool of Tippet
- Forceps
- Nippers
Supporting our Planet
Tenkara USA® is the only Japanese fly fishing rod company committed to donating at least 1% of its sales to organizations that care for fish habitat.For every tenkara rod sold by Tenkara USA®, an average of $14 goes toward benefiting trout habitat.
“LOVE the Rhodo! I caught a small mouth bass in the Kern as my first fish and first cast on the Rhodo! Gonna buy the Sato next.”
Greg A
“Great service as always from Tenkara USA. I was adding to my Tenkara USA collection (Rhodo), having already been delighted with my Sato and Ito. They are all brilliant quality rods and Tenkara USA have always provided a first class service whenever I have made any enquiries.”
I like using my tenkara gear to catch:Medium size fish (12-16" / 30-40cm)
I like using my tenkara rod in:Very small streams, Mountain streams, Backpacking and remote waters
Very flexible and ideal for backpacking as far as size and weight.
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Jonathan Kolp (Bothell, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch:Smaller size fish (say 8-12" / 20-30cm), Trout, Other species
I like using my tenkara rod in:Very small streams, Mountain streams
Smaller rivers and creeks
Love fishing with this thing. Smiling extra hard on the river when catching fish on the rhondo
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Bob Strassel Jr. (Somers, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch:Smaller size fish (say 8-12" / 20-30cm), Medium size fish (12-16" / 30-40cm)
I like using my tenkara rod in:Very small streams, Mountain streams
Small to medium size steams
I own 3 of the Rhodo’s. I use it for myself and for guiding on a few more remote small wild trout streams. First time I used it caught a beautiful wild 11” brown.
Last outing both my clients caught a few smaller wild browns and loved the rods!
I pair the rods with level lines, it’s stiff but responsive with a softer tip-which I like. I do like the way it casts as well as the flex. Use both traditional Tenkara flies as well as American/English style dries, nymphs, and soft hackle/wets.
If you are looking for a fun, portable small stream Tenkara rod-this is a fantastic value! Highly recommended!
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Rick Olmstead (The Dalles, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch:Smaller size fish (say 8-12" / 20-30cm)
I like using my tenkara rod in:Backpacking and remote waters
Alpine lakes and creeks
I’m going to thoroughly enjoy using my Rhodo on my next backpacking trip in Northern California on the PCT.
