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Tenkara USA Complete Set RHODO Rod Kit.
Tenkara USA Complete Set Rod Kit.
Tenkara USA Complete Set RHODO Rod Kit.
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Tenkara USA Complete Set Rod Kit.
Tenkara USA Complete Set Rod Kit.
Tenkara USA Complete Set Rod Kit.
Tenkara USA Complete Set Rod Kit.
Tenkara USA Complete Set Rod Kit.

Complete Set: RHODO™ Rod + Kit

Made for tight streams

Regular price $300.00
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Style: Complete Set
Description

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.


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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

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Complete Set: RHODO™ Rod + Kit

$300.00

Meet the RHODO™

Small Stream Versatility

Tenkara Usa Rhodo Rod.

At home in the brush

Short when you need it, long when you want it—the RHODO™ is our effort to provide the perfect small-stream rod.

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Ultra-light construction

At just 2.1 ounces in weight, and 21" when collapsed, the RHODO™ effortlessly disappears in your daypack.

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Effortless to cast

The rod's lightweight construction enables controlled and precise targeting in all three configurations.

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No more lost plugs

With our proprietary Keep your Plug™ functionality, your rod plug is neatly & securely tucked away during use.

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Triple-Zoom

The RHODO™ can be fished at three different lengths (270/297/320cm), giving you options for just about any situation you encounter.

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Keep your Plug™

The rod is finished with a 9" 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 RHODO™ has earned its place in many angler's quiver as the perfect tool for handling small streams.

THE RHODO™

Testimonials

Let satisfied tenkara anglers speak for us.

Tenkara Usa Rhodo Rod testimonial.

Maria B.

“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.”

Tenkara Usa Rhodo Rod testimonial.

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.”

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Best Use

Spec

Adjustable

Weight

Open Length

Closed Length

Handle Length

Segments

Finish

- Backpacking

- Trout 18" Or Less

- Smaller or Pan

– Small-Med Water

8.9/9.8/10.5 ft

Yes

2.1 ounces

8.9/9.8/10.5 ft

21 Inches

9 inches

8

Gloss Black w/Green Bands

-Backpackers

-Glove compartment

-Ease of carry

-Small mountain streams

11 ft

No

2.1 ounces

11 ft

16 inches

Integral Handle

10

Matte Grey with graphite swell grip

- Backpacking

- Trout 18" Or Less

- Smaller or Pan

- Small-Med Water

9.8 ft

No

2 ounces

9.8 ft

14.5 inches

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

10.6/12.2/13.6 ft

22.5 inches

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

10.8 ft

15 inches

8 Inches

12

White

- Big Fish

- Trout 20+" Or Less

- Most Fish Species

- Med-Large Water

13/14.6 ft

Yes

4.1 ounces

13/14.6 ft

25.8 inches

12 inches

9

Matte Black with dark blue sections

- Jack Of All Trades

- Trout 20" Or Less

- Most Fish Species

- All Water

10.7/11.8/12.7 ft

Yes

2.9 ounces

10.7/11.8/12.7 ft

22.75 inches

10.5 inches

9

Gloss Boack w/Red Bands

- Backpacking

- Trout 18" Or Less

- Smaller or Pan

– Small-Med Water

8.9/9.8/10.5 ft

Yes

2.1 ounces

8.9/9.8/10.5 ft

21 Inches

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

12 ft

20.5 inches

11 inches

9

Gloss Carbon w/Brown Bands

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Steve Indrehus (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: Mountain streams

RHODO™ 8'10"/9'9"/10'6" (adjustable)

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Walter Stulzer (Kilchberg, CH)
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
Every pocket in small mountain streams.

Everything you need to catch fish …

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Shunsuke Uehara (Portland, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Trout
I like using my tenkara rod in: Mountain streams

light and easy to carry

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Jahangir Nourbakhsh (Charlotte, 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, 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.

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Jeanette Williams (Santa Cruz, US)

I bought this for my son-law for Christmas

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john micheli (New Plymouth, 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
Streams

Fabulous tactile feel. Accurate casting. Love having options!

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Steven Wicker (Kansas City, US)
I like using my tenkara rod in: Stillwater

Haven't fished with it yet, but played with it in the yard and it is a nice ability to change the length.

