Most of the rods and accessories reviewed on TenkaraBum.com are things I've purchased for my own use. There are already a lot more tenkara rods available in the US than I expected there to be. I won't be able to buy them all. The list of possible accessories is endless.
Also, feel free to review a rod or accessory I've already reviewed - and feel free to disagree with me. I think having a range of views on a particular rod or line will help new tenkara anglers choose which rod (or rods), lines and accessories will best fit their needs.
If you would like to share your views about a rod, an accessory, a line (yes, even TenkaraBum lines, or flies for that matter) please do so here.
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Suntech Kurenai H30 
My Kurenai H30 just may be my favorite rod. It fits the size of stream I enjoy fishing the most.
I have used 2 different lines, 8' #3 tenkara line - …
All Fishing Buy Yokoshima 270 tenkara rod
Received this rod a few days ago and fished once with it and now I'll give my first impressions to those who it might interest.
The (not so) bad:
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Learning takes time!
I know learning takes time, but wish I could have read the post "Its all about fishing", or the other very good one "Why I sell rods that aren't tenkara …
Maxima 4X tippet, tough as hell!
I used to use fluorcarbon tippets for my warmwater activities chiefly when it comes to small snook tenkara fishing. Snook perhaps don't have teeth but …
Tenkara in Canada
Just returned from our Canadian trip of 4552 miles. Fished the Bow River in Banff NP and the Sumwampta in Jasper NP. These are wide, deep and very, very …
Kiyose - Tanago or Hidden Gem?
Wet my Kiyose today in a favourite closed in overgrown mountain stream. I bought the 9' model (2.7m) precisely for this use, as the shorter Soyokaze were …
Daiwa Sagiri
I have fished over a dozen times with the Daiwa Sagiri and I am quickly finding it my rod of choice for small stream fishing. It's ability to cast light …
Daiwa Kiyose 30SF as a tool for tight line (Czech or Polish) nymphing
I wrote a story previously about using the Daiwa Kiyose 30SF for small stream dry fly fishing.
This story is about using the Daiwa Kiyose 30SF as an …
My favorite level line spools...
I haven't understood why these spools haven't received more publicity. Granted, they aren't as high tech or fancy as other spools, and they aren't as durable. …
Zuri Tabi
It may be that no-one will believe me, but my acquiring Zuri tabi had absolutely nothing to do with an interest in tenkara angling. I actually thought …
Amnesia Indicator Bumps
Hey folks,
Like many people out there, I spent a fair amount of time trying to convince myself that Amnesia would make a good line for a tenkara rod. …
Soyokaze 27SR Stress Test
I got the Soyokaze 27SR today. I have been fishing with an Amago from Tenkara USA for two years. The Soyokaze 27SR looked very light. Had to try it so …
Daiwa Soyokaze 27SR
I purchased the Daiwa Soyokaze 27SR to have a second 9-foot rod to fish for wild brook trout in the mountain streams of New England, some stretches of …
9' Soyokaze - Perfect "Tenkara Extreme" Rod for Small Stream Trout
I started around 12 pm at the Bridge Pool. I managed one tiny Chub and a 1 Brown. The rod performed so well the little guys never had a chance. Went to …
Jintan Markers
These are almost the same as the little rubber bobber stops. There are a few different manufactures of these. They come on a thin double metal line. You …
Kasugo-4209 review; part 2
The first part of the Kasugo-4209 review gave an overview of the physical characteristics of the rod. Part 2 will review the on stream characteristics. …
Fountainhead Tenkara Rods
I purchased a Fountainhead Caddis 330 and Stonefly 360. I can tell the difference between the 2 rods but it is hard. These are my first tenkara rods and …
Tenkara USA net mesh review
When I started Tenkara I decided that I would need a net. Although traditional Tenkara nets are pretty cool looking, very functional, and works of art …
Kasugo-4209 review; part 1
I recently purchased a Kasugo-4209 Tenkara rod and I thought that I would post a review. I bought the rod, not out of need, but out of curiosity. I have …
Wading Gaiters (as worn by Dr Ishgaki and sold by Chris)
Immediately bought a pair when Chris got them in. They are extremely high quality and seem perfectly designed for the intended use, better than the modified …
Tenkara USA Ito
Already an owner of a 12' Iwana & 13' 6" Amago, I decided to buy the new Ito this October. I do a lot of grayling fishing on my local UK rivers & …
Horse hair fly lines are the best ones
I recently came to Tenkara style and after having tested some standard Tenkara lines, I came to the horse hair lines proposed by TenkaraBum.
I discovered …
TenkaraBum Hi Vis level line
Hi Chris,
Line received over here in Wales, thanks for the little extras too.
