My 2023 Tenkara Rod Collection (67 Rods!!)

In this video I go over my 67 tenkara rods and give brief thoughts about each one.
Here's a list of all of the rods on the Tenkara Addict website, including links to a lot of them: tenkaraaddict....
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Cheap Non-Tenkara Rods (0:46)
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► Stiff AliExpress Rod Cigarette One
► Stiff AliExpress Rod Tanago-Handled One
► Stiff AliExpress Rod Silvery One
► White tanago-handled one (1.5 m)
► White tanago-handled one (2.7 m, not 3.6m like I said in the video)
► Generic Yellow Bamboo Rods (7x)
• 180 (2x; 1 Has a Cork Handle)
• 210
• 240 (Cork Handle)
• 270 (Cork Handle)
• 300
• 360
► Weird Lipstick Rod
► Goture Breeze 360
► Professional Trust Rakutsuri Bitterling Universal 120
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Cheap Tenkara-Ish Rods (8:18)
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► Fishing Time USA 270
► Fishing Time USA 360
► Fishing Time USA Freebie 360
► Aventik IM12 Nano 9 Ft (10 Sections, 6:4)
► Aventik IM12 Nano 12 Ft (13 Sections, 6:4)
► Maxcatch Tenkara Mini 12 ft
► Goture Capella 12 ft
► Maxcatch Triple Zoom (Short)
► Maxcatch Triple Zoom (Long)
► Wild Water Shorty Zoom
► Master Logic Stream 240
► Rigged and Ready 10Kara
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Tenkara Rods From American Companies (19:03)
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► Tenkara USA Rhodo
► Dragontail Foxfire
► Dragontail Kaida
► Dragontail Mizuchi
► Dragontail Mutant
► Dragontail Hellbender
► Dragontail Nirvana 400
► Tenkara Rod Company Sierra
► Tenkara Rod Company Beartooth
► Tenkara Rod Company Yari
► Tenkara Rod Company Kita
► Tiny Ten 1
► Tiny Ten 2
► Wasatch Tenkara Rods Darth Quattro
► Wasatch Tenkara Rods Maruki Sharpshooter
► Wasatch Tenkara Rods Hankyu Middle Fork
► Tanuki Golden Trout
► Tanuki XL-1
► Tanuki Pocket Ninja 335
► Zen Tenkara Suzume
► Zen Tenkara Sagi
► Zen Tenkara Taka
► Zen Tenkara Kyojin II
► Keiryu Rod Co. Ansel
► Reyr Gear Tiny Cast
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Rods From Japanese Companies (47:04)
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► Nissin Pro Square 360 6:4
► Nissin Zero Sum 360 7:3
► Nissin Air Stage Hakubai 240 (Stiff)
► Nissin Pocket Mini V3 300
► Shimotsuke Kiyotaki 270
► Shimotsuke Kiyotaki 180
► Shimotsuke Gen 240
► Tenryu Furaibo TF39TA
► Daiwa Sagiri 39MC
► Daiwa Sagiri 45MC
► Daiwa Kiyose 53
► Suntech Kurenai HM33R
► TenkaraBum Traveler 39
► Shizuku T270/28
► Takamiya H.B. Concept Shirataki 120
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Rods I Used to Own but Don't Anymore
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► Suntech Tenkarabum 40 (Sold it-awesome rod)
► Wild Water 12 ft tenkara rod (Sold it-not a great rod)
► Nissin Pro Spec 320 6:4 (Great rod, but I lost it)
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[@TenkaraAddict]

Here's a list of all of the rods on the Tenkara Addict website, including links to a lot of them: tenkaraaddict.com/2023rods/. Also, what rods should I try out this year? -Tristan

[@8Throtl1]

67 rods… now that’s minimalist fly fishing! When I first started following you, you had like 20 rods. 👍🏻 Thanks for the review! 😁

[@robertkemp622]

