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Tenkara Rod Reviews

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Current Model Parts
David

Replacement Rod section arrived when and as advertised and was easy to insert with the other rod sections.

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Tenkara Rod Replacement Parts
Michael Hickey (Bozeman, 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
I like using my tenkara rod in: Very small streams, Mountain streams, Larger streams or rivers, Stillwater, Backpacking and remote waters

Replacement part came quickly, and were simple to install.

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HANE™ 10ft10in (330cm)
Tod G (Rochester, 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: Larger streams or rivers
Western NY.

The Hane kit gave me everything to get started. My goal was an ultra portable fishing kit to carry on my mountain bike, and tenkara USA delivered. I've since purchased level line, furled line and a number of other flies and nymphs.

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tenkara - the book
John Montgomery (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
Simple

Siple and thus fun

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Tenkara Rod Replacement Parts
David Baker (Rancho Santa Margarita, US)
small rivers and creeks

I just returned home from a 45 day fishing trip. On the trip I broke the tip of my Tenkara pole. When we returned home, the replacement tip was in the mail ready to go. It took less than two minutes to replace! I love my Tenkara Rod.

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Shipping Protection by Route
Gilbert Ayala (Aurora, US)
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: Stillwater, Backpacking and remote waters
Lakes rivers and ponds.

Love the Amago love the customer service…..

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: Stillwater
So far, still water that contains freshwater fish, but I'll expand outside of that to streams as ...

I got the rod to catch smaller, varied species to document them for iNaturalist. But the sporting aspect of it has been super fun too, as a one pound Largemouth Bass, or a large Common Sunfish, really bends the rod.

I've been mostly fishing beaded flies, streamers, something that has some weight, as I've found it a bit hard to load the road to get lighter, dry flies on the water. A bit of a learning curve, I suppose, with more practice needed.

The portability of the rod is excellent, and both the sock and case protect it from all the other stuff bouncing around in my vehicle during field trips. For as thin as the rod tip is, it seems surprisingly durable, but I appreciate the lifetime warranty just in case something goes awry.

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12 Tenkara Flies in Box
Davod Kusneak (Chicago, US)
Smaller vegetation restrictive streams. It is an appropriate technique for this niche application.

So far no issues, the four patterns provides are a good initial selection and have positive results. The files are durable and for the limited use they have meet expectations.

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AMAGO™ 13ft6in (410cm)
Gilbert Ayala (Aurora, US)
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: Very small streams, Mountain streams, Larger streams or rivers, Stillwater, Backpacking and remote waters
I have always enjoyed Tenkara style of fishing.Ihave been at it for 12years…

Great Rod, should have gotten me one 12 years ago.
Aloha

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Tenkara Kit
Jeffrey (Elk Grove, 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, Stillwater
great rod

This was my second Tenkara USA rod and I purchased this one for my Uncle because I love mine.

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Tapered Tenkara Lines (Nylon)
Badr Idbeis (Kansas 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: Mountain streams, Larger streams or rivers
mountain streams

great casting, especially is tight location, excellent customer support

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Little Olive Soft Hackle (size 18, 3 flies)
Andrew Jenkins (150 Mile House, CA)
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
British Columbia, Canada

So much fun when you hook into anything bigger than a foot!

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Tenkara Level Line
Adam Lund (Schaumburg, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Trout
I like using my tenkara rod in: Larger streams or rivers

All conditions

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Warranty Claim
David Steele (Reno, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Trout
I like using my tenkara rod in: Mountain streams
High sierra trout streams, particularly Hot Creek

Tenkara fishing is very challenging when targeting larger native Trout, but very fulfilling!

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tenkara - the book
Justino Montes (Charlotte, US)
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: Very small streams, Mountain streams, Stillwater, Backpacking and remote waters
Ponds and smaller creeks streams

The book was good to learn casting and how to read waters

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Tenkara Kit
Jason E Jones (Milford, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Trout
I like using my tenkara rod in: Very small streams, Mountain streams, Backpacking and remote waters
Never tried Tenkara or fly fishing. Look forward to the joueney

Products seem good quality and packaged really well. Havent had a chance to use yet

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Tenkara Rod Replacement Parts
Dario Zaffarano (Boone, 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
a cool spring-fed creek or stream

So I had just caught the largest west slope cutthroat trout I'd ever caught (it was my first! Doesn't matter it was only six inches.) and I was packing up my rod. I took off the grip's plug, to show my friend how thinge go together, and the top five sections fell to the ground. In my hurry to leave, I managed to jam the larger three into an immovable stick. Couldn't separate them.
Order replacement sections and received them within a week. Very happy with the customer service (Thanks, T.J.).

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, Backpacking and remote waters
Colorado

The rod is great. Very responsive, and the three lengths to adjust it are very usable. Very impressed so far

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Tippet (5X)
John Rios (Knoxville, 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, Stillwater
Zoom length from 8’6 to 10’

Great service.
Very fair prices.

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12 Tenkara Flies in Box
Jeremy (Lake Zurich, 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, Larger streams or rivers, Stillwater
Wherever I can fish. But, rivers and streams are my favorite right now.

It's a nice set wonderfully presented.

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Tenkara Level Line
Lyndon Koehn (Cimarron, US)

Trout. I live in Kansas so I don’t get much opportunity and haven’t used the stuff I order yet.

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Tenkara Rod Replacement Parts
Patrick Jobes (Oakland, 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

It is a lark.

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Forceps & Nipper Set
John Rios (Knoxville, US)
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: Very small streams, Mountain streams, Stillwater, Backpacking and remote waters
When fishing small streams and creeks.

Great quality at very reasonable price.

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Warranty Claim
Doug Brown (Montreal, CA)
mountain stream trout

It was actually so easy I kind of tripped over myself, expecting it to be more complicated. The level of 'personal' involvement by Tenkara was more than I expected.

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Warranty Claim
Ken G. (Pawtucket, 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
Pretty much everywhere!

I stupidly broke my rod after stepping on in on a dock. Nice that I could order a new section, although I wish that the process was easier. But my rod is back in pristine condition and all is good! Tight lines!