New items and out-of-stocks that are back in stock.
Shimotsuke Kosasa 210 - Fun, quirky little glass rod for kids or micro fishing. Back in stock.
Nissin Air Stage 340 - Very similar feel to the excellent Air Stage 390, but in an 11'3" rod for smaller streams. Back in stock, but just one rod.
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Nov 29, This Just In...
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Nov 30, This Just In...
New items and out-of-stocks that are back in stock.
Shimano Folding Net - Very nice 30cm diameter folding net. Back in stock.
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May 13, This Just In...
New items and out-of-stocks that are back in stock.
Kid's Kit with either Kiyotaki 24 or Kiyotaki 27 rodI have very few kits (because I have very few flies to put in them). Back in stock.
Kiyotaki 24 and Kiyotaki 27 Short rods for kids, micro fishing or very small brushy streams. Back in stock.
Medium Rod Case Light weight, inexpensive rod case for most tenkara rods. Back in stock.
Soft Tenkara tapered line Bright orange knotless tapered line. Back in stock.
Black Killer Buggers Kiwi's version of the Black Killer Bugger Back in stock.
Kid's Kit with either Kiyotaki 24 or Kiyotaki 27 rodI have very few kits (because I have very few flies to put in them). Back in stock.
Kiyotaki 24 and Kiyotaki 27 Short rods for kids, micro fishing or very small brushy streams. Back in stock.
Medium Rod Case Light weight, inexpensive rod case for most tenkara rods. Back in stock.
Soft Tenkara tapered line Bright orange knotless tapered line. Back in stock.
Black Killer Buggers Kiwi's version of the Black Killer Bugger Back in stock.
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May 20, This Just In...
New items and out-of-stocks that are back in stock.
Black Killer Buggers Kiwi's version of the Black Killer Bugger. Back in stock (but not for long!).
Killer Bugs Kiwi's version of the Killer Bug. Back in stock (but not for long!).
Kid's Kit with either Kiyotaki 24 or Kiyotaki 27 rod Just one Kiyotaki 24 in stock and only a few Kiyotaki 27. Back in stock.
Shimano Folding Nets Very convenient nets fold into a pouch you wear on your belt. Back in stock.
Black Killer Buggers Kiwi's version of the Black Killer Bugger. Back in stock (but not for long!).
Killer Bugs Kiwi's version of the Killer Bug. Back in stock (but not for long!).
Kid's Kit with either Kiyotaki 24 or Kiyotaki 27 rod Just one Kiyotaki 24 in stock and only a few Kiyotaki 27. Back in stock.
Shimano Folding Nets Very convenient nets fold into a pouch you wear on your belt. Back in stock.
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May 24, This Just In...
New items and out-of-stocks that are back in stock.
C and F Design 3-in-1 Clipper Very cleverly designed clipper that uses replaceable blades. Comes with two fly threaders, fly eye cleaner, magnet and three replacement blades (total of four blades). New Item.
Sunline size 3 level line The lightest size of the most visible tenkara line there is. Back in stock.
Small Morell Fly Box Light weight nylon covered foam box. Not waterproof but it does float. Back in stock.
Maxima 5X tippet Basic, inexpensive 5X tippet. Back in stock.
Maxima 3X tippet Maxima 3X is rated at 5# test. I do not recommend stronger 3X tippet from other manufacturers. New item, limited time only.
C and F Design 3-in-1 Clipper Very cleverly designed clipper that uses replaceable blades. Comes with two fly threaders, fly eye cleaner, magnet and three replacement blades (total of four blades). New Item.
Sunline size 3 level line The lightest size of the most visible tenkara line there is. Back in stock.
Small Morell Fly Box Light weight nylon covered foam box. Not waterproof but it does float. Back in stock.
Maxima 5X tippet Basic, inexpensive 5X tippet. Back in stock.
Maxima 3X tippet Maxima 3X is rated at 5# test. I do not recommend stronger 3X tippet from other manufacturers. New item, limited time only.
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Nov 24, This Just In...
New items and out-of-stocks that are back in stock.
Suntech Kaname 2H 63 Excellent dual use keiryu / big water tenkara 6.3m rod. Back in stock.
Medium Rod Case Inexpensive, light weight semi-rigid protective case that fits most tenkara/keiryu/seiryu rods. Back in stock.
Suntech Kaname 2H 63 Excellent dual use keiryu / big water tenkara 6.3m rod. Back in stock.
Medium Rod Case Inexpensive, light weight semi-rigid protective case that fits most tenkara/keiryu/seiryu rods. Back in stock.
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Apr 29, This Just In...
New items and out-of-stocks that are back in stock.
American Takami Special and Lt. Olive Small Stream Special Kebari that are inspired by Japanese patterns and are NOT sakasa kebari! Back in stock.
American Takami Special and Lt. Olive Small Stream Special Kebari that are inspired by Japanese patterns and are NOT sakasa kebari! Back in stock.
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May 12, This Just In...
New items and out-of-stocks that are back in stock.
Suntech Kurenai Long 61 One of the nicest, lightest long rods in existence. Definitely one of my favorites! Back in stock.
Suntech Fine Power NP66 Another one of the nicest, lightest long rods in existence - and this one collapses to a convenient 22 3/8". Also one of my favorites! Back in stock.
Nissin Kyogi 15BX Fifteen foot carp rod rated for 0X tippets. Back in stock.
Nissin Flying Dragon 620 Twenty foot carp rod rated for 3X tippets. Collapses to convenient 22" length. Back in stock.
Nissin Royal Stage Honryu 390 The 44" collapsed length gives this rod one of the smoothest casting actions you will find in any rod. If you don't have to backpack in, this is a great rod. Back in stock.
Tanago Floats Small, light and easy to adjust for depth. Back in stock.
Micro Fishing tippet connectors These make attaching the snelled tanago hooks to your line much easier. Back in stock.
Suntech Kurenai Long 61 One of the nicest, lightest long rods in existence. Definitely one of my favorites! Back in stock.
Suntech Fine Power NP66 Another one of the nicest, lightest long rods in existence - and this one collapses to a convenient 22 3/8". Also one of my favorites! Back in stock.
Nissin Kyogi 15BX Fifteen foot carp rod rated for 0X tippets. Back in stock.
Nissin Flying Dragon 620 Twenty foot carp rod rated for 3X tippets. Collapses to convenient 22" length. Back in stock.
Nissin Royal Stage Honryu 390 The 44" collapsed length gives this rod one of the smoothest casting actions you will find in any rod. If you don't have to backpack in, this is a great rod. Back in stock.
