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Tenkara USA Rod Sato.
Tenkara USA Rod Sato.
Tenkara USA Rod Sato.
Tenkara USA Rod Sato.
Tenkara USA.

SATO™ 10'8"/ 11'10"/ 12'9" (adjustable)

$250.00
Description

The Sato is the rod we designed to make it easier to choose a tenkara rod, reducing the need to contemplate the question of "what tenkara rod should I get?"

The Tenkara USA Sato™ is a compact and lightweight (2.9oz) adjustable tenkara rod that can be fished at 3 lengths: 10'8", 11'10", and 12'9" (3.25m - 3.9m). At its shorter length it is perfect for tighter streams, and at its full length it will be ideal when the stream opens up again or when you find a bigger pool to cast your fly. The Sato is named after Mr. Ernest Satow, an avid mountaineer who was the first person to make a written record of tenkara. 

The Sato™ has two patent pending features:
Triple-zoom: this allows you to use the rod at three different lengths - 10’8”/ 11’10”/12’9” (330/360/390cm). The average length for a tenkara rod is 12ft long, we like to recommend rods that are closer to 13ft, yet many people are intimidated by such long lengths for rods intended for smaller streams. So, we felt a rod with the 3 most common lengths would be an easy choice: short to ease you into tenkara, medium to give you a taste of the advantages presented by a long tenkara rod, and long to help you take full advantage to the tenkara method. 

Keep your Plug™ system (patent pending): We're very excited about this very simple yet innovative feature. After hearing that no one has ever been able to keep their tenkara rod plug for longer than a year, we decided we should find a solution for you to never lose your plug again. We designed the “Keep your plug”™ system. Next time you go fishing, remove the plug from the top end of your rod and insert it into the hole at the bottom of your rod. The Sato™ will come with two plugs on the rod; please leave one at home in case you ever need it.

SPECS:
Weight: 2.9 oz (82.2g);
Closed length: 22 3/4"(57.78cm);
Open lengths: 10’8”/ 11’10”/12’9” (330/360/390cm)*;
Handle length:10 ½”(26.7cm);
Segments: 9
* There may be slight discrepancies in their extended length of tenkara rods* 


People searching for Teton, Mizuchi, Sati, Hellbender, Gamakatsu, and tenkara rods usually buy the Sato, the best-selling adjustable tenkara rod in the market, for the Sato's premium performance, and Tenkara USA's reputable customer service and Lifetime Guarantee.

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U.S. & foreign patents pending

The SATO™ is the rod we designed to make it easier to choose a tenkara rod, reducing the need to contemplate the question of "what tenkara rod should I get?"

The Tenkara USA® SATO™ is a compact and lightweight (2.9oz) adjustable tenkara rod that can be fished at 3 lengths: 10'8", 11'10", and 12'9" (3.25m - 3.9m). At its shorter length it is perfect for tighter streams, and at its full length it will be ideal when the stream opens up again or when you find a bigger pool to cast your fly.

Specs

Spec: 10.7/11.8/12.7 ft

Adjustable: Yes

Weight: 2.9 ounces

Closed Length: 22.75 inches

Open Length: 10.7/11.8/12.7 ft

Handle Length: 10.5 inches

Segments: 9

Finish: Gloss Boack w/Red Bands

Best Use:

- Jack Of All Trades

- Trout 20" Or Less

- Most Fish Species

- All Water

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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.

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SATO™ 10'8"/ 11'10"/ 12'9" (adjustable)

Meet the SATO™

All-Around Performance

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Fan favorite for a reason

A lightweight, adjustable-length rod packed with functionality? It's no wonder the SATO™ has been our best selling rod for over a decade.

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The original quiver-killer

Triple-zoom construction makes the SATO™ fishable at 330cm, 360cm and 390cm. If you're going to find the one rod that goes everywhere with you, look no further.

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Keep your Plug™

No more lost plugs! With our patent-pending feature, simply remove the plug from the top end of your rod and insert it into the hole at the bottom for safekeeping.

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A nod to our past

The Sato is named after Mr. Ernest Satow, an avid mountaineer who was the first person to make a written record of tenkara. 

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Triple-zoom

The SATO™ can be fished at three different lengths (330/360/390cm), giving you options for just about any situation you encounter.

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Keep your Plug™

The rod is finished with a 10.5" high-quality cork handle that features an integrated system for storing your plug while in use.

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What makes this rod special?

The SATO was developed to handle it all—from headwaters to main branches of rivers—without needing to reach for a specialty rod. Since it's introduction in 2013, it has become that "one rod" to anglers around the world.

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Testimonials

Let satisfied tenkara anglers speak for us.

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Timothy Minier

“Bought my Sato two years ago off this website and absolutely love the rod. It works very well with nice action. The products I bought with the rod are also high quality. I definitely recommend.”



