Rod
Tenkara rod
How to fish a tenkara rod for Fly Fishing.
Characteristics
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Reel seat
None
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Form factor
Telescopic
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Action
Moderate
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Grip
Cork
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Habitats
Freshwater
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Methods
Fly Fishing
Collapsible sections
Telescoping carbon fiber segments allow the entire tenkara rod to collapse.
Tippet holder
Attached spool holds extra leader material securely along the rod.
Handle
Traditional cork grip provides a lightweight and comfortable hold during casting.
What fish can you catch with a tenkara rod?
What is a tenkara rod used for?
A tenkara rod is a telescopic, reel-less fishing rod for fixed-line fly fishing in streams.
How is a tenkara rod different from similar gear?
No reel seat. You fish a level line and a fly, not a western fly reel.
When should you use a tenkara rod?
Use it on small rivers and pocket water where a nine-foot fly rod and reel are more kit than you need.
What problems does a tenkara rod solve?
It keeps you in touch with a fly in tight mountain water without a reel to snag on brush.
Tenkara rod size chart
Common sizes and ratings for this part of the kit.
- 3.3 m
- 3.6 m
- 3.9 m
- 4.1 m