My 2022 Tenkara Rod Arsenal (38 Rods!)

[@TenkaraAddict]

Below are the time stamps. I couldn't put links in here or in the description because I ran into KZbin's character limit, so I put those here: tenkaraaddict.com/2022rods/ ****************************** CHEAP NON-TENKARA RODS (1:36) ****************************** ► GENERIC YELLOW BAMBOO RODS (7x) (1:44) • 180 (2x; 1 has a cork handle) • 210 • 240 (cork handle) • 270 (cork handle) • 300 • 360 ► GOTURE BREEZE 360 (3:56) ► WEIRD LIPSTICK ROD (5:04) ► STIFF ALIEXPRESS ROD Tanago-handled one (6:00) ► STIFF ALIEXPRESS ROD Cigarette one (6:28) ► STIFF ALIEXPRESS ROD Silvery one (6:44) ► PROFESSIONAL TRUST RAKUTSURI BITTERLING UNIVERSAL 120 (6:59) ****************************** CHEAP TENKARA-ISH RODS (8:05) ****************************** ► FISHING TIME USA 270 (8:25) ► FISHING TIME USA 360 (9:30) ► FISHING TIME USA FREEBIE 360 (10:15) ► AVENTIK IM12 NANO 9 ft (10 sections, 6:4) (11:10) ► AVENTIK IM12 NANO 12 ft (13 sections, 6:4) (12:02) ► MAXCATCH TENKARA MINI (12:24) ► GOTURE CAPELLA (13:10) ****************************** TENKARA RODS FROM AMERICAN COMPANIES (14:31) ****************************** ► TINY TEN (14:43) ► REYR GEAR TINY CAST (15:57) ► ZEN TENKARA SUZUME (17:03) ► TANUKI XL-1 (19:05) ► TENKARA ROD CO YARI (20:28) ► DRAGONTAIL TENKARA FOXFIRE (22:36) ► DRAGONTAIL TENKARA MIZUCHI (23:48) ► DRAGONTAIL TENKARA MUTANT (25:38) ► DRAGONTAIL TENKARA NIRVANA 400 (26:27) ****************************** RODS FROM JAPANESE COMPANIES (27:52) ****************************** ► TAKAMIYA H.B. CONCEPT SHIRATAKI 120 (28:29) ► SHIMOTSUKE KIYOTAKI 270 (29:49) ► SHIMOTSUKE KIYOTAKI 180 (29:56) ► NISSIN PRO SQUARE 360 6:4 (30:43) ► NISSIN ZEROSUM 360 7:3 (32:01) ► NISSIN POCKET MINI V3 300 (33:40) ► NISSIN AIR STAGE HAKUBAI 240 (Stiff) (34:31) ► SUNTECH KURENAI HM33R (35:30) ► DAIWA SAGIRI 45 MC (35:49) * I want the 39MC! Let me know if you have one you want to sell. ****************************** RODS I USED TO OWN BUT DON'T ANYMORE (37:49) ****************************** ► SUNTECH TENKARABUM 40 (37:59) ► WILD WATER TENKARA ROD (13:49) * I want to buy this rod back if you're the person I sold it to! ****************************** RODS I HAVE COMING IN THE MAIL (38:55) ****************************** ► TENKARA USA RHODO (38:59) ► ZEN TENKARA KYOJIN II (40:21) ****************************** RODS I MIGHT GET THIS YEAR (40:49) ****************************** ► DRAGONTAIL HELLBENDER ► TAO WISCO 2 ► WASATCH TENKARA RODS MARUKI SHARPSHOOTER IF I COULD HAVE ONLY 1, 2, OR 3 RODS... (42:34) WHAT ROD SHOULD YOU GET? (43:44) OTHER LINKS ** FlyTyingYarn.com: flytyingyarn.com/ ** Instagram (@TenkaraAddict): instagram.com/tenkaraaddict​​​​​​ ** My main KZbin channel (SUVRVing): kzbin.info​​​​​​ CONTACT ME HERE: suvrving.com/contact/

[@fredrikmecklin2496]

I have the Badger Wisco 2 as well as the Zen Kyojin (the older model) and I have used both fishing for northern pike with big streamers/poppers here in Finland. I think you'll do ok with them in Alaska 😊 Consider those rods also for bass, if you have the opportunity to target them.

[@ericmi8880]

any thought on another triple zoom rod "Strooan 2 Triple Zoom", are they just a chinese rebranding cheap rod?

