Catching a Ton of Fish on an $8 Rod! (Tenkara Fly Fishing)

In this video I fish a brand new creek that turns out to be a winner! I also test out one of the cheapest "tenakra" rods around.
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DATE FILMED: Late October 2020
LOCATION: Idaho
GEAR USED
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** ROD: Generic yellow "bamboo" rod
** LINES: 11-foot level line (#3.5) with a few feet of tippet
** FLY: Size 12 Mocha yarn stiff hackle fly
** NET: Medium Measure Net with rubberized net bag (the titanium and wood version)
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[@myotherlinefishing]

“Slays them by the dozen” 😂. I am a huge fan of your “cheap rod” videos. Kind of started a new hobby of mine a while back. 🤙🏼 Cheers, great vid!!!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Lol thanks, I'm glad you like them!

[@nathanrains9292]

Minimalist fishing technique meets minimalistic cost. I often find it interesting in how expensive things can get when we strip away all the "extras." (No reel, no eyelets, no cork handle=$150). This one for $10 definitely has a lot to be desired, but it didn't stop you from catching fishing and being out having fun. And if you damage it, it cost less than a "value meal!" Thanks for posting, I enjoy the "budget" adventures that get posted on YT

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@Motorcyclewindtherapy]

I have bought 6 of those yellow ones that seem about 8ish feet long. They are awesome for what they are. I keep one in my Harley saddlebag, one in a rod tube WITH a 9 piece travel fly rod in my jeep, one in a grab and go backpack with a telescopic UL spinning rod set up...and the others in reserve. I'm not expecting them to work like my Tenkara USA rods... but I do like them to always have a rod handy and rigged up. Hey, if I break it, it's not the end of the world. :) congrats on a great day slaying the brookies!

[@kingkiddfishing]

Great video, I'm sure you've gotten a fair amount of people into Tenkara.

[@ryanshields4842]

For sure, myself being one of them

[@TenkaraAddict]

I believe I have! Thanks for watching.

[@weezypeezy1725]

I started with that rod, it’s what got me into fishing.

[@elisjournal4435]

I also tenkara fished for the first time ever! And here I am making fly fishing videos... the Tenkara fever is powerful!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Nice! Thanks for watching.

[@MrZeagans]

Same here. Just upgraded to a dragontail Shadow fire though and it's amazing🤯

[@freedomdove]

Great video, Tristan. I can always count on you for honest reviews. 👍

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks for watching!

[@gunwonk]

Love your videos. Great adventures. Hope to see you on the water.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks!

[@robertkemp622]

I have several of those in shorter lengths for bushy, arboreal creeks. If by accident they break, no problem.

[@elisjournal4435]

Sometimes the small creeks are the most fun! Although I’ve found they are harder to make videos on lol!

[@TenkaraAddict]

They're fun little rods! This was filmed back in October. I still haven't taken the ones that you sent me out on the stream.

[@MHoodFishing]

I have the 270. I use it for micro fishing and panfishing with bait.

[@richardsager1723]

Thanks for the arrows again.

[@michaelsmith7193]

Many thanks for this video - I agree these rods probably fill a needed niche for very low cost entry level rods. But you’re right - once one fishes with a better, true tenkara rod, the difference will be clear! By the way, I really liked that kebari you used! Another great video outing - sincere thanks as usual!

[@oak8728]

Exactly what they’re for, entry, extra, kids, or just plain frugality in a niche sport convoluted by American profit. The truth is those $180-$200 American Tenkara rods are just Chinese made cheap rods. There flexibility never deviated from a 7:3 even if stated otherwise. Buy a Japanese tenkara rod, you cannot buy them on Amazon or at least only a very small few brands and models. You’ll be incredibly happy and many replacement Japanese tips are only $5-10. I’ve seen the American brands doing this for $20.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks Michael!

[@MHoodFishing]

I just ordered the 1.7 m version on amazon. These rods are okay for micro and panfishing. I could see the max length being awkward

[@jigginwithryan5334]

I have an even better challenge, try the $4 cane pole from Walmart!

[@Charsept]

I've seen these on the internet. Always wanted to try one.

