The Tenkara USA Satoki is the culmination of our attempt to offer the versatility of the Sato in a stronger and longer configuration for tenkara anglers chasing larger fish on larger waters.
The Satoki is our biggest triple zoom rod and can be fished at 10'8", 12'2", and 13'7". At the shorter lengths, it balances incredibly well in hand due to the counterbalance of the collapsed sections. At 13'7", it's smoother casting than our other offerings at this length. It provides a confident feel when casting and playing fish of all sizes. With a 22.5" closed length, the Satoki is easy to pack to that larger river or neighborhood pond you'll be fishing.
The handle has our natural double-tapered design to give the angler options for holding the rod for any given circumstance. We opted for durable foam construction to match the heavier use we anticipate for the rod. The Satoki handle assembly has a striking woven graphite finish, with classic reddish brown segments throughout the rod. The Satoki also features our (patent pending) "keep your plug" system and triple zoom functionality.
What makes this rod special? This rod is longer and more robust than the Sato (our best selling rod) and will put up a fight!
1% of the sale value of this item will be donated to conservation efforts.
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.
Rod Length: Adjustable — 10'8", 12'2", or 13'7" (330 / 370 / 415 cm)
Adjustable: Yes (Triple Zoom)
Weight: 3.4 oz (96.4 g)
Closed Length: 22.5 in (57.2 cm)
Handle: 12 in Double-Tapered Foam Handle
Segments: 9
Material: High-Modulus Graphite
Finish: Gloss Graphite with Red Brown Bands
Includes:
- Satoki™ Adjustable Rod
- Protective Rod Tube
- Woven Rod Sock
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.
All of our signature versatility, with a little extra strength and length to help you push the boundaries of tenkara.
Triple-zoom, further
Building on the legacy of the SATO™, the SATOKI™ takes our triple-zoom functionality to its greatest lengths yet, allowing you to fish at lengths of 330cm, 370cm, and 415cm.
Lightweight versatility
Extra functionality shouldn't have to come at a cost. At just 3.4 ounces and a closed length of 22.5", the SATOKI™ easily tucks away until called to action.
Attention to detail
The SATOKI™ features an unique graphite weave finish as well as a Sakasa Kebari graphic embedded in the handle.
Triple-zoom
The SATOKI™ can be fished at three different lengths (10’8”/ 12’2”/13’7”), providing a smooth cast in every configuration.
The rod is finished with a 12" contoured handle engineered from a high-performance foam for enhanced durability, and features an integrated system for storing your plug while in use.
What makes this rod special?
The SATOKI™ expands on the features & functionality of our best selling SATO™ rod, in a stronger & longer configuration tailored for bigger fish & open waters.
“New favorite rod. Just spent a week in the Sawtooth range catching rainbow trout with the Satoki--super fun to fight fish on this rod, and never had any concerns about lacking adequate reach or backbone . The ability to 'zoom down' when shifting from one spot to another is a great way to avoid snags.”
Keira Quam
“I love the length of the Ito but the flexibility of the Satoki is a great option. It’s like carrying three rods in one. The cast is smooth and it feels good in my hand. The simplicity of Tenkara is always great!”
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)
I like using my tenkara rod in:Very small streams, Mountain streams
Lagunas y arroyos
Pesco en Argentina, lagunas de Buenos Aires y arroyos de la Patagonia
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Greg (Denver, 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, Mountain streams
Complete Set: SATOKI™ Rod + Kit
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Craig (Detroit, 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, Larger streams or rivers, Backpacking and remote waters
streams big or small
Just returned from 16 days on the Big Salmon River in the Yukon Territories. Took my new Satoki. First night caught 7 grayling in 9 casts. Biggest was 23 inches. Great day. Caught fish every day. Fish would take just about anything dry fly, wet, nymph. Obviously it didnt require skill to catch the fish, but the rod performed beautifully. The top of the river is fairly small and a bit tight so I used the shorter length. As the river got bigger I used the full rod. Very happy. Friends were using spinning rods and traditional fly rod/reel setups. I caught just and many, if not more, fish and had more fun doing it.
