Tenkara, simple fly fishing method from Japan, uses only a telescopic tenkara rod, tenkara line and tenkara fly: Choosing a tenkara rod, tenkara line and tenkara flies

Even with something as simple as tenkara, choosing your first tenkara rod may seem daunting. There are decisions to be made in terms of fish targeted and waters fished. In this episode, Daniel will walk you through the lineup of tenkara rods, tenkara lines and tenkara flies offered by Tenkara USA to help you choose your first tenkara rod.
Hint: if you are having a hard time choosing, just get the adjustable Sato rod by Tenkara USA, it is ultra-light, covers the main lengths of tenkara rods, and will be a versatile rod in small and large waters alike.

Referenced in this episode:
Rhodo, adjustable 8’10”/ 9’9”/10’6”, the shortest tenkara rod is ideal for tight streams.
Sato, adjustable 10’8”/ 11’10”/12’9”, probably the most versatile, our usual recommendation.
Iwana, 12feet, a lower price rod and a classic in the tenkara community.
Amago, 13’6″, our “big fish” rod.
Ito, adjustable 13′ / 14’7″, ideal for larger waters and often chosen as a 2nd rod.
Tenkara lines
Tenkara flies

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Eduardo Feller says:

November 19, 2015 at 08:02

I am out of town. Before I select on of your rods on sale, please remind me which are the two I already have from your records.
Do I already own the Sato?

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- Daniel Galhardo says:
  
  November 19, 2015 at 10:38
  
  Eduardo, according to our records you have an Ito and a 12ft Iwana.
  
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sacalus says:

December 12, 2015 at 21:51

This fishing style practiced myself with a stick but more resistant to new Ro.It is an ancient fishing

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