Top products from r/Tenkara
We found 34 product mentions on r/Tenkara. We ranked the 32 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. uxcell Traveling 9 Sections Telescopic Pole Fishing Fisherman Tool Rod 2.5M Orange
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 3
UPC: 610256013183Made using the highest quality materialsTested for reliability and qualityUsed by professionals worldwideUltra-premium-grade cork grip; special design on handle, more comfortable
2. Clip-On Line Tenkara Winder/Line Keeper (2 Pack)
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 2
Size Fits Most Tenkara RodsSnaps On-and-Off of your Tenkara Rod with ease2 Pack in Red Color with form insert for thinner rodsPerfect alternative to troublesome Easy Hook KeepersGreat Tenkara Line Management System as seen on Tenkara Tenkara Blog
3. Sunset Amnesia Shooting Monofilament (Red, 15LB)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Amnesia Shooting Monofilament (Red, 15LB)
4. M MAXIMUMCATCH Maxcatch Tenkara Fishing Rod Combo Complete Kit 11/12/13ft(Telescoping Carbon Tenkara Rod, Carry Case, Line, Tippet, Flies, Line Nipper, Hook Keepers) (Rod Combo, 13ft)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
READY TO GO TENKARA – the everything you need to go Tenkara. Include the rod, line, tenkara flies and accessories all you may useSIX Models Tenkara Rod – 4 length of rods from 10ft to 13ft. and 2 Triple zoom rods to meet the need of all kind of fishing environmentLIGHT WEIGHT with PRECISE ACTION...
5. Shimotsuke Shimono Brother from The Original/Second Generation Heaven 3.3
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
6. Wetfly Tenkara Line Clips, Black, Universal
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Low profile design, clips collapses down while fishingEasy to wrap line quickly to move to your next fishing HoleMade to fit most tenkara rodsCan be stored in rod tube with clips in tact with line
7. Stren FluoroCast
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
A 100% fluorocarbon that casts and handles like nylonExcellent knot and shock strengthVirtually invisible for more strikesGreater density allows lures to run deeper
8. DRAGONtail Shadowfire 365 12' Tenkara Rod Plus Complete Starter Package – Flies, Leader, Tippet, Line Holder, Storage Tube, and Rod Sock
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
HIGH QUALITY ROD - The Shadowfire 12-ft Tenkara Rod is comparable to other mid-tier rods that are priced much higher. IM 10 graphite is strong yet lightweight and can handle medium sized fish.COMPLETE STARTER PACKAGE - Includes everything you need to start tenkara fly fishing: 3 soft hackle flies, u...
9. Tenkara USA The Keeper: Tenkara line and Fly Holder
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Holds all you need for fishing: line, tippet and fliesDesigned to hold two lines. Have a long line on one side and a short line or tippet on the otherExclusive line-catching system that prevents line from tangling and unwantedly coming off the spoolIntegrated fly storage boxHold it with your finger ...
10. All Fishermen Are Liars (John Gierach's Fly-fishing Library)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
11. Uzaki Nissin Rod Tenkara Starter Set 360
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Length: 3.6 m/Jointed section: 8/Closed Length: 57 cm/Weight: 65 gTop Dia: 0.65 mm/Bottom Dia: 11.3 mmsuitable leader No. #0.8-#1.2Content rate of Carbon: 86%Power action, 7:3
12. Uzaki Nissin Pro Spec 2way 360 7:3 Tenkara Fishing Rod
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Total Length: 3.60mNumber of Joints:8Weight: 75gSuitable Line: 0.8 - 1.2Carbon Content: 86%
14. SpiderWire EZ Fluoro
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
100-Percent fluorocarbonWon't absorb waterInvisible underwater to fishLow stretch for increased sensitivity4 pound test, clear, 200 yards
15. YAMATOYO Tenkara level yellow 50m 3.5
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Fluorocarbon 100%Yellow color
16. Uzaki Nissin professional Square Super Tenkara 6: 4 3608
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
Length: 3.6 m/Jointed section: 8/Closed Length: 57 cm/Weight: 60 gTop Dia: 0.65 mm/Bottom Dia: 10.8 mmsuitable leader No. #0.8-#1.2Content rate of Carbon: 86%Power action, 6:4
17. Uzaki Nissin Fine mode dry landscape high contrast 2706
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
Length: 2.65mNo. of joints: 6Weight 40g0.7mm tip diameterOriginal diameter 18.9mm
18. Allen Company Fox River Fishing Chest Pack, Twin Double Compartment
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Quality tested and ensured for maximum durabilityDesigned with only the toughest, roughest users in mindComfort and performance come hand in hand with Allen comConventional chest/fanny pack with unconventional capacityHolds 4 large plus 2 small fly/tackle boxesLow profile designCool mesh lining, D-r...