I've not had a chance to try it yet, heavy rain and dirty rising rivers …
AllFishingBuy Tenkara Kasugo 4509
In between lines and entering a fishless period, so figured I may as well write this up now and ammend it later as needed.
Shortly after receiving my …
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Universal Tenkara Unagi-4205
Igor at Allfishingbuy asked me some time ago what I would like in a tenkara rod suited to saltwater applications and larger fish up to the 10lb range and …
Wakata 14-footer
I had been struggling with whether to get into Tenkara for about three years now when I stumbled upon this website early in 2011. Thanks to Tenkara Bum …
Shimano LLS36 NX
Every year at this time I decide to use some of the money that I have loaned the IRS for up to fifteen months at no interest to make a purchase. This …
Sakura Kongo Review
I just got a 3.6m Sakura Kongo and fished it for the first time yesterday. I thought I'd give you my impressions of it. I have to say it is a very beautiful …
TenkaraBum Hi-Vis Fluorocarbon Hand-tied Line
I've used TenkaraBum level fluorocarbon and artificial horsehair lines in the past. I've really enjoyed using the artificial horsehair lines and appreciate …
Prospecting For Trout
Prospecting For Trout by Tom Rosenbauer is one of the best small stream fishing books I have come across.
I know that because I work for Orvis some …
Ebira Rod Quiver
I am a new convert to Tenkara. I have fished with my new Iwana 12' rod 6 times now. When I purchased the rod, I also ordered the new Ebira quiver from …
Patagonia Riverwalker Sticky Wading Boot
Ok, I have taken the leap of faith and switched to rubber soled wading boots this summer. I have been averaging 3 days of fishing per week since June …
Fishpond Slippery Rock Pro Wading Staff
After recently moving to Southern California this summer I found myself in need of a good wading staff. The local rivers and stream beds are mostly softball …
Fishpond Red Tail Wader Belt System w/accessories
I have been looking all summer for the best minimalist pack system for my Tenkara fishing.
I have tried 3 other packs, bags, and lanyards. Each different …
Fishpond San Juan Vertical Chest Pack
For the first two years that I fly fished, I wore a vest. I was a fly fisherman, and all fly fisherman use vests, right? At least that's what I thought …
9 foot Wakata
I first put this review on another site but it seems appropriate here with Tim Nitz's review along with Chris Stewart's. I will review the 13 foot Wakata …
Wakata 9' 6:4 Rod Initial Impressions
I want to be very clear about this. I received my Wakata rod on Monday and it's now Wednesday. My only other tenkara-based rod is an 11' Tenkara USA Iwana …
Daiwa One Touch Net - Review 
I recently received the net from Chris. Upon arrival, it rained in deluge proportions for two weeks. It's summer here, and Australia is meant to be a …
AllFishingBuy Universal Tenkara Unagi 4505
Readers should read Randy Knapp's "Top 10 Ways to Break a Tenkara Rod or Telescoping Fishing Pole." These rods demand that kind of care - if your fishing …
Tenkara Bum Hi Vis Level Line
Here's a little story about your hi vis level line. I went to a local subdivision pond a few weeks ago, mostly to throw spinners at the population of …
Daiwa Soyokaze Rods
The Soyokaze rods are my current favorites, despite earlier notions that there was no advantage to 9' or shorter rods (see my earlier review on the 9' …
Nissin Pro Spec 2 Way 7:3 Not rated yet
I've just bought the Pro Spec 2 Way 7:3 rod to fish small, well wooded streams for wild brown trout & grayling up to 16 inches.
The zoom facility is …
Nissin Airstage Honryu and my biggest trout Not rated yet
I like my Nissin Airstage Honryu 4505. I have tried 2-3 different lines and it has worked well with all. I used 15' of #4, 1' of #2 and a leader of 2' …
Killer Bugger Big Hit with Large Mouth Bass Not rated yet
I received my Killer Bugger kits Tuesday. Tied 3 black and two white KBs Wednesday. Thursday became a one fly day because I was having so much fun catching …
TFO Soft Hackle Not rated yet
In the hunt for the perfect tenkara rod I'm afraid I'm becoming a tenkara junkie.
The tenkara rods I got 2 or 3 years ago I bought out of curiosity …
Nymphing Not rated yet
On my last trip it was the first time that I had used my new Sagiri. Fished a little on Wednesday and had some success. Had better luck on Thursday most …
Daiwa LT39SF / Daiwa Kiyose 30SF Not rated yet
Just returned from a recent fishing trip. Fished my Daiwa LT39SF and Kiyose 30SF rods for the first time. I usually fish my Amago and Iwana at this river …
Daiwa Kiyose 30SF - Wow! Not rated yet
The rod arrived here Thursday as I was leaving for a 3 day back country weekend. Thanks for such prompt shipping!
Wow!
I am an extremely accomplished …
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