I'm quite fond of your annual rod inventories. In fact (you can call me odd), I often go back and watch them again. In the July 27, 2019, version I'm thinking, "He's been the 'Tenkara Addict' for less than a year, and he doesn't know yet where it's headed. He has two rods and very little other gear, but he's still catching the fish." He's sitting on a camp stool with cows mooing in the background, swatting mosquitoes as he speaks. But it turns out that he's a rapid learner, and he will become the sensei (先生 せんせい (sensei, “teacher; elder”), the young master of the sport. He has Alex, his own teacher, who had more skill in the beginning, and who stands behind him, and who probably picked up tenkara after learning traditional fly fishing earlier in life. But now he has become an experienced master, like Tom Davis, who goes back almost to the beginning of tenkara in the US. He has learned rapidly and become steadier with experience, a modest man with real skills. And now he has 67 (!!) rods. That would impress even Tom Davis.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Yep, I was just a tenkara addict in embryo back then 😄 And nah, I'm not a master. I just fish a lot and have a lot of rods. But I'm glad you enjoy these videos. You're a big reason the collection keeps growing!

[@Working-in-NY]

Thank you for your time. I am a newly retired newbie that has been learning with a 12 foot Wild Water starter kit I bought for 50 bucks. Its time to upgrade and hit the streams for trout and still water for pan fish and bass. Your info is priceless. Thanks again.

[@aaronJ836]

You have a skill brother.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thank yo!

[@yepyepuhhuh]

I've been looking at the Tiny Ten's. Thank you for the honest info on all of these rods.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@MsQ275]

yes!! been waiting for this video

[@TenkaraAddict]

Glad I could oblige!

[@JohnCallender]

I like how you can tell the Zen Tenkara Suzume is Tristan's favorite rod just from the discoloration of the handle. 🙂

[@TheDude1776]

Almost up to 70 rods. Absolutely insane! Not saying I wouldnt be in the same boat given the same ability to stack them up. You are definitely the "go to" guy on rods now.

[@TenkaraAddict]

It's fun to keep adding to the collection, for sure!

[@TheDude1776]

Have you ever thought about doing a quick tip video on the whole Tenkara process for the rookies? I know you have shown what's in your bag as far as line and flies. Definitely see the rods. How about a how to locate a good stream "quicky", packing for the fishing trip (i.e. what is in the bag update), and then the hike in and the slaying itself. Much of this has been sort of shared throughout the years but not in one video. I think this would be a highly watched video. What do you think?

[@carlosandreblatt]

Thanks Tristan. There's no such thing like too many rods. Keep it growing! 😁

[@TenkaraAddict]

Agreed! Thanks Carlos 😁

[@jerrypeevey]

I get the collecting thing.......as I look over at 325 straight razors in a display case... It is good to say " I have used this one" . Thanks for all the details I just picked up a Tiny Ten 2 as my new backyard is right next to the Golden Trout wilderness and the Forks of the Kern. I have a couple fly rigs buy I think you have pointed out I may have made a good choice for the smaller streams. Nice show you put on here Thanks !

[@stevemckee558]

Excellent summary, and I’m jealous of the collection. The 2 I own were in your favorites comments, so I did good..😊😊

[@TenkaraAddict]

Nice job! 😁

[@teslah2997]

Thanks!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks!

[@haroldmiller6853]

Great vid as a person who's just recently gotten into.Tenkara from standard fly fishing I've only fished the cheaper rods a few you've done from goture and I actually like them for the small stocked streams here in PA , probably because I've not used an expensive rod BUT if I broke a 200 $ rod like I have a 30$ one I'd probably just quit lol ps your vids are what got me started down this road and I absolutely thank you it's been awesome so far

[@newfydog3543]

There is a simple mathematical formula to calculate the proper number of rods: Q (quiver) = (n+1); where n= the number of rods you currently own. Recalculate after obtaining a new rod. If you diversify your methods a bit you’ll find you can justify quite a few more. Some of those compact stiff cheap rods are great to rig with tungsten euro nymphs. Toss one in your pack and bounce the bottom of the occasional very deep hole.

[@richardingraham6353]

I have many Nissin and they are great 👍😁

[@TenkaraAddict]

Agreed!

[@Microfishingstory]

There are some great darters and shiners throughout the country that would be great on those tanago rods. I know you aren’t much into the multi-species/lifelisting (at least on the channel) but those little rods can be fun if you bring along a tiny critter keeper to get a close up look at some of the colors before putting them back.