19. Fishing Daiwa Liberty Club Lure 5105tlfs 785662
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
Daiwa Liberty Club Lure 5105tlfs 785662
20. Wild Water Fly Fishing 9 Foot, 4-Piece, 5/6 Weight Fly Rod Complete Fly Fishing Rod and Reel Combo Starter Package
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
FLY ROD: 5/6 weight, 9', 4 Piece, slow action, IM8 graphite. Has machined aluminum reel seat with double lock rings and laser etched butt cap, 7” long, Western style cork handle with compressed cork accent rings, stainless steel stripper guide with silicon carbide rings, stainless single foot guid...
If your main requirement is lightweight, Tenkara is indeed your best option. However, it may not be the best option for the water and fish you might encounter. For instance if you think you'll be hitting lakes and ponds for bass, a collapsible/telescoping spinning rod and reel might be the better choice. Though if you expect to be fishing rivers and streams for smaller species in close quarters, well you've come to the right place.
Rod length is also a choice based on the type of water you'll be fishing. If you've got wide open spaces or expect to be some distance away from a fish holding feature (maybe you intend to fish from shore), then longer is generally better and 12 foot might be your minimum. And if you intend to be in a tight stream with a lot of overhanging branches, you should be looking at shorter options. 2 additional things to consider - a long rod can be difficult to handle for a shorter person, and for backpacking the collapsed length of your setup is an important consideration.
The shortest tenkara rod I have (and maybe the shortest available, not sure) is an 8' Wetfly Kodomo Creek (excellent deal right now @ $70 with a hard case, line, tippet and flies). This is probably the rod I use most because the river I'm on is essentially a tunnel of branches. There are also "zoom" Tenkara rods which typically have 2 usable lengths for different fishing situations. I have a Badger Bad Axe which might be right up your alley - it fishes at 9'10" or 11'6" and is my choice on new water.
Goture isn't the worst you could do, but personally I would consider it to be at the bottom end of an entry level rod. It'll be heavier and less sensitive then most other options. Still, for a new fisherman who might be worried about damaging an expensive set-up on a hiking trip it's not a bad choice.
You're pretty close on what a full setup consists of. The line is usually 2 lines - a "leader" which is a heavier section attached directly to the rod/lillian roughly the length of the rod or slightly longer, and a shorter section (2' is probably average) of lighter weight material called "tippet" that is attached to the leader and then your fly. People generally use fluorocarbon for tippet because it's nearly invisible underwater and it sinks. There are many different options for leader material, but to keep things as simple as possible I would be looking at a level line leader which is usually a colored piece of fluorocarbon making it easy to see your fly drift. Both the leader and tippet have unique sizing designations that I won't get into right now, but if you make a rod choice I'd be happy to help.
