# Rods **URL:** https://10colorstenkara.com/c/rods/10.md [Latest](https://10colorstenkara.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://10colorstenkara.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://10colorstenkara.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Rods category](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/about-the-rods-category/17)
**Author:** [@Peder](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Peder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2024, 12:42am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/about-the-rods-category/17 "2024-05-26T00:42:03Z")
A place to discuss telescoping rods like tenkara, keiryu, seiryu and more! --- ## [Tenryu Furaibo grip screw cap o-rings sizes](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/tenryu-furaibo-grip-screw-cap-o-rings-sizes/3149)
**Author:** [@ummon](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/ummon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 1:01am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/tenryu-furaibo-grip-screw-cap-o-rings-sizes/3149 "2026-09-20T01:01:03Z")
Since I needed to substitute some grip screw cap o-rings of my Tenryu Furaibo rods, I got a bit crazy finding right sizes. Thanks to Plat suggestions and some trial and error I got them fixed; sizes information is not a… --- ## [New rod arrived today!](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/new-rod-arrived-today/3137)
**Author:** [@PurpleBeast](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/PurpleBeast)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2026, 12:40pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/new-rod-arrived-today/3137 "2026-07-04T12:40:01Z")
Woohoo…my new DragonTail Hydra v2 triple zoom rod arrived today along with a few other goodies. Should be a nice complement to my Kaida, length wise. I think I’ll rig it with 3.5 level line, to compare with the furled … --- ## [Let's talk rod color](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/lets-talk-rod-color/3129)
**Author:** [@TenkaraOdyssey](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/TenkaraOdyssey)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 6:04pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/lets-talk-rod-color/3129 "2026-03-31T18:04:32Z")
How much does rod color matter when it comes to not spooking fish? I’ve heard people say it makes a big difference and I’ve heard not so much. So what do you all think? Or maybe I don’t want to know what you “think” but … --- ## [Oni type 1 US availability](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/oni-type-1-us-availability/3126)
**Author:** [@TenkaraOdyssey](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/TenkaraOdyssey)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 7:11pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/oni-type-1-us-availability/3126 "2026-03-23T19:11:55Z")
Are there any vendors in the US that currently sell the Oni type 1? If not, has anyone recently purchased one directly from Oni shop in Japan and can say what sort of tariffs they had to pay? --- ## [Anglo Kowasa](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/anglo-kowasa/1377)
**Author:** [@cc121](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/cc121)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 5:44pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/anglo-kowasa/1377 "2026-03-19T17:44:43Z")
I’m interested in the Anglo Kowasa rod as my tiny stream rod. It looks like the collapsed length is similar to the Nissin Pocket Mini 270 which is what I’m after. I’ve fished with the Nissin 270 but not the Anglo. Does a… --- ## [Wasatch Tenkara Rods MOTHROD 5:5 first casts](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/wasatch-tenkara-rods-mothrod-5-5-first-casts/3104)
**Author:** [@wet\_sage](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/wet_sage)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 6:49pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/wasatch-tenkara-rods-mothrod-5-5-first-casts/3104 "2026-01-16T18:49:38Z")
On a warm afternoon earlier this week, I had the opportunity to take my recently-purchased WTR MOTHROD 5:5 out for a getting-to-know-you session on my local canyon stream. This zone has become my after-work getaway and a… --- ## [3D printing a replacement rod cap](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/3d-printing-a-replacement-rod-cap/3051)
**Author:** [@Tea\_and\_Tenkara](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Tea_and_Tenkara)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2025, 8:11am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/3d-printing-a-replacement-rod-cap/3051 "2025-06-15T08:11:03Z")
Last summer I lost a rod cap. While I could have replaced it with one of those universal rod caps, I preferred the slim profile of the original. Figuring that the easiest way to replace it would be to 3D print one, I set… --- ## [New Tenkara Bum Rod](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/new-tenkara-bum-rod/3049)
**Author:** [@cc121](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/cc121)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2025, 1:01am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/new-tenkara-bum-rod/3049 "2025-04-19T01:01:14Z")
--- ## [The new Dragontail Tenkara 360 (Kokoro) rod](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/the-new-dragontail-tenkara-360-kokoro-rod/2955)
