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13' Tenkara rod Takasago-3908 medium-light action made of 99% extra high modulus HVF carbon manufactured in Japan

Brand new 3.9 meters 7:3 (ML) action Tenkara rod TAKASAGO-3908 has been developed using Japanese design, engineering and technology from a 99% Extra high modulus HVS graphite carbon manufactured in Japan. Rod has extrimely slim blank, incredible power and sensitivity. Latest technology includes cross wave graphite adopted on the inner sections for less power loss and extra durability, double graphite wrapping joint for more security, which allows all joints to flex more and significantly add speed tension power for return from bending. Lillian braid string attached to the tip with a little metal sleeve, designed as a small swivel. Metal sleeve allows the Lillian string to rotate by 360 degrees and prevents tangle and line twist. Rod is very compact and easy to carry. 8 telescopic sections easy extend from 2ft to 13ft and provides superior portability, yet extremely versatile, flexible and strong. Each section carefully designed by considering better power transfer and balance. This outstanding rod has perfect recovery power and medium light action that together with lightness and slimness make it perfect for all water types and conditions.
    This rod is widely used for any size of Rainbow Trout fishing on a streams, Largemouth Bass fishing on a ponds, Walleye, Catfish and Pike fishing on a rivers, Sunfish and Crappie fishing on a lakes, Snapper (Baby Bluefish) from the shore. Extremely light, well balanced to gain the most lifting power and manageable with a parabolic action for precise casting this is a strong stiff rod with exclusively high performance which promises a great casting ability. It will detect the slightest most delicate bites, and still will have enough strength and power to land the hardest fighters.

  TAKASAGO-3908 

  • 99% Extra high modulus HVS carbon
  • 8 Telescopic sections
  • Extended length: 13ft / 3.9m
  • Folded length: 2.0ft / 60cm
  • Cork handle length: 12in / 30cm
  • Max diameter: 13.9mm.
  • Tip diameter: 0.7mm.
  • 7:3 Medium light action (ML)
  • Carbon tenkara rod case and soft cotton rod bag
  • Tip plug protector (to protect collapsed rod, remove to extend rod)
  • Screw grip cap (helpful for rod maintenance)
  • High performance rod is very flexible and strong.
  • It is balanced to gain the most lifting power.
  • Rod designed to use without a reel, just the line and a fly
  • Lillian braid string attached to tip section with a little metal sleeve, designed as a small swivel.
  • The string greatly enhances the sensitivity of the rod for detecting the slightest strikes.
  • Metal sleeve allows the Lillian string to rotate by 360 degrees and prevents tangle and line twist.
Lilian String

Rod's handling techniques and instructions...

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Tenkara is the traditional Japanese method of fly-fishing, which uses only a rod, furled or level line, tippet and a fly. The joy of Tenkara fishing is the simplicity.
    Tenkara Rod Fishing is the greatest sport that is allied with the conversation of our fish while enjoy a day stream. Fishing comes with a real pleasure and joy derived from fishing because it has long been termed "an Art". Tenkara rod can be used to catch almost any fish. And the most credit for spectacularly growing popularity of Tenkara Rod Fishing must be given to the tackle manufacturers who continue to produce cheaper, stronger, lighter rods each season. Best quality refers to Japanese equipment from Japanese materials. Design and engineering are concerned the Japanese technology is still the best in the world by far.
Tenkara Rod Action Index
Tenkara rods could be comparable to most medium-light rods used in cone pole fishing and in fly-fishing and are considered slow action, or soft action rods. Tenkara Action describes how many bottom sections are stiffer and how many tip sections are more flexible when pressure is put on the tip of the rod. It shows how much the rod can bend and how quickly it can return to its neutral position. The construction material and construction method of a rod affects the stiffness of the blank, the blank's ability to react and therefore its action. Flexibility and Medium Light Action allows you to see the most delicate and sensitive fish bites. Power helps you actually fight the big fighter and land it much quicker that with other rods.
'ML' - Medium Light - 7:3 indicates 7 bottom sections are stiffer and 3 tip sections more flexible. Rods are stiffer, have more precise and more powerful when casting, it is great for a larger fish up to 3kg, and even bigger with some experience.

You can choose the length of the rod based on the places where you will fish. Longer length allows you to fish in a wide area of the stream, on the other side of the stream or allow you to reach a longer distance without changing the fishing spot. Longer rods will give you better leverage over the line and the fly and require smaller movement by angler to set the hook for effective striking. Using a longer rod will also give you a huge advantage when playing fish, keeping it away from snags.
    Medium Light Action Tenkara rods can be used to catch almost all fish, especially they are great for fishing with a dry or wet fly Trout om a stream, Largemouth Bass on pond, Crappie, Sunfish on a lake, Pike, Catfish on a river, Snapper (Baby Bluefish) from the shore.

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How to land a fish.

To land a small fish you just need simply raise the rod high to slide fish gently into landing net range. Catching big fish is always very challenging especially with the light tackle. Fighting the large fish is very enjoyable and requires a lot of patience and some knowledge. With a larger fish you will need to follow to a rhythm dictated by the fish, you must keep your rod low, at 45 degrees or less to avoid breaking tip or top sections. Lifting the tip straight up will just encourage the fish to fight harder and to start swimming off at high speed. Try to use sideways pressure, moved rod with the fish, follow the fish movements and kept the rod angle low. Getting the fish from the bottom into open water is a winning half of the battle and once you've moved it away from any danger areas, such as reeds ringing an island, you can just keep applying steady pressure until the fish tires. Be patient; just let the fish tire itself and wait until it comes up and takes a gulp of air and then gently slide it over your landing net.

Take a good care of your rod.

Never lift your catch, always play with the fish and use landing net to land it. Never raise your rod high with the large fish, keep your handle angle at about 45 degrees or less. Always extend and insert telescopic sections very gently, try do not extend them too forcibly, try to keep it off the ground to avoid dirt getting into the joints. Wipe it clean with a cloth before taking it down so you don't jam dirt into the joint, rinse rod with freshwater after using it in saltwater as soon as you can. Always remember to take a good care of your rods and they will work for you for a very long time and will bring you large amount of catches and a huge amount of great emotions. More great emotions - longer and healthier is your life.
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