[@logannewman4532]

I do a lot of ultralight spinning for panfish and commonly use 1/80 oz jigs. I've found that my 18' Keiryu rod works well for that. I have tied those jigs onto a 12' tenkara rod and it works but feels like a boat anchor on the end of the line.

[@TenkaraAddict]

I've fished the Trout Magnet Mini Magnet jig heads (1/200 oz) on a tenkara rod, and even those felt too heavy!

[@adamw8469]

Officially the name Tenkara addict applies

[@TenkaraAddict]

Absolutely

[@Brunnen_Gee]

I have three Goture rods now, a Seeker, Moonlight, and one without a fancy name. I like them all. The longest I have, 12ft, is definitely a bit of a beast, but it works well. I'm actually going to set it up for catfishing and see how it does. I lost the cap for that one over the winter though. I had it in my kayak, went out, flipped the yak, and that cap was the only thing that disappeared.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Ah, losing the caps is always a bummer. There are universal tenkara caps that should fit your rod, though. Thanks for watching.

[@Brunnen_Gee]

7:07 I have that one too, but the thread wrapping on the handle of mine wasn't secured properly straight out of the packaging, so it's just a mess down there. I put some grip tape over it to hold it together. Haven't fished that rod yet.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Huh, sorry to hear that. I haven't had that problem with mine yet, but we'll see once I fish with it.

[@kennethjackson7574]

From tiny ice rods and tanago poles to a 10 meter telescoping cane pole and a deep sea rod that landed a 134 pound halibut I probably have 20 or so total. I don’t have a problem, so I would say that even if you do have a problem it’s no bigger than 47 poles.

[@7Thunders777]

YIIIIIIIPES. !

[@dvdschaub]

Gotta put in a plug for the Aventik 9' Nano rod. It's a great rod for small fish in a small creek. Would be hard to land a 10" trout with it, tho. I've actually caught more fish with it than with my Dragontail Shadowfire.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Yep, that's a great little rod! I need to fish it again.

[@7Thunders777]

Get 3 more for 70. It's a powerful number for success. I mean You came this far.

[@2luckyduck]

If you had to pick 2 rods one for 2 to 4 pound and then smaller fish which ones

[@yonataniskandar6070]

Hi Tristan, have you try Daiwa Seiryu X35 for tenkara? I hear lot of Japanese angler use it for trout. What's your thought?

[@hagen1688]

The Rigged and Ready 10kara rod is actually a decent rod. It’s a British company and was the first Tenkara rod I bought. Light and responsive and excellent value! It does look incredibly similar to the Tanuki pocket ninja, which makes me question their pricing!?

[@TenkaraAddict]

I'm looking forward to fishing with it!

[@1790jman]

I think I’m going to try out tankara fishing looks like a lot fun I have more lakes and rivers near me I’m sure if I looked I could find some creeks and streams I think I’m going to get the dragon tail mizuchi trout don’t get up 20in for so I’d be lucky if I get anything over 10 lol I might get hellbender for bass and catfish I do fish it sometimes

[@wingandhog]

I just got my first rod a week ago and thought I was doing well. 😂

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

I don't see any problem... Wait, you need 3 more to 100!

[@marycarolskinner]

This was a great video. Will you send the link for the bambooish rod with a handle?

[@rogerfranz1152]

I had a thought, is it possible to rig up a tenkara rig on a conventional fly rod?

[@ChefAlexSocci]

Amazing video. Is there any reason you haven’t gone and purchased or reviewed all the maxcatch/aventik offerings? Seems like there are a few gems well under 100 bucks from them.

[@jagusiff]

Best Tenkara or Keiryu rod for Euro nymphing (weighted nympths)? $150 or less?

[@lonemajid6321]

Which one we can we can catch big fishs

[@msrivette]

67 rods seems...excessive. Thanks for the info though!

[@bryanhollyfield3948]

Have you tried any of the rods from temu? Lots pf people on youtube are doing temu challenges now.

[@albe2002]

For sure you have a problem by your self! I've passed from English fly fishing to Tenkara just because it's simplest and you want confuse me?! I have only two tenkara rods and for me they are enough, thanks!

[@TheDanteBoots]

surprised you had 3 diawas and no shimanos.

