Tenkara USA Yamame Fly Rod ten001,

Introducing the Tenkara USA Yamame 12ft fly rod. Currently Tenkara USA deems this their "bestseller". The Yamame is named after one of the most prevalent fish in the mountain streams of Japan. It is a rod with a lot of power, and the rod with most backbone they currently offer. This 7:3 rod is ideal for consistently landing good sized fish, yet it has enough tip action and sensitivity that even small fish feel great with it. If you frequently catch larger fish (>16"), this is the rod Tenkara USA recommends. Since less of the rod flexes when casting, casting feels very precise. These rods have a subdued matte finish, which was chosen for its "camouflage" effect. Tenkara took most of the gloss out of these rods to reduce any glare and their visibility to fish in places with more tree cover.

Features of Tenkara USA Yamame Fly Rod:

• Tenkara rods are ultra-portable, very lightweight and will telescope into a mere 20 inches or so, which makes them excellent for backpacking while remaining efficient for fishing most streams. All tenkara rods are appropriate for small stream angling - in other words, you really can't go wrong with your choice. Each rod has distinct characteristics. The Yamame is a heavier rod ideal for those consistently catching fish over 16". The Ayu and Ebisu rods are in the mid-weight range; the 13ft Ayu provides some extra reach, and the 12ft Ebisu has very unique and durable red-pine handle. The Iwana rod is the lightest and perfect for the smaller streams and smaller fish and weight-conscious backpackers or those who want the lightest feeling rod. The action of tenkara rods is defined as a ratio that indicates how many "bottom parts are stiffer : tip parts are more flexible". Rod action should be chosen based on personal preference for more flexible or stiffer rods, and size of fish targeted. For example, a 5:5 rod for slower casting and smaller fish, a 7:3 rod for larger fish.
• Every rod is 100% guaranteed for its life
• Use only tippet of 5lbs breaking strength or less (usually 5X, 6X or 7X).
• Tenkara rods are unique and come with complete instructions on how line attaches (girth hitch at the rod tip), instructions on proper care, and tips for success.
• All Tenkara rods come packaged in a rod sock and custom rod tube.
• The Tenkara Action Index tells how stiff the rod is. The higher the number the more rigid the flex.
• 1.40 of all Tenkara rod sales will go directly to conservation efforts