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IWANA™ 12ft (360cm)

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The Iwana is our classic all-around tenkara rod and at a great value. The progressive taper, ultra-light weight, and tip action provides for great battles, even with smaller fish. Quality and strength are by no means compromised, and landing large fish is not unheard of. The original choice of many early tenkara adopters outside of Japan, the Iwana is still a great choice to help you fall in love with tenkara.

It packs to a small compact size of 20 1/2 inches, which makes it easy to fit in a day pack

These rods have a beautiful "glossy carbon" finish, where you can see the high-quality carbon fiber material through a nice glossy finish.

Rod specs:
Extended length: 12ft (360cm)
Closed size: 20 1/2 inches (52cm) including 1/2" cap
Segments: 9
Handle length: 11 inches (23cm)
Weight: 2.7oz (76.5grams)

Made in China with Japanese materials.

People searching for Sawtooth, Shadowfire and other 12ft tenkara rods usually buy this tenkara rod for our superb customer support, Lifetime Guarantee and renowned quality.

Comparable to Sawtooth rod
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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: Mountain streams, Larger streams or rivers

Streams and small river

What a beautiful rod. The rod tube and rod sock were frosting on the cake, very well done. We are planning a trip to Bishop, Ca in two weeks to fish the Iwana, I’m chomping at the bit, haha.

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: Larger streams or rivers

Can you keep a secret?

This is my my third Tenkara rod. They are all simple, fun and fun!

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

I like using my tenkara rod in: Larger streams or rivers

Haven’t tried it yet but wish I’d gotten a smaller rod

Haven’t tried it yet but wish I’d gotten a smaller rod

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

Smaller rivers, streams and lakes.

Convenient and easy to use.

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: Mountain streams

Small to medium streams

This is my first Tenkara rod. The Iwana is the right length and has a good feel and nice flexibility. Nice case for storing rod.

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