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from 578 tenkara gear reviewsAll kinds of water from urban ponds to big rivers.
I have just about every rod TenkaraUSA makes and it has become perhaps y favorite way to fish, but the Hane adds a whole lot of other dimensions and in otherwise tough circumstances for the longer rods. It works like a dream in so many ways, small creeks, overgrown areas, Euro style ( and especially with a dry and dropper type set up), windy days and more.
If I were to press for a drawback, it would be the fragility of the tip section, but that is a big part of what I like about it, the sensitivity that comes with the fragility. And what Tenkara rod doesn't have a somewhat fragile tip?
I had problems with breaking tips when I first started fishing Tenkara, a lot my own fault for not studying more as to what's available on the web site and then "practicing it." Replacement tip sections are eminently and reasonably priced, if not sometimes free. I learned a lot also by calling the company (emphasis on "breaking down" the rod a bit after landing a bigger fish, keeping things very straight when handling and so much more. It's quite special when the founder (Daniel) answers the phone and seems willing to talk and share all day.
Being a bit facetious, I cannot say the Hane is the best of the lot because all the models I have are 5 stars or more in my book. Not only is Tenkara incredibly effective, engaging and fun, but there is something about the simple elegance of it that moves me greatly. It takes some time and effort to get to feeling competent and having a sense of what to do and where, but it sure is worth it.
Steve Levy
HANE™ 10ft10in (330cm)
Small streams in Missouri mainly
Great build quality! I am able to catch small wild trout in Missouri with ease but also some larger 3lb and 4lb trout so long as I use my feet as the drag and move around a lot :) You will not be disappointed with this purchase.
AJ ghergich
SATO™ 10'8"/ 11'10"/ 12'9"
Hike in or bike in mountain streams are my favorite
Replacement Amago parts! Spot on easy to fix and shipping was extremely fast. Hats off to the team for responding to my question online and helpful guidance getting the correct section
Jason Butler
Tenkara Rod Replacement Parts
I have really enjoyed my Sato rod on small streams in NC mountains. But I managed to damage the rod by a reassembly effort while fishing. This was certainly my fault. However, Tenkara repair personnel were very understanding and replaced the rod at a nominal cost. This was customer support and service beyond my expectations. Thanks Tenkara USA
Randall Watts
Shipping
Streams in Colorado
Initial fly box was a gift for a friend. He went stream fishing here in colorado , strange as it may seem, on Christmas Eve. Multiple fishermen were on the same stream. In the 2 hour period he fished,he caught 2 nice trout. The other fishermen caught nothing. A big thumbs up yea for the tenkara flies.
Lee Bregitzerer
12 Tenkara Flies in Box
Small ponds and creeks I’m area
Overall a god rod to accommodate my Hane and Amago just disappointed rod tip broke on a 10 in bass but still satisfied with rod and company ordering a replacement tip now
Daniel Edwards
IWANA™ 12ft (360cm)
The pack holds everything you need and nothing you don’t. Access to the various compartments is easy and there are enough compartments to adequately organize your gear.
Barry Smith
Tenkara Strap Pack
Large and small rivers, estuaries, lakes
This is a great rod for fishing everything from smaller streams to larger rivers and lakes. I love how compact it is, making it great for travel and storage. Once it is together though, it is sturdy and responsive. Despite how light weight it feels, it is sturdy and has wonderful sensitivity.
Quentin A.
AMAGO™ 13ft6in (410cm)
This was a gift for my son. He seemed very happy to receive it.
Jo Azios
Tenkara Magazine™ , vol. 3 (PRINT)
Mountain lakes, reservoirs, mountain streams and larger bodies of water all with fly equipment.
Fishing has been a life long passion for me. I fish mountain streams in April and May for trout. I live in an area where we have access to many mountain and man made lakes however winter restricts access due to snow and unpassable mountain roads. I am anxiously waiting for spring to try out this Tenkara rod. I am an avid fly fisherman and am looking forward to this new technology to me. Winter finds me at a local lake where the fish are large. Still with a fly rod I manage to land many in the 10 pound plus range. I can't say enough about TJ, the person I have been dealing with at Tenkara. His attitude and professionalism is above reproach, not to mention his vast knowledge. He has been very helpful bringing me up to speed. Now to study the web site to see what all I can't live without and pray for an early spring. I will be the first on the stream with my Tenkara Iwana 12 foot beauty. Thank you for the help and the exciting future.
Tony Zamboni
Tenkara Rod Replacement Parts
Rivers and streams
Everything I ordered arrived intact and was everything I expected
William Johnson
Fly-tying Vise
This is my second Iwana rod and I lost count of how many other tenkarausa rods I own. I have been wanting a second Iwana as a back up. This newer version though may make my older version the "back up" instead. Iwana is a great all purpose rod, in my opinion for the areas I fish. It has great action and can handle larger fish if needed. We don't always get to choose what size fish takes our fly afterall.
Dennis Vander Houwen
IWANA™ 12ft (360cm)