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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2014 9:44:23 GMT
Ok so I have an 8' tenago style rod for my 7yr old daughter to try get her out on the river with me as she does enjoy a few days out, inevitably I know I'm also going to love tenkara as its a new challenge and I enjoy mixing my fishing up from going on tiny brooks to throwing budgies on a #9.
I went to fly only the other week when Stuart crofts had 4 rods on him an 8,11,12+13', I'm kind of thinking 11' would be a good rod choice for me as I rarely fish big rivers and lots of the places I fish are partly canopied by low trees, the other factor is do I go 6:4 or 7:3 there not really big fish rivers that I go on although some of the small pools hold the odd big surprise, and the other thing being I would probably use it for Czech nymphing in the winter.
So my question to the experienced is there a stand out rod that you'd suggest for my requirements? I don't mind spending upto around £100
Thanks Martin
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Post by JP on Apr 20, 2014 10:06:52 GMT
First the good news... there is a stand out rod, I'd say it was head and shoulders above anything but the very best Japanese rods. It's the Tenkara USA Sato and you can fish it at three different lengths ( 10'8", 11'10" and 12'9"). It really is a superb rod to cast and fish with no matter what length you use it at. Also it handles larger fish very well.
Now the bad news... it's a little bit over your budget at around £135. Remember though that you're effectively getting three rods for your money.
A quick tip on rod actions. Try not to get too hung up on the whole 6:4, 7:3 etc. tenkara rods can differ massively in stiffness and action even within the same rating and it's best to try and get a feel for a rod in person rather than purchasing blind based on the rating. One thing to watch out for is rods that continue to oscillate after the casting stroke (this is a bad thing) look out for a rod with a very quick recovery and very little "bounce" after a cast; the advantages are not often apparent to a tenkara novice but you'll be glad when your casting skills start to improve.
If you're able to attend, Paul G and I will be holding a tenkara rod testing clinic at the Ladybower Fisheries open weekend in May. You can take a look at a couple of dozen different rods from a range of manufacturers.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2014 14:17:28 GMT
Where's the best place to order one from?
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Post by springerman on Apr 21, 2014 9:20:05 GMT
JP, Good to see you back on the forum.
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Post by mspaddler on Apr 21, 2014 15:35:39 GMT
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Post by mspaddler on Apr 21, 2014 19:07:06 GMT
Martin I didn't mean to imply that there aren't any excellent rods available from UK and CZ dealers because that wouldn't be the case. Tenkara Centre UK, Esoteric Tackle and Tenkara Times also have great rods, but the Sato would be a good start, you'll soon be buying more!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2014 8:27:49 GMT
Ordered a sato  |
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Post by daves on Apr 22, 2014 8:42:43 GMT
You've had some excellent advice given. If you can afford it then the Sato covers everything from 10' 8" to 12' 8" approx. & is nice & light, crisp caster & will cope with decent sized fish yet not outdo small ones. Alternatively the Tenkara Times Try 330 is super light & the Try rods are lovely to cast with (I own the Try 360 & 390) & should cope with typical Tenkara fish up to about 14" or 16". Tenkara CEntre UK's 11' Masu is a bit heavier but will cope with quite big fish.
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