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Post by sakasakebariuk on Jan 18, 2012 16:22:17 GMT
Found this site and have ordered the EZ Keepers www.tenkara.fr/Delivery was very fast (3 days once order was placed) They also sell a selection of tenkara rods |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2012 18:02:05 GMT
I would like to try one of their rods but they won't ship to the U.S.  |
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Post by chriscreeler on Feb 1, 2012 13:59:51 GMT
Most of the rods appear to be by Nissin, and so are easily obtainable from Japan.
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Post by leckie on Feb 2, 2012 18:09:39 GMT
I have looked at the Nissin rods and don't think they are the same. I'm pretty sure they are custom made in China for them, similar to Tenkara USA. I sent an email to the guys at Tenkara France to see if they could respond directly to the forum and clarify the situation.  Their website is excellent and it gives members an alternative product to choose from.  leckie |
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Post by jean on Feb 2, 2012 20:02:19 GMT
Hello,
I am Jean from Tenkara Pyrénées.
Thank for inviting us to post on your forum (...and sorry for my poor english).
About our rods and lines :
"découverte" série is made in China. It is a strong rod that we wanted to sell at low price for fishing schools or for the unlucky guys (and girls) that cannot go fishing very often. Very good also for Nymph fishing.
"exploration" and "aventure" séries are mid range and premium Tenkara rods, tested and developped with local fishing guides and 100% made in Japan (engineering, production) by our partner Uzaki Nissin. Those rods are very light and powerfull also.
I will check on the forum in the coming days if you have more questions.
I can also help if some of you want good advices to go Tenkara fishing in the Pyrénées. We have, overhere, many very nice mountain streams full of (small) brown trouts and also bigger rivers with good surprises ... and of course good wine and food etc ... but this is another story !
A bientôt
Jean
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Post by chriscreeler on Feb 2, 2012 21:03:31 GMT
I'm delighted that someone is retailing good Japanese tenkara rods in the EU.
I posted the comment above because ''jasonklass'' said you would not ship to the USA.
Chris.
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Post by leckie on Feb 2, 2012 22:06:35 GMT
Jean, Thanks for such a prompt reply....appreciate it. Can you advise how much your standard delivery charge to the UK is for large items such as rods and small items such as lines etc. Also for clarification do you ship to the USA for our tenkara friends over the pond.  I've looked at the video clips of your fishing excursions in the Pyrenees (many times) and the rivers and streams you have over there look absolutely fantastic....perfect for tenkara fishing. leckie |
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Post by jean on Feb 4, 2012 8:16:08 GMT
Hello, 16,9 € for uk large item delivery (French post "Collissimo Recommandé) 3 € for uk for each small item. Very sorry for no forwarding to the States but we have small stocks and local market is big enough for us. Please have a look to our last video www.tenkara.fr/vidéos/Jean |
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Post by leckie on Feb 4, 2012 19:01:23 GMT
Jean, Thanks for clarifying this. Is the latest video the one with you catching the large brown trout....nice one. Incidentally the rod that you advertise as a 5:5 is described in the specification listing as a 6:4..you might want to look at this and correct...just a typo I guess. leckie |
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Post by jean on Feb 4, 2012 19:55:01 GMT
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Post by leckie on Feb 5, 2012 20:40:35 GMT
Jean, I wasn't sure if the action of this rod should be shown in the specification as 5:5 rather than 6:4  Rod 320 RTK Exploration 5.5 A rod as light as a feather, ideal for mountain streams, congested areas and your most secret corners ... Perfect for mounting of monofilament line. 315 cm unfolded 57cm folded 55 grams 7 strands Action 6:4Base diameter: 9.5 mm Tip diameter : 0.95 mm Cork handle 23 cm Color: black, silver signature Nissin Technology (Japan) Supplied with soft case and transport tube (carbon) Recommended lines: LNC320 LNJ330 Regards leckie |
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Post by jean on Feb 6, 2012 12:35:04 GMT
Thanks Leckie, you are right, action is 5:5 for this rod ! (... even if, as tip diametre is a little bigger than other rods, it would be more "in between 5:5 and 6:4").
Anyway, We have made typo correction on our website. Thank you again and sorry for this mistake!
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Post by dave1972 on Feb 6, 2012 20:15:51 GMT
jean just watched your latest video.......an amazing fight from a beautiful fish in a stunning location  ;D i need to come and fish the pyrennes, it is now on my todo list... thanks for sharing this and your other videos, very very cool indeed |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2012 4:13:13 GMT
Well I have a Nissin Prosquare rod on the way from Japan so maybe I'm not missing out on the Tenkara Pyrenees rods.
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Post by jean on Feb 20, 2012 10:34:01 GMT
Hi Jason,
TKP Exploration serie is based on prosquare blanks and we have bettered some details as for exemple junction betwtween blank and handle, painting, rod case ... and also more affordable price within europe.
Very sorry again not to sent to US. Enjoy your Nissin rod, you be for sure amazed by it lightness.
Jean
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