**Author:** [@Kookagee](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Kookagee)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 1:29am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/the-new-dragontail-tenkara-360-kokoro-rod/2955 "2024-11-09T01:29:25Z")
I recently saw a review by Dr. Tom Davis testing the new Kokoro 360 cm tenkara rod. It seemed like he really enjoyed this new rod and it felt like a premium Japanese rod. Please look at his review for all the details bec… --- ## [New Dragontail rod is coming out maybe by late December](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/new-dragontail-rod-is-coming-out-maybe-by-late-december/2992)
**Author:** [@Kookagee](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Kookagee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 7:16pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/new-dragontail-rod-is-coming-out-maybe-by-late-december/2992 "2024-09-26T19:16:40Z")
Dragontail is coming out with the “Ice Wing” 390 cm hopefully in late December.If you are interested their website offers preorders ($109.99) if you decide you would like to add this to your arsenal of trout tools. They … --- ## [Aliexpess pack rod](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/aliexpess-pack-rod/2975)
**Author:** [@WI-kevin](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/WI-kevin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 6:56pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/aliexpess-pack-rod/2975 "2024-08-25T18:56:30Z")
Sometimes I will see whats new on aliexpess with tenkara and when I seen this I recognized as most of you will that this is similar to the tenkara usa ukiyo. so 65$ and 20 days later i got it to test out. So th… --- ## [Does Anyone Have Experience of The Oni Type 2?](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/does-anyone-have-experience-of-the-oni-type-2/2961)
**Author:** [@MttWlls](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/MttWlls)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 1:48am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/does-anyone-have-experience-of-the-oni-type-2/2961 "2024-07-13T01:48:13Z")
There doesn’t seem to be any reviews or very much information at all about the Oni II. Does anyone own one or has used one and care to share their experiences? I’m interested in 4m rods that aren’t necessarily designed f… --- ## [Nissin Fujiryu Tenkara 6:4 - 330](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/nissin-fujiryu-tenkara-6-4-330/2085)
**Author:** [@dpnoll](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/dpnoll)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2024, 10:24am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/nissin-fujiryu-tenkara-6-4-330/2085 "2024-06-29T10:24:54Z")
If you get this rod you’re going to love it. It casts both kebari and beadheads with great accuracy. The cypress handle is shorter than on most rods but I really like it.I have mine set up with a 3.5 level line and so fa… --- ## [The NEW Suntech Kurenai II AR30F Rod](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/the-new-suntech-kurenai-ii-ar30f-rod/2950)
**Author:** [@Beek2](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Beek2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2024, 5:35pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/the-new-suntech-kurenai-ii-ar30f-rod/2950 "2024-06-19T17:35:38Z")
On June 1st. I received the Suntech Kurenai II AR30F Seiryu rod from Japan. This is the long awaited January 2024 version of the classic GM HM30R. Edited update: The CCS=10 pennies and RFI=3.4 (pending) it is a 4:6 F… --- ## [No love for the Kurenai H series?](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/no-love-for-the-kurenai-h-series/395)
**Author:** [@Scott\_T](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Scott_T)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 4:54am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/no-love-for-the-kurenai-h-series/395 "2024-06-12T04:54:57Z")
I’m living in China, so I took advantage of no duties and three day shipping from Ebisu-san. Just for grins, I thought I’d check out the Kurenai H30R. Man, what a wand - Now I REALLY want the HM30R But the H30 is a pret… --- ## [Keiryu Rod Co. - Inyo (update)](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/keiryu-rod-co-inyo-update/2882)
**Author:** [@cappy](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/cappy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 10:32pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/keiryu-rod-co-inyo-update/2882 "2024-05-01T22:32:10Z")
I purchased the rod and received it from one coast to the other in two days, kudos on shipping. I’ve had my eye on this rod since it was released. They are offering 30% off for the holiday season, couldn’t pass it up. … --- ## [New Hafu on Kickstarter](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/new-hafu-on-kickstarter/2937)
**Author:** [@Kookagee](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Kookagee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 1:16am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/new-hafu-on-kickstarter/2937 "2024-05-01T01:16:11Z")
Just in case you are interested, there is 2 new rods on Kickstarter offered by Tenkara Rod Co. The rod is called the Hafu and it comes in either 240 cm or 300 cm. The cost is $185 for either rod and $345 for both rods. I… --- ## [BG Tenkara 48 NV](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/bg-tenkara-48-nv/1890)
**Author:** [@Vladimir](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Vladimir)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 11:44pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/bg-tenkara-48-nv/1890 "2024-03-18T23:44:14Z")
http://fishing.shimano.co.jp/product/rod/6229 --- ## [New Tenkara USA UKIYO](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/new-tenkara-usa-ukiyo/2870)