[@sst5784]

Thank you for making videos like this! I finally bought 2 of the yellow “bamboo” rods to get me started ($6 for both!), but it is super helpful to see your opinions on so many rods in one video.

[@jostafro4967]

this is the only video of its kind on KZbin. I (and I'm sure many others) would really appreciate more in depth reviews of each of your rods. If you have too many, I would love for you to do very in-depth reviews of your favorites

[@stringtwister7654]

YES the video I've been waiting on! Thank you for sharing! Now do some setup videos, basic casting, advance casting, your favorite yarn flies. There is quite a bit of confusion out there. I just started tenkara fishing this past spring. Think I have it figured out now. Maybe show some basic fly tying if it's too cold to fish

[@BenKickert]

Yes! I was hoping for an update on this! Love it! If I had to do it again I would get the Mizuchi first and then add a TenkaraBum Traveler to cover the whole scope of what I fish. Third would be the Nissin Pocket Mini for backpacking.

[@iflanzy]

Thanks to your last rod collection video, I bought a Mizuchi this summer and have been loving it. Great all arounder to use on the Boise river in town as well as taking out camping.

[@michaelsmith7193]

Wow - a definitive and very welcome overview! I quite agree with your assessment of the Kuranai and Hakubai - these are two of my favorites for small stream brook trout here in the East. While I have the Sagiri 39 you seek, I doubt I could ever bring myself part with it. It is my very favorite fixed line rod. If it has any limitations at all, it would be the size of the quarry one can realistically pursue. It requires tippet no _heavier_ than 7x. With a 9” hybrid sunfish, you will have your hands full! But a 16” trout? Hmm, that would be pushing it a bit too far I think. Thanks for the overview - greatly appreciated!

[@OG_OnGo]

What parts of the east you fish?

[@taylorperkins5279]

Just placed an order for both the Nissin Zerosum 360 (6:4) and Dragontail Foxfire! Thanks for this video - really helped me figure out how to get started with tenkara. Looking forward to these! Cheers from Nashvill

[@flakpanzer737883]

Heck yeah! Looking forward to seeing the kyojin 2 in action.

[@happyshabbygames]

I think you helped me finally decide on my first Tenkara rod. Going for the Dragontail Mizuchi.

[@Bookgirl1974]

I can't wait for all of your Alaska videos, on this channel and SUV RVing. Alaska is on my bucket list. Hey, Robert! If you're looking to gift more Tenkara rods, I know a family of 3, who wouldn't mind trying some out. 😁😉

[@davidrosset8930]

Great review Tristan! I don't own a Hellbender but it's on my list. It gets a lot of love from those who have one.

[@157MattH]

Great video! You taught me there is quite a bit more to learn about different rods and companies. I love fishing but havent tried Tenkara yet, though a while back I hastily bought a Takamiya HB Concept Static II 360cm off ebay without researching what a keiryu rod was. I'm currently looking to buy the dragontail hellbender for when I go to Montana and try using it on some lakes for rainbows. Wishing you tight lines and bent rods!

[@philp411]

I enjoyed the video; there’s a lot to digest. I’ve fished with spin reel and always wanted to try fly fishing but it seemed so complicated. Your channel has me excited to try Tenkara fishin; it seems much more simplistic. I’ve tried to find rods at shops so I can get a feel for them to see what might feel best but have had no luck.

[@damianfenlon3326]

Hi, great video, very well explained. I´ve got a few of these rods and agree with what you say. Although I´m a fan of Japanese rods I would recommend the Wasatch T Hunter for your Alaska trip. It´s a beefy, near-unbreakable rod that will still cast a level line, meaning it will double up as a big trout rod as well as for salmon etc. I use mine at the 2 shortest lengths with one hand, and use 2 hands at the longest length. The rod isn´t particularly stiff but I find that there´s something about the bend profile that seems to subdue big fish in heavy water quickly. Spare top kits are pretty cheap too....

[@willikebari5478]

Hello Tristan, 38 Tenkara rods - respect! I have "only" 28. Unlike you, I really like Goture's rods. The "Capella" in particular has become one of my favorite rods. Best regards from Upper Austria!

[@SterlingCampbellCustomSaddles]

This is a very institutional video that I enjoyed watching very much. Thanks for making it. You will like the Wasatch Tenkara Sharpshooter. I have caught up to 5 pound fish on that rod and it handled them just fine. I have the 7.3 but the 6.4 is on my bucket list. Along with several of the rods in your video.