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Greg (Denver, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch:Trout
I like using my tenkara rod in:Very small streams, Mountain streams
SATOKI™ 10'8" / 12'2" / 13'7" (adjustable)
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Andy Muir (Charlottesville, 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, Backpacking and remote waters
Complete Set: SATOKI™ Rod + Kit
5 stars: 67 (88%)
4 stars: 5 (7%)
3 stars: 4 (5%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)
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Bob Long (Ann Arbor, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch:Medium size fish (12-16" / 30-40cm), Larger size fish (16-20" / 40-50cm), Very Large fish (>20" / 50cm), Other species
I like using my tenkara rod in:Larger streams or rivers
Freshwater rivers; for Smallmouth, Panfish, Walleye, Steelhead, White bass, Small Carp, Drum
The Satoki is a great all around Tenkara rod for me. I fish midwestern (Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan) rivers 98% of the time. Mainly for smallmouth in all currents; slow, medium and fast. I also use larger flies to 4", and 3" plastic lures on 1/16th ounce jig hooks with 4-pound (.007") and 6-pound-test (.009") tippets with my Satoki. No issues casting, controlling my lures and flies, setting the hook or fighting and landing fish. Largest smallies so far have been 18". Hefty bags, we call'em. I bought three Satokis when they came out. (No failures, my philosophy is, "When you find something you really like...buy two.") Glad I did.
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Jorge Minetti (AR)
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)
I like using my tenkara rod in:Very small streams, Mountain streams
Lagunas y arroyos
Pesco en Argentina, lagunas de Buenos Aires y arroyos de la Patagonia
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Greg (Denver, 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, Mountain streams
Complete Set: SATOKI™ Rod + Kit
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Craig (Detroit, 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, Larger streams or rivers, Backpacking and remote waters
streams big or small
Just returned from 16 days on the Big Salmon River in the Yukon Territories. Took my new Satoki. First night caught 7 grayling in 9 casts. Biggest was 23 inches. Great day. Caught fish every day. Fish would take just about anything dry fly, wet, nymph. Obviously it didnt require skill to catch the fish, but the rod performed beautifully. The top of the river is fairly small and a bit tight so I used the shorter length. As the river got bigger I used the full rod. Very happy. Friends were using spinning rods and traditional fly rod/reel setups. I caught just and many, if not more, fish and had more fun doing it.
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Greg (Denver, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch:Trout
I like using my tenkara rod in:Very small streams, Mountain streams
SATOKI™ 10'8" / 12'2" / 13'7" (adjustable)
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Andy Muir (Charlottesville, 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, Backpacking and remote waters
Complete Set: SATOKI™ Rod + Kit
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Blake Mora (Taylorsville, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch:Medium size fish (12-16" / 30-40cm), Larger size fish (16-20" / 40-50cm), Trout, Other species
I like using my tenkara rod in:Larger streams or rivers
Fast pocket water
I am very pleased with Tenkara USA support. They have always been professional, knowledgeable and attentive to my issues and concerns.
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Jessica Riley (Lansing, 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:Very small streams, Larger streams or rivers, Stillwater, Backpacking and remote waters
It was a gift for my husband's birthday.
He has only taken it out once, but caught a bunch of fish and loves if. Its the perfect size and weight for his hiking, backpacking, and camping trips.
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Larry Tullis (Pleasant Grove, 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), Very Large fish (>20" / 50cm), Trout
I like using my tenkara rod in:Mountain streams, Larger streams or rivers, Stillwater, Backpacking and remote waters
Tenkara bounce nymphing rivers!
Although no rod does it all, the Satoki comes pretty close and would be my choice to use if I had only one, quality tenkara rod. It's stout and long enough for bigger rivers at full length but will shorten to 2 other lengths if the water is smaller and is light enough to cast dries, wets and nymphs (and mini streamers) all day without fatigue!
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Nathan Ash (Cary, 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)
I like using my tenkara rod in:Very small streams, Stillwater
Really love the new rod. Feels great at all lengths and I got the hang of casting pretty quickly. Caught fish my first time out with it. Looking forward to spending a lot more time using it this summer.
