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Tenkara Rod Reviews

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SATOKI™ 10'8" / 12'2" / 13'7" (adjustable)
Duncan Pepper (Edinburgh, GB)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Medium size fish (12-16" / 30-40cm), Trout, Other species
I like using my tenkara rod in: Larger streams or rivers

the rivers of Scotland. I have mostly used it to nymph fast deep runs where I couldn't get close enough with my 10ft 3wt standard fly rod

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tenkara - the book
Marcus LARSON (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, Other species
I like using my tenkara rod in: Very small streams, Mountain streams, Larger streams or rivers, Stillwater, Backpacking and remote waters

Everywhere

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UKIYO™ 9ft10in (300cm)
Mark Biltz (New Philadelphia, 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, Stillwater, Backpacking and remote waters
Small streams and small ponds

Man. This rod is FUN. Having a great time with it.

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Warranty Claim
Be Engel (Amsterdam, NL)
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
Streams mountain tarns and any opertune location.

I owend a Iwana since 2010. Unfortunately broke a section and despite it being an older rod, managed to source the part with some clear and prompt advice. International post was excelent. Many thanks

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Tenkara Kit
Purnjamin (Coolin, 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, Backpacking and remote waters
Alpine lakes. Mountain streams…

Haven’t yet taken it out, but seems like a quality piece of kit and the tube is super robust- which is good since I plan on keeping the rod strapped on the side of my pack while backpacking.

Great customer service from Tenkara as well.

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Warranty Claim
Greg Bowen (Laona, 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: Larger streams or rivers
Wisconsin

My nephew broke the Amago on large northern pike. One phone call and two days later to parts arrived. Good, no great customer service is a rare find these days.

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Tenkara Rod Replacement Parts
Jordan Toney (Nashville, 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: Mountain streams, Larger streams or rivers, Backpacking and remote waters
All freshwater scenarios

For me the Satoki was a miss but this is just my simple opinion and you may love it.. I was seeking a slightly longer / stronger rod with the hopes of not sacrificing the “tenkaraness” performance of my Sato or other rods using level lines. Maybe too high expectations.. To start the rod is very well made as all Tenkara USA are, It looks great out on the river especially when the sun hits that deep red blank. But I have the opinion it’s maybe a little over engineered for my likes? The foam handle was worth a try but the sensitivity and touch cork provides cannot be matched. I did not like how tip heavy this rod felt at its longest length and it made me drastically change my stroke to essentially just work with the rod. At its smaller lengths I felt like I was still missing in accuracy & feel that I’m accustomed to. This felt like I needed to force it more or do corrective actions which is very different from my other rods. I’m seeing many other Tenkara rods hit the market with what shows on paper to be at lower weight and also less rotational moment (tip heaviness) at or around the same length. I think there is definitely an opportunity for Tenkara USA to go challenge those rods with some modifications, maybe the carbon qualities? introduce some cork with good ergonomics. I could even see a metal butt cap contributing to better balance of the rod. Regardless, I’m no Tenkara master or an engineer. This was simply my experience. Buy it and try it. Tenkara has a great return policy and great customer service.

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The Keeper™
Dean Triplett (Ashburn, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Trout, Other species
I like using my tenkara rod in: Very small streams, Mountain streams

Excellent service and products.

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Warranty Claim
John Hall (Enschede, NL)
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
Small Creeks and Streams

Love it. Went through the warranty process and it was about the smoothest experience ive had.

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Warranty Claim
Frank McCamant (Houston, 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
Small streams

N/a

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AMAGO™ 13ft6in (410cm)
Ken Cantrell (Salt Lake City, 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, Larger streams or rivers
Pocket water, Fall with lower flow rates

I lost my old Amago I’d had for many years (left in on the tonneau).
The new one is so much better with the slick surface on the graphite allowing for easier break down and extension.

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Tenkara Kit
Jason Patton (Lafayette, 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
All over Colorado's front range

The tapered leader was very easy to learn to cast with, even for a novice like myself. The line holder is extremely convenient. Everything I need to fish fits in the little mesh bag so it's easy to transport whether I'm hitting boulder creek on the fixie or Walker ranch on the mountain bike.

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ITO™ 13' / 14'7" (adjustable)
Alberto Rodrigo Arias (Río Gallegos, AR)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Larger size fish (16-20" / 40-50cm), Trout, Other species
I like using my tenkara rod in: Mountain streams
Pequeño arroyos de la Patagonia sur

Eh pescado con mi Ito excelente truchas marrones de mas de 30cms en el Río Gallegos chico , ha sido una diversión total. Y también pejerreyes en la costa marina de Bahía San Blas , amo esta caña. También tengo mi Iwana de 12 pies qué he utilizado para pescar truchas Fontinalis en el Río Coyle norte, muy feliz con ella también . Excelentes cañas

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21 Tenkara Flies in Box
Ken Galloway (Blairsville, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch: 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

21 Tenkara Flies in Box

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Tenkara Rod Replacement Parts
Daniel Unz (Spencerport, US)

Tenkara Rod Replacement Parts

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21 Tenkara Flies in Box
Jim Woodard (Atlanta, 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

Very nice assortment if flies in a sturdy box.

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tenkara - the book
Marcos Ramirez (Brea, US)

Rivers and lakes

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Tenkara Kit
Howard Green (Columbia, 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

Tenkara Kit

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Tenkara Rod Replacement Parts
David Nobles (Providence Forge, 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, Other species
I like using my tenkara rod in: Very small streams, Mountain streams, Stillwater
I fish everywhere there is fishable water, from the mountains to the sea.

I am pleased with the replacement tip you sent for my AWANA and it fit perfectly. I only use my Tenkara where appropriate for the size fish I target (mainly trout and pan fish) and only in fresh water. Thanks for the quick service.

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tenkara - the book
Gordon Grant (Asheville, 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, Backpacking and remote waters
The mountain streams of the great Smoky Mountains Park

I am an absolute beginner flyfisherman and chose Tenkara because I’m also an avid hiker and it seemed like the simplest and cleanest way to get into the sport and is appropriate to the territory here in Western North Carolina, where I tend to hike.

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Hot Spot Futsū Kebari (Size 12, 3 Flies)
james cook (Lovington, 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: Mountain streams, Stillwater
New way to fish and wonderful folks to do business with

I had to replace a tip - my bad. Awesome help and response.

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Tenkara Rod Replacement Parts
Emir Alikadic (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: Very small streams, Mountain streams

Utah mountain streams and lakes

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AMAGO™ 13ft6in (410cm)
William Farris (Salt Lake City, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Larger size fish (16-20" / 40-50cm)
I like using my tenkara rod in: Mountain streams, Larger streams or rivers, Stillwater, Backpacking and remote waters
Lakes and rivers

I’m new to tenkara, been loving it so far!

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Tenkara Rod Replacement Parts
Chris Lindquist (Johnstown, 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
Small creeks

Rod tip replacement in 3 days, well done!!