A complete tenkara set including the best-selling tenkara rod on the market. The adjustable Sato can be fished at 10’8”, 11’10”, or 12’9”. Rod includes a case and woven sock. The starter kit comes with a Keeper™, 11'6" Nylon Tapered Line, 3 tenkara flies, a spool of tippet, forceps and nippers. Everything you need to tenkara fish, except for a fishing license and water.
People searching for Teton, Mizuchi, Hellbender and other adjustable tenkara rods usually buy the Sato, the best-selling adjustable tenkara rod in the market, for the Sato's premium performance, and Tenkara USA's reputable customer service and Lifetime Guarantee.
1% of the sale value of this item will be donated to conservation efforts.
Specs
Rod Length: Adjustable — 10'8", 11'10", or 12'9" (330 / 360 / 390 cm)
Adjustable: Yes (Triple Zoom)
Weight: 2.9 oz (82 g)
Closed Length: 22.75 inches
Open Length: 10.7/11.8/12.7 ft
Handle Length: 10.5 inches
Segments: 9
Material: High-Modulus Graphite
Finish: Gloss Boack w/Red Bands
Includes:
- Rod
- Aluminum Rod Tube
- Woven Rod Sock
- Keeper™
- 11'6" Nylon Tapered Line
- 3 Tenkara Flies
- Spool of Tippet
- Forceps
- Nippers
Supporting our Planet
Tenkara USA® is the only Japanese fly fishing rod company committed to donating at least 1% of its sales to organizations that care for fish habitat. For every tenkara rod sold by Tenkara USA®, an average of $14 goes toward benefiting trout habitat.
A lightweight, adjustable-length rod packed with functionality? It's no wonder the SATO™ has been our best selling rod for over a decade.
The original quiver-killer
Triple-zoom construction makes the SATO™ fishable at 330cm, 360cm and 390cm. If you're going to find the one rod that goes everywhere with you, look no further.
Keep your Plug™
No more lost plugs! With our patent-pending feature, simply remove the plug from the top end of your rod and insert it into the hole at the bottom for safekeeping.
A nod to our past
The Sato is named after Mr. Ernest Satow, an avid mountaineer who was the first person to make a written record of tenkara.
Triple-zoom
The SATO™ can be fished at three different lengths (330/360/390cm), giving you options for just about any situation you encounter.
The SATO was developed to handle it all—from headwaters to main branches of rivers—without needing to reach for a specialty rod. Since it's introduction in 2013, it has become that "one rod" to anglers around the world.
“Bought my Sato two years ago off this website and absolutely love the rod. It works very well with nice action. The products I bought with the rod are also high quality. I definitely recommend.”
Trey Davis
“I am new to Tenkara, and the Sato is my first rod. I like it WAY better than western fly fishing. I love the three zoom positions. Tenkara allows true drag free presentations.”
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
Small Mountain Streams, pocket water and plunge pools.
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.
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Christopher F. (Silver Spring, 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, Backpacking and remote waters
Maryland and Pennsylvania
I’ve only set up, so far, but am really satisfied with the quality. I’ll be out and repping Tenkara in a few weeks!
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Roger Wieck (Scottsbluff, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch:Trout
I like using my tenkara rod in:Very small streams, Mountain streams, Larger streams or rivers, Stillwater
SATO™ 10'8"/ 11'10"/ 12'9" (adjustable)
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Len Heckwolf (Cockeysville, 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
Because of the potential
Love the rod
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Dave Blackhurst (Payson, 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
All creeks and rivers
The SATO rod is the most complete and tested zoom rod out there. Perfect for tiny creeks and larger streams. Highly recommend this rod to anyone thinking of pulling the trigger.
5 stars: 165 (94%)
4 stars: 9 (5%)
3 stars: 2 (1%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)
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Alton Richardson (Fort Collins, 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
Small Mountain Streams, pocket water and plunge pools.
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.
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Christopher F. (Silver Spring, 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, Backpacking and remote waters
Maryland and Pennsylvania
I’ve only set up, so far, but am really satisfied with the quality. I’ll be out and repping Tenkara in a few weeks!
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Roger Wieck (Scottsbluff, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch:Trout
I like using my tenkara rod in:Very small streams, Mountain streams, Larger streams or rivers, Stillwater
SATO™ 10'8"/ 11'10"/ 12'9" (adjustable)
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Len Heckwolf (Cockeysville, 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
Because of the potential
Love the rod
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Dave Blackhurst (Payson, 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
All creeks and rivers
The SATO rod is the most complete and tested zoom rod out there. Perfect for tiny creeks and larger streams. Highly recommend this rod to anyone thinking of pulling the trigger.
