Tenkara fishing originates in Japan and has become quite popular here in the United States. Our Tenkara rod is a 12' rod with 9 telescoping sections. This rod is finished in Wild Water's signature matte green color and weighs only 3.1 ounces and when all the sections are stored in the butt section, the total length of the rod is only 20 1/8". This rod will come in a rod sock and a hard storage case that is 23 1/4" long. You will also receive a black foam line spool, a spool of 5X Tippet material, a 10.5 ft furled level line in chartreuse, Wild Water's Small Fly box with 12 hand picked flies specifically for use with a Tenkara rod (6 different patterns), 2 hook/line keepers, a pair of nippers and a Wild Water zinger. Features Rod Weight: 3.1 ounces Rod Length (when stored): 20 1/8" Rod Length (when extended): 12' Rod Case Length: 23 1/4" Color: Matte Green
- TENKARA ROD: Weighing just 3 ounces, this 12-foot fly fishing rod has a 6:4 rod action. It includes 9 sections made of durable IM8 graphite. Its 9 3/4 inch-long cork handle has a wooden plug for protecting the rod during storage. The end cap is aluminum and is laser etched with the Wild Water logo. The knurl on the end cap allows for easy disassembly of the entire rod for cleaning and replacing sections. PLEASE NOTE: Tenkara fly rods do not come with a fly reel, guides or a reel seat.
- PROTECTIVE ROD CASE: The Wild Water Fly Fishing Starter Package comes with a durable nylon carrying case and a soft, stretchy rod sock for travel and storage. The case features a 22-inch PVC rod tube and a carrying strap.
- WATERPROOF FLY BOX WITH TWELVE FLIES: Our starter package includes a rugged plastic fly box that can hold up to 372 flies! To get you started, we have included the following flies: Qty. 2, Size 12 Black Sakasa Kebari Qty. 2, Size 12 Olive Sakasa Kebari Qty. 2, Size 12 Tan Killer Kebari Qty. 2, Size 12 Black Killer Kebari Qty. 2, Size 12 Hi-Vis Orange Indicator Kebari Qty. 2, Size 12 Tan Hen & Hound
- INCLUDES TENKARA FISHING LINE: We included the following lines with our starter package: Qty. 1, TRADITIONAL TENKARA LINE - 10.5 feet of chartreuse furled polyester line with metal ring to attach tippet Qty. 1, MODERN FLOATING PVC TENKARA LINE - 11 feet of blue-colored PVC floating line with welded loop for tippet Qty. 1, MODERN HYBRID TENKARA LINE - 15 feet of olive-colored PVC floating line with polyester-furled level line and metal ring to attach tippet
- INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: Our rod package is perfect for fishing in small to medium-sized streams and ponds. With this well-crafted rod, you can catch trout or panfish with ease. The rod's size and carrying case are great for backpacking! Additionally, we've included the following accessories: Qty. 1, Foam spool Qty. 1, Plastic line storage clip set w/o-rings Qty. 1, 30 meter spool of 5X tippet Qty. 1, Line nipper Qty. 1, Retractable reel
- TENKARA ROD: Weighing just 3 ounces, this 12-foot fly fishing rod has a 6:4 rod action. It includes 9 sections made of durable IM8 graphite. Its 9 3/4 inch-long cork handle has a wooden plug for protecting the rod during storage. The end cap is aluminum and is laser etched with the Wild Water logo. The knurl on the end cap allows for easy disassembly of the entire rod for cleaning and replacing sections. PLEASE NOTE: Tenkara fly rods do not come with a fly reel, guides or a reel seat.
- PROTECTIVE ROD CASE: The Wild Water Fly Fishing Starter Package comes with a durable nylon carrying case and a soft, stretchy rod sock for travel and storage. The case features a 22-inch PVC rod tube and a carrying strap.
- WATERPROOF FLY BOX WITH TWELVE FLIES: Our starter package includes a rugged plastic fly box that can hold up to 372 flies! To get you started, we have included the following flies: Qty. 2, Size 12 Black Sakasa Kebari Qty. 2, Size 12 Olive Sakasa Kebari Qty. 2, Size 12 Tan Killer Kebari Qty. 2, Size 12 Black Killer Kebari Qty. 2, Size 12 Hi-Vis Orange Indicator Kebari Qty. 2, Size 12 Tan Hen & Hound
- INCLUDES TENKARA FISHING LINE: We included the following lines with our starter package: Qty. 1, TRADITIONAL TENKARA LINE - 10.5 feet of chartreuse furled polyester line with metal ring to attach tippet Qty. 1, MODERN FLOATING PVC TENKARA LINE - 11 feet of blue-colored PVC floating line with welded loop for tippet Qty. 1, MODERN HYBRID TENKARA LINE - 15 feet of olive-colored PVC floating line with polyester-furled level line and metal ring to attach tippet
- INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: Our rod package is perfect for fishing in small to medium-sized streams and ponds. With this well-crafted rod, you can catch trout or panfish with ease. The rod's size and carrying case are great for backpacking! Additionally, we've included the following accessories: Qty. 1, Foam spool Qty. 1, Plastic line storage clip set w/o-rings Qty. 1, 30 meter spool of 5X tippet Qty. 1, Line nipper Qty. 1, Retractable reel