It Took Ages to Find and Buy This Rod-And I Love It! (Tenkara Fly Fishing)

[@robertkemp622]

Yeah, the Daiwa Sigiri 39 hasn't been available for more than two years. I didn't want to buy the 45 originally, but I couldn't find the 39 anywhere, so I settled for the 45. It's too long for my normal overgrown streams, but I make a trip sometimes to a couple of places where the 45 is a beautiful fit, and it's really good. Last spring I got past the rod buying stage because I'm nearing the end of my stream-fishing life. I own a dozen fixed length rods and ten zoom rods. My normal fishing base is Maine where overgrown streams are the norm, and I have beautiful short rods for that: The Tenkara USA Rhodo is the upper end of the length, and the 200 - 245 cm rods for me are the Wild Water Shortie, the Dragontail Foxfire, and the beautiful Tanuki Golden Trout, my slight favorite. With a 2-meter line and a meter of tippet, I have all of the reach there is on these small streams. Occasionally, I carry along the Uzaki Nissin Japanese Pocket Mini V3 and the Uzaki Nissin Air Stage Hakubai, but the Hakubai doesn't fold down very tightly. For decades I used fly rods as tenkara rods; nearly all of the line stayed in the reel. Thanks to my discovery of Tenkara Addict back in 2019 (I think I caught his seventh or eighth post--winter fishing), I realized no reel would ever be necessary and the line would be lighter, too. Once in a while I still use my fly rods for special occasions--fishing in Iceland, in the UK, or in Europe (never made it to South America), but in the main, in my old age, it's tenkara for me and I have become an addict too. I have now fished some famous streams in several countries with tenkara rods, and it is liberating. And here at the end of 2022, I can see the final season approaching. I will travel to Yorkshire next summer to fish at the Kilnsey Estate, which is a very different sort of fishing, and I will take the Daiwa Sigiri 45 and the Uzaki Nissin Japanese Pocket Mini V3. After that I will slide past 80, and who knows what happens. I'm glad I paralleled your discovery of tenkara with my own exploration, Tristan, and it's been fun. Wyoming is a beautiful place to live, and I envy the fishing ahead of you there.

[@TenkaraAddict]

That's beautiful, Robert. Thanks for sharing! I've got all of those rods too (thanks in large part to you!), and I agree with your assessments. The Tanuki Golden Trout is such a great little rod. I think I speak for a lot of us when I say that I can only hope to still be fishing at 60 and 70, let alone 80!

[@robertleslie2467]

Another sweet video flick. Good luck with the move to WY. Get settled in. Fish your new home waters. And then....start planning for Alaska! Mahalo for all you do!

[@darrylhunt1]

I like the new camera angles you’re adding in here the last couple videos. The first person angle is good, but seeing you in frame occasionally is cool too.

[@TenkaraAddict]

I've (very) occasionally done it for years. It's just annoying to do lol. I'd rather spend that time fishing. But sometimes I feel like spending the extra time to make it happen. Thanks for watching, Darryl.

[@tenkaraintheiowadriftless]

That stream looked increasingly good the further up you fished. The reservoir seemed low and somewhat desolate. Thanks for taking us along!

[@micahbalfei]

Ah, so glad you finally found the smaller Sagiri. I've been waiting for your review and, like you, it's become my favorite rod (I've had it for a little over 1 year). That being said, it's often just too long for the streams I fish in the Catskills, and I've fallen in love with the new 240 cm Headwaters from Tanuki. I'm almost covered for everything I want to do, just on the lookout for something in between - 280-320 cm, but can't bring myself to pull the trigger on the Kurenai 30. And, BTW, I thought you were moving to one of my favorite places in the US - Butte! Looks like you changed gears and avoided Cancer. Enjoy Wyoming.

[@bobbybuglione5797]

I'd be curious to hear what other rods you hold in top regard like this one. Not necessarily rods that are similar, just rods that are loved for whatever reason.

[@jeremyzimmerman4768]

Got my order in! Good luck with the move!