2 other things you will probably want is a spool or 2 of some sort to store your leader/tippet set-up(s), and a protective tube for your rod while backpacking. The spools can be very simple and are designed with a hole in the middle to fit over the collapsed rod. This one is a bit more expensive but is a really nice bit of kit to easily keep lines from unraveling and storing a small amount of flies. Trouble with a spool and backpacking is that you will probably want a protective tube for your rod and the spool won't fit in the tube. If that's the case, you might want to look at a line keeper like this or this. The second option is better for smaller rods because you can use different sized o-rings to keep it snug.
So that was a lot more words then I was expecting to type out, especially since Tenkara is all about simplicity, but I hope it helps. Really jealous of a month long backpacking/fishing trip. Enjoy!
If you're interested in fly fishing I'd strongly reccomend WildWater's 5wt (technically 5/6wt) rod. It's $90 on amazon, is amazon prime eligible, and has an awesome lifetime warranty (its like $15 bucks to replace a rod with the warranty). Oh yeah, it also comes with a handful of trout flies, 4lb leader and a nice fly box. If you have any questions about fly fishing I'll do my best to answer them.
https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Water-Fly-Fishing-Complete/dp/B001IAHX6A/ref=sr_1_1?s=sports-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1498081368&sr=1-1&keywords=wildwater
I remember you asking about how to cook and clean trout last year; your transformation to the dark-side (Tenkara) is almost complete. :)
Shadowfire is a good first rod for sure. Anything from TUSA is good, TRodCo stick with the Teton or the Sawtooth. (EDIT: Massdrop runs sales on Teton packages semi-frequently. It's worth keeping an eye on if this is the rod you want)
With all that said, I do prefer Japanese rods and would recommend THIS NISSIN as your first rod.
Generally speaking, you want something that is 6:4 flex and about 12' long. 7:3 flex will work too, but for the Sierra's and smallies, I like 6:4.
You are going to want level line probably in Size 3 to start. You will need tippet as well (6x is good,) and flies. Don't get hung up on Tenkara-specific flies (kebaris, etc.) any unweighted fly will cast the same and may be more productive.
I wet-wade both the Silver and S. Fork American, -its cold but no big deal. Quick-dry pants and good water shoes for me. Be safe though, especially in Spring.
If you want, I can meet you and your hubby up there sometime and let you try various rods. I have 2 TRodCo rods (Sierra/mini-Teton,) 2 Daiwas (Sagiri 39MC/KeiryuX39,) 2 Nissins (ProSpec36/RoyalStage36), and a Tenkarabum Traveler 44
Tenkarabum does a really good job breaking down the differences.
I currently own three corkless Keiryu rods: Kosasa 150 (4.9ft), Kiyose 24SF (7.4ft), and Kiyotaki 36 (11.5ft). They are all on the stiff side, with more tip flex and a stiff mid-section and butt.
My next rod will likely be something in the 2.9-3.2m range, and i want something softer as well- a 5:5 or 6:4, possibly even a LL (level line) rod with very slow action.
I'm looking at the Nissin Air Stage 290, Suntech Kurenai HM30R, and mostly the Nissin Pro Spec 320. I think the Pro Spec will win out, with the added flexibility of the zoom from 2.7 to 3.2m, and it'll be my first cork grip rod as well.
Here's the fun part- the first two rods are right around $100 on Amazon.jp, and the Pro Spec is like $90. Look how much TenkaraBum asks for them. I'll only be paying $18 for 2-3 day EMS from Japan through Tenso.
Not necessarily a great way to start out, but just showing how much this route can save you.
Personally, of all the "starter kits" mentioned above, I'd either go with the cheapest american company that has a great warranty/service, or I'd get the Nissin kit from TB or Amazon.jp:
http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00B7YHYZ2
Thanks for the article. It is helpful to know the pros and cons. Although I can see it being helpful to have different lengths for different waters, I feel like the rivers and streams that I fish aren't that much different in terms of size and i could just change my tippet size to make up the difference.
Can you buy any fluorocarbon bass fishing line and use it as a level line?
