r/Tenkara

I spent some time a couple of days ago in the tiny streams of the Sierras and have begun to believe that even my tiny Oni Coco 290 is too much rod and if I am not careful, I can launch these guys to the moon. In a way its nice because I get to learn how NOT to do that, but I also realize now that 80 percent of my fishing is in such environments. I think I get now why there are rods like the Kurenai HM rods. I never understood the concept before but it seems like 90 percent of the fish I encounter are actually quite small where I am at, so maybe a "tiny" fish rod is actually a good idea.

I have been looking for something like a Kurenai HM 33 but I guess they are not for sale any more? I really appreciate light weight rods, even sub ounce if they can be.

I also came across the Nissin Mini which is a very small "pocket" rod. I think I like the cork of the Mini verses the Pocket Mini. The docs I read indicate that its very soft and might be what I am looking for. I think I would prefer the Kurenai but the pack size of the Mini is very interesting.

Any thoughts on really soft rods? Mostly for the tiny waters I mentioned. I would also like to buy from an American Importer although I am fine buying direct from Japan if I have too.

Hi, absolute tenkara beginner here. I bought a cheap rod off Amazon to see if I even like Tenkara and I am hooked! I live in the central Midwest without any access to trout streams, so I mostly fish small ponds.

Any recommendations for tenkara resources for still water/warm water fishing? YouTube channels, articles, etc.

A couple specific questions I have:

* I have an 8 foot rod that came with a 12 foot furled line. Is that a problem? It is a little unruly and slow casting.

* Would level line or furled line work best for warm water fishing? Some spots I fish often have wind, some more than others.

* Recommendations for fixed-line rods that can handle slightly larger fish? I haven't caught a bass yet, but its entirely possible to accidentally (or purposefully) catch a 2-3 lb bass in the pond where I fish the most.

Thanks for helping a beginner out, happy fishing!

New to tenkara, not new to fishing. My tenkara rod came with a spool with furled leader wrapped around it. I see that keeping your line around a spool like this is a popular way to keep your line untangled when not fishing, and many folks seem to put the spool on their rod directly (i.e. the rod through the middle of the spool).

But... do you keep the spool on when you're actually fishing, or do you put it in a pocket or something? I haven't found any images of people tenkara fishing with a spool on their rod.

What are your thoughts? Thanks in advance!

Hi all heading to ranier in a few weeks. Is it worth taking my tenkara? Going to be there 3 days sightseeing. What rivers/streams to focus on? Is there a shop to buy flies license.