Favorite low canopy rods

[cc121 (Chris cameron)]

I picked up an Anglo Kowasa for that very reason:

Anglo Kowasa

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 anyone have experience with the Kowasa? I’m wondering how it is, I’ve been wanting an Anglo rod and this seems like a good excuse. I was going to get the Nissin 270 for my 8’ rod, however the Anglo looks like a great option. Plus I like the grip on it better than the Nissin 270.

At an oni school a couple of years ago Chris brought a pocket mini 270 for me and I tried that one out. I didn’t love it, but the newer version Tenkara mini is a great option for that handle. Also the Tenkara Bum Traveler 27 is a great small stream rod. I’ve fished with all of those except the Tenkara mIni 270, but I have the Tenkara mini 320 and it’s a great rod. I’m sure the 270 is very similar. The Anglo is fantastic and extremely well made, however it’s expensive and has to be ordered from Japan. You really can’t go wrong with any of those options, I prefer the tiny pack down size of the Tenkara Mini and Anglo Kowasa.