Tanago Floats Small, light and easy to adjust for depth. Back in stock.
Micro Fishing tippet connectors These make attaching the snelled tanago hooks to your line much easier. Back in stock.
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May 12, This Just In...
New items and out-of-stocks that are back in stock.
Suntech Kurenai Long 61 One of the nicest, lightest long rods in existence. Definitely one of my favorites! Back in stock.
Suntech Fine Power NP66 Another one of the nicest, lightest long rods in existence - and this one collapses to a convenient 22 3/8". Also one of my favorites! Back in stock.
Nissin Kyogi 15BX Fifteen foot carp rod rated for 0X tippets. Back in stock.
Nissin Flying Dragon 620 Twenty foot carp rod rated for 3X tippets. Collapses to convenient 22" length. Back in stock.
Nissin Royal Stage Honryu 390 The 44" collapsed length gives this rod one of the smoothest casting actions you will find in any rod. If you don't have to backpack in, this is a great rod. Back in stock.
Tanago Floats Small, light and easy to adjust for depth. Back in stock.
Micro Fishing tippet connectors These make attaching the snelled tanago hooks to your line much easier. Back in stock.
Suntech Kurenai Long 61 One of the nicest, lightest long rods in existence. Definitely one of my favorites! Back in stock.
Suntech Fine Power NP66 Another one of the nicest, lightest long rods in existence - and this one collapses to a convenient 22 3/8". Also one of my favorites! Back in stock.
Nissin Kyogi 15BX Fifteen foot carp rod rated for 0X tippets. Back in stock.
Nissin Flying Dragon 620 Twenty foot carp rod rated for 3X tippets. Collapses to convenient 22" length. Back in stock.
Nissin Royal Stage Honryu 390 The 44" collapsed length gives this rod one of the smoothest casting actions you will find in any rod. If you don't have to backpack in, this is a great rod. Back in stock.
Tanago Floats Small, light and easy to adjust for depth. Back in stock.
Micro Fishing tippet connectors These make attaching the snelled tanago hooks to your line much easier. Back in stock.
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May 12, This Just In...
New items and out-of-stocks that are back in stock.
Suntech Kurenai Long 61 One of the nicest, lightest long rods in existence. Definitely one of my favorites! Back in stock.
Suntech Fine Power NP66 Another one of the nicest, lightest long rods in existence - and this one collapses to a convenient 22 3/8". Also one of my favorites! Back in stock.
Nissin Kyogi 15BX Fifteen foot carp rod rated for 0X tippets. Back in stock.
Nissin Flying Dragon 620 Twenty foot carp rod rated for 3X tippets. Collapses to convenient 22" length. Back in stock.
Nissin Royal Stage Honryu 390 The 44" collapsed length gives this rod one of the smoothest casting actions you will find in any rod. If you don't have to backpack in, this is a great rod. Back in stock.
Tanago Floats Small, light and easy to adjust for depth. Back in stock.
Micro Fishing tippet connectors These make attaching the snelled tanago hooks to your line much easier. Back in stock.
Suntech Kurenai Long 61 One of the nicest, lightest long rods in existence. Definitely one of my favorites! Back in stock.
Suntech Fine Power NP66 Another one of the nicest, lightest long rods in existence - and this one collapses to a convenient 22 3/8". Also one of my favorites! Back in stock.
Nissin Kyogi 15BX Fifteen foot carp rod rated for 0X tippets. Back in stock.
Nissin Flying Dragon 620 Twenty foot carp rod rated for 3X tippets. Collapses to convenient 22" length. Back in stock.
Nissin Royal Stage Honryu 390 The 44" collapsed length gives this rod one of the smoothest casting actions you will find in any rod. If you don't have to backpack in, this is a great rod. Back in stock.
Tanago Floats Small, light and easy to adjust for depth. Back in stock.
Micro Fishing tippet connectors These make attaching the snelled tanago hooks to your line much easier. Back in stock.
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May 12, This Just In...
New items and out-of-stocks that are back in stock.
Suntech Kurenai Long 61 One of the nicest, lightest long rods in existence. Definitely one of my favorites! Back in stock.
Suntech Fine Power NP66 Another one of the nicest, lightest long rods in existence - and this one collapses to a convenient 22 3/8". Also one of my favorites! Back in stock.
Nissin Kyogi 15BX Fifteen foot carp rod rated for 0X tippets. Back in stock.
Nissin Flying Dragon 620 Twenty foot carp rod rated for 3X tippets. Collapses to convenient 22" length. Back in stock.
Nissin Royal Stage Honryu 390 The 44" collapsed length gives this rod one of the smoothest casting actions you will find in any rod. If you don't have to backpack in, this is a great rod. Back in stock.
Tanago Floats Small, light and easy to adjust for depth. Back in stock.
Micro Fishing tippet connectors These make attaching the snelled tanago hooks to your line much easier. Back in stock.
Suntech Kurenai Long 61 One of the nicest, lightest long rods in existence. Definitely one of my favorites! Back in stock.
Suntech Fine Power NP66 Another one of the nicest, lightest long rods in existence - and this one collapses to a convenient 22 3/8". Also one of my favorites! Back in stock.
Nissin Kyogi 15BX Fifteen foot carp rod rated for 0X tippets. Back in stock.
Nissin Flying Dragon 620 Twenty foot carp rod rated for 3X tippets. Collapses to convenient 22" length. Back in stock.
Nissin Royal Stage Honryu 390 The 44" collapsed length gives this rod one of the smoothest casting actions you will find in any rod. If you don't have to backpack in, this is a great rod. Back in stock.
Tanago Floats Small, light and easy to adjust for depth. Back in stock.
Micro Fishing tippet connectors These make attaching the snelled tanago hooks to your line much easier. Back in stock.
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Jun 27, This Just In...
New items and out-of-stocks that are back in stock.
Suntech Kurenai Long 61 If you are looking for a long, light, fun rod, they just don't get any better than this one. Back in stock.
Medium and Long Rod Cases Light weight, adjustable, semi-rigid rod cases. Back in stock.
Sunline size 3 and size 4.5 tenkara line The first fluorescent orange tenkara line. Extremely visible - particularly early and late in the day. Back in stock.
Killer Bugs Kiwi's version of Frank Sawyer's original. Still a killer after all these years. Back in stock.
Power Isome - small brown Biodegradeable, digestible "rubber" worms that smell like blueberries? And fish eat 'em? Oh, yeah!. Back in stock.
