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Tenkara Rod Reviews

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Tenkara Magazine™ , vol. 3 (PRINT)
Stan Keith (Albuquerque, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Trout
I like using my tenkara rod in: Mountain streams
Trout

Lots of great stories.

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tenkara - the book
Donald Vallero (Denver, 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, Larger streams or rivers
Streams

Good overview book.

Love it all around great balance all 3 sections

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tenkara - the book
Mark Cernich (Costa Mesa, 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
SOUTH FORK SKAKE RIVER / SMALL STREAMS CRESTE BUTT COL

JUST STARTED MY BOOK GREAT BOOK FOR STSRTER.

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Tenkara Line Holder
gary kraus (Rhinelander, US)

Tenkara Line Holder

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, Larger streams or rivers, Stillwater, Backpacking and remote waters

Bought is as a gift for a 24 year old that loves to fish.

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SATOKI™ 10'8" / 12'2" / 13'7" (adjustable)
Agustin Garcia Garcia Rodriguez (Avilés, ES)
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

SATOKI™ 10'8" / 12'2" / 13'7" (adjustable)

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: Larger streams or rivers, Stillwater
Medium sized creeks

New to Tenkara. 4 trips this past fall with no catch, but great experiences on the creek. Water was low, slow and clear, and the trout were neither fond of my intrusion nor my fly presentation. Conditions were perfect, but my casting was/is horrible with level line on my Sato. I took a gamble and ordered the 11' furled line to see if it would help my less than stellar casting technique. It was 23°F this morning with a slight breeze. I kitted up with the new line, 4' tippet, a hastily wraped faux kebari bug fly and took to the back yard for trial. All I can say is this line is a game changer for me. With the Sato set to 11'10" I was spiking perfect fly first casts almost immediately. This line has ZERO memory and rolls the fly over effortlessly. It made casting enjoyable for this frustrated level-line rookie, and has restored some confidence in my ability to fish the Sato effectively in the future. More good stuff from TUSA. Thank you.

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AMAGO™ 13ft6in (410cm)
John Caputo (Woodstock, 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
Creeks and small local ponds and lakes

The Amago casts beautifully. It’s a great rod for bank fishing my local ponds and lakes.

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Tenkara Kit
Gilbert Quintana (Anza, 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, Larger streams or rivers, Stillwater, Backpacking and remote waters

Very light and compact for my back packing days . Can't wait to use it in action .

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Tippet (5X)
Lamarr A. Thomas (New Port Richey, 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
Mountain Streams, Lakes and Ponds

Awesome Tippet. Light but strong, with excellent knot stength.
Tenkara USA is my go to when it comes to my Tenkara addition,

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tenkara - the book
George Cire (Littleton, 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
Mountain Streams

This book is a treasure trove of information. Since discovering Tenkara on an internet search and finding the Tenkara USA web site, I find the book fantastic and I am on my second read through. It is also a great reference book to come back to.

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AMAGO™ 13ft6in (410cm)
Jeff Duncan (Phoenix, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Trout
I like using my tenkara rod in: Very small streams, Mountain streams, Larger streams or rivers, Stillwater
Northern Arizona lakes and streams.

Just picked this up during the recent holiday sale. Took it out and slayed the early morning trout. “Slayed” meaning I gently practiced catch and release. I didn’t necessarily love the line that came with it, it was 25°f and there was too much coil memory in the line. So I have since ordered some new line, no big deal. Scuds and midges did the trick. I’m hooked!

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Tenkara Kit
Jason Moss (Corona, 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, Larger streams or rivers, Stillwater
I prefer Tenkara fishing the Owens river in the Eastern Sierras of California

I have not fished this rod as it is a gift. This is not my first Tenkara USA rod however and my other Sato rod is a very nice rod to fish with.

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RHODO™ 8'10"/9'9"/10'6" (adjustable)
Jeanette Williams (Santa Cruz, US)

I bought this for my son-law for Christmas

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
Mountain streams

Great quality and superior customer service!

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SATOKI™ 10'8" / 12'2" / 13'7" (adjustable)
Lee Hunt (Bowling Green, 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: Very small streams, Mountain streams, Larger streams or rivers, Stillwater, Backpacking and remote waters
Creeks and streams

Quickly became my favorite Rod!

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HANE™ 10ft10in (330cm)
Mike (Medina, 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, Stillwater

Small ponds and rivers

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

I will write review when I use it

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Tenkara Kit
AMY QUINN (Rahway, 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
My husband enjoys the simplicity and the casting ease and battling fish with such nimble light rods

When will you have replacement tips for the Yama rod

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Tenkara Kit
Edsel (Monongahela, 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 to medium size streams.

I like the simplicity of being able to carry everything I need to fish every where I travel.

Really like that the tip with the million is sturdy and collapses well. Liked how light the rod was and liked the foam handle. Lifetime warranty always a huge plus. Overall so far after one days use, a great rod 👍🏼

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The Keeper™
Lee Hunt (Bowling Green, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Trout
I like using my tenkara rod in: Very small streams, Backpacking and remote waters
Creeks and streams

Great!

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SATOKI™ 10'8" / 12'2" / 13'7" (adjustable)
Robert Holmes (Thousand Oaks, 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
I like using my tenkara rod in: Very small streams, Mountain streams, Larger streams or rivers
California, Colorado and New Mexico

Just landed a 19inch brown trout on the San Juan River in New Mexico in November 2025.