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06-20-2017, 04:44 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Calgary
Posts: 823
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Any Tenkara fishermen out there??
I have been thinking that a Tenkara rod would make at least a good back up for fishing the smaller mountain streams and might just be fun to try.
I am wondering how many members we have here that uses them or at least has used one?
Seems unlike most things there isn't as huge of a big difference in prices. Seems like the Higher end rod set up is around $200.00 where the cheaper ones you can find for around $80. At most we are talking $150.00 difference. unlike conventional fly rods where the difference can be over $1000.00
I can only assume that like almost everything else, you get what you pay for but with only $150.00 in the difference between the best and the worst how much different can they really be? Obviously the difference would be in the quality of the blank but when you do not need line speed or tight loops how much does that really matter?
If you have one please let me know the brand and how you like it, if you compared it to any other tenkara rods and how much you actually use it.
I would like to find one of those unsung heroes brands where you really get the value for the dollar ... HAHAHA Does ECHO make a Tenkara rod??
Thanks for the help.
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06-20-2017, 05:40 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Sherwood Park
Posts: 226
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I started using a Tenkera rod last season on small streams. I love it because it's really quick to set up and it takes up very little space on my motor bike. I bought the TFO and have peen pleased with it. The TFO also comes with a spare tip
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06-20-2017, 06:21 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Qualicum beach. Bc
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I tried one last year and was surprised how far it casts
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06-20-2017, 07:32 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Edmonton
Posts: 470
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Tenkara Rods
I got one a couple of years ago, from a Canadian company "Tenkara Outfitters" I got a Dragon Tail Shadowfire 360 about $125. and I was very impressed with the company. I had a breakage (don't lend your rod!) and they were really great about sending me a replacement piece with a link to a how to video. It's a nice rod I just haven't had much of a chance to use a lot.
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06-20-2017, 09:55 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Calgary
Posts: 408
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I bought an $8 carp rod off of Aliexpress. It's like a Tenkara but it's a bit stiff. I used a section of old 5 weight line and it works exactly how I want it to. 2 metres long, collapses to 40 cm.
My first fish on it was a stocked rainbow and it was a ton of fun. I don't think I'll bother buying a real tenkara... this suits my purpose and is more than fun enough.
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06-21-2017, 07:04 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Calgary
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I have a Tenkara Ayu that I used for a few years ago on small streams. It's really fun but one of the drawbacks is that due to it's length it can get tangled in trees easier when you are walking the streams.
If you are fishing streams with little foliage around, it's awesome fun. I've been meaning to get it out again this year once the waters lower.
It is surprising what you can land with it, we landed a fairly large sea run brown when we used it in Iceland but was tricky as you need to run up and down the stream depending on how the fish wants to run since the drag is essentially you lol.
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06-25-2017, 07:56 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Calgary
Posts: 823
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Surprised there are not more people trying it out. Sounds like a lot of fun.
I am hoping to teach myself how to do it with the left hand to give the right elbow a break.
I mean I can't just give up fishing.
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06-25-2017, 08:29 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Coquitlam, BC
Posts: 156
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Quote:
Originally Posted by millsboy79
I am hoping to teach myself how to do it with the left hand to give the right elbow a break.
I mean I can't just give up fishing.
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If you're looking for elbow relief, seriously look at a spey or switch. Saved my arm 12 years ago and allowed it to rehab to the point it no longer is an issue in my single-hand fishing.
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06-26-2017, 11:01 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Calgary
Posts: 823
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Have a switch rod in the mail I bought on the spey pages classifieds. But that is not suites for mountain streams like tenkara would be.
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06-26-2017, 01:40 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 38
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I bought an 8' Cascade Tenkara rod from Tenkara Rod Company out of Idaho, USA. I bought it for fishing small, tight trout streams.
I HATE it. I absolutely hate it and I'm selling it immediately. While it does set up pretty quickly, it is really a pain in the ass to move from spot to spot on the water. You have 15' or so of line/tippet coming out of the top of the rod and nowhere to go with it if you just want to move up 25m or 50m upstream. So you kind of fold it over on itself a few times so it isn't dragging or catching tree limbs or bushes as you walk up. Well when you get to your spot you have to be extremely careful to let go of and unfold the line right or it knots up. I suppose you could hand wind it on the spool each time you move but that wastes considerable time.
Also, the set length of line really limits your fishing. Instead of being able to cast up into a pool, you have to get much closer and risk spooking the fish. I know that can be sporting for some people, but I like being able to fish a long pool from bottom to top in succession without moving and risking spooking the fish.
