Dragontail Kokoro 400 & 320

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Looks like preorders just opened up for the Kokoro 400 and 320.

I got a chance to talk to Brent (the owner) at a trade show last spring and these rods came up. He was really excited to be able to work more with the Korean factory that made the Kokoro 360. I got to test out 360 at the time and was very impressed, easily comparable to my Oni rods.

For anyone looking for something at the same level as a Japanese made rod, I’d give these a look:
NIRVANA Kokoro 400 Tenkara Rod (13ft) — DRAGONtail Tenkara
NIRVANA Kokoro 320 Tenkara Rod (10.5ft) — DRAGONtail Tenkara

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Tenkara Angler just posted a review from Tom Davis on them too:
Nirvana Kokoro 320 and 400 Tenkara Rods Review | Tenkara Angler

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I agree, I also tried out the 360 at a trade show and it casts really smoothly. Feels as nice as any of my Japanese rods, softer than a TB40 but seemed a bit stiffer than an oni rod, but very close to that action. I only played with it in the show though so I haven’t really given a good test.

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