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Tenkara Rod Co. Sierra Package

Name: Tenkara Rod Co. Sierra Package
Brand: Tenkara Rod Co.
SKU: tenkara-rod-co-sierra-package
Price: 115 USD
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Rating: 4.833333 (6 reviews)

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Based in Driggs, Idaho, and surrounded by some of the world’s best trout rivers and streams, Tenkara Rod Co. makes products for tenkara anglers of all levels Read More

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SpaceIlluminati

Jun 30, 2016

I've only ever been fly fishing once and would like to get into it. Would this be a good starter tenkara rod?

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Losh

Tenkara Rod Co.

Jul 6, 2016

I'll look forward to hearing from you. We stand by all of our product 100%, and I'd say the majority of our customers are very happy with what we're doing and appreciate how well we market a fairly unknown method of fishing. I also think other Tenkara brands benefit largely from our focus on good marketing. We'll be in the New York area this winter for some trade shows, if I don't hear from you before then, hopefully we'll be able to meet you at one of the shows.

MarcS1222

Jul 11, 2016

SpaceIlluminatiAny Tenkara Rod Co rod would be a great starter rod, but this one is very well suited for a new fly fisherman because of it's manageable size.

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SawatchFactory

300

Jul 2, 2016

Someone obviously doesn't like Tenkara Rod Co.
Owning both a Sawtooth and a Sato, I can tell y'all that, while the Sato is certainly higher quality and a better fishing rod, there is nothing wrong with Tenkara Rod Co.'s offerings. This kit is a decent bargain for a beginner tenkara kit that will help you determine if the sport is for you. The quality level will not turn you off from tenkara. If you like fishing without a reel, you'll probably do like I did and buy a nicer rod once you really get into it. If you end up hating it, sell on Craiglist or something and go back to whatever you were doing before. But, the quality level on these rods will not be determinative of your enjoyment.
Whatever issues @Klags has with Tenkara Rod Co. sound like personal problems. It's not that difficult to tell people you think there are quality issues with a product while simultaneously avoiding ad hominem attacks.

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SawatchFactory

300

Jul 2, 2016

I read Tom's reviews and cite to his rfi charts extensively. I buy my line and some tying material from Chris a/k/a Tenkarabum. And I find nothing wrong with a newb going cheap on a first rod to see if Tenkara interests them. Chris's starter kits start at $177 and do not come with any flies. An extra $50 may be enough for someone to put their wallet away. The difference in quality between a Tenkara Rod Co. rod and a Nissin won't matter to a first timer.
Also, since we're citing to Tom as an authority, let me quote his opinion of Tenkara Rod Co.'s Sawtooth: "This would make a nice entry level tenkara rod." http://tetontenkara.blogspot.com/2013/10/tenkara-rod-co-sawtooth-rod-review-part.html

Klags

Jul 2, 2016

SawatchFactoryYes, but that being said, if you look beyond the 3 biggest companies, theres a lot more to be had... for example... Badger rods sell for around $100 each. Add a FULL spool of line and a FULL spool of tippet (instead of the small amount they provide in the "kit") and you're still cheaper than this. Dragontail rods are this price before they needed to clear them through a discount site. Some are even cheaper. Beyond which... if you really think a few free flies tied in Africa, copied from quality patterns and tied on terrible hooks are worth anything, then yes, go for it. Most people recognize that a $99 cent tin of 3-4 poorly tied flies in bent wire is worthless. You'll lose those 3 flies in 5 minutes anyway because thats life... I can tell you the stuff that comes in this "kit" matches the quality of the rods very much... low quality. Sorry. Nobody likes a negative nancy, but sometimes the truth hurts. I'd say that anyone who really wants to get into Tenkara should learn about it before buying. Those that did got to skip the part where they blew $130 or more on something that didn't stand up to the competition at any price, and that just gets re-sold for less after the first couple of trips to the water. Believe me, I didn't want these things to be as disappointing as I found them to be, but they were. Anyway, I've said my bit and people will disagree - I'm just trying to save them all a headache (or many headaches.) The proof is in the pudding as they say, and there's no getting around it. Start looking on ebay, you can find them cheaper there from the people who already figured this out on their own...

