Trying Out the Cheapest Japanese-Made Tenkara Rod (Tenkara Fly Fishing)

[@mariawalsh335]

I enjoyed your fishing trips, the relaxing sound of water, the locations of the rivers, streams, lakes etc I also enjoy your amazing adventures in your SUV RVing KZbin channel all your trips are very interesting, thanks for sharing your time and videos with us.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks Maria, that's really nice of you to say! I appreciate you watching.

[@FlickyFlies]

I like the way you and integrating drone footage in here and there. Sweet vid, looked like a really nice stream. I've had my eye on this rod myself, so it was cool to see a video of someone using it.

[@TetonTenkara]

It's pretty scary how poor run-off was this spring. The rivers ought to be unfishable right now due to high water, but instead they are much lower than normal. We might have some dry outs this autumn if this weather pattern keep going. BTW, I like the Pro Square mostly. I just don't care for the handle shape.

[@chunkylover54]

we didn't get much rain here in the midwest and the rivers were super low until recently. very odd

[@mattyman5dodge101]

Nice spot, man. The production value of your videos is second to none.

[@jasonwooden]

Enjoy the vids. Have you noticed that UT DNR started differentiating between the Bonneville and Bear River Cutts? But WY and ID still call ‘em Bonnevilles in the Bear River drainage. I think UT calls the Cutts on the North Slope of the Raft Rivers Yellowstone Cutts, but ID calls them Snake River Cutts.

[@michaelsmith7193]

Thank you for this excellent review - and for the two gorgeous streams and Bonneville cutthroat trout! I really appreciate your real world observations about how tackle performs in the field - very helpful, indeed!

[@augustonthefly]

In knife making we call that a "hotspot" a place on the handle that doesn't necessarily bite but does not feel good.

[@ronmiller7248]

I'd love to see an outtake vid of just you losing flies. I'm fishing in Escalante utah where I live and the stream are all overgrown to the point where most of my casts are bow and arrow.

[@Harperclan7]

I love your videos! I recently got into Tenkara fishing after hiking a 10 mile trail along a nice stream up in the mountains with a 9’ fly rod and found myself untangling from every branch on the trail. I bought a cheap Wildwater Tenkara kit and fell in love with the style of fishing. I may have to check out this rod next or even the dragon tail rods. Thanks for the reviews

[@carlosandreblatt]

If you ever have an opportunity, try to fish the nissin pro spec. it is a zoom version of the pro square but with a better handle

[@MrRourk]

Yes its much better Mainly because its just a tad stiffer for American faster moving water.

[@VictorF0326]

Mid-May? I saw 90F weather out in PA and there be snow out there XD. We did have a hail storm in NJ which probably the last time was like a decade ago so who knows the temps of the earth could be worse off than we thought

[@walterdurand9472]

You can always sand the handle done to fit your casting style

[@oak8728]

To anybody that loses zingers with nippers and pliers I have a solution. I too used to buy the cheap zingers, lost a handful and then purchased an American made product with a carabiner. Best purchase yet, haven’t lost a tool set.

[@michaeltichonuk2176]

I first noticed tip action and thought it couldn't be too "cheap". I tend to think of cheap as being junk. I think inexpensive (relatively speaking ) might be a better choice describing it. I imagine the manufacturer might too. I know when I build something for a lesser price and customer says it cheap I cringe and die inside. 😬. Such beautiful water! Stunning! Nice catches too! And find! I have some of those zingers but don't use them just for the reason you found those. They can be stripped of me clawing through brush. Always a great way to start my weekend in town by viewing your outstanding videos!

[@cfctech6774]

Thanks for your videos, Tristan. I watch them every Saturday morning with my coffee. I have a question; You often mention "true" Tenkara rods as opposed to fixed line rods. Can you please explain the difference? Thanks!

[@Palletjefe]

If you’re on the Logan river in Utah, that gear is mine.😬😂

[@TT-ch2pz]

Great video. I didn't recognize the stream. Which state were you in?

[@smashandburn1]

Couldn't the handle issue be fixed by adding a bit of foam? I suppose it's not worth the hassle though.

[@eddiewalker7252]

I would just put a soft rubber end cap on the cheap rod....solved

[@MrRourk]

Have you ever tried any of those cherry wood hard handle rods? I sometimes like those.

[@SimplicityEDC]

How would this rod compare to the Dragontail Shadowfire 365?

[@ryanshields4842]

Man, you deserve more subscribers. You should be making bank with this quality of video. I guess not enough people care about tenkara. Don't let that stop you, you inspired me to get my first tenkara rod and I love it.

[@csicrawlspace]

Been following your tenkara fishing and have a couple questions. First do you select the flies based on matching some local hatch or based on attraction or contrast? Secondly, do some people fish salt water using tenkara for species such as sea trout or striped bass? Thanks!

[@vladd5291]

How would you compare this against Dragontail rods? They also have superb action (like mutant, mizuchi)

[@TenkaraAddict]

It feels better than the Dragontail rods.

[@BenKickert]

Seems like a very aggressive stream for such a light weight rod.

[@djordan7979]

Is the Shimotsuke Tenkara Gen 2 not made in Japan? It's like $60 lol.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Nope, made in China.

[@djordan7979]

@@TenkaraAddict Makes sense for the price. I think a forum somewhere had said that but good to know. Loving the videos man

[@chrysincognitio3751]

@@djordan7979 I could be wrong, but I believe Shimotsuke is a Japanese company that manufactures in China.

[@VictorF0326]

Also $140 isn't cheap.. There are Tenkara rods in Japan from offbrand companies that go for $30. Nissin is probably one of the 2 major tenkara companies next to Shimano. Sadly Japan doesn't like the US so any goods from there are almost impossible to get to begin with...

[@josepheiden2777]

Another great video. I've said before how jealous I am of the scenery around where you fish. Absolutely beautiful. I have to ask. Ha e you tried any of the rods from Tenkara USA? I'm a huge fan of the Rhodo and the Sato. The Rhodo is my go to, fish most of the time with it rod. I love it. The Sato is a bit stiffer but another real gem in there rod line up. My local fly shop actually carries Tenkara USA. Which makes it easier when I need a new tip section. Of course I'm also a Dragontail fan. I really like their Mizuchi. I also have their Hellbender for when I fish the Lackawanna River here in NE PA. I find it handles the larger fish just fine. Thanks again. You have a big fan here in NE PA.

[@david-marynoll5699]

I just picked up that same rod for my wife.

[@johnbakken1853]

Good details on the review.

[@sugriv3405]

#HappySaturday

[@stevewalcott9546]

Awesome river! That was one heck of a cutthroat!