In tenkara-the book, Tenkara USA founder Daniel Galhardo shows just how simple fly-fishing can be. This book is a complete guide to the techniques, gear, history and philosophy of tenkara, the Japanese method of fly-fishing. It is also a manifesto on...
Tenkara USA's 3rd generation traditional Tenkara line - 11 ft. - is an improvement over their original lines: they cast more easily, with more precision, better against wind, and do not tangle or coil when freed from a snag. These have been developed...
The 2016 Tenkara Magazine is the 3rd Tenkara Magazine published by Tenkara USA, and they only keep getting better. With contributions by all their teachers in Japan and several carefully selected stories by tenkara anglers, this issue provides a fascinating...
The best Tenkara level line anywhere: very little memory right out of the spool, the right stiffness for casting, and most importantly very high visibility. This is the preferred line used by Dr. Hisao Ishigaki, leading tenkara authority in Japan, and...
Named after one of Japan's most beautiful mountain stream trout, the Amago is our longest rod at 13 ft. and 6 inches long (410cm). Longer rods provide distinct advantages over shorter rods. Generally speaking, we recommend using the longest rod you can...
Besides a rod, line and fly, these are the only two other items that are considered pretty much essential in Tenkara outings.
The Keeper is a tenkara line holder solution that also incorporates an integrated fly box. It is designed to hold two tenkara lines, or tenkara line and tippet as well as some flies for a minimalist and innovative solution to manage your tenkara line(s).
The Hane (pronounced like "huh - nay") is a super compact all-around tenkara rod that will quickly become your favorite adventure rod. Measuring just under 15 inches when collapsed, but extending to 10ft 10in (330cm), the Hane fits nicely inside a small...
The Ito is the longest rod in Tenkara's lineup. They strived to achieve a very long rod, with the lightest possible feel. A true delight to fish any mountain stream, the Ito will be most at home in wider streams, larger rivers and ponds. It is the main...
Ideal for those seeking very very delicate casting and for fishing smaller streams, the Iwana feels extremely light-weight and with its medium action, very precise. The progressive taper, ultra-light weight, and tip action provides for great battles,...
Just add a tenkara rod, fishing license and water! This kit comes in a custom mesh bag and contains all the essentials to get started tenkara fishing: 15ft of tenkara level line, the keeper, 3 flies, tippet, and forceps & nippers.
A spool of 30 meters (98.4ft) of 5X tippet. After your main line (level or traditional) simply add about 4ft of 5X tippet and then tie your fly to it.
Despite its beautiful flowers sometimes anglers find themselves losing flies to the overreaching branches of the rhododendron. Tenkara developed the Rhodo, a rod that can be fished short when things get tight, or longer when the stream opens up. ...
The Tenkara USA Sato rod is named after Mr. Ernest Satow, an avid mountaineer who was the first person to make a written record of tenkara. The Sato is a compact and lightweight tenkara rod. At its shorter length it is perfect for tighter streams, and...
The Tenkara USA Satoki is the culmination of our attempt to offer the versatility of the Sato rod in a stronger and longer configuration for tenkara anglers chasing larger fish on larger waters.The Satoki is our biggest triple zoom rod and can be fished...
This slit-style and very slim fly box contains 3 of each of the tenkara flies Tenkara USA offers: the Amano kebari, the Ishigaki kebari, the Oki kebari and the Takayama kebari. Simplify and carry a small fly box that's large enough to carry an assortment...
This is the only Tenkara fly used by Mr. Katsutoshi Amano, a name readily recognized by Tenkara practitioners in Japan. Like most Tenkara masters in Japan, Mr. Amano sticks with one fly pattern, and his entire box is filled with the same exact fly - same...
These Ishigaki Kebari flies are the Tenkara flies used by renowned tenkara angler, and leading authority on Tenkara in Japan, Dr. Hisao Ishigaki. For the last ten years, Dr. Ishigaki has used this one Tenkara fly pattern exclusively, and has continued...
The Takayama Sakasa Kebari is the Tenkara fly that completes our set of 3 flies. Offered in size 16, it's our smallest Tenkara fly. Unlike in Western fly fishing, where a lot of people believe a super small fly is necessary, Tenkara anglers hardly ever...
Many Tenkara anglers in Japan favor larger Tenkara flies, even for trout in mountain streams. With faster flowing waters, larger flies give fish a good opportunity to see it, and the potential high-energy intake is too much for them to resist.Particularly...
The new Tenkara USA line is a tapered nylon line that casts incredibly easily, has the highest visibility of any of their lines, and is simple to connect to the rod. This is a great recommendation for anyone getting started with Tenkara and will be a...
The Universal Tenkara Rod Cap is designed to fit a variety of tenkara rods. Small (SIZE 2): Fits all Tenkara USA rods, except for the Amago. Large (SIZE 3): Best for the Amago, but will fit all Tenkara USA rods (fit is slightly loose on Sato and Rhodo...
When bait gets nervous and fish start busting the surface, anglers need a tool to deliver a fly, quickly and precisely. The Blitz series of fly rods combines years of knowledge and experience on both coasts while targeting hard-fighting, lightning-fast...
Liquid silicone fly dressing that assures buoyacy and will not leave residue on the water's surface; "oehourglass" bottle makes application easy and neat.
This silicone paste works as both a line and fly dressing; helps your line float and remain supple. This is the classic line dressing that fly fishermen swear by! Made in England, it is the same formula that your parents and grandparents used. The paste...