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Brett Roffey (Omaha, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Trout
I like using my tenkara rod in: Very small streams, Mountain streams
small streams

First time using this style, looking forward to working at it!

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jake montgomery (Los Angeles, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Smaller size fish (say 8-12" / 20-30cm)
I like using my tenkara rod in: Mountain streams, Stillwater, Backpacking and remote waters
Sierras - streams and lakes

Fun and easy to use. I was catching fish right away.

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Jack Cochran (Georgetown, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Smaller size fish (say 8-12" / 20-30cm), Other species
I like using my tenkara rod in: Stillwater
So far, still water that contains freshwater fish, but I'll expand outside of that to streams as ...

I got the rod to catch smaller, varied species to document them for iNaturalist. But the sporting aspect of it has been super fun too, as a one pound Largemouth Bass, or a large Common Sunfish, really bends the rod.

I've been mostly fishing beaded flies, streamers, something that has some weight, as I've found it a bit hard to load the road to get lighter, dry flies on the water. A bit of a learning curve, I suppose, with more practice needed.

The portability of the rod is excellent, and both the sock and case protect it from all the other stuff bouncing around in my vehicle during field trips. For as thin as the rod tip is, it seems surprisingly durable, but I appreciate the lifetime warranty just in case something goes awry.

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Maurice Hopkins (New Castle, 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
Small mountain streams.

Beautiful rod!

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Barbara Hendrickson (Minneapolis, 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
Light weight. Well crafted.

The fly rod was the best choice for me!

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DANIEL DRAKE (Townsend, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Smaller size fish (say 8-12" / 20-30cm)
I like using my tenkara rod in: Mountain streams
Small mountain streams

Nice rod. works well in my environment

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Lloyd Williams (Hollywood, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Trout
I like using my tenkara rod in: Very small streams, Mountain streams
Mountain streams

Great rod, well made.

E
Evan Danals (Asheville, 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: Very small streams, Mountain streams, Backpacking and remote waters
This rod thrives as an EDC in-vehicle, or in a pack hiking up creeks hunting native Brookies.

I wasn't sure it would be worth the $, but I couldn't have been more wrong. I've used a cheap $50 tenkara rod for the past few years, and finally decided to pull the trigger. After the first cast with the Rhodo, I was sold and I'll never go back. It is such a better experience. From the general experience and quality, to control, feel, and accuracy - this rod is simply amazing. Incredible craftsmanship. It's a pleasure to fish with! Can't wait to get back out there with it, and at 2oz.. I can carry it with me everywhere I go. Cheers team, this thing rocks!

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Rick Dedrick (Tacoma, 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, Mountain streams, Stillwater
Mountain streams and mid sized rivers

The Rhodo rod looks great. I have not fished it yet but had a chance to practice casting with a 11’ leader and it casted perfectly at 8’10” and 9’9”. Seems to need a longer leader at 10’6”. Otherwise, very nice rod, bag and tube.

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Joseph Dirienzo (Pittsburgh, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Medium size fish (12-16" / 30-40cm)

Customer service is great. Not impressed with the durability of the product. Rod broke on second day.

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Joseph Cottingham (San Diego, 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
California, High Sierra mountain streams.

Great Rod, well made!! Tenkara USA provides excellent support and I enjoyed the videos as well. The bought a digital copy of the book. It is full of great advice.

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Aaron Goodrum (Edinburgh, GB)
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, Mountain streams, Larger streams or rivers, Backpacking and remote waters
Small highland streams and big rivers

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.

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David Knight (Kodak, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Trout
I like using my tenkara rod in: Mountain streams

It’s a gift for my wife for Christmas

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Geoffrey Schaney (Denver, 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: Mountain streams, Backpacking and remote waters
High Mountain Creeks

Not used yet. It is winter in the Colorado Mountains

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Joseph Fracchia (Memphis, 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

RHODO™ 8'10"/9'9"/10'6" (adjustable)

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Mr.Greg Austin (Hobart, AU)
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
Small streams with moderate overhead cover

An excellent product incorporating the versatility of adjustable length suitable for smaller streams with overhead cover.

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