The 11ft to 14ft7inches rods close down to a mere 20 inches and all pieces fit inside the handle and remain well-protected. The long rods have significant advantages over short fly rods: keep the fly in place on the other side of a current, make very precise casts to tight spots, and better control the fly for the ultimate presentation. Tenkara lines are formulated for delicate and accurate fly-casting. Our tenkara flies are based on the patterns taught to us by our teachers Dr. Ishigaki, Mr. Amano and Mr. Sakakibara. And, we\'ll try offering some truly unique tenkara items for your enjoyment, such as t-shirts and hats, the tenkara nets and leather wallets. To learn more about gear and basic setups you may click on the sections below, or visit "About Tenkara", and our Forum.