TENKARA "chinese style rods"

[VIVID_FLY]

Some pics of my Chinese Tenkara Rods. Tenkara USA rods all have cork handles and balanced for easier casting. The Chinese rods feel more tip heavy but still get the job done. I paid 32 dollars for all 3. They were shipped from Hong Kong off the website UXCELL.com.

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[carpanglerdude]

That is awesome; thank you for sharing. I may purchase one of these soon, very reasonable price.

[That Dang Guy]

Hrm. I've seen these rods at one of the asian tackle stores I frequent, but i've never asked about them. For the first year ever, i might be leaving my UL rod at home for my yearly barrett trips. Considering these things collapse down to 20 inches and the low cost i might be able to squeeze one in! How are they fished?

[evosamurai]

TDG ive seen these over here at garden grove tackle, the owner demonstrated how they work and their whole rig, its pretty cool huh, he says he catches carp all day with that rod, and no reel is pretty crazy just bring the fish up to you

if anyone wants to buy one, Gardn Grove fishing and tackle has a HUGE selection of them

http://maps.google.com/maps/place?hl=en&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1745&bih=902&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=garden+grove+tackle&fb=1&gl=us&hq=tackle&hnear=0x80dd283f9d1dcd8d:0x3909622bd0f8b3a,Garden+ Grove,+CA&cid=1116113510101654814

[The Fishing Queen]

VIVID_FLY, nice pictures, thanks for sharing! And thanks for teaching me how to fly fishing at the Pudd today. You are a very patient teacher.:Thumbs Up:

[Ifishtoolittle]

This type of fishing can be a wrist buster. Hello arthritis! I can't lie though I've fished with this kind of set-up at DVL before for bluegills and the fight was just awesome.

[BabyKiller]

vivid, ill take a cue that it is a reputable site. However, what payment method did you use? ill be fishing pudd today with my 18ft bolo rod :P

[DockRat]

Guys use them for Opaleye off the rocks.
Never knew what they were called.
DR

[Ifishtoolittle]

Guys use them for Opaleye off the rocks.
Never knew what they were called.
DR

Don't those rods have guides and a reel seat though?

[BabyKiller]

Don't those rods have guides and a reel seat though?
ahem , bolognese..... i fish with them

[Fishnfun]

Hard to beat $32 for 3 rods. If ordering from a domestic retailer, what do you think about these rods from a company in Michigan? Comes in sizes 11' to 13' and priced from $40 to $80 plus $8.50 shipping per order. The rods have cork handles.

http://tenkaraflyfish.webs.com/tenkararods.htm

[VIVID_FLY]

These definitely would have a balanced feel to them. I notice when I fish the non cork handle rods in small streams and lots of brush and trees overhead it really does not matter how balanced the rod feels. But if you are doing more trad Tenkara style casting then i think the balanced rod would be better. I have fished both styles now and Im getting more efficient with the non corked handle rods. Check out Tenkara USA vids on youtube on the casting method. So far most Tenkara vids i see are in open conditions.


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Hard to beat $32 for 3 rods. If ordering from a domestic retailer, what do you think about these rods from a company in Michigan? Comes in sizes 11' to 13' and priced from $40 to $80 plus $8.50 shipping per order. The rods have cork handles.

http://tenkaraflyfish.webs.com/tenkararods.htm