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Discover the freedom of fishing with less. Explore our favorite tenkara rods, built for simplicity, adventure, and every stream along the way.

Discover fishing with less. Explore our favorite tenkara rods, built for simplicity and endless adventure.

Best First RodBest First Rod FREE Holiday Fishing Kit ($150 value)

Sierra

$195
★★★★★4.9 · (342 reviews)

  • Ideal for
    smaller streams
    Small
    streams
    Perfect for tight
    creeks and rivers
  • Lightweight &
    Responsive
    Beginner
    friendly
    Easy to handle and cast.
  • Complete kitComplete kitEverything you
    need to get started
  • Length10.5ft (320 cm)
  • Packed length20 inches
  • Weight2.8 oz
  • Best forsmall to medium streams
3 Lengths, One Rod3 Lengths, One Rod FREE Holiday Fishing Kit ($150 value)

Backpackr

$295
★★★★★4.8 · (26 reviews)

  • Ideal for
    smaller streams
    Small
    streams
    Perfect for tight
    creeks and rivers
  • Lightweight &
    Responsive
    Beginner
    friendly
    Easy to handle and cast.
  • Complete kitComplete kitEverything you
    need to get started
  • Length10'10", 11'10", 12'10
  • Packed length13.5 inches
  • Weight2.8 oz
  • Best forVersatility & adventure

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WHY TENKARA

Fishing, stripped to the essentials.

Tenkara is Japanese fly fishing with a rod, a line,
and a fly. No reel. Less gear. More time on the water

Tenkara is Japanese fly fishing with a rod, a line, and a fly, No reel.

  1. 01

    Portable

    Packs to 20 inches
    and fits any daypack.

    Packs to 20 inches and fits any daypack.

  2. 02

    Simple

    No reel and few parts.
    Learn it in an afternoon.

    No reel and few parts. Learn it in an afternoon.

  3. 03

    Precise

    A direct connection
    for a more natural feel.

    A direct connection for a more natural feel.

"The Tenkara is small enough and light enough to fit into a daypack, take anywhere And that, makes it a winner."
★★★★★
"I've fallen for the brilliant telescoping rods from Idaho's Tenkara Rod Co."
★★★★★
"Japanese Tenkara style of fly fishing offer a minimalist, more-approachable way to fly fish, all with very little cost to get started."
★★★★★
"It makes the whole process of fly fishing much simpler and more approachable."
★★★★★

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Simple, versatile tenkara rods for streams, lakes and beyond

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