This Is the Best Super-Cheap ($60!) Tenkara Rod I've Tried (Tenkara Fly Fishing)

In this video I have a great time (and great success) fishing a super cheap tenkara rod that is surprisingly good!
THE ROD (Make sure it's the 9 ft, 10 section, 6:4 model-there are lots of variants of this rod, apparently.)
** Amazon: amzn.to/3BR8H5N (Affiliate link)
** eBay: Couldn't find the same version I fished.
** AliExpress: www.aliexpress.com/item/32894...
** Walmart (brown version): www.walmart.com/ip/Aventik-Z-...
The gloves I used in this video: amzn.to/3EQCMUM
DATE FILMED: October 2021
LOCATION: Utah
GEAR USED
** SEE MORE INFO ABOUT MY FLIES AND GEAR HERE: tenkaraaddict.com/gear/​​​​​​
** ROD: Aventik IM12 Nano (9 ft, 10 section, 6:4)
** LINES: x-foot level line (#3.5) with a few feet of tippet
** FLY: Size 12 xxx
** NET: Medium Measure Net with rubberized net bag
OTHER LINKS
** Instagram (@TenkaraAddict): / tenkaraaddict​​​​​​
** My main KZbin channel (SUVRVing): / suvrving​​​​​​
** My other store: KamchatkaGear.com​​​​​​
#tenkara​​​​​​ #fishing​​​​​​ #flyfishing

[@TenkaraAddict]

Here's the Amazon link for the rod. Act fast because you guys tend to snap up these cheap (but good) rods pretty quick!

[@davemontgomery2543]

As one of the folks who recommended this rod to Tristan, I can wholeheartedly concur with his recommendation.

[@tylerclause2772]

I had never heard of tenkara fishing until I came across your videos. Awesome content 👏.. Can't wait to see more

[@John-ve3gg]

Great video looks like great little stream and some awesome fish.

[@canyonsal]

Thank you Tristen for your channel and for introducing me to Tenkara fishing. I bought this rod (my first) and have fished several places in the eastern Sierra this year with surprising success. When I ran across your channel I instantly realized I found an angler who loves lively, small water as much as I do. And thanks to you I now have an effective way to fish these magic places. Traditional fly fishing has always intimidated me. Tenkara is the perfect match.

[@stevewalcott9546]

Great video as always!

[@509bunnyhaven]

Also have the 9' version that I keep in rotation and have fallen back in love with it after using an 11'-12' tenkara rod in the same streams. I had to wrap my handle with work handle bar wraps for it to fit my XXL hands but it was well worth it. Last. Thing to note, the company is really great to deal with on returns or warranty issues, broke the tip, contacted them about buying a handful of tips so I can keep it in rotation for the next couple years and they sent me an entirely new rod with case and didn't charge me a cent. I have two now and my son uses the 2nd one when we go camping. Great rod, great price, great company!

[@MrDalebenberger]

That looks like a great entry level rod for someone like me. I’ve got many fly and bait rods, but all the tiny creeks I normally avoid, this type of fishing would be perfect for.

[@billvenne1198]

As always another great video!

[@MrBillyReubin]

Thanks for all the great content!

[@vahikertrash543]

Just ordered this rod in brown thanks to this video. My favorite rod which is nothing special is 9' for tight streams here in VA. I'd been looking at the Tiny Ten and similar but don't like the idea of always using the bow and arrow cast. We will see how it works out. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. The weight is pretty attractive as well.

[@scottgordon954]

After watching some of your videos I decided I needed to try Tenkara fishing this year. Didn't want just cheap junk and not get a real honest opinion, but also didn't want to drop a lot of cash on something I might not like doing. So... after watching this video, I ordered one (except in green because I agree the white looks cheap.) Came in today and can't wait to get out and try it out. Thank you for an honest review and giving us noobs a decent, yet cost-effect option to break into Tenkara.

[@williamconway5660]

Thanks , put it on my Xmas wish list!

[@BenKickert]

I like your style when it comes to justifying rod purchases. I am going to have to give it a shot. "If this comment gets 2 likes, I will buy more fishing gear." Come on folks... give me a reason to expand my arsenal!

[@joebalvin4462]

I have two of the 9 footers and love them! Mine came with extra tip section as well. I have the brown and camouflage versions!

[@eugenewalk4601]

Been using that for a couple of years nice little rod. They also send an extra tip section to!

[@skeating2818]

I have the same rod. It is a good compact rod with nice action. Great that it comes with extra tip.

[@Afro408]

Great catch on that rod! 👍👏 at

[@grahvis]

Nice stream, lovely fish.

[@hlam9452]

I got this rod in brown to try out Tenkara. Pretty happy with it. Been out twice and landed a 6" brookie. Came with braided line but put on a 10' 15 to 8lb mono line. Seemed to work with 3ft of 4x. Nice to keep in the backpack!