Suntech Kurenai Long 61 If you are looking for a long, light, fun rod, they just don't get any better than this one. Back in stock.
Medium and Long Rod Cases Light weight, adjustable, semi-rigid rod cases. Back in stock.
Sunline size 3 and size 4.5 tenkara line The first fluorescent orange tenkara line. Extremely visible - particularly early and late in the day. Back in stock.
Killer Bugs Kiwi's version of Frank Sawyer's original. Still a killer after all these years. Back in stock.
Power Isome - small brown Biodegradeable, digestible "rubber" worms that smell like blueberries? And fish eat 'em? Oh, yeah!. Back in stock.
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Aug 19, This Just In...
New items and out-of-stocks that are back in stock.
Kiwi's Tenkara Flies Keeper Kebari, Royal Sakasa Kebari, Killer Bug, Black Killer Bugger. Back in stock
Kiwi's Tenkara Flies Keeper Kebari, Royal Sakasa Kebari, Killer Bug, Black Killer Bugger. Back in stock
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Nov 18, This Just In...
New items and out-of-stocks that are back in stock.
Nissin Tenkara Mini Two new lengths: 270 and 360. Same collapsed length (under 10") as the 320. The most compact tenkara rods to come out of Japan. 320 back in stock, 270 and 360 new items.
Nissin Zerosum 6:4 450 Honryu tenkara length in a soft, full flex rod. Back in stock.
Shimano Pack Tenkara 31-34 ZW Zoom rod with short collapsed length for backpacking. Shimano fans love it. Back in stock.
Daiichi 1100 size 26 Smallest practical hook for Killer Bugs and Killer Buggers - fly fishing for micros! Back in stock.
Nissin Tenkara Mini Two new lengths: 270 and 360. Same collapsed length (under 10") as the 320. The most compact tenkara rods to come out of Japan. 320 back in stock, 270 and 360 new items.
Nissin Zerosum 6:4 450 Honryu tenkara length in a soft, full flex rod. Back in stock.
Shimano Pack Tenkara 31-34 ZW Zoom rod with short collapsed length for backpacking. Shimano fans love it. Back in stock.
Daiichi 1100 size 26 Smallest practical hook for Killer Bugs and Killer Buggers - fly fishing for micros! Back in stock.
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Nov 18, This Just In...
New items and out-of-stocks that are back in stock.
Nissin Tenkara Mini Two new lengths: 270 and 360. Same collapsed length (under 10") as the 320. The most compact tenkara rods to come out of Japan. 320 back in stock, 270 and 360 new items.
Nissin Zerosum 6:4 450 Honryu tenkara length in a soft, full flex rod. Back in stock.
Shimano Pack Tenkara 31-34 ZW Zoom rod with short collapsed length for backpacking. Shimano fans love it. Back in stock.
Daiichi 1100 size 26 Smallest practical hook for Killer Bugs and Killer Buggers - fly fishing for micros! Back in stock.
Nissin Tenkara Mini Two new lengths: 270 and 360. Same collapsed length (under 10") as the 320. The most compact tenkara rods to come out of Japan. 320 back in stock, 270 and 360 new items.
Nissin Zerosum 6:4 450 Honryu tenkara length in a soft, full flex rod. Back in stock.
Shimano Pack Tenkara 31-34 ZW Zoom rod with short collapsed length for backpacking. Shimano fans love it. Back in stock.
Daiichi 1100 size 26 Smallest practical hook for Killer Bugs and Killer Buggers - fly fishing for micros! Back in stock.
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Nov 18, This Just In...
New items and out-of-stocks that are back in stock.
Nissin Tenkara Mini Two new lengths: 270 and 360. Same collapsed length (under 10") as the 320. The most compact tenkara rods to come out of Japan. 320 back in stock, 270 and 360 new items.
Nissin Zerosum 6:4 450 Honryu tenkara length in a soft, full flex rod. Back in stock.
Shimano Pack Tenkara 31-34 ZW Zoom rod with short collapsed length for backpacking. Shimano fans love it. Back in stock.
Daiichi 1100 size 26 Smallest practical hook for Killer Bugs and Killer Buggers - fly fishing for micros! Back in stock.
Nissin Tenkara Mini Two new lengths: 270 and 360. Same collapsed length (under 10") as the 320. The most compact tenkara rods to come out of Japan. 320 back in stock, 270 and 360 new items.
Nissin Zerosum 6:4 450 Honryu tenkara length in a soft, full flex rod. Back in stock.
Shimano Pack Tenkara 31-34 ZW Zoom rod with short collapsed length for backpacking. Shimano fans love it. Back in stock.
Daiichi 1100 size 26 Smallest practical hook for Killer Bugs and Killer Buggers - fly fishing for micros! Back in stock.
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Jan 30, This Just In...
New items and out-of-stocks that are back in stock.
Nissin Air Stage Honryu 450 Surprisingly light, smooth casting, capable Honryu Tenkara rod. Back in stock.
Suntech Field Master Suguru Long H54 Nice, light weight keiryu rod for 8X-4X tippet. Back in stock.
Tenkara Creel TrailLite Designs creel weighs little and folds almost flat. Back in stock.
Flies Killer Bug, Killer Bugger, Keeper Kebari, Royal Sakasa Kebari. Back in stock.
Gamakatsu Ultimate Tanago hooks with extremely short points for the smallest fish. Back in stock.
Gamakatsu Smallest Tanago hooks with longer points for the larger fish (chubs, juvenile sunfish, etc). Back in stock.
Owner "Reluctant Wakasagi" rigs Multi-hook rig, similar to a sabiki rig, with tanago sized hooks. Back in stock.
Snelled Ayu hooks Appropriate size and shape for flies that would look like Ayu flies (gold leaf not included). New item.
Tenjo Line Hi-vis fluorocarbon line for the top section of a keiryu rig. Back in stock.
Nissin Air Stage Honryu 450 Surprisingly light, smooth casting, capable Honryu Tenkara rod. Back in stock.
Suntech Field Master Suguru Long H54 Nice, light weight keiryu rod for 8X-4X tippet. Back in stock.
Tenkara Creel TrailLite Designs creel weighs little and folds almost flat. Back in stock.
Flies Killer Bug, Killer Bugger, Keeper Kebari, Royal Sakasa Kebari. Back in stock.
Gamakatsu Ultimate Tanago hooks with extremely short points for the smallest fish. Back in stock.
Gamakatsu Smallest Tanago hooks with longer points for the larger fish (chubs, juvenile sunfish, etc). Back in stock.
