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Tenkara Rod Reviews

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Tenkara Level Line
John Harkness (Lakewood, 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
Small streams and private club waters, plus contemplating still water Bluegill

Actually have not yet used the level lines I own, but am well aware of the successes my Japanese business colleagues have routinely with their level lines. I will be using mine this season.

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HANE™ 10ft10in (330cm)
James Moore (Mooresville, 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: Stillwater
Local bass pond

This is a great rod that packs down small. I have caught several bluegill and crappie and they feel good on it. Still waiting to hookup with a largemouth.

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Oki™ Kebari (size 8, 3 flies)
Kurt Steinbaugh (Wilkesboro, 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
High on the Mountain small streams.

do not use a size 8 more like a 22.

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Tenkara Magazine™ , vol. 3 (PRINT)
Todd Sharbutt (San Jose, 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

Great book and service. Thanks

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Tenkara Rod Replacement Parts
ROBERT HOLT (Saint Paul, 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, Backpacking and remote waters

Small streams everywhere

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HANE™ 10ft10in (330cm)
CARMINE CERRA (Stroudsburg, 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
Streams,small

What happens if the tip breaks

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Tenkara Level Line
Jeffrey Twait (Algona, 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: Very small streams
small trout streams

I just got stared with tenkara. It does seem easier than using traditonal fly fishing rods and reels.

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Tenkara Rod Replacement Parts
Kevin Rieckhoff (South Lyon, 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
In my kayak at our local lake near the shore.

The replacement parts got me back in action quickly. The best thing about Tenkara rods is if something happens you don't have to replace the entire rod. I love these rods.
Thanks,
Kevin

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Warranty Claim
Ron Misiura (Minneapolis, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Trout
I like using my tenkara rod in: Mountain streams, Larger streams or rivers

These guys are great to work with. I was impressed how quickly they honored the warranty.

Awesome and delivered quickly! I dont need it but it was nice to know I can order a spare.

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IWANA™ 12ft (360cm)
Shane Clarke (Denver, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Other species
I like using my tenkara rod in: Stillwater, Backpacking and remote waters
I love the old style simplicity.

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Have only caught small fish up to about 10 inches so far, but I'm excited about this rod.Absolutely love it!!

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Tenkara Rod Replacement Parts
Michael Feinkind (Dobbs Ferry, 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
Streams

Perfect for small streams.

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Tenkara Kit
Aron Brown (Bedford, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Very Large fish (>20" / 50cm), Other species
I like using my tenkara rod in: Stillwater

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Warranty Claim
ryan nelson (Denver, 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
Fast pocket water

Tenkara USA has the best warranty out there. Quick response and shipping getting me back on the water!

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

Warranty Claim

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AMAGO™ 13ft6in (410cm)
Dan Ginther (Everett, US)
Season isn’t open yet

Haven’t gotten it out of the box yet.

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Tenkara Fishing Cap
Robbin Bourbeau (Salisbury, US)
I like using my tenkara rod in: Very small streams, Backpacking and remote waters
Small to medium streams

Love the hat!! Fits well and the visor is just the right length

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Tenkara Kit
Kristopher Sealing (Portland, 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, Larger streams or rivers, Backpacking and remote waters
Streams and rivers

Fun rod I take it everywhere the only issue I find is stowing it can be a pain sometimes the rods don’t want to go down but that’s just how it’s gonna be

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Tenkara Kit
Michael Effinger (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: Very small streams, Backpacking and remote waters
Small streams

It has been too cold to test it out yet, and I’m waiting for the trout season to open up here in Northern Wisconsin but as soon as it does I will be wetting a line!

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Warranty Claim
James Arriola (Las Vegas, 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: Very small streams, Mountain streams, Backpacking and remote waters
I like to fish my Tenkara USA rods in streams and smaller rivers across the west.

Tenkara USA is the best Tenkara company in the country and provide top notch customer service. Thank you.

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Tapered Tenkara Lines (Nylon)
Bob Burk (Montrose, 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, Backpacking and remote waters
High Country conditions, anywhere from 8,000-10,000’ in the San Juans, CO

I like the leader. It’s easy to see. I tied a barrel knot per instructions at the terminal end of the leader, then a slip-knotted5x tippet. Worked fine, but am not a fan of the tag end catching on things. I like the small ring better, as it is on the braided leader.

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Warranty Claim
Joyce Lee (Atlanta, 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

Warranty Claim

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SATO™ 10'8"/ 11'10"/ 12'9" (adjustable)
Larry Turigliatto (Seattle, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Medium size fish (12-16" / 30-40cm)
I like using my tenkara rod in: Larger streams or rivers
This is my first Tenkara experience and so far enjoy the experience coming from many years of tra...

Like the rod will take some getting used to.

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Tenkara Level Line
Peter Pritzlaff (Menomonee Falls, 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

Tenkara Level Line

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Tapered Tenkara Lines (Nylon)
Michael Carpenter (Memphis, 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, Larger streams or rivers, Stillwater
Warm water creeks

I love this line, very fine for casting and highly visible.