Tenkara Angler has struck up online affiliate relationships with a few domestic tenkara gear suppliers. By clicking (& purchasing) through these links below, Tenkara Angler receives a small “finders fee” that greatly helps keeping things running around here. You as the shopper will pay no more than you normally would purchasing through these retailers’ sites. As such, we’ve curated a small assortment of products that those interested in tenkara and/or fixed line fishing may find appealing. Enjoy!
Tenkara & Fixed-Line Equipment
Small Stream Rods
Great options for small streams, tight canopy, and the fish that call those places home
- DRAGONtail Mizuchi zx340 240/290/340 Zoom ($159.99)
- DRAGONtail FoxFIRE zx280 200/245/285 Fiberglass Hybrid Zoom ($179.99)
- Tenkara USA Rhodo 270/297/320 Zoom ($250)
- Red Brook Tenkara Ranger Backcountry 240 ($130)
- Original Tiny Ten 150 Rod ($79.99)
- Tiny Ten 2 – 8′ Rod ($89.99)
- Tenkara Adventure Outfitters U.N.C. ($99)
- River Peak KIWAMI 330 ($188)
- Zen Tenkara Suzume 230/280/325 Zoom ($230)
All-Around Rods
“Do-it-all” 12-foot (360cm) rods that will handle virtually any situation on the water
- Tenkara USA Iwana 360 ($170)
- DRAGONtail Shadowfire 365 ($99.99)
- Tenkara Adventure Outfitters Classic ($119)
- Zen Tenkara Zako ($200)
Zoom Rods
Trading a bit of performance for versatility, zoom rods provide multiple fishable lengths and are almost like carrying two, or in some cases three rods in one
- Red Brook Tenkara ONE 330/360/390 Zoom ($150)
- Tenkara USA Sato 330/360/390 Zoom ($250)
- Tenkara Adventure Outfitters Bad Axe 300/350 Zoom ($135)
- DRAGONtail Hydra zx390 Zoom ($124.99)
- NIRVANA 370z Zoom ($179.99)
- Zen Tenkara Suimenka Zoom ($255)
Long Rods
Rods that are best matched to trout and unweighted flies, but longer in length for slightly larger waters or where overhead canopy is of little concern
- NIRVANA 400 ($179.99)
- DRAGONtail Mutant zx380 Zoom ($144.99)
- Tenkara USA Ito 390/450 Zoom ($260)
- River Peak KIWAMI 380 ($198)
Big Trout & Warm Water Fixed-Line Rods
Straying from traditional tenkara toward fixed-line fly fishing; big trout, bass, bruiser bluegill, or other warm water species beware…
- Tenkara Adventure Outfitters WISCO 2 400 ($145)
- DRAGONtail HELLbender 340/390 Zoom ($139.99)
- Tenkara USA Amago 410 ($180)
- Zen Tenkara Sagi 410 ($245)
- Zen Tenkara Taka 395/455 Zoom ($275)
- Zen Tenkara Kyojin II Spey 360 Two-Handed Rod ($250)
Compact Tenkara Rods
Ultra compact rods that collapse down very, very small for the ultimate portability
Accessories
A little bit of this and that to get ready for the water
Flies/Kebari
- Creekside Kebari Flies (Limited Inventory)
- TYROAM Flies
- DRAGONtail Flies (various)
- Hillshire Flies & Tenkara (various)
- Vicuna Dubbing Tenkara Blend Collection ($24)
- Red Brook Tenkara Silicone Fly Box ($12)
Lines
- Nissin PALS Oni Level Line ($21.99)
- Shimotsuke Flourescent Green Level Line ($19.99)
- DRAGONtail Nodachi Furled Line ($16)
- TenkaraPath Furled Line ($12)
- Tenkara USA Nylon Tapered Line ($14)
- Tenkara USA Furled Tapered Line (From $19.95)
- Tenkara USA Level Line ($19.95)
- Tenkara Floating Line (TFL) by Paul Vertrees ($29.95)
- Tactical Tenkara Nymphing (TTN) Line by Paul Vertrees ($29.95)
Line Holders
- ikari Magnetic Fly & Line Holder Spool (various)
- TenkaraPath Wooden Line Spools (various)
- Tenkara USA “The Keeper” Line Holder Spool
- NIRVANA Line Holder Spool (4/$12)
- NIRVANA Double Line Holder Spool (2/$11.99)
- DRAGONtail Ultimate Tenkara Line Keepers (6/$12)
- Saucer Line Holder/Fly Box Spool ($5)
- EZ Keepers ($5/pair)
Books/DVDs
Other Accessories
- Zimmerbuilt Tenkara Packs
- Handy Pak Net – Made in USA ($25.50)
- Daiwa One Touch Folding Net ($54.99)
- DRAGONtail Damo Net ($54.99)
- TYROAM Wading & Hiking Staffs
- Tenkara USA Accessory Kit ($44)
Discover Tenkara’s Tenkara Academy
Now that you’ve got the gear, learn how to use it! We’ve partnered with Discover Tenkara to present their full line of instructional and how-to tutorials to really hone in your tenkara and fly tying skills. Be sure to use coupon code TA10 at checkout to save an additional 10% on your Tenkara Academy purchase.
- The Complete Kebari Collection
- Manipulations Volume One
- Small Stream Tenkara with Kobayashi-san
- Tenkara Nymphing with Shin Takahashi
- Go Ishii On Stream Masterclass
- Kura-san On Stream Masterclass
- Tenkara with Hisanobu Hirata
Tenkara Angler Logo Gear
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Tenkara Angler stickers are weather resistant and perfect for a fly box, water bottle, tying bench, or even a car window. I mean who doesn’t like stickers?
Tenkara Angler Futsū Kebari Sticker
Sakasas are nice, but the cool kids fish Futsū (or Futsuu) kebari. Matte finish and made of thick, durable vinyl that has a UV laminate that protects them from scratching, rain, and sunlight. 2.25″ x 3″ – FREE SHIPPING IN U.S.!
$3.00
Tenkara Angler Sticker
Logo sticker for Tenkara Angler. Matte finish and made of thick, durable clear vinyl that has a UV laminate that protects them from scratching, rain, and sunlight. 3″ x 1.25″ (Yellow letters on white background). FREE SHIPPING IN U.S.!
$2.00
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