I use to fish in small mountain creeks
I have caught more fish with this system than ever before.
The UKIYO is a beautiful casting rod. If feels great in the hand. I love the aesthetics of the rod! The unique grip with its textured feel puts me in direct connection with the line.
The UKIYO is dreamy ... like a floating world
It was the first time out withy Rodo and I loved it manageability between fishing spots. Not sure the line keeper design is for me
Rod section replacement was quick and easy. Tenkara USA sent the broken rod section the day after I filed the warranty claim. I received a new rod section in less than a week and didn’t even miss a single weekend of fishing. Tenkara USA rods are high quality, as is their customer service.
I am new to tenkara and this book was an excellent resource for learning more on the subject. Highly reccomend.
Luv my rods … so effective since suffering a stroke and have no function on left side of body…
The perfect rod for me
Thanks
Rick
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
I’ve been fishing with the Sato since Daniel Tenkara USA founder) turned me onto it many years ago. It’s my favorite all around Tenkara rod.
The Sierras
The Amago is still sensitive enough for small fish, but I’ve also landed 20+ inch cuts on the snake river with it. This is my second one Amago, I broke my first one after 12 years when I fell and crushed the butt section.
I bought replacement tip and 4.5 level line. Both are excellent quality
Good content. I wish it was available in print though
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
Everywhere
Man. This rod is FUN. Having a great time with it.
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
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.
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.
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.
Excellent service and products.
Love it. Went through the warranty process and it was about the smoothest experience ive had.
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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.