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Trey Davis 

“I am new to Tenkara, and the Sato is my first rod. I like it WAY better than western fly fishing. I love the three zoom positions. Tenkara allows true drag free presentations.”



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Best Use

Spec

Adjustable

Weight

Closed Length

Open Length

Handle Length

Segments

Finish

- Jack Of All Trades

- Trout 20" Or Less

- Most Fish Species

- All Water

10.7/11.8/12.7 ft

Yes

2.9 ounces

22.75 inches

10.7/11.8/12.7 ft

10.5 inches

9

Gloss Boack w/Red Bands

- Budget Friendly

- Trout 20" Or Less

- Most Fish Species

- All Water

11 ft

No

2.8 ounces

20.5 inches

11 ft

11 inches

8

Gloss Carbon w/ Exclusive Anniversary Graphics Brown Bands

- Backpacking

- Trout 18" Or Less

- Smaller or Pan

- Small-Med Water

9.8 ft

No

2 ounces

14.5 inches

9.8 ft

Integral Handle

10

Blue

- Jack Of All Trades

- Trout 20+" Or Less

- Most Fish Species

- All Water

10.6/12.2/13.6 ft

Yes

3.4 ounces

22.5 inches

10.6/12.2/13.6 ft

12 inches

9

Gloss Graphite w/Red Brown Bands

- Travel/Compact

- Trout 20" Or Less

- Most Fish Species

- All Water

10.8 ft

No

3.5 ounces

15 inches

10.8 ft

8 Inches

12

White

- Big Fish

- Trout 20+" Or Less

- Most Fish Species

- Med-Large Water

13/14.6 ft

Yes

4.1 ounces

25.8 inches

13/14.6 ft

12 inches

9

Matte Black with dark blue sections

- Big Fish

- Trout 20+" Or Less

- Most Fish Species

- Med-Large Water

13.5 ft

No

3.5 ounces

20.5 inches

13.5 ft

11 inches

10

Gloss Black w/Blue Bands

- Backpacking

- Trout 18" Or Less

- Smaller or Pan

– Small-Med Water

8.9/9.8/10.5 ft

Yes

2.1 ounces

21 Inches

8.9/9.8/10.5 ft

9 inches

8

Gloss Black w/Green Bands

- Budget Friendly

- Trout 20" Or Less

- Most Fish Species

- All Water

12 ft

No

2.7 ounces

20.5 inches

12 ft

11 inches

9

Gloss Carbon w/Brown Bands

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Customer Reviews

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Rodney Folsom (Woodward, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Smaller size fish (say 8-12" / 20-30cm)
I like using my tenkara rod in: Very small streams
Drainage ditches to City Park Lakes to the White River just anywhere

Great Rod, however, BUYER BEWARE: This Company will place items/products that you didn't select in your CART(and it wont even show up in your cart as a product, but a small little blurb at the bottom). I believe this to be a highly illegal practice. I believe this company may be opening themselves up to a CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. Have you found yourself to be a victim of this activity? I own almost every rod that this company makes. I find this practice to be highly suspicious and a poor reflection on what I thought was a wonderful company. I can not believe that they would sellout their Integrity for such a small gain. So disappointing.

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Ethan and Briana Gallegos (Salida, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Smaller size fish (say 8-12" / 20-30cm), Medium size fish (12-16" / 30-40cm), Larger size fish (16-20" / 40-50cm), Trout
I like using my tenkara rod in: Mountain streams, Backpacking and remote waters
Colorado

The rod is great. Very responsive, and the three lengths to adjust it are very usable. Very impressed so far

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Salomon Pinzon (Dallas, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Smaller size fish (say 8-12" / 20-30cm)
I like using my tenkara rod in: Very small streams, Stillwater
Mainly sun fish

I’m really enjoying this tenkara rod because it’s so easy to carry around and set up. During my lunch break, I can go a do a little fishing.

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David B. (San Jose, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Smaller size fish (say 8-12" / 20-30cm), Medium size fish (12-16" / 30-40cm), Trout
I like using my tenkara rod in: Mountain streams
Small to medium mountain rivers and streams

The Sato has a very light, precise feel to it at all lengths, and also looks & feels very high quality.

Within just a few casts (coming from a western setup I last used 20 years ago), I was able to get my flies where I wanted them, even underneath some mangroves. I hooked and landed a 12” rainbow in the first few minutes. The rod flexes very nicely to control the fish. Can’t wait to get back out there again!

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Ryan Whitney (Buffalo, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Smaller size fish (say 8-12" / 20-30cm), Medium size fish (12-16" / 30-40cm), Trout
I like using my tenkara rod in: Larger streams or rivers
Small rivers

Very easy to set up and get fishing. Enjoying my first two weeks of Tenkara

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