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Tenkara Rod Reviews

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Warranty Claim
Steven Watanabe (Kaneohe, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Smaller size fish (say 8-12" / 20-30cm)
ocean

Would like to acknowledge the service that I received on my warranty claim; EXCELLENT. No hassel, just great service, I received my replacement piece (5th segment) for my Satoki rod; it broke while I was fishing. Regarding the rod, it has caught lots of fish. For me, because I fish in salt water I break down my rod and wipe down each segment and allow to dry before storing. Love this rod because it provides 3 lengths. -thanks

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Tenkara Accessory Pack
Chris Shumate (Knoxville, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Medium size fish (12-16" / 30-40cm), Trout
I like using my tenkara rod in: Very small streams, Larger streams or rivers, Stillwater

I've been enjoying the accessory pack for trips that are short or long. It keeps exactly what's needed and easily accessible. This is a nice addition for kayak fishing with a regular kayak that doesn't have the room for all the fly gear and boxes that we never really use.

Keep it simple, and pick up this pack.

The bag is a little stiff. I hope it softens up with use. Good quality.

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Tapered Tenkara Line (Nylon)
Natalie Kerber (Minneapolis, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Trout
I like using my tenkara rod in: Very small streams, Larger streams or rivers
Rivers on the north shore of Lake Superior

Very helpful!

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tenkara - the book
Charles Motes (Berlin, US)

I fish freshwater rivers and streams in Connecticut

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Warranty Claim
Mark (Minneapolis, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Medium size fish (12-16" / 30-40cm), Trout
I like using my tenkara rod in: Larger streams or rivers
MN driftless rivers.

I got into Tenkara to make winter fishing more comfortable, but quickly noticed that I was catching more and better fish with Tenkara than with my western flyfishing gear. The simplicity is an added bonus, as is the excellent customer service at Tenkara USA. My western gear hasn't been on the water for a long time.

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Tenkara Rod Replacement Parts
Jason (Ladera Ranch, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Trout
I like using my tenkara rod in: Backpacking and remote waters
Alpine Lakes

Love the honesty and price. Thankyou

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Tenkara Rod Replacement Parts
Igor Limansky (Torrey, 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: Mountain streams
because I can take it backpacking

easy to replace

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Tenkara Level Line
Ronald Almeter (Staunton, 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

George Washington National Forrest

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RHODO™ 8'10"/9'9"/10'6" (adjustable)
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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Tapered Tenkara Lines (furled lines)
David Hostetler (Meridian, 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, Other species
I like using my tenkara rod in: Very small streams, Mountain streams, Larger streams or rivers, Stillwater
All types of water. Mountain creeks to spring creeks

Lays out nice and smooth.

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Tenkara Kit
Brian Yetka (La Mirada, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Trout, Other species
I like using my tenkara rod in: Mountain streams, Stillwater, Backpacking and remote waters
Hope to be fishing in small rivers and creeks in Idaho come October on a family trip

Can’t wait to fish this rod it has great action to it

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Warranty Claim
Ian Rich (Alamosa, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Medium size fish (12-16" / 30-40cm), Trout
I like using my tenkara rod in: Mountain streams, Larger streams or rivers

Warranty Claim

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tenkara - the book
Jason Matz (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), Larger size fish (16-20" / 40-50cm)
I like using my tenkara rod in: Very small streams, Mountain streams
Everywhere

Great and informative

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Warranty Claim
Rick Estes (Center Conway, 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
Mountain streams

Exceptional customer service, and very fast shipping.

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, Larger streams or rivers, Stillwater

Amazingly quick response in sending out my order - thank you TenkaraUSA

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YAMA™ 11ft (335cm)
Chris Bosquez
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
Streams and Rivers

So far I love this rod. It's the perfect size for me and what I'm fishing. It packs easy and a fun rod overall.

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The Keeper™
Issaku Kohl
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: Mountain streams
Bouldery mountain streams and nested pools

This keeper is the best one I've used (tried 3-4 others). None are as feature rich and high quality at the price point.

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ITO™ 13' / 14'7" (adjustable)
Tim (Marquette, 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: Very small streams, Stillwater

Tenkara USA is a first class company. Awesome rod. Thanks

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SATOKI™ 10'8" / 12'2" / 13'7" (adjustable)
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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tenkara - the book
Gary Olivero (McHenry, 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
Poudre River

I like taking it along with my rides in Fort Collins.

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Tenkara Level Line
Dominic McClarey (Wellington, NZ)
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: Larger streams or rivers, Backpacking and remote waters

It’s the only level fluoro line I’ve tried, (3.5) - it seems to do the job fine, and I like having the choice of colours

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UKIYO™ 9ft10in (300cm)
Nathan (Myrtle Creek, 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 creeks

I am firmly in the "love them" camp for swell grip rods and really love the light weight and sensitivity of the Ukiyo. I fish small creeks with tenkara rods and this rod shines in the tree lined, shaded creeks of Oregon's western Cascades and Coast Range.

I appreciate the versatility of this rod. I think it is happiest with a level line and unweighted fly. But I've found it to cast a 3mm tungsten beadhead fly very capably as well. I have some other lightweight rods that really are only for unweighted flies.

I can't say enough good things about the grip. It just feels right. I handed this rod to my daughter this weekend. She's never cast any kind of fishing rod before. She did very well with both a beadhead and dry fly. Her assessment of it was "it's easy" as she kept hooking into coastal cutthroat.

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YAMA™ 11ft (335cm)
Jason Patton (Broomfield, 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
High mountain streams

This has been an excellent rod for fishing up high on the front range. It also packs easily into my bike frame bag for trips along the creek path in town.

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Tenkara Kit
Jen Smith (Hailey, 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

Tenkara Kit