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Shawn Lortie (Carbondale, 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, Backpacking and remote waters
I’ve been fishing with the Sato since Daniel Tenkara USA founder) turned me onto it many years ago. It’s my favorite all around Tenkara rod.
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K.L.
Bery nice Tenkara rod. More details when i use it
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Attn: Eun Young Mok Choe (Alameda, 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
a small waters due to simple setting
Very versatile rod for different size of waters.
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Ross Watchorn (Heanor, GB)
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, Larger streams or rivers
Rivers of various sizes
I really enjoy using the Sato rod, mainly catching small free rising trout. I think the ability to extend or shorten the rod easily really helps in some situations.
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Andy Russell (Portland, 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, Stillwater, Backpacking and remote waters
Ketchum ID
Got this as a graduation present for my son. Looks great. I love my Tenkara rod and I take it everywhere. I catch a lot of fish with this simple setup. Makes you really wonder why you should spend a couple hundred dollars on a reel.
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Darin Gibson (Conroe, 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, Larger streams or rivers, Stillwater, Backpacking and remote waters
Streams and lakes
I notice this product is made in China. I imagined that it was made in the USA or even Japan. If you were making these in China for the reduced cost, it appears the savings was not passed on to the consumer.
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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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Lee Neuenschwander (Fontana, 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:Mountain streams, Larger streams or rivers, Stillwater
eastern sierra california
very nice product to the eye….nicely packaged. can’t speak to performance yet, but that may have to wait until June.
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Ethan and Briana Gallegos (Salida, 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: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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Salomon Pinzon (Dallas, 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, Stillwater
Mainly sun fish
I’m really enjoying this tenkara rod because it’s so easy to carry around and set up. During my lunch break, I can go a do a little fishing.
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David B. (San Jose, 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
Small to medium mountain rivers and streams
The Sato has a very light, precise feel to it at all lengths, and also looks & feels very high quality.
Within just a few casts (coming from a western setup I last used 20 years ago), I was able to get my flies where I wanted them, even underneath some mangroves. I hooked and landed a 12” rainbow in the first few minutes. The rod flexes very nicely to control the fish. Can’t wait to get back out there again!
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Ryan Whitney (Buffalo, 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:Larger streams or rivers
Small rivers
Very easy to set up and get fishing. Enjoying my first two weeks of Tenkara
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Michael Lacy (Houston, 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:Stillwater
Lakes and Bayous
Great rod looks good and packaged well.
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Chris Allen (Greenville, 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, Mountain streams
My local small stream. It’s perfect for it. I also can adjust the size to fit al the conditions t...
Rod is very well built and extremely easy to cast. Very light and packable. So far no fish has given me and problems bring it in.
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Michael Belloise (Tampa, US)
I like using my tenkara gear to catch:Medium size fish (12-16" / 30-40cm)
I like using my tenkara rod in:Stillwater
Visiting a lot of the natural parks here in Florida, the portability of the Tenkara ride works we...
I couldn’t be more pleased with my experience with Tenkara USA. I received my order very quickly and very professional and courteous interactions with their team. Highly recommend.
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John Piegaro (Yuba 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, Other species
I like using my tenkara rod in:Very small streams, Larger streams or rivers
Trout mainly.
When the two fishing techniques are compared there is no real comparison. Tenkara is so much more about fishing as about all the gear and equipment needed to Fly fish. Your book should be used as a guide ti others as how to teach special techniques by the addition of video. Your comment that seeing the technique on video as opposed to reading and viewing photos of the technique is profound. Thank You for introducing me to tenkara I love the sport and enjoy the reduced stress that tenkara offers over Fly Fishing.
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Joe Marlow (Brewerton, 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:Larger streams or rivers, Backpacking and remote waters
Everything. Everywhere. Central New York.
I flyfish Traditional & Euro Nymph. Thought I'd add Tenkara with the Sato. Quite nice for it's application (streams). Very easy to use, versatile lengths, compact.
Find myself in thick brush so collapsing is a big plus vs my longer rods. Handles a wide range of fish. Great!
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Customer (Granite City, 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, Stillwater
Park ponds small creeks
My first tenkara rod and I must say for the packable size and the overall fish ability of this rod can’t be beaten
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Karl Gallagher (Hampshire, US)
I haven't used it yet
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Dennis Deutsch (Dallas, US)
I like using my tenkara rod in:Larger streams or rivers, Stillwater
I have not had the opportunity to try yet but look forward to it!
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Nicholas Heathcott (Calgary, CA)
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
Alpine lake and streams in the Rockies
It's just darn fun! The Sato is my introduction to tenkara after decades of western fly fishing and conventional fishing. The zoom function of the rod lets me experiment with what works in different fishing situations which I really appreciate. I've settle mainly on the mid length setting, but that's just me. I probably caught over 100 fish with it last year!
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