Owner "Reluctant Wakasagi" rigs Multi-hook rig, similar to a sabiki rig, with tanago sized hooks. Back in stock.
Snelled Ayu hooks Appropriate size and shape for flies that would look like Ayu flies (gold leaf not included). New item.
Tenjo Line Hi-vis fluorocarbon line for the top section of a keiryu rig. Back in stock.
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Jan 30, This Just In...
New items and out-of-stocks that are back in stock.
Nissin Air Stage Honryu 450 Surprisingly light, smooth casting, capable Honryu Tenkara rod. Back in stock.
Suntech Field Master Suguru Long H54 Nice, light weight keiryu rod for 8X-4X tippet. Back in stock.
Tenkara Creel TrailLite Designs creel weighs little and folds almost flat. Back in stock.
Flies Killer Bug, Killer Bugger, Keeper Kebari, Royal Sakasa Kebari. Back in stock.
Gamakatsu Ultimate Tanago hooks with extremely short points for the smallest fish. Back in stock.
Gamakatsu Smallest Tanago hooks with longer points for the larger fish (chubs, juvenile sunfish, etc). Back in stock.
Owner "Reluctant Wakasagi" rigs Multi-hook rig, similar to a sabiki rig, with tanago sized hooks. Back in stock.
Snelled Ayu hooks Appropriate size and shape for flies that would look like Ayu flies (gold leaf not included). New item.
Tenjo Line Hi-vis fluorocarbon line for the top section of a keiryu rig. Back in stock.
Nissin Air Stage Honryu 450 Surprisingly light, smooth casting, capable Honryu Tenkara rod. Back in stock.
Suntech Field Master Suguru Long H54 Nice, light weight keiryu rod for 8X-4X tippet. Back in stock.
Tenkara Creel TrailLite Designs creel weighs little and folds almost flat. Back in stock.
Flies Killer Bug, Killer Bugger, Keeper Kebari, Royal Sakasa Kebari. Back in stock.
Gamakatsu Ultimate Tanago hooks with extremely short points for the smallest fish. Back in stock.
Gamakatsu Smallest Tanago hooks with longer points for the larger fish (chubs, juvenile sunfish, etc). Back in stock.
Owner "Reluctant Wakasagi" rigs Multi-hook rig, similar to a sabiki rig, with tanago sized hooks. Back in stock.
Snelled Ayu hooks Appropriate size and shape for flies that would look like Ayu flies (gold leaf not included). New item.
Tenjo Line Hi-vis fluorocarbon line for the top section of a keiryu rig. Back in stock.
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Apr 2, This Just In...
New items and out-of-stocks that are back in stock.
Medium and Large Rod Cases Light weight, semi-rigid, inexpensive rod cases. Back in stock.
Daiwa Keiryu Damo 25cm Tenkara sized and shaped net. Round 10" hoop. Black net bag. Back in stock.
Wide-Eyed Hooks Originally designed as replacement hooks for small spoons, these hooks make very nice kebari and Overhand Worms. Back in stock.
Micro Fishing Tippet Connectors They make it very easy to attach snelled tanago hooks to your main line. Back in stock.
Medium and Large Rod Cases Light weight, semi-rigid, inexpensive rod cases. Back in stock.
Daiwa Keiryu Damo 25cm Tenkara sized and shaped net. Round 10" hoop. Black net bag. Back in stock.
Wide-Eyed Hooks Originally designed as replacement hooks for small spoons, these hooks make very nice kebari and Overhand Worms. Back in stock.
Micro Fishing Tippet Connectors They make it very easy to attach snelled tanago hooks to your main line. Back in stock.
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May 20, This Just In...
New items and out-of-stocks that are back in stock.
Shimano Pack Tenkara Premium zoom rod with short collapsed length. Back in stock.
Owner Micro Fishing Rigs Hook, line and sinker. 120 and 240cm lengths Back in stock.
Gamakatsu New Half Moon snelled tanago hooks Replacement for Owner New Half Moon snelled hooks. New Item.
Daiwa Figure 8 Tool Extremely handy tool for tying knots and holding small flies. Back in stock.
Yamatoyo size 3 tenkara line Hi-vis chartreuse level fluorocarbon line. Back in stock.
Shimano Net Leash Prevents you from losing your net. Back in stock.
Shimano Pack Tenkara Premium zoom rod with short collapsed length. Back in stock.
Owner Micro Fishing Rigs Hook, line and sinker. 120 and 240cm lengths Back in stock.
Gamakatsu New Half Moon snelled tanago hooks Replacement for Owner New Half Moon snelled hooks. New Item.
Daiwa Figure 8 Tool Extremely handy tool for tying knots and holding small flies. Back in stock.
Yamatoyo size 3 tenkara line Hi-vis chartreuse level fluorocarbon line. Back in stock.
Shimano Net Leash Prevents you from losing your net. Back in stock.
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May 20, This Just In...
New items and out-of-stocks that are back in stock.
Shimano Pack Tenkara Premium zoom rod with short collapsed length. Back in stock.
Owner Micro Fishing Rigs Hook, line and sinker. 120 and 240cm lengths Back in stock.
Gamakatsu New Half Moon snelled tanago hooks Replacement for Owner New Half Moon snelled hooks. New Item.
Daiwa Figure 8 Tool Extremely handy tool for tying knots and holding small flies. Back in stock.
Yamatoyo size 3 tenkara line Hi-vis chartreuse level fluorocarbon line. Back in stock.
Shimano Net Leash Prevents you from losing your net. Back in stock.
Shimano Pack Tenkara Premium zoom rod with short collapsed length. Back in stock.
Owner Micro Fishing Rigs Hook, line and sinker. 120 and 240cm lengths Back in stock.
Gamakatsu New Half Moon snelled tanago hooks Replacement for Owner New Half Moon snelled hooks. New Item.
Daiwa Figure 8 Tool Extremely handy tool for tying knots and holding small flies. Back in stock.
Yamatoyo size 3 tenkara line Hi-vis chartreuse level fluorocarbon line. Back in stock.
Shimano Net Leash Prevents you from losing your net. Back in stock.
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May 20, This Just In...
New items and out-of-stocks that are back in stock.
Shimano Pack Tenkara Premium zoom rod with short collapsed length. Back in stock.
Owner Micro Fishing Rigs Hook, line and sinker. 120 and 240cm lengths Back in stock.
Gamakatsu New Half Moon snelled tanago hooks Replacement for Owner New Half Moon snelled hooks. New Item.
