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.
Click below to see contributions from other visitors to this page...
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 & often ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