**Author:** [@tenkaradave](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/tenkaradave)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 2:54am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/new-tenkara-usa-ukiyo/2870 "2023-12-12T02:54:34Z")
Well this looks interesting. Anyone else get the email? Love the look of the rod --- ## [Dragontail Mizuchi Soft Action Sections](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/dragontail-mizuchi-soft-action-sections/2808)
**Author:** [@RedMapleOutdoors](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/RedMapleOutdoors)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2023, 2:06pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/dragontail-mizuchi-soft-action-sections/2808 "2023-10-27T14:06:49Z")
Hey everyone, I just got my hands on the Soft Action Sections for my Mizuchi. While i have not had the chance to fish it yet due to the weather around here. (its rained basically every weekend for the past month or so) … --- ## [Rod Care](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/rod-care/2791)
**Author:** [@Josue](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Josue)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 6:13pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/rod-care/2791 "2023-09-07T18:13:13Z")
A bit of context: Got back from a fishing trip trying out my new Zerosum (fantastic rod btw I’m in love). And during the trip I had to lay down my rod on the shore to unhook the fish. Did a quick wipe down before collap… --- ## [New Rod from Keiryu Rod Co. - Inyo](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/new-rod-from-keiryu-rod-co-inyo/2765)
**Author:** [@cappy](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/cappy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 5:46pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/new-rod-from-keiryu-rod-co-inyo/2765 "2023-07-24T17:46:43Z")
I see they released a new rod the Inyo. I like the specs and looks, that being said the last thing I need is a new rod - LOL. If anyone ordered one please post a review. --- ## [Big water, big fish rod](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/big-water-big-fish-rod/2110)
**Author:** [@tvdavisid](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/tvdavisid)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 4:23am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/big-water-big-fish-rod/2110 "2023-07-22T04:23:21Z")
--- ## [Tenryu TF32TA](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/tenryu-tf32ta/2712)
**Author:** [@Kris.Franqui](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Kris.Franqui)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 2:14am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/tenryu-tf32ta/2712 "2023-07-10T02:14:26Z")
I just got my much anticipated TF32TA to go along with my TF39TA and TF39. It is as short collapsed as the Anglo and company Kowasa. It feels like is will be easy to cast at all 3 lengths :2.8/3.0/3.2m. It is not stif… --- ## [Kongo Seseragi (n+1)](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/kongo-seseragi-n-1/2724)
**Author:** [@Pbreezy](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Pbreezy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2023, 11:01pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/kongo-seseragi-n-1/2724 "2023-06-23T23:01:24Z")
The quiver has grown! Sakura Kongou Seseragi 2.7m/9shaku is going for her christening tomorrow, but I couldn’t wait to share the news today. Also my EBay bestie threw in a 3.9m Masterline which was a complete surprise, … --- ## [Suntech Kurenai](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/suntech-kurenai/523)
**Author:** [@Gressak](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Gressak)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 1:17pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/suntech-kurenai/523 "2023-06-07T13:17:08Z")
I just recently bought my first ultra light/micro fish rod…the Suntech Kurenai hm30r I bought it because I have the brook trout bug and needed something specific to target 2-8" trout. I had been using my rhodo, which… --- ## [TUSA pawn shop finds](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/tusa-pawn-shop-finds/2702)
**Author:** [@Ryan6f7](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Ryan6f7)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2023, 6:25pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/tusa-pawn-shop-finds/2702 "2023-05-29T18:25:53Z")
I cant remember how I stumbled upon the BUYA.com marketplace sight. It looked pretty dodgy and id never heard of it but there was listings for 2 tenkara rods. Both mislabeled and both around 50$. One was listed as the “O… --- ## [5 Best Tenkara Rod Makers Article](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/5-best-tenkara-rod-makers-article/2520)
**Author:** [@T-stillwater](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/T-stillwater)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 2:49pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/5-best-tenkara-rod-makers-article/2520 "2023-05-15T14:49:38Z")
--- ## [Is Old and Slow the Way to Go](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/is-old-and-slow-the-way-to-go/2662)
**Author:** [@T-stillwater](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/T-stillwater)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2023, 12:20am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/is-old-and-slow-the-way-to-go/2662 "2023-05-05T00:20:50Z")
Although the article is about Western Fly Rods, the same principles apply to Tenkara rods and all other fixed line rods as well. New is not always and automatically better and choosing the right rod action for your fis… [Next page](https://10colorstenkara.com/c/rods/10.md?page=1)