[@bigG010]

Do you have any recommendations for warm water fishing? Would love to see you catch some bass or Sunnies in a stream/creek. Have you thought about doing any of that?

[@TenkaraAddict]

Nope, I don.'t. There are no bass or sunfish in creeks anywhere near me, so 🤷‍♂ Trout are everywhere in my neck of the woods.

[@MrLotus123]

Hi, if you could say hi to Sean just say hi Sean would be great

[@TenkaraAddict]

Hi Sean

[@7Thunders777]

Get You some art work, paintings ,Japanese fishing paintings, eh. ?

[@TenkaraAddict]

Nope

[@BeefNEggs057]

Dragontail shadowfire 365 didn’t make the list? You had it at one point. Still a recommended?

[@TenkaraAddict]

It was on loan to me. I've never owned it. But I liked that rod 👍

[@mannyr69]

I noticed you haven't tried the Huerco NB line. Anyone can comment on it? it's the only decent Tenkara rod available in my area aside from the MaxCatch that you reviewed here...

[@dv594]

And I thought I have a problem :-D

[@TenkaraAddict]

😁

[@richardingraham6353]

Find any tale water for 18--20+" trout .

[@TenkaraAddict]

And share it with a hundred other anglers, unfortunately ☹

[@yonataniskandar6070]

Hi, I have Tenkara USA Ayu 13ft 5:5, have you tried this rod before? What's your opinions? Regards from Indonesia 🙏

[@TenkaraAddict]

Nope, I haven't. I'd like to try it, though.

[@detroitjim1]

Hmmmm....deciding to keep 56 sounds like a good number. That way your subscribers would have a 1 in 3000 chance of getting one of the eleven that you randomly give away at the end of this month.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Lol!

[@nancybutts9190]

You are a hoot, man. Love your presentation.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks 😁

[@brian1204]

Why be an addict if you don’t have anything to show for it? 😉

[@kylebunga]

I just purchased and used the Wasatch Tenkara Rod Darth Quattro rod (my review is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3uraYSwebuEbKM). I grabbed the 6:4 action because I sometimes get into larger fish. It felt amazing at the smaller lengths! At the 8'6" length it felt a little clunky and imbalanced. After attaching a line holder that got better as well. I'm excited to see you use that one and compare the 5:5 action. Thanks so much for your videos and all the time you spend entertaining all of us!

[@DRAGONtailTenkara]

You definitely have a problem, you are stil 33 short of 100 so you definitely need more. 😂

[@TenkaraAddict]

Lol I'm working on it!

[@logannewman4532]

Saw this video a while back of Karin tarpon fishing with one of her rods. This looks like so much fun. Just the casting looks like a blast. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGKlpnZngt1-gMU

[@TenkaraAddict]

I agree, it does!

[@frankkawasaki3082]

Tristan: You use the words "fishing" and "casting" throughout your video. I, however, think you mean casting, as the fly needs to be cast to certain specific spots. I have to believe that you are not fishing the fly to specific spots on the stream. After realizing that you are often reducing the length of the rod, or lengthening the tenkara rod, it would seem that the line needs to be changed to fit the length of the rod, whenever you are changing the length of the rod. Can the Designers of the tenkara rod assist you in determining the length of the line, afterall they designed the rod and the lengths of the rod. Hopefully, I am making some sense, as you are casting the line which happens to have a fly at the end of your line and leader.

[@TenkaraAddict]

I honestly don't know what you're saying.

[@maxless6655]

Time to get married?

[@TenkaraAddict]

I've been married for 5 years

[@maxless6655]

@@TenkaraAddict Congrats for finding such tolerant spouse 😀 and thank you for your great videos.

[@YouAntwoneF]

this is what happens when a minimalist japanese philosophy is implemented by a nerd and moneyboy from the west. 😂😱😅

[@madsthedane634]

This made me sad im a newbie just got the goture Capella mini 12ft tenkara rod just with carbon handle an you shit on it feel i wasted my money

[@chantzw1841]

I was literally JUST watching your previous collection video, good timing! You make the most enjoyable fishing content I've seen on KZbin. I found you about a week ago and been loving it! Have you been fishing in Minnesota yet? That is where I'll be going for my first tenkara experience when weather gets better and I'm so excited! Thanks for all you do!