Daiwa Figure 8 Tool Extremely handy tool for tying knots and holding small flies. Back in stock.
Yamatoyo size 3 tenkara line Hi-vis chartreuse level fluorocarbon line. Back in stock.
Shimano Net Leash Prevents you from losing your net. Back in stock.
Shimano Pack Tenkara Premium zoom rod with short collapsed length. Back in stock.
Owner Micro Fishing Rigs Hook, line and sinker. 120 and 240cm lengths Back in stock.
Gamakatsu New Half Moon snelled tanago hooks Replacement for Owner New Half Moon snelled hooks. New Item.
Daiwa Figure 8 Tool Extremely handy tool for tying knots and holding small flies. Back in stock.
Yamatoyo size 3 tenkara line Hi-vis chartreuse level fluorocarbon line. Back in stock.
Shimano Net Leash Prevents you from losing your net. Back in stock.
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Oct 5, I think I'm doing it wrong but I'm having fun
by Steve Brockwell
I've been fishing "Tenkara" style for a couple of years. I put Tenkara in quotes because I use a cheap Chinese knockoff collapsible rod 12 feet long without a cork grip.
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Oct 5, More Tapered Leaders
by Sean W
So this weekend I ended up doing some two-handed tenkara-type casting with my Fieldmaster Suguru Long H54.
Trout were rising in a pond, but it was just out of reach from shore with a keiryu rig the length of the rod. Thankfully I remembered...
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Oct 20, Trip Report - 10-18-20
When I first imported Nissin Pro Square Super Tenkara rods for evaluation seven years ago, I ordered a number of their 6:4 and 7:3 rods. I also imported one of their Level Line rods.
I decided not to carry the Level Line rod, thinking most people would prefer a rod that was not quite so full flex.
A few weeks ago I ordered another one. When I took the rod out for a trial run the following weekend I was not disappointed. Not at all.
![Brookie and Nissin Pro Square Level Line Rod.]()
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Oct 27, Fly Spoons, 2.0, Too Much Time in the Basement
by Alan Luecke
Between Chris bringing in the Rodio-Craft .5g Blinde Flanker spoons and all the other cool Japanese gear and me with an abundance of pandemic leisure I got back into spoon making. These use the same system I came up with a few years back, but this time I used the Rodio-Craft profile and the small 00 split rings. The 00's are the same size as on the factory spoons and just look right. However, handling and installing them is its own special joy.
![Factory and home-made spoons]()
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Oct 27, Trip Report - 10-25-20
I had decided to go to "The Best Looking Stream in which I Never Catch Fish." I don't really know why. I almost never catch fish there. It just looks so fishy, but it gets absolutely pounded (probably because it just looks so fishy).
I have been told, by a guy who used to be a regular and has caught a lot of fish there, that the way to fish it is exactly the way everyone I saw on Sunday was fishing it - a tiny nymph under a Thingamabobber. I don't know if any of them caught any fish. I saw quite a few people fishing and I never saw anyone catch anything.
![Nice fish from a small stream]()
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Nov 7, If I Could Use Only One Fly
by John Evans
Right after the argument about the best tenkara rod comes the heated discussion about the best fly. There are no magic flies that consistently catch fish under every condition. Plus, presentation almost always trumps pattern. But, let’s face it, we all have certain flies that we fish with confidence—ones that produce when others fail. So, what is that fly for you?
![Screaming Banshee]()
Right after the argument about the best tenkara rod comes the heated discussion about the best fly. There are no magic flies that consistently catch fish under every condition. Plus, presentation almost always trumps pattern. But, let’s face it, we all have certain flies that we fish with confidence—ones that produce when others fail. So, what is that fly for you?
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Nov 17, Why is Tenkara so Effective?
By John Evans
San Antonio, TX As I understand it, tenkara was developed in Japan over 300 years ago by market anglers who fished small mountain streams for a living. If they didn’t catch fish, there was little to eat or sell. The way they fished had to be effective and efficient for them to survive. Tenkara is also productive in the United States, though we have broadened the definition and usage of the Japanese method to fit our waters. I’ve been tenkara angling for six or seven years now, and the main reason I enjoy it is that I catch more fish. Yes, the casting is beautiful, the scenery relaxing, and the exercise beneficial; but the aim is to catch fish.![Angler holding largemouth bass and seiryu rod]()
San Antonio, TX As I understand it, tenkara was developed in Japan over 300 years ago by market anglers who fished small mountain streams for a living. If they didn’t catch fish, there was little to eat or sell. The way they fished had to be effective and efficient for them to survive. Tenkara is also productive in the United States, though we have broadened the definition and usage of the Japanese method to fit our waters. I’ve been tenkara angling for six or seven years now, and the main reason I enjoy it is that I catch more fish. Yes, the casting is beautiful, the scenery relaxing, and the exercise beneficial; but the aim is to catch fish.
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Nov 24, Trip Report - 11-22-20
Sunday's trip was essentially a follow-up to the previous week's outing. Same creek, some of the same rods and some of the same lines. Mostly different flies, though.
The deep pool where I'd caught my first fish last week did not yield another on this week's trip. It was quite a ways up the stream and into the day before I even had a hit. Just the slightest tightening of the line was all the indication I got. Luckily, I was paying close attention and that was sufficient. One fish in the net.
There is a somewhat common statement on the internet something along the lines of "post a photo or it didn't happen." I have a photo, but I won't post it - at least not today. Turns out I was fishing a rod that I will introduce on Black Friday - not really as a Black Friday Sale item, but it is a rod that I don't want to reveal now. (I mean, what's the fun of a surprise if you announce it days in advance?)
![Brown trout in the net]()
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Dec 13, Trip Report 11-29-20
First, a bit of background information. The path that eventually led me to discovering tenkara started with a photo of a North Country wet fly. The simple, slim body and ultra sparse hackle that looked for all the world like the ribs of a super small umbrella were magical, and I am still under their spell.
Early in my tenkara journey, though, I fell into the "tenkara flies are sakasa kebari" trap, so nearly all my photos show flies with forward slanting hackle. I also fell into the Killer Bug trap because it is just so effective where I normally fish.
![Partridge and Orange]()
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Dec 13, Trip Report - 12-11-20
If you consider the best fisherman to be the one who catches the most fish, the best fisherman I know stresses above all else that you must be the first person to fish that stretch of stream that day. He plans out his day in advance, but when he gets to the stream, if there is another car parked there, he will leave and go to another stream.