[@barrettfloyd535]

I fish waters where I’m likely to encounter 17+” fish, whether freshwater trout or bass and saltwater redfish, speckled trout and ladyfish in the dock lights. So I find I fish a zoom rod one length shorter than max so when I hook into a larger fish I’m able to zoom out and put more pressure on them. I think my Zerosum 360 may be my only fixed length rod. Even though small creek fishing is my favorite type, me being in Central Texas doesn’t allow me the opportunity nearly often enough.

[@Esoxfan]

Dragontail Mizuchi only rod I own; great for bluegills trout and small bass

[@kromano3763]

Great video! Based on your review, I ordered the Zen Tenkara Suzume and I’m really looking forward to getting to fish with it. It sounds like the perfect rod for me.

[@edwinpharaoh6658]

Why would you even want to try for 1 inch fish, outside of that I love your videos, I currently own 4 tenkara style rods, I have the Goture Capella 12ft, I also own one of the yellow bamboo 180, then I got the Maxcatch Triple zoom 10.8 11.8 12.8, I have to use it for awhile to see if I like it or not, I just now picked up a yellow bamboo 540, for Tenkara Carp fishing, going to take some getting used to, feels like 20lbs, definitely not a nice rod, but I will get it done, kind of a bucket list thing you, anyway keep the videos coming, and 😂I look forward to seeing all of them. P.S. if you ever get to the Grand Island Nebraska area, give me a holler, don't have trout here, but we got some great fish, Bluegill, Bass, and Carp, which is a great time on a fly. Thanks

[@eqot8480]

Nice to see you getting into micro-fishing/tanago fishing! It’s a blast, so many small fish species with amazing colors.

[@fishingthelist4017]

Micro fishing sounds like what would work for the tiny creeks that flow under the bridges in my area. Those streams are not really big enough for bass, but they should have little sunfish(no trout in Central Alabama).

[@eqot8480]

@@fishingthelist4017 I’m sure there’s a bunch of colorful darters and shiners down there as well. Some of the darter species especially in Alabama have some amazing colors you’d think you would only see on fish from tropical coral reefs. You should definitely give it a try sometime, I highly recommend it.

[@dfrla2229]

Thank you so much for the helpful reviews. Have you ever tried the Sato from Tenkara USA? Maybe that's one you could review in the future. Thanks again.

[@willwailes9298]

Do you fish with western gear at all? If not you should try it out. Streamer and popper fishing is incredibly fun. Fighting a carp on a 4wt is exhilarating. Winching an angry rockfish out of a crevasse with a 4wt is unreal. I still love tenkara, the easy drag-free drifts, the subtle presentation, up close and personal fishing, but there's a whole nother world out there. The Dragontail Hellbender is a great rod that I highly recommend. Very capable for swinging streamers, can handle some big and strong fish. I caught a 5lb grass rockfish on a Hellbender using a red lead-eye merkin crab.

[@scatter_brain]

Hey! Love the amount of experience you're sharing! I originally was looking into getting the TRC Yari (being japanese made) which still might work out for me for bigger streams here in Utah. But any Japanese made rods you recommend for in between - smaller, mainly, but maybe even bigger? I'm a snob and am only interested in products made in Japan haha! Thanks in advance!!

[@micahbalfei]

Great commentary as always, though your innuendos about TRC are a bit disconcerting. You should just come out and say what's on your mind. But ....I have the Sagiri 39 MC, and it's my favorite rod hands down. Was able to get it a couple of months ago and fished the autumn season in the Catskills. Hope you find one. You'll love it.

[@liketohike]

So I stumbled on your channel while I was researching Tenkara rods for backpacking. I am glad I did because you are doing exactly what I would like to do. Your content is great and I have been binge watching for over a week now. Thanks for sharing. I'm still looking for a rod if you have any recommendations on a Tenkara rod for backpacking that's around $200? No obligations on answering. Thanks again

[@ronpope218]

Hi Tristan, I'm a fly fisherman and a new subscriber to your channel. I'm really enjoying your Tenkara fishing adventures and I was wondering If you could recommend a good quality beginner Tenkara outfit? Thanks very much and Happy New Year!! -Ronnie in Fort Worth

[@thomaskullberg440]

Recently picked up Tenkara fishing and found your channel during my research. Great fishing! I started much like you with a wet fly 8 foot kit. I’ve caught numerous fish to include a few 12-13 inch trout. No issues but I do want to upgrade to a better quality rod for small to medium size fish. But the occasional 15 inch fish. What would you recommend? I also do a lot of backcountry backpacking/camping and would also like a very compact/lightweight rod. I did notice you have no rods from, Tenkara co, and/or Tenkara USA lines. Any particular reasons? I’d appreciate your input. Thanks and good luck!