For example something like this? http://amzn.com/B008J4CBBU
This guy seems to like the level line a lot better.
http://www.tenkarabum.com/level-line.html
I have a Teton, slick little rod, great feel. He'll be happy. If this is for Christmas, I bet they will have a Black Friday deal, so you could save a little money, or spend the same amount and buy him an accessory, maybe a little chest pack or similar. I have this one, paid $25 for it on a Black Friday sale two years ago and love it.
I hate to be that guy... but Tenkara Rod Co offers terrible equipment. I'm sure they sourced the cheapest tippet rings possible and it probably wasn't polished properly.
Not to be that guy (again)... but tenkara isn't that great of an option for alpine lakes. It simply isn't meant for it. You can certainly cast to fish cruising the shore line, but you're not going to be booming out 35-50ft of line with that rod. TRC copied a keiryu rod design, which was never meant to cast tenkara line and a fly, but rather lob bait with splitshot within relatively short distances. The odds are unfortunately stacking up against you.
I'm pretty sure I recognize your name from r/Ultralight - so I'm guessing volume/weight of your fishing gear is a concern for you. I'd still much rather carry a telescoping spinning rod and small reel for alpine lake fishing. An UL spinning rod will perform well in small streams, but a tenkara rod is never going to truly excel in alpine lakes.
Daiwa makes relatively cheap collapsible spinning rods that are not much heavier than tenkara rods. Add an UL reel that holds like 75-100yds of #4 mono and you'll have a fishing setup around 10oz.
https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B003860VKM/ref=s9_dcacsd_dcoop_bw_cr_x__a_w
You can try making your own furled leader if that's what you prefer
I bought this level line I first started tenkara because it seemed like what most were recommending.
I don't fish tenkara much these days as I've fallen for euronymphing. However last summer, I had my tenkara rods on a family trip and no leader. I ended up just used this indicator line by Rio and it worked great!
Personally, I think any preferable size of nylon or fluoro will work for level line so long as you can see it. You probably don't need to spend $20 on imported, Japanese fluoro. I haven't messed around with it, but I could see Amnesia being effective as well
Sorry, realize it's not bamboo but if anyone is looking for a good Japanese made carbon rod, this one is amazing at 40 bucks https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B00Y0ON5HW/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I can't speak for others, but I got a whole kit from maximumcatch on amazon for $80 and it's served me well. If you look at my most recent post you can see the fish I landed using the 13' rod from that kit.
The kit in question if you're curious:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QTH821D/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1
i recommend the nissin fine mode kosansui 270, i still use that rod for small creeks, and i have 8 fixed line rods
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edit- https://www.amazon.com/Uzaki-Nissin-Fine-landscape-contrast/dp/B005NGTQRY/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=nissin+fine+mode&qid=1554752310&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spell
OP here again:
Thanks again for the explanation and the diagram, it makes a lot of sense (though I still have to actually try it, of course).
If you are willing to offer to show me the basics at McLaren I will definitely take you up on that and would compensate you for your time (cash or trade); we can work out the details via private message if you are serious about that.
In another post you recommended the DRAGONtail Shadowfire: if I was to order this set: https://www.amazon.com/DRAGONtail-Tenkara-Shadowfire-Complete-Starter/dp/B00N36YY1O/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1503095765&sr=8-3&keywords=tenkara, what else do you think I would need to get started.
Again, thank you for taking your time to explain this stuff to someone you is completely clueless; I really appreciate it!
(edit, damn I'm an idiot, I corrected the link)
Direct Amazon link without the Facebook and Amazon affiliate weirdness: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0811737829/
You can get supercheap rods off Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Traveling-Sections-Telescopic-Fisherman/dp/B005SO6GTW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1511730672&sr=8-4&keywords=tenkara
Will probably last long enough for you to decide whether or not you like it.
This one
https://www.amazon.com/a11081700ux0041-Traveling-Sections-Telescopic-Fisherman/dp/B005SO6GTW