Other than taking the tenkara setup on a work trip or motorbike as mentioned below, or some other reason you would be extremely limited in the gear you bring, I don't see a single scenario where Tenkara has any advantage over rod/reel fly fishing. It was fun to try and I landed a few brook trout but I just don't see the point.
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06-26-2017, 02:25 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Edmonton
Posts: 1,464
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Quote:
Originally Posted by A-Baum
I bought an 8' Cascade Tenkara rod from Tenkara Rod Company out of Idaho, USA. I bought it for fishing small, tight trout streams.
I HATE it. I absolutely hate it and I'm selling it immediately. While it does set up pretty quickly, it is really a pain in the ass to move from spot to spot on the water. You have 15' or so of line/tippet coming out of the top of the rod and nowhere to go with it if you just want to move up 25m or 50m upstream. So you kind of fold it over on itself a few times so it isn't dragging or catching tree limbs or bushes as you walk up. Well when you get to your spot you have to be extremely careful to let go of and unfold the line right or it knots up. I suppose you could hand wind it on the spool each time you move but that wastes considerable time.
Also, the set length of line really limits your fishing. Instead of being able to cast up into a pool, you have to get much closer and risk spooking the fish. I know that can be sporting for some people, but I like being able to fish a long pool from bottom to top in succession without moving and risking spooking the fish.
Other than taking the tenkara setup on a work trip or motorbike as mentioned below, or some other reason you would be extremely limited in the gear you bring, I don't see a single scenario where Tenkara has any advantage over rod/reel fly fishing. It was fun to try and I landed a few brook trout but I just don't see the point.
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I had probably one of the first Tenkara USA rods in Candada (it was a 12ft Iwana) when Daniel Galardo first started importing them into US/Canada.
Im same as A-Baum there a bit of fun till novelty wears off which it did fairly fast. I had all the same troubles as above and then some.
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06-27-2017, 05:32 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Calgary
Posts: 823
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Has anyone used one from a belly boat?
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06-28-2017, 01:04 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Calgary
Posts: 823
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If anyone I have not contacted already has one they would be willing to sell. Please feel free to send me a pm with what you have and what you would like for it.
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06-28-2017, 09:09 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 12
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I have fished a tenkara for the past five years. I think most people try to fish it in water that is too big for what it is designed for. Under the right conditions it can be amazingly effective at picking apart a small stream, but it definitely has its limits.
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06-29-2017, 07:52 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 38
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I have fished it in bigger waters as well as small native brookie streams in eastern US with tight canopies and lots of brush. I just can't find a single advantage tenkara has over rod/reel with the exception of packing it on a motorcycle or carry on luggage.
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06-29-2017, 07:53 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by A-Baum
I have fished it in bigger waters as well as small native brookie streams in eastern US with tight canopies and lots of brush. I just can't find a single advantage tenkara has over rod/reel with the exception of packing it on a motorcycle or carry on luggage.
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Wonder why someone does not make a telescopic fly rod with a reel seat and some guides hahaha
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06-30-2017, 04:56 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 407
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Small packable rod for motorcycles or backpacking
Quote:
Originally Posted by A-Baum
I have fished it in bigger waters as well as small native brookie streams in eastern US with tight canopies and lots of brush. I just can't find a single advantage tenkara has over rod/reel with the exception of packing it on a motorcycle or carry on luggage.
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Check out the CGR flyrods from Cabelas USA 2 or 3 wt 6 foot 3 piece rods on sale now for 59.95 US funds Hard to beat for those brushy little creeks and small enough at 25 inches to fit in a day pack
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02-02-2018, 04:37 PM
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Banned
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 389
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Not that would admit it. Hahahaha!
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02-02-2018, 08:20 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 264
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Though I don't have a tenkara rod, I have learned a lot from studying some of the ideas, which has made me a better fly fisher.
There are some great ideas for the creation of simplistic, effective flies (and there is more flies than just the stereotypical reversed hackle flies) and the importance of keeping a fly line off the water.
Feel free to quickly judge tenkara, but I think you are missing out on some effective details.
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02-05-2018, 08:30 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 47
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jason.seaward
Though I don't have a tenkara rod, I have learned a lot from studying some of the ideas, which has made me a better fly fisher.
There are some great ideas for the creation of simplistic, effective flies (and there is more flies than just the stereotypical reversed hackle flies) and the importance of keeping a fly line off the water.
Feel free to quickly judge tenkara, but I think you are missing out on some effective details.
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05-07-2018, 05:16 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
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Hey if anyone wants to try out a Tenkara rod, Im willing to meet up at Crossfield ponds. Ill bring like 5 tenkara rods with me if you want to try it for a couple of hours. Not sure if Crossfield is stocked yet tho..
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