[@palnikolaiisnes7804]

Another brilliant video ! Love it !

[@wedgednetwork]

Thanks for your videos. When you’re shooting video with head mounted mode, which lens setting are you using? Linear/wide/something else?

[@ericintampa9352]

as it got more gnarly the fishing got better, super enjoyable Tristan. thanks, i appreciate it.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks for watching, Eric!

[@bobcatethan8919]

Congrats on the new house!

[@markgunnell2149]

I really appreciate how you can go to a new spot and have such great success. I have fished this creek many times in the upper and lower section and i love it. Mostly browns down lower and rainbows. Love catching the the cutts Thank you.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Interesting, I'll have to give it a shot in the other sections. Thanks Mark!

[@RickMidds]

I’m happy for you that you finally acquired the elusive Daiwa Sagiri 39MC. I very much enjoy fishing it, but knowing you can’t find replacement parts for it I don’t take chances with it if I know there could be larger fish. I have found the Kurenai HM 39 fishes very similar to the Sigiri 39MC and the parts are more available.

[@TenkaraAddict]

It'll be a sad day when I break it, but I'll enjoy it while I can!

[@jimsmith9867]

The Kurenai HM39 is a great casting rod. If you get a chance to fish with one, I am sure you will like it. My advice to anyone with a rod similar to these is to use 6x or smaller line. It is better to donate a fly then break the rod.

[@billk8579]

Not too long ago I believe you said you were moving to Idaho. Can you give us some idea what led you to finally decide on Wyoming and where? Thanks enjoy your videos. My wife is giving me my first Tenkara rod..a Dragontail Mizuchi.. for Christmas. This was a result of watching your videos.

[@charleshutcheson2506]

Ah Tristan, you’re living the life! I make an annual pilgrimage to Wyoming + Montana (from Tennessee) to trout fish. Envious that you get to enjoy it year round. I hope your move goes smoothly. Thanks again for taking us along. God bless.

[@TheMichiganFishHunter]

Come to I Michigan. Land of giants. I'll guide you.

[@stan404notfound]

I'm from Tennessee as well. Wanting to fish out West so bad!

[@currentfisher]

Congrats on buying a new home! Great video as always.

[@andrewm806]

I got into your videos via watching Japanese tenkara fishing videos. I always appreciated subtitles from them. I’m sure you know your audience numbers and most watched locations but have you ever thought about other language subtitles?

[@michaelsmith7193]

I’m delighted you could finally get the 3.4-3.9 Sagiri! It is indeed my overall favorite rod, and remains so - despite the fact that a clumsy, old-guy episode last month left this beloved tenkara about two inches shorter than its original length. Where I live in the east, I cannot use the Sagiri on smaller, brushier native streams; but it is a delight on larger waters (and ponds for warmwater fish). In seeking out a replacement tip from both Tenkarabum and Daiwa U.S. corporate, I was advised the rod is no longer in production, nor are replacement parts in inventory. So, the lesson is clear: enjoy your Sagiri … but don’t be a clumsy old guy!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Sigh, I figured as much. That's a bummer. Such a good rod!

[@michaelsmith7193]

@@TenkaraAddict Indeed. I can only hope that Daiwa will borrow a page from American tackle merchants and introduce a “new and improved!” Sagiri in the future … but it’s tough to see how it can be improved.

[@bobbybuglione5797]

@@michaelsmith7193 I believe Daiwa replaced it with the Seiryu X line (the X35 being the most comparable to the 39MC). Plenty of people like them; fixed length and a tad softer. I plan to buy one if I ever break my Sagiri 39MC, but it's still strong after years and years and plenty of fish that it had no business landing. Most rods have come and gone but this one will stay as long as possible. If you want to sell off your broken rod for parts, I'm sure there's some of us that would be interested (sounds like you snapped the tip, though).

[@michaelsmith7193]

@@bobbybuglione5797 Thank you for the info on the Seiryu X line - I really appreciate that. Yes, alas, I broke the tip on my Sagiri, but only about 2”; so I’ve been able to attach a new Lillian. Still casts and fishes reasonably well. But of course, it’s not like it was. I wonder if Daiwa’s corporate presence in the U.S. realizes what a prized rod it was. Again, thank you for the information about the X line!