If he starts fishing and sees another fisherman upstream from him, where he would soon be fishing, he leaves and goes to another stream. Of course, he doesn't fish in the NYC suburbs, where the other stream would also have fishermen. Still, of all the wisdom he can convey from his 40-odd years of fishing (including more years than you would believe since he was last skunked), his most important is that you must be the first person to fish that stretch of stream that day.
![First trout of the day]()
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Apr 26, Spring Sale! Tenryu Fly Rods 20% off
After carrying JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) rods for years now, I am convinced that they provide the best quality you can find. More and more rods these days are made in China to hold down costs. Making rods in Japan does cost more, but I believe the quality control and the attention to detail more than make up for the higher cost. American fly fishermen may not look to Japan for fly rods, but perhaps they should.
Tenryu Fates 3wt fly rods on sale. 4-piece StreamWalker and 6-piece Packer. Very few rods in stock.
![Tenryu Fates Streamwalker]()
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May 8, Spring Sale!Shimano Tenkara Rods 15-25% off
Shimano Honryu Tenkara 44 NP - 25% off
Shimano Keiryu Tenkara 34-38ZL - 15% off
Shimano Tenpyo Tenkara LLS36 NB - 15% off
Tenryu Streamwalker FSW733-4 - 20% off
Tenryu Streamwalker FSW793-4 - 20% off
Tenryu Streamwalker FSW823-4 - 20% off
Shimano Keiryu Tenkara 34-38ZL - 15% off
Shimano Tenpyo Tenkara LLS36 NB - 15% off
Tenryu Streamwalker FSW733-4 - 20% off
Tenryu Streamwalker FSW793-4 - 20% off
Tenryu Streamwalker FSW823-4 - 20% off
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May 26, Nikhedonia
by Jeffry Gottfried
I have been fly fishing for 52 years. It is a pleasure that I feel compelled to partake of for my mental and physical health, quality of life and overall enjoyment of nature. I seem to have my best days of birdwatching with a fly rod in my hand. I want to share with you all, the Tenkara Community, a word that is relatively new to me that seems to sum up what tenkara does for us all, all the sweetness and attractiveness that leads us to do seemingly crazy things to feed our passion.
I have been fly fishing for 52 years. It is a pleasure that I feel compelled to partake of for my mental and physical health, quality of life and overall enjoyment of nature. I seem to have my best days of birdwatching with a fly rod in my hand. I want to share with you all, the Tenkara Community, a word that is relatively new to me that seems to sum up what tenkara does for us all, all the sweetness and attractiveness that leads us to do seemingly crazy things to feed our passion.
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May 30, Meiho Fly Case SS
For years I used a small 6-compartment box that I eventually started selling as the Minimalist Fly Box. The last batch I received would not stay closed. The molded catch didn't catch, which made the cases virtually useless. The Meiho Fly Case SS stays closed when you latch it. It is also a bit larger than the Minimalist Fly Box (while still fitting in your pocket). It has more configuration options.
It has one fixed longitudinal divider and 6 removable dividers, giving you the ability to configure anywhere from two to eight compartments. It works very nicely to hold a wide variety of items, whether flies, lures or floats (or a combination thereof).
All in all, it is an extremely versatile small case for just $3.
![Meiho Fly Case SS]()
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May 30, Tenkara Prayer
by William DeLanney
Tenkara has taught me so much. I want to share what I have experienced with tenkara.
May I be one with tenkara.
May I have confidence in tenkara.
May I have patience on the water.
May I have compassion for nature.
May I have enjoyment of simple pleasures.
May I have fun while learning.
May I do more with less.
May tenkara bring me peace.
May it be so.
Tenkara has taught me so much. I want to share what I have experienced with tenkara.
May I be one with tenkara.
May I have confidence in tenkara.
May I have patience on the water.
May I have compassion for nature.
May I have enjoyment of simple pleasures.
May I have fun while learning.
May I do more with less.
May tenkara bring me peace.
May it be so.
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Jul 4, Daiwa Expert Seiryu
I hereby nominate the Daiwa Expert Seiryu as the official rod for everyone who has been more than a little put off by the admonition that tenkara is only for trout and only for mountain streams.
Daiwa describes the rod as an "Adult Play" rod that you can use anywhere from the headwaters to the ocean and for anything from micros to mebaru (small sea bass).
Last I checked, most of America is between the headwaters and the ocean. Wherever you fish, it falls within the rod's description. Whatever you fish for is fair game (as long as it's appropriate for 5X to 10X tippets).
![Daiwa Expert Seiryu Rod]()
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Jul 4, Summer Sale
Daiwa Master Tenkara L LL36 - 10% off
Daiwa Expert Tenkara LT 39 - 15% off
Daiwa Expert Tenkara L LL45M - 25% off
Daiwa Expert Seiryu Rods - 15% off
Daiwa Kiyose 43 M-Y and 53 M-Y - 20% off
Shimano Keiryu Tenkara 34-38ZL - 15% off
Tenryu Streamwalker FSW733-4 - 20% off
Sale prices limited to rods in stock
Quantities are limited
Daiwa Expert Tenkara LT 39 - 15% off
Daiwa Expert Tenkara L LL45M - 25% off
Daiwa Expert Seiryu Rods - 15% off
Daiwa Kiyose 43 M-Y and 53 M-Y - 20% off
Shimano Keiryu Tenkara 34-38ZL - 15% off
Tenryu Streamwalker FSW733-4 - 20% off
Sale prices limited to rods in stock
Quantities are limited
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Aug 31, This Just In...
New items and out-of-stocks that are back in stock.
Nissin Flying Dragon Carp rods 5.3m and 6.2m carp rods that collapse to 22" Rated for 3X tippets. Back in stock.
Nissin Seikon Yamabiko Carp rod Carp rod rated for 0X tippet. Collapses to 40 5/8". Back in stock.
Daiwa Keiryu-X24 Stiff 8' keiryu rod for big fish in small creeks. Back in stock.
Daiwa Keiryu Damo V 25 Black Keiryu/tenkara net with 10" hoop and black net bag. Back in stock.
Rod Cases Large Rod Case and Long Rod Case. Back in stock.
Owner Tanago Hooks New Half Moon snelled, Smallest snelled, Smallest loose. Back in stock.
Owner Migen Tanago Hooks Hooks with points much shorter than the Gamakatsu Ultimate! New item.
Micro Fishing Tippet Connectors Knotless connection between your line and the snelled tanago hook. Back in stock.
Tanago Floats Very small, sensitive floats for micro fishing. Back in stock.
