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In 2007, Daniel discovered tenkara while researching the history and culture of fishing in Japan. In 2008, he visited Japan for his first time and saw tenkara in person. He returned to the US with a tenkara rod in his bag and started enjoying tenkara on backpacking trips. The method was simple and effective; yet, there was no information in English on tenkara. Daniel decided he wanted to share tenkara with people, it would make it easy for people to take-up fly-fishing and experienced anglers like himself were sure to enjoy its minimalist nature. He realized that to share tenkara he could have written many articles and books about it, but if people didn’t get a chance to experience tenkara for themselves it would not spread. Thus, Daniel set out to create a business designing tenkara rods, tenkara lines and tenkara flies and putting them in the hands of people.
Marilyn Mason
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2024
This is a fantastic rod. Unfortunately, the rod broke where the tip and the second section join. Tenkara USA provides full lifetime warranty, though. Having been through so much nonsense with trying to get warranty service of any sort, I was skeptical. However, I contacted Tenkara USA service and got the replacement in just a couple of days. In my 73 years on this planet, I have never gotten better service. Thank you Tenkara USA! Talk about standing behind your product!
Marilyn Mason
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2024
This is a fantastic rod. Unfortunately, the rod broke where the tip and the second section join. Tenkara USA provides full lifetime warranty, though. Having been through so much nonsense with trying to get warranty service of any sort, I was skeptical. However, I contacted Tenkara USA service and got the replacement in just a couple of days. In my 73 years on this planet, I have never gotten better service. Thank you Tenkara USA! Talk about standing behind your product!
Kim wooseok
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2024
Please broaden the scope of shipping in Korea. Currently, beginners in fly fishing are disappointed and turning to tenkara due to the high profits of fly fishing shops in Korea.Please broaden the scope of shipping in Korea. Currently, beginners in fly fishing are disappointed and turning to tenkara due to the high profits of fly fishing shops in Korea.I own two Tenkara USA rods. I just started this year, but my excitement is through the roof. Thanks to the explanations in Tenkara USA’s YouTube videos, I haven’t encountered any issues. Please ensure Tenkara USA’s efforts reach Korea as well.
Kim wooseok
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2024
Please broaden the scope of shipping in Korea. Currently, beginners in fly fishing are disappointed and turning to tenkara due to the high profits of fly fishing shops in Korea.Please broaden the scope of shipping in Korea. Currently, beginners in fly fishing are disappointed and turning to tenkara due to the high profits of fly fishing shops in Korea.I own two Tenkara USA rods. I just started this year, but my excitement is through the roof. Thanks to the explanations in Tenkara USA’s YouTube videos, I haven’t encountered any issues. Please ensure Tenkara USA’s efforts reach Korea as well.
Dylan
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2024
Extreme fragile. I have cheaper tenkara rods that seem much more durable
Dylan
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2024
Extreme fragile. I have cheaper tenkara rods that seem much more durable
Hayden F.
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2022
I have caught, tiny trout, big trout, all kinds of sunfish, largemouth bass up to 2-3lbs and even catfish with this rod, it is an excellent all round rod for streams, small to medium rivers and still water. I have caught well over 500 fish with this rod and it is my go to rod, sensitive and strong. However it is still a tenkara rod, most of these types of rods are not made for salmon or large fish, if you are going to fish for those bigger fish don’t use too heavy a line or you are putting the rod at risk, this applies to all tenkara rods not just the Ito. If you want a rod that can handle heavy lines and big fish check out Wasatch Tenkara they have some beefy rods made for big strong fish like salmon
Hayden F.
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2022
I have caught, tiny trout, big trout, all kinds of sunfish, largemouth bass up to 2-3lbs and even catfish with this rod, it is an excellent all round rod for streams, small to medium rivers and still water. I have caught well over 500 fish with this rod and it is my go to rod, sensitive and strong. However it is still a tenkara rod, most of these types of rods are not made for salmon or large fish, if you are going to fish for those bigger fish don’t use too heavy a line or you are putting the rod at risk, this applies to all tenkara rods not just the Ito. If you want a rod that can handle heavy lines and big fish check out Wasatch Tenkara they have some beefy rods made for big strong fish like salmon
AlMead
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2022
Wow. What a price tag.You must think your poop is gold!
AlMead
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2022
Wow. What a price tag.You must think your poop is gold!
August Gresens
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2022
I have a few tenkara rods but this is the rod I use most of the time and I almost exclusively use it fully extended. I fish it in a variety of situations using a 2.5 level line for tight line nymph fishing, using indicators and tapered nylon leader for dry fly fishing or dry/dropper. The rod is a very well made and it has handled some decent sized fish (trout up to 19 inches) with no issue.
August Gresens
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2022
I have a few tenkara rods but this is the rod I use most of the time and I almost exclusively use it fully extended. I fish it in a variety of situations using a 2.5 level line for tight line nymph fishing, using indicators and tapered nylon leader for dry fly fishing or dry/dropper. The rod is a very well made and it has handled some decent sized fish (trout up to 19 inches) with no issue.
E. Haaland
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2018
Feels light even given it's length. Very sensitive yet strong enough backbone to land bigger fish; perhaps not salmon as mentioned in the 2-star review below, but can easily manage 12-18" trout.
E. Haaland
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2018
Feels light even given it's length. Very sensitive yet strong enough backbone to land bigger fish; perhaps not salmon as mentioned in the 2-star review below, but can easily manage 12-18" trout.
Matt
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2017
Good for panfish, bad for salmon- I snapped my overly priced rod in half. Like I said, panfish good, salmon bad
Matt
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2017
Good for panfish, bad for salmon- I snapped my overly priced rod in half. Like I said, panfish good, salmon bad
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