[@bobbybuglione5797]

@@michaelsmith7193 Glad you were able to salvage the rod. 2 inches isn't much so I would just fish it as is, but if you have other rods, you could try swapping in a different tip section to see if it fits and then source a replacement from that model. It may change the feel a bit, but who knows, maybe it would be similar enough to make it whole again.

[@bobcatethan8919]

You mention that this might be your new favorite rod of this size class. I would be interested in a video of you explaining your favorite tenkara gear and why you like it.

[@robertkemp622]

Actually he's been doing that in January posts every year. Look back at them for the details.

[@bucklundie]

Great vid Tristan! Are you using a furled taper line or straight fluro?

[@TenkaraAddict]

Level line

[@MountainDreamer225]

Really appreciate your videos

[@Unknownbrand]

Just found your channel great content! I'm really interested in getting into tenkara fishing and was wondering if you do any informative videos on rod sizes/line lengths and techniques for fishing different sizes of water ways? Tight lines!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Nope, I don't. I just make videos of me fishing.

[@Unknownbrand]

@@TenkaraAddict Would it be possible to make one to introduce new tenkara fishers to the fun?

[@michaeltichonuk2176]

It's sweet when one can locate and aquire ones desire. Persistence pays. Still arguing with myself on which short or a zoom rod to replace lost fly and Tenkara rods I lost last spring....and waders/ boots. Been donating most to Humanitarian needs across the pond...so fishing hasn't been heavy this year for me. Small sacrifice compared to what Others give... Anyways...thanks for helping me...de tox, I always enjoy your videos on both channels.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Lots of good short and zoom rods to choose from, that's for sure!

[@deanfirnatine7814]

I watch your videos every week but YT never puts it in my feed for the last couple of months, despite bell being checked.

[@hangwind]

You are accurate in your casts. Nice.

[@reecewilson1008]

Welcome to Wyoming. As you know, it's an amazing State!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Sure is!

[@NathanSeibt]

Another welcome to Wyo! If you’re down in the SE part of the state (Cheyenne/Laramie) and want a fishing buddy, let me know!

[@MsQ275]

Do y'all have an entire room dedicated to rods in your home? I want to see a tour of your family gear space!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Maybe I'll give a tour of the setup once I get that figured out

[@ChristianPaulPhotography]

My very first fish on a Tenkara Rod was in a lake on the Uinta Highline Trail. 16" and nearly 2 lbs. You can see that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2bVlKZ4f8x-ick

[@TenkaraAddict]

Nice job!

[@janeblackbird2376]

To bad you can't give the fish a treat before you let them go; after all you did tease them with a delicious fly! 😁😆😂🤣

[@TenkaraAddict]

Lol maybe I should carry around a little container of waxworms...

[@keith6308]

The simplicity of the flies you use just goes to show how pattern is so much less important than presentation.

[@mikecarnakis6243]

CONGRATS...What area of Wyoming?

[@TenkaraAddict]

Rock Springs

[@mikecarnakis6243]

@@TenkaraAddictcool... I was just there in June for a rv rally at the sweet water event center..enjoy the new home.

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

looks like deercreek.

[@mountainlifeoutdoors]

was this little dell?

[@turkeyswissandcheddaronwho8203]

Do you do tenkara fishing on this channel?

[@TenkaraAddict]

...

[@turkeyswissandcheddaronwho8203]

@@TenkaraAddict how was I supposed to know you did tenkara fly fishing, it wasn't clear

[@MECH-MASTER]

Nice. 👍

[@williambarnett9719]

Are you aware that a Brook "trout" is technically a charizard?

[@raymondulrich8993]

Yum

[@brianbelchuk9612]

Nice🇨🇦

[@Redneckkratos]

Ohhhhh so that’s what you look like

[@TenkaraAddict]

Pretty sure I show myself in literally every video.