Product: Tenkara USA Iwana 12’ Carbon Fiber Fly Rod & Level Line Outfitter
Product Dimensions: 6” x 6”x 36”
Product Weight: 2-lbs
Guarantee: Lifetime Warranty
My Rating: 9.3 Out of 10
Tenkara USA Iwana Review
Interested in learning about the Tenkara USA Iwana fly rod? Well, you have come to the right place! I have done a full review of this product, and all I have to say is if you are into Tenkara fly fishing you will want to take a close look at the Iwana fly rod. They build this rod out of carbon fiber which makes it strong and sturdy. But at the same time, it is lightweight and compact the way a true Tenkara fly rod should be.
It is 12’ long which is the perfect size for any stream or river that you will be fishing. The Iwana fly rod comes with an outfitter kit of a 3.5 orange level line, a three-pack of Ishigaki flies, and a line holder. Everything you need to get out there and start Tenkara fly fishing! A simple straightforward no reel Tenkara fly rod. What more could you ask for?
Breakdown of Everything Included In This Package:
Tenkara USA Iwana Fly Rod
The fly rod is the most important part of this product package. Tenkara USA brought the sport of Tenkara fly fishing to the western world around 2006. From there this Japanese form of fly fishing caught on. It has become very popular especially in America.
The Iwana fly rod is 12’ long and 6:4 action ratio which makes it very precise. It’s perfect to fly fish any size stream or river that you find yourself at. The fly rod is made out of carbon fiber which makes it strong yet light and compact.
Ishigaki Kebari Flies
Along with the fly rod, you get a pack of 3 sizes 12 Ishigaki Kebari flies with this outfitter. These are the perfect flies for Tenkara fly fishing.
Level Line
65 feet of orange Tenkara level line comes with this outfitter. Very little memory, easy to see, and strong enough for casting.
Line Holder
The Tenkara line holder lets you easily wind your line when you are done. The foam insert allows for drying of the line when it’s wound up. The flies are held in cut-out areas.
Pros
- Perfect size for any stream or river
- Made of Carbon Fiber for durability
- Lightweight
- Precise
- High Quality
Cons
- Not meant for large fish over ten pounds
Is The Tenkara USA Iwana Fly Rod For You?
If you’re looking for a Tenkara fly fishing rod that is lightweight, just the right length for fishing any stream, and durable then you will want to give the Iwana fly rod a try. And the fly rod is made of carbon fiber which makes it durable. It’s a very precise fly rod that will get that fly right to the spot you want it to be.
The Iwana fly rod comes with 3 Ishigaki Kebari flies, Tenkara level line, and Tenkara line holder. This fly rod is made by the company that introduced the western world to Tenkara fly fishing. This is a high quality, easy to use, and simple as it gets Tenkara fly rod.
I recommend the Tenkara USA Iwana fly rod for anyone getting started in the sport of Tenkara fly fishing. I hope you have enough information from this review to make an informed decision on whether or not to purchase the Tenkara USA Iwana fly rod.
If you have any questions or comments, please leave them in the comments section below. As always Happy Fishing!
Cory Haasnoot
Cory is a content writer-editor and founder of Tackle Box Talk. Favorite Quote: "Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime."