Anglo Kowasa

JeffR · November 17, 2019, 6:46pm

The Kowasa is still on my buy list. Thank you for the updates. Can’t wait for another trip report as you get more time with the Kowasa.

anon86692127 · December 29, 2019, 4:16pm

Definitely wise words Peter.

I was reflecting with my wife on being paid to drive a Yugo when a Ferrari is a much better choice.

Any good angler can cut a piece of bamboo and make it work pretty well.

I’m not interested in most non-Japanese marketers rods. Rods by John and Paul excluded as they know and have similar demands as I do.

At a minimum, I want a rod designed by accomplished fly fishermen and lifelong Japanese tenkara fishers. I’m after their skills dna.

The little Japanese rods?

Yes.

Someone’s Kickstarter rod?

No.

Don’t like my opinion?

Cool, have your own, that’s what you are supposed to do.

I’m really enjoying NOT reading the outside of Japan marketing strategies.

I think that little Japanese rod would be the thing to have where it works.

Thats what they do best.

Don’t want to spend the money? Don’t. You probably don’t need to. You are a good angler, make a stick work, it’s your choice.

Marketing is like politics, I’ll just leave it like that.

I hope we get some words on that cool little Japanese rod.

anon86692127 · December 29, 2019, 4:23pm

cc121:

For me it wasn’t the rod I was looking for. It seems to compete with the Nissin Tenkara Mini (Pre the new lengths) at an 11’ extended length. It is confusing though since he lists different lengths. It looks like the collapsed length is 13”. That puts it outside of what I was looking for since I wanted a 2.7m rod that is in that 9” collapsed range. The only two I looked at were the Nissin Pocket mini 270 and the Kowasa. The new 270 Tenkara Mini would be a great option though. In fact if that was available I may have gone that direction. I already have the Tenkara Mini in the 320 size and really like it. However it’s fun having an Anglo rod and it is really nice.

The big advantage with the Tenkara Mini 270 is the grip is superior over the Anglo. Unless you want to use a tip cap. I find that the grip on the Anglo works well though since the cork section fits nicely in my hand and I rest my index finger on the rod part. It’s a nice feel. Given the cost though the TM270 is very appealing. It’s really awesome that there are so many great options for pocket Tenkara rods that are really excellent rods. I think I could have just the Tenryu TF39TA and either Kowasa or the TM270 and really don’t need any other rods. Of course I do like to fish with other rods for other circumstances so I probably won’t sell off my rod collection yet.

Enjoying your view, I have similar wants in a rod.

Reading what you just wrote here is so much more informative than the bullshit “my rods are the best” marketing aimed at your money.

Thanks for taking a little time to write.

Kookagee · February 25, 2020, 2:41pm

Chris,
After you twisted my arm on this rod, (Anglo Kowasa), I just ordered one. I can’t wait to get it in the mail
and start fishing it. Do you remember how long it took to receive the rod after you orderd it?
Anyway, thanks for telling us about the rod. My wife says not to twist my arm anymore. I had to blame everything on you buddy. Sorry!!!

cc121 · February 26, 2020, 4:39am

I think you’ll love it if you have some tiny little streams to play on. I can’t wait for it to get warm enough to go fish with it. I think I’m going to make a custom x-pac sleeve for it, I made a custom bag for it and rods of similar size to fit into. I paid for it on 10/23 and it shipped on 11/8. I think it took about a week in shipping, but can’t remember exactly. It did seem to take awhile with customs and all.

Kookagee · February 26, 2020, 3:48pm

Many thanks for the info Chris.