Heavy Fluorocarbon Tippet Fluorocarbon tippet from -2X (line size 4) to 3X (line size 1.5) for carp fishing or stealthy tenkara fishing. Back in stock.
Flies Killer Bugs, Killer Buggers and Royal Sakasa Kebari. Back in stock.
Nissin Flying Dragon Carp rods 5.3m and 6.2m carp rods that collapse to 22" Rated for 3X tippets. Back in stock.
Nissin Seikon Yamabiko Carp rod Carp rod rated for 0X tippet. Collapses to 40 5/8". Back in stock.
Daiwa Keiryu-X24 Stiff 8' keiryu rod for big fish in small creeks. Back in stock.
Daiwa Keiryu Damo V 25 Black Keiryu/tenkara net with 10" hoop and black net bag. Back in stock.
Rod Cases Large Rod Case and Long Rod Case. Back in stock.
Owner Tanago Hooks New Half Moon snelled, Smallest snelled, Smallest loose. Back in stock.
Owner Migen Tanago Hooks Hooks with points much shorter than the Gamakatsu Ultimate! New item.
Micro Fishing Tippet Connectors Knotless connection between your line and the snelled tanago hook. Back in stock.
Tanago Floats Very small, sensitive floats for micro fishing. Back in stock.
Heavy Fluorocarbon Tippet Fluorocarbon tippet from -2X (line size 4) to 3X (line size 1.5) for carp fishing or stealthy tenkara fishing. Back in stock.
Flies Killer Bugs, Killer Buggers and Royal Sakasa Kebari. Back in stock.
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Aug 20, Suntech Kaname III FP
The Suntech Kaname III FP is the latest improvement in the Kaname series. My first keiryu rod was a Suntech Kaname. It was a wonderful introduction to keiryu fishing (although I think I fished it with weighted flies a lot more than with bait). New to the Kaname III FP line-up are two shorter rods, the 38 and the 43.
The FP stands for Fine Power, and similar to the Suntech Fine Power NP rods, the Kaname III FP rods can handle a wide range of tippet strengths. Suntech recommends tippets anywhere from 9X to 5X.
The 38 and 43 length rods will seem somewhat familiar to people who have fished with the TenkaraBum Traveler 39 or 44 at full extension. They are not made on the same blanks, though. The Kaname III FP rods are single length rather than zoom rods. They are also noticeably lighter than the Traveler rods.
![Suntech Kaname III FP 43]()
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Sep 5, This Just In...
New items and out-of-stocks that are back in stock.
Daiwa Expert LT39 and LT H44 The nicest "big fish" tenkara rods. Back in stock.
Shimano Keiryu Tenkara 34-38ZL Relatively soft at the longer length, firmer at the shorter length. Casts beautifully. Hollow tip. Back in stock.
Nissin Air Stage Honryu 450 The first "honryu" rod offered in the US, and perhaps still the best. Surprisingly inexpensive. Back in stock.
Nissin Air Stage Fujiryu Tenkara 360 5:5 Delightfully soft full flex wooden gripped tenkara rod designed by a master. Copied but not equaled. Back in stock.
Suntech FMX Stiff 45 Single-length alternative to the Daiwa Kiyose 43M-Y. Back in stock.
Daiwa Hinata 3' tanago rod Short, light, relatively inexpensive rod for close in micro fishing. Back in stock.
Daiwa 4m Floating Line Some tenkara anglers prefer a floating line. Some Japanese masters did, too. Back in stock.
Oni Line, Orange size 3 Very popular hi-vis level fluorocarbon line. Back in stock.
Owner 7-hook Wakasagi Rig Similar to better-known sabiki rig, but bare hooks small enough for micros. Back in stock.
Daiwa Expert LT39 and LT H44 The nicest "big fish" tenkara rods. Back in stock.
Shimano Keiryu Tenkara 34-38ZL Relatively soft at the longer length, firmer at the shorter length. Casts beautifully. Hollow tip. Back in stock.
Nissin Air Stage Honryu 450 The first "honryu" rod offered in the US, and perhaps still the best. Surprisingly inexpensive. Back in stock.
Nissin Air Stage Fujiryu Tenkara 360 5:5 Delightfully soft full flex wooden gripped tenkara rod designed by a master. Copied but not equaled. Back in stock.
Suntech FMX Stiff 45 Single-length alternative to the Daiwa Kiyose 43M-Y. Back in stock.
Daiwa Hinata 3' tanago rod Short, light, relatively inexpensive rod for close in micro fishing. Back in stock.
Daiwa 4m Floating Line Some tenkara anglers prefer a floating line. Some Japanese masters did, too. Back in stock.
Oni Line, Orange size 3 Very popular hi-vis level fluorocarbon line. Back in stock.
Owner 7-hook Wakasagi Rig Similar to better-known sabiki rig, but bare hooks small enough for micros. Back in stock.
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Sep 15, This Just In...
New items and out-of-stocks that are back in stock.
Flies All flies back in stock.
Shimano Pack Tenkara Premium rod that collapses to a short length. Back in stock (just one rod).
Nissin Oni Line Orange sizes 2.5 and 3.5. Yamatoyo sizes 3 and 3.5 Hi-vis level lines. Back in stock.
Fujino 6.5X tippet (Japanese size .5) Nylon and fluorocarbon tippet. Maximum recommended strength for Kurenai rods. Back in stock.
Fujino Midi Line 3.5m Extremely visible tapered nylon line. Back in stock.
Owner 120cm Micro Fishing Rig Includes line, float, markers, weight and hooks. Back in stock.
Keiryu Rigs Complete rig, with line (including tenjo line), markers, weight and hooks. Back in stock.
Owner Mainstream Hooks Similar shape to eyeless bait hooks, but these hooks have eyes. Back in stock.
Flies All flies back in stock.
Shimano Pack Tenkara Premium rod that collapses to a short length. Back in stock (just one rod).
Nissin Oni Line Orange sizes 2.5 and 3.5. Yamatoyo sizes 3 and 3.5 Hi-vis level lines. Back in stock.
Fujino 6.5X tippet (Japanese size .5) Nylon and fluorocarbon tippet. Maximum recommended strength for Kurenai rods. Back in stock.
Fujino Midi Line 3.5m Extremely visible tapered nylon line. Back in stock.
Owner 120cm Micro Fishing Rig Includes line, float, markers, weight and hooks. Back in stock.
Keiryu Rigs Complete rig, with line (including tenjo line), markers, weight and hooks. Back in stock.