[@TenkaraAddict]

They're fun to play with, but they're not amazing as tenkara rods. Thanks for watching.

[@ryanshields4842]

Hey man, would love to see you fish some big water with a keiryu rod. Would be a nice variation from your normal tenkara videos!

[@TenkaraAddict]

You'll have to look elsewhere for that. Fishing big water just doesn't interest me!

[@ryanshields4842]

@@TenkaraAddict gotcha man! I saw a video of you fishing a river with a tenkara rod which is what gave me that idea. Just keep bringing that good content. By the way, when you make it to pennsylvania I have a beautiful tiny native trout stream that I challenge you to catch a fish in.

[@elisjournal4435]

Man I want to get out and make some Tenkara fishing videos. You’re an inspiration!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Do it!

[@christopherlestenkof7592]

I have used one of those yellow rods. It was my first; kind of a "no skin in the game" introduction to tenkara. It does the job, but my new Dragon Tail Hellbender feels SO much better. I don't know if I can touch the yellow rod, again.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Yep, a "real" tenkara rod will feel much better!

[@robaldridge6505]

lots of tiny skinny fish = they don't get enough food, makes em easier to catch

[@barnygogl]

Trout nurseries, where did mom and pop go? Down stream to larger water, maybe? I wonder how that rod would behave by adding some weight to the after butt section somehow not interfering with your grip Of course this would add to the overall weight, a bit tiring I suspect Or just stow the thing away and grab your love rod You know, your favorite Tenkara rod to be succinct Thanks for sharing these records of your days on the liquid

[@TenkaraAddict]

Adding more weight to it I think would be more trouble than it's worth!

[@andrewbacon3583]

Under normal circumstances (with a normal rod), do you pulse the rod to make the fly jitter, or do you just let the current carry the fly? I've not had much luck tenkara angling for trout.

[@TenkaraAddict]

I usually just let the current carry the fly (called a dead drift).

[@ryanshields4842]

Heck yeah man!

[@TenkaraAddict]

👍

[@RETCAP10]

A few weeks back, I bought a 2.7m 'Yella-cheap' rod as a back-up, and also in case someone on the stream asked me about Tenkara/Tenkara-ish fishing and wanted try it on. Of the various lengths of these yella rods, which length have you found to be better casting to your stroke: Better as the length decreases/length under X-cm is too stiff/etc...

[@TenkaraAddict]

I haven't tried all of them, so I can't say with authority. I've just fished with this one, the 180, and the 360. This one is the best of those.

[@MrRourk]

You should of bought the longer one. Then take it apart and toss the bottom 2 sections. The bottom sections are very heavy and stiff.

[@TenkaraAddict]

I have several longer ones

[@MrRourk]

@@TenkaraAddict A couple of years ago I built some rods for some newbs out of these. There was KZbins on how to take one apart and build a so called Tenkara rod out of it. I do remember the bottom sections being way to stiff to fish with.

[@Gokumitsu9000]

hey man! congrats on 10k! is it possible to link your specific net? I can't find it anywhere!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Check the Gear I Use page on TenkaraAddict.com. It's linked there 👍

[@g.w.moorman3887]

At about 1:51 in the video, did you hear the squirrel in the background. Sounded like a red squirrel.

[@TenkaraAddict]

I definitely can't tell squirrel sounds apart, so I'll have to defer to you on that one!

[@johnsmalldridge6356]

That rod might be all right for carp or bass.

[@TenkaraAddict]

I have doubts that it would hold up to a good-sized bass, let alone a carp.

[@richardpolidore1702]

Thanks for proving it's the fly and line that catch fish. Not how much you spend on the pole.

[@TenkaraAddict]

A better rod will make it much more enjoyable to catch fish, however.

[@ericschramm3897]

Do you have a split shot on? I am surprised, as it looks like such shallow water. Do you always use weight?

[@TenkaraAddict]

No, I've never used split shot with a tenkara rod.

[@ericschramm3897]

@@TenkaraAddict OK cool, thanks! I don't why it looked like it

[@s4medlyn]

WE HAVE A PODCAST HERE IN CALI THAT IS ALL ABOUT FISHing

[@TenkaraAddict]

LOL WHY ARE YOU TELLING ME THIS