I find this to be a very light and responsive Tenkara rod. It is aesthetically beautiful as well and the one piece handle really allows me to feel the strike action more than a cork handle. Well worth the price.
Complete Set: SATOKI™ Rod + Kit
Small mountain creeks
Really like all of the Tenkara USA products that I Have purchased.
Perfect for small to medium streams. Easy to put together and go. The portability is perfect for hard to reach areas you have to hike or backpack into. Being so light and compact in my backpack is a huge win. Like the Trout I catch, I’m hooked on the Ukiyo rod.
If I’m in fresh water I take it most always
Have used the Sato for nearly 8 years now. Phenomenal all-around Tenkara rod that can handle a very wide range of fish species and sizes.
Ponds, lakes, rivers
Eastern Pennsylvania
Just returned from 16 days on the Big Salmon River in the Yukon Territories. Took my new Satoki. First night caught 7 grayling in 9 casts. Biggest was 23 inches. Great day. Caught fish every day. Fish would take just about anything dry fly, wet, nymph. Obviously it didnt require skill to catch the fish, but the rod performed beautifully. The top of the river is fairly small and a bit tight so I used the shorter length. As the river got bigger I used the full rod. Very happy. Friends were using spinning rods and traditional fly rod/reel setups. I caught just and many, if not more, fish and had more fun doing it.
Almost what I was looking for, BUT!!!! You don't make big boy sizes! Please consider adding 3xl to 5xl sizes. I think you'll find a pretty big (no pun intended) market for extended size, quality gear. It's not just for portly anglers like me but many like extra room for winter use over bulky clothing and fishing vests and a loose fit for extra mobility and breathability. Too many companies stop at 2xl, as if they are prejudiced against larger users, of which there are many these days. Most anglers are not model types.
Net is very light and easy to carry in my backpack or on the lanyard. It's a great asset to minimize handling of fish.
It’s hard to wind line into it. Furled line is hard and level fly line is impossible.
Been with TUSA since Daniel started company. First rod was the Amago, have since added 4 more rods. Used these rods to help in my cancer recovery after surgery.
Haven’t used it yet but looks to be made well and easy to store.
Response to my inquires are always right on with quick delivery.
Gold standard for the last decade pluss.
Customer service was outstanding. I was expecting to pay shipping for the replacement parts and was surprised that they shipped no charge. I’m a very happy customer and look forward to additional purchases from Tenkara USA
SATOKI™ 10'8" / 12'2" / 13'7" (adjustable)
I love my rod! (My Ukiyo).
I'm a total beginner but have fished with it a couple times with success!
Great book with a lot of useful information and techniques. Highly recommend if you want to become a better tenkara angler.
Don’t have gear yet
They shouldnt come off, but mine did, so having some spare and some super glue laying around makes sense