[@bocephus41]

Would love to see a full video on the lipstick rod.

[@briandeeley1599]

That thing you were pointing to at the end of the cork grip is called a winding check.

[@robertkemp622]

The Appalachian chain (extreme south to extreme north--names change in different states) is very different from the Rockies chain (also including western ranges, different states south to north) in two key aspects: the vegetation quantity and the trout size. This affects the types of rods that one can fish with comfortably. Of course, there are exceptions and some overlaps, but generally the east is more brushy and the trout are smaller than in the west. Just watch trout-fishing videos posted from different states in the east and in the west and it's very apparent. Anywhere in Alaska is a very different story, a separate category altogether!

[@ianrobertson9744]

Hi Tristan watched your latest on tenkara rods you own, and noticed you are getting a Rhodo, I have one of those I’ve had it for at few yrs and have had Grayling up to 2lb and Brown Trout up to 1/1/2 lb as well as small fish. The rivers I fished it on were bigger than you fish and the depths varied from 2ft up to 6ft so therefore I fished weighted nymphs most of the time , but I also used the dry using small cdc duns size 18 I will be interested to see what you think of it on the type of streams you fish watch both your channels brilliant Regards Ian from England

[@adamw8469]

I started with Tenkara USA HANE rod. Then added on the IWANA from T.USA too.

[@TheDude1776]

Wow! You sure did some collecting over the last year.

[@yoghik]

Am I the only person still waiting for the AVENTIK IM12 NANO 12 ft review? Just checking. Tnx for the video btw.

[@michaelshuman3319]

Great informative vlog !! When your RV travels take you East of the Mississippi , bring your rods and when in the Tennessee area , hook up with John , the "Creek Fishing Adventures" fellow . He fishes a lot of little creeks and ditches for anything , usually small bass .

[@TenkaraAddict]

I'd like to! I've watched a bunch of his videos 👍

[@graymancini4733]

“I’d call it a broomstick but that would be a disservice to broomsticks, haha. It does not like to sweep”

[@yonataniskandar6070]

Great video bro! Recently I got from my friend Tenkara USA Ayu 13ft 5:5, have you tried this rod before? What's your opinion? Regards from Indonesia 🙏

[@FishingCircle]

Awesome video. Stoked to use my mizuchi more this year!

[@fishingthelist4017]

I would invite you down to Alabama for some warmer weather fishing, but it is cold and wet down here right now. Everything is blown out anyway.

[@robertellis4264]

Hi i am from southern Ontario I am going to try tenkara I will be fishing small creek with a lot of bush what kind of rod should I buy fishing for brown trout and rainbow and brook trout thank you for all the videos big fan

[@TheDude1776]

So if you were over at the south fork of the Snake, what type (action and length) of rods would you grab? Also, if you were lake fishing, say up in Cascade or McCall, which would be a good choice? Is there a rod on your inexpensive list that could do both?

[@mwk1979]

Ha! I have Tenkara Bum 360 and it broke in the same spot! I really like the rod and the action but that break and one at the tip seemed kind of suspicious.

[@RickReardon]

Have you used the Rhodo yet? I am looking for a ZOOM and its between the Mizuchi and the Rhodo..

[@Shamus3]

I've been watching these videos thinking the guy that does the Suv RVing videos and you must be related, lol. Well, now I know.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Lol!

[@kinciscorner]

What kind of line/set up do you use on those cheaper end stuff like the bamboo or breeze rod? Can I just use normal braided line and just tie a fly at the end of it? Or I'll need some kind of set up?

[@meganpetruccelli]

What's your go to pocket rod? (small)

[@jostafro4967]

thank you! this was a very informative video

[@bobbysnow5478]

Good day ,thanks for the video! Do you have a tutorial video on getting started and setup?

[@TenkaraAddict]

Nope

[@carlzobel513]

Since you fish mostly with shorter rods for smaller streams. For line length, what kind of formula do you use for line length. The old, line is the length of the rod, plus leader?