Owner Mainstream Hooks Similar shape to eyeless bait hooks, but these hooks have eyes. Back in stock.
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Sep 15, This Just In...
New items and out-of-stocks that are back in stock.
Flies All flies back in stock.
Shimano Pack Tenkara Premium rod that collapses to a short length. Back in stock (just one rod).
Nissin Oni Line Orange sizes 2.5 and 3.5. Yamatoyo sizes 3 and 3.5 Hi-vis level lines. Back in stock.
Fujino 6.5X tippet (Japanese size .5) Nylon and fluorocarbon tippet. Maximum recommended strength for Kurenai rods. Back in stock.
Fujino Midi Line 3.5m Extremely visible tapered nylon line. Back in stock.
Owner 120cm Micro Fishing Rig Includes line, float, markers, weight and hooks. Back in stock.
Keiryu Rigs Complete rig, with line (including tenjo line), markers, weight and hooks. Back in stock.
Owner Mainstream Hooks Similar shape to eyeless bait hooks, but these hooks have eyes. Back in stock.
Flies All flies back in stock.
Shimano Pack Tenkara Premium rod that collapses to a short length. Back in stock (just one rod).
Nissin Oni Line Orange sizes 2.5 and 3.5. Yamatoyo sizes 3 and 3.5 Hi-vis level lines. Back in stock.
Fujino 6.5X tippet (Japanese size .5) Nylon and fluorocarbon tippet. Maximum recommended strength for Kurenai rods. Back in stock.
Fujino Midi Line 3.5m Extremely visible tapered nylon line. Back in stock.
Owner 120cm Micro Fishing Rig Includes line, float, markers, weight and hooks. Back in stock.
Keiryu Rigs Complete rig, with line (including tenjo line), markers, weight and hooks. Back in stock.
Owner Mainstream Hooks Similar shape to eyeless bait hooks, but these hooks have eyes. Back in stock.
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Sep 22, This Just In...
New items and out-of-stocks that are back in stock.
TenkaraBum Silicone Fly Box Silicone hold hooks securely, holds its shape and repels water. Holds up to 168 flies or 49 Fly Rod Spoons. New Item.
Varivas Master Spec Tippet 4X and 5X Nylon, and 4x through 7X Fluorocarbon. Back in stock.
Dinsmore #10 shot Very small split shot for micro fishing or Ultralight Worm Fishing. Back in stock.
C&F 2 in 1 retractor Well made double zinger for small tools. Back in stock.
TenkaraBum Silicone Fly Box Silicone hold hooks securely, holds its shape and repels water. Holds up to 168 flies or 49 Fly Rod Spoons. New Item.
Varivas Master Spec Tippet 4X and 5X Nylon, and 4x through 7X Fluorocarbon. Back in stock.
Dinsmore #10 shot Very small split shot for micro fishing or Ultralight Worm Fishing. Back in stock.
C&F 2 in 1 retractor Well made double zinger for small tools. Back in stock.
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Sep 23, This Just In...
New items and out-of-stocks that are back in stock.
TenkaraBum Silicone Fly Box Silicone hold hooks securely, holds its shape and repels water. Holds up to 168 flies or 49 Fly Rod Spoons. New Item.
Varivas Master Spec Tippet 4X and 5X Nylon, and 4x through 7X Fluorocarbon. Back in stock.
Dinsmore #10 shot Very small split shot for micro fishing or Ultralight Worm Fishing. Back in stock.
C&F 2 in 1 retractor Well made double zinger for small tools. Back in stock.
TenkaraBum Silicone Fly Box Silicone hold hooks securely, holds its shape and repels water. Holds up to 168 flies or 49 Fly Rod Spoons. New Item.
Varivas Master Spec Tippet 4X and 5X Nylon, and 4x through 7X Fluorocarbon. Back in stock.
Dinsmore #10 shot Very small split shot for micro fishing or Ultralight Worm Fishing. Back in stock.
C&F 2 in 1 retractor Well made double zinger for small tools. Back in stock.
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Sep 22, This Just In...
New items and out-of-stocks that are back in stock.
TenkaraBum Silicone Fly Box Silicone hold hooks securely, holds its shape and repels water. Holds up to 168 flies or 49 Fly Rod Spoons. New Item.
Varivas Master Spec Tippet 4X and 5X Nylon, and 4x through 7X Fluorocarbon. Back in stock.
Dinsmore #10 shot Very small split shot for micro fishing or Ultralight Worm Fishing. Back in stock.
C&F 2 in 1 retractor Well made double zinger for small tools. Back in stock.
TenkaraBum Silicone Fly Box Silicone hold hooks securely, holds its shape and repels water. Holds up to 168 flies or 49 Fly Rod Spoons. New Item.
Varivas Master Spec Tippet 4X and 5X Nylon, and 4x through 7X Fluorocarbon. Back in stock.
Dinsmore #10 shot Very small split shot for micro fishing or Ultralight Worm Fishing. Back in stock.
C&F 2 in 1 retractor Well made double zinger for small tools. Back in stock.
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Oct 16, Introducing the TenkaraBum Traveler 32++ and Traveler 36++
OK, I confess. The TenkaraBum Traveler 32++ and 36++ are not new rods. They are new, outside-the-box views of existing rods.
I was doing a final pre-shipping quality check of a TenkaraBum Traveler 44 and a TenkaraBum Traveler 39. Suddenly it struck me that I may have been thinking of the rods the wrong way all along. What hit me was that the Traveler 44 is not a nice 4.4 meter rod that can be fished at shorter lengths when on smaller streams. Instead, it is a truly wonderful 3.6 meter rod that can be fished at longer lengths when on wider streams. Similarly, the Traveler 39 is a superb 3.2 meter rod that can be fished at 3.6 and 3.9 meter lengths when a longer rod is needed.
Thinking about the rods that way, I would not be surprised if you decided the TenkaraBum Traveler 44 was the best 3.6m rod you have ever fished. Sounds strange to say it, but it's true.
The TenkaraBum Traveler 39 might be the best "small stream" rod you have ever fished - even though no one would think of a 3.9 meter rod as a small stream rod. Think of it as a 32++ and the perspective changes completely.
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Jun 7, Old Geezers Wide-Eyed Flies
Old Geezer's Wide-Eyed Flies for squint-eyed guys. Tied by and for some old geezer whose eyes aren't sharp and whose hands aren't steady.
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Jun 24, Take an Old Fart Fishing
Take an Old Fart Fishing - an open request for someone to organize a program to take seniors who can no longer drive on fishing outings.
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