[@TenkaraAddict]

I have! Believe it or not, my Minnesota fishing video will be out in a week or two, so stay tuned.

[@stephencarroll3377]

I've been trying to like the mutant rods (got 2 of them) heavy for me in long length...but Mizuchi (got 3) love them and Hellbenders (got 3) love them too, great for smallies and carp...9 rods all together

[@TenkaraAddict]

Nice collection!

[@surphvision]

I'm working in Seqouia right now. I'm using my friend's suntech 30. Does any one have any recommendations for an alternative. I want something for now the suntech is on backorder.

[@Aimsport-video]

Nice starter set.

[@unclestumpy2429]

Any recommendations for fairly accessible areas to fish along the Wasatch Front? I just got my first rod. I'm a double below knee amputee, but I do walk with prosthetics.

[@Shamus3]

Did you ever try out the Bitterling rod? (Professional Trust Rakutsuri Bitterling Universal 120) Just received one to use for bait fishing. Also, would you recommend the Dragontail Mizuchi as a first Tenkara rod for trout in the 12-16" range with the occasional crappie, bluegill? Torn between the Mizuchi and the Mutant, both look like they would work.

[@keysersoze3350]

@Tenkara Addict Hi Tristan, at 54:51 the clicking in question is due to the rotating lilian and whose noise is transmitted through the entire rod

[@lenwenzel5444]

Great video. About a year ago I purchased my first rod, and inexpensive rod, as per your advice and the rod was great. However, I broke the tip the second time out but fortunately they included and extra tip. I've been using the rod as is because I like it but I'm considering for my next rod to upgrade to a double or triple length rod. Your recent purchase, the Suntec Tenkara bum traveler sound interesting. I'm certainly going to follow your recommendations no matter what the rod. Your advice was perfect the first time so why change a good thing. Thanks again.

[@blakepalochak7240]

I have the rocky from tenkara rod co. I use it for steelhead and salmon couldn’t be happier in the shorter setting a bit stiff but over all it’s a good rod for big fish.

[@tenkaraonthetrail]

Nice collection Tristan, I feel your pain! I have just over 70 now with a couple more in the mail, but I decided to break up my collection video into 3 parts just to keep them from getting too long. Now they’re all packed away as I’m in the middle of moving. Hope you’re doing well.

[@TenkaraAddict]

I don't have any more in the mail currently, but I do have my eye on several. Maybe we'll both make it to 100 by year's end 😁

[@Dogfish63]

The Tanuki XL 1 takes some time getting used to setting the hook. Once you get the hang of it though it’s fantastic!

[@kingxiong3175]

Damn that's a lot

[@TenkaraAddict]

But not enough!

[@FJX2000_Productions]

I’ll take one off your hands 😜👌 love the videos, I just do traditional fly fishing but definitely want to give Tenkara a try after watching your videos 👍

[@TenkaraAddict]

You definitely should!

[@FJX2000_Productions]

@@TenkaraAddict I’m here in SLC and am a Utah Cutthroat Slam addict, and if you’re ever out chasing cutties and are in the area let me know 😁

[@larrybeavens7580]

I thought I saw a video you did with the Dragontail Shadowfire 365 - what happened to that one? Did you get rid of it? Just curious; I have one and I think it’s a great entry level rod.

[@TenkaraAddict]

I agree, it's a great rod. It was on loan to me, but I enjoyed fishing with it when I had it.

[@adamw8469]

I still love my Tenkara USA HANE and IWANA rods. Been looking for the pocket one you did a video on, but sold out

[@TenkaraAddict]

That tends to happen after I make a video about a good rod 🤷‍♂ Sorry!

[@logannewman4532]

I know exactly how I would use that 4' rod. There is a lake north of me with a ton of invasive green sunfish and there are 1-2 inch fish all over the place. I use my tenkara rod to catch them for bait and have thought it would be nice to have a super short rod for the job.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Sounds perfect!

[@alxmeadows]

You are definitely a Tenkara addict !!

[@alxmeadows]

When you find the best one. Why buy another?!

[@TenkaraAddict]

I am indeed! And I won't know what the best one is until I try them all 😁

[@zaddy1462]

friendly reminder if you dont want any of them give them to me😂