[@jonathanboucher9500]

I want to get my first good tenkara rod. I mostly fish for native brook trout, red trout and land locked atlantic salmon in Quebec, Canada. The streams go from 4’ wide all the way up to 20’ wide rivers. Trouts are usualy around 12”, land locked from 16” to 20”. I am hesitating between two dragon tail rods the mizuchi and the mutant. Maybe also the shadowfire. Not which one would be best to move up from my cheap “bamboo” yellow rod.

[@yahyaefendi345]

Saya tunggu review "tenkara Supreme"

[@williestew68]

I'm thinking of getting a Dragontail mutant zx380 zoom. I don't remember you mentioning it on this video, perhaps you did 🤔 If you know anything about it, I'd love to hear your thoughts 😊

[@TenkaraAddict]

I do mention it in the video. See the video description for time stamps 👍

[@kevinchiles9638]

This may help your pronunciation. FWIW. Japanese vowels A- ah, E- eh, I- ee, O- oh( short no w sound on end), U- ew( short no w sound on end). Plus I was raised with a Japanese mother. But raised here in America and can slaughter a pronunciation as well as anyone.

[@briandeeley1599]

By cheap do you mean inexspensive? or quality of build? is there an exact Tenkara standard that you are judging each rod by? that should be established at the beginning of the review.

[@willmaynard9016]

I have a mizuchi, great rod for what I need it for. Do you think the Nirvana would be a good salt water tenkara rod maybe?

[@TenkaraAddict]

I have no idea, as I've never fished saltwater before. Sorry!

[@willmaynard9016]

@@TenkaraAddict Me neither, might be fun but like you I like small streams/rivers.

[@haleydona]

you're awesome thank you!

[@eugenewalk4601]

Tristan, have caught carp up to 18 lbs on my Tenkara USA Amago.

[@TenkaraAddict]

That's awesome!

[@peterschmitt9802]

Maybe time to open you're own tenkara rod store.

[@philip8788]

Great video! I would like to buy a used "ZEN TENKARA SUZUME". I searched eBay, Facebook, and Craigslist. There were none available. Do you have any forums or websites that I could search to try and find one? Thanks

[@briandeeley1599]

Those bamboo joints are called nodes.

[@JohnCallender]

If you follow the convention of posting one of these videos every year, and if your rod collection continues to grow as it has, it won't be long before you can title the video (e.g.) "My 2028 Tenkara Rod Arsenal", where the number refers to both the year AND the number of rods! 👍

[@geneg5870]

I'm super jealous 💪🎣

[@Brennannorman]

Hey how do you get your flies to sink, looks like you fish for the most part sub surface, but I never see any split shot

[@TenkaraAddict]

Tenkara flies are wet flies, meaning that they sink naturally.

[@adamw8469]

38 tenkara rods? You might be addicted

[@acutter4399]

Any Tanuki rods would be good .

[@wobdeehomestead]

What’s your opinion on Tenkara USA rods?

[@TenkaraAddict]

They seem to be decent rods but overpriced compared to other options on the market. I have one coming but haven't fished with any, so take my opinion with a grain of salt.

[@wobdeehomestead]

@@TenkaraAddict just started looking into this type of fishing, lots for me to learn but I’m going to give it a go this Spring. I have a nice little Brook Trout creek on my land in Northern WI and I think this type of fishing may work well, just need to figure out what rod to start with.

[@briandeeley1599]

You did not mention the actual weight of each rod.

[@manyman9890]

How do you swap tips on a tenkara rod I’m confused lol?

[@TenkaraAddict]

You can unscrew the cap on the butt end of all tenkara rods to remove all of the sections individually.

[@JP-dz7zu]

That’s nothing, I’ve got 48 Tenkara reels.

[@joypink3121]

Do you ever eat the trout you catch?

[@TenkaraAddict]

Nope

[@KhaingKyawMya]

I wish I have one. What a poor chap I am.

[@rellirTnoraa1]

I have the same ice axe

[@TenkaraAddict]

Mine is signed by Edmund Hillary 😁

[@모르겠어요-f4o]

와우

[@TenkaraAddict]

시청 해주셔서 감사합니다

[@mahdiiraqi3292]

😍👌🏻

[@АндрейКа-ж3ы]

Одну подарил бы, в знак дружбы народов!

[@davidblaisblais6972]

Shimano

[@robertperman8967]

That’s alot

[@briandeeley1599]

You beat yourself up when you lose fish and it could be your technique but also you are using barb-less hooks correct? then you should expect to lose more fish, everyone should be using barb-less hooks.