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.
The tapered leader was very easy to learn to cast with, even for a novice like myself. The line holder is extremely convenient. Everything I need to fish fits in the little mesh bag so it's easy to transport whether I'm hitting boulder creek on the fixie or Walker ranch on the mountain bike.
Eh pescado con mi Ito excelente truchas marrones de mas de 30cms en el Río Gallegos chico , ha sido una diversión total. Y también pejerreyes en la costa marina de Bahía San Blas , amo esta caña. También tengo mi Iwana de 12 pies qué he utilizado para pescar truchas Fontinalis en el Río Coyle norte, muy feliz con ella también . Excelentes cañas
21 Tenkara Flies in Box
Very nice assortment if flies in a sturdy box.
Tenkara Kit
I am pleased with the replacement tip you sent for my AWANA and it fit perfectly. I only use my Tenkara where appropriate for the size fish I target (mainly trout and pan fish) and only in fresh water. Thanks for the quick service.
I am an absolute beginner flyfisherman and chose Tenkara because I’m also an avid hiker and it seemed like the simplest and cleanest way to get into the sport and is appropriate to the territory here in Western North Carolina, where I tend to hike.
I had to replace a tip - my bad. Awesome help and response.
Utah mountain streams and lakes
I’m new to tenkara, been loving it so far!
Rod tip replacement in 3 days, well done!!