MarcS1222

Jul 11, 2016

Joining a Teton, and a Cascade, this will be my 3rd Tenkara rod from Tenkara Rod Co. I have not had any problems with any of their rods since my first purchase. in fact, I find them to be every bit as much fun and durable as advertised. I have several other Tenkara rods from various makers and these are very comparable in my opinion. I'll eventually be reviewing each of them on another medium. So far, all three have a favorable review from me. No, I do not work for the company. Yes, I do regular reviews of products and services on several media, in print and on video. No, I did not ask for, nor receive a gratis review unit, nor do I require one. lol (before the assumptions start flying. haha)

MyCatBandit

Jul 22, 2016

Can we add the new Grand Teton Tenkara Rod to this drop? Its built for bigger fish than the Sawtooth and Teton rods.
http://www.tenkararodco.com/collections/frontpage/products/the-grand-teton-package

DannyMilks

4557

Aug 29, 2016

MyCatBanditWe'll look into adding the Grand Teton to our schedule. We're also talking with Tenkara Rod Co about the mini rods. Stay tuned @MyCatBandit and thanks for the suggestion.

idoc72

1181

Jul 21, 2016

For those who participated in this drop , please return to leave a review after you've had a chance to use it a bit - there really are no good reviews that I could find. I'd be particularly interested in its flex profile, fit & finish, casting capability with light level lines, handling of weighted and unweighted flies, performance in swift water, and a comparison to other offerings from US/China (TUSA, Badger, Dragontail, etc) and Japan (Nissin, Daiwa, etc). Thanks, and hope to see more fixed-line fishing products on MD!

metis

199

Sep 29, 2017

hey @Losh still looking for a mini teton drop! (That's heavier than the mini sawtooth right?)

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Losh

Tenkara Rod Co.

Sep 29, 2017

metisWe’re planning that drop for end of November.

metis

199

Sep 29, 2017

LoshWHOOOOT!

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idoc72

1181

Jul 2, 2016

I think this is a newer rod model from Tenkara Rod Co, so there's a paucity (I couldn't find any) of unbiased reviews available. At 10'5'', it's probably geared towards smaller streams with a modest amount of brush and overhead cover (by comparison, I use a 9' rod for my really overgrown small streams). It will likely not have the reach you need for larger creeks/rivers (where I use 12-14' rods) and lakes/ponds. In general, you want to use the longest rod feasible for a given environment. Without more in-depth reviews, there's no telling what the balance or bend-profile are like for this rod. It's heavier than the better quality rods of similar length, and while it is described as soft/flexible (true of all tenkara/keiryu/seiryu rods compared to traditional western gear) there's no way to know if it's a full-flex or tip-flex - again, important for the type of fishing you plan to do (current strength, fish size, dry vs wet vs nymph flies, line type, etc). Not saying it's a bad rod as I haven't handled it, but I'd have a hard time pulling the trigger on it without more info. I'm happy to provide an opinion for anyone new to the sport with questions on an initial set up for their intended fishing - I've been doing it for a while, have owned/used a number of rods for various conditions, and have no vested interest in any one company as long as they provide quality gear/service. I tend to heavily research my rod purchases, and make them with a very specific purpose in mind. Regardless of what you choose buy, get yourself an appropriate size/diameter spool of level line and some quality flies (or better yet, some basic gear and tie your own!) from the websites mentioned in previous posts. Several of them also provide a wealth of information that will help you get the most enjoyment out of your fishing.

seaoceanngo

Jun 5, 2017

in relations to offerings by Tenkara, is this Sierra on the small / moderate/ large spectrum of their poles packages?

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Losh

Tenkara Rod Co.

Jun 6, 2017

seaoceanngoIn terms of size this could be a medium at 10ft, it's also the softest action rod that we make.

seaoceanngo

Jun 6, 2017

Loshthanks for the reply. I think I'm going to wait for the sawtooth to be available on here again.

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PeterK

1515

Jul 12, 2016

Thanks again for joining this drop! We have submitted the group's order with the vendor for the Tenkara Rod Co Sierra Package and they are working hard to prepare it for shipment.
As soon as the group's order is ready at the vendor's location, they will send the bulk shipment to our warehouse in New Jersey where our warehouse team will break it up into individual orders and ship them. The current estimated ship date from our warehouse is 7/25.
We will keep the group updated throughout the fulfillment process. You can expect an update from us by the end of the day Pacific Time on 7/18.
If you have any questions, please visit our Help Center (http://massdrop.com/helpcenter).

SpecialEd

100

Jul 17, 2019

I'm concerned about wear to the "soft carrying case". Is there a wooden box to protect the fabric? Then maybe some neoprene to protect the wood finish? A custom sized Pelican case to preserve the rubber...of course a Zero Halliburton case with handcuff for international travel.

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