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David Lopez (Newbury Park, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch:Medium size fish (12-16" / 30-40cm)
I like using my tenkara rod in:Mountain streams, Larger streams or rivers, Backpacking and remote waters
Rod works well for adjusting to the 3 different lengths. That said, using the longest length is a bit 'wonky'; casting is a bit funky and not as smooth as the 12.2 length, so a bit disapointed in this as I thought the longer length would be allow fishing larger streams and or lakes easier. Instead the casting at the 13.7 length is not as consistent or accurate as with the 12.2 length. If I had the opportunity to buy this rod again, not sure I would do this.
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Michael DeLuna (Stockton, US)
Lakes
Great experience
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Andy F (Springfield, 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, Other species
I like using my tenkara rod in:Very small streams, Larger streams or rivers, Stillwater
Streams and small rivers
This rod is amazing. It fishes great at all lengths. I’ve caught tiny wild Brookies and larger 20” Rainbows, as well as a variety of species in between sizes. It’s a great rod!
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Leong Wong (Katy, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch:Larger size fish (16-20" / 40-50cm), Very Large fish (>20" / 50cm), Other species
I like using my tenkara rod in:Larger streams or rivers, Stillwater
Bass pond, neighborhood lakes and bayou.
I initially bought a Sato, but it had a defect but useable. I tried it out a couple of time while TUSA worked on getting me a replacement. I love the Sato, caught a bunch of bass on it and the fight was fantastic. Later learned that TUSA is out of stock for the Sato. So I went with the Satoki instead, which now I think is a better fit for my type of fishing. I got the Satoki yesterday and I tried it out almost immediately and it is fantastic rod. I have packed up the Sato to return it now that I have my Satoki. I am finding it hard to part with the Sato. If this rod didn’t have that little defect I might just keep both.
TJ and John in customer service took great care of me. I ended up testing two really great rods.
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Mike (Atlanta, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch:Trout
I like using my tenkara rod in:Very small streams, Mountain streams
N Georgia creeks
Excellent action
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Joseph
Love it all around great balance all 3 sections
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John Hasty (Baltimore, US)
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, Larger streams or rivers, Stillwater, Backpacking and remote waters
Bought is as a gift for a 24 year old that loves to fish.
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Agustin Garcia Garcia Rodriguez (Avilés, ES)
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
SATOKI™ 10'8" / 12'2" / 13'7" (adjustable)
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Lee Hunt (Bowling Green, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch:Medium size fish (12-16" / 30-40cm), Larger size fish (16-20" / 40-50cm)
I like using my tenkara rod in:Very small streams, Mountain streams, Larger streams or rivers, Stillwater, Backpacking and remote waters
Creeks and streams
Quickly became my favorite Rod!
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Harry Pali (Union City, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch:Medium size fish (12-16" / 30-40cm)
I like using my tenkara rod in:Mountain streams, Larger streams or rivers
I will write review when I use it
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Matthew
Really like that the tip with the million is sturdy and collapses well. Liked how light the rod was and liked the foam handle. Lifetime warranty always a huge plus. Overall so far after one days use, a great rod 👍🏼
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Robert Holmes (Thousand Oaks, 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:Very small streams, Mountain streams, Larger streams or rivers
California, Colorado and New Mexico
Just landed a 19inch brown trout on the San Juan River in New Mexico in November 2025.
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Tim Meyer (Loveland, 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, Larger streams or rivers
streams
Only been able to fish it once so far. Need to use it in a variety of conditions and situations.
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Alvin Meaux (Arlington, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch:Smaller size fish (say 8-12" / 20-30cm)
I like using my tenkara rod in:Stillwater
So far I’ve only been able to fish ponds. It has worked great.
I am looking forward to trying more places.
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Frederick Peterson (Atlanta, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch:Smaller size fish (say 8-12" / 20-30cm), Trout
I like using my tenkara rod in:Very small streams, Stillwater
Trout Streams
I fished a trout stream last week and enjoyed the ease of fishing Tenkara style. I am going to a farm pond this weekend and see how useful it is in that setting. I'm sure It will be very useful there as well
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