12' 3.6m DAIWA Tenkara Rod Enshou-LT36S-F 7:3 Action made of 98% HVF High Density Graphite Carbon.
Tenkara is the traditional Japanese method of fly-fishing, which uses only a rod, line and fly.

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Brand new 3.61 m. Tenkara rod, extra-light weight, 85g, easy to carry, 10 telescopic sections, collapsed size 44.1cm, extremely small to fit comfortably for backpacking. LT (level and tapered) means, stiff rods with the solid (softer) tip section have a very smooth and slow transition from the softer more flexible tip to the stiffer middle and bottom sections which make the casting stroke extremely smooth, make it easy for anyone throwing flies. Rod is balanced to gain the most lifting power; it has exclusively high performance, very flexible and strong.
    This rod has been designed and produced by DAIWA INC. at their own factory in China using their own best Design, Engineering and Technology. This latest technology includes HVF High Density Graphite Carbon, Mega Top Solid pike, Ring sticking prevention, V-joint. The technological expertise of the Daiwa engineers gives the company world-class resources to produce a high-quality product.

Factory Specifications:
  • 10 Telescopic Sections:
  • Extended length: 12ft / 3.61 m
  • Folded length: 17.4in / 44.1cm
  • Cork Handle length: 11.8in / 29.5cm
  • Weight: 3.0oz / 85 g.
  • Tip Diameter: 0.8mm.
  • Max Diameter: 13.4mm.
  • 7:3 Medium Light Action
  • Screw Butt Cap.
  • Soft Cotton Rod Bag.
  • Rod plug protector with the fluting in the rubber.
  • Rod has exclusively high performance, very flexible and strong.
  • Rod is balanced to gain the most custing power.
  • Rod is designed to use without a reel.
  • Last section has strong braid Lillian string connected to the tip with a little metal sleeve, designed as extremely small swivel, which allows the Lillian rotate by 360 degrees without line twist.
  • This string greatly enhances the sensitivity of the pole for detecting slightest strikes.
  • Line can be attached to Lillian string with a single overhand loop on the connector
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WHAT IS A TENKARA FISHING?

Tenkara is the traditional Japanese method of fly-fishing, which uses only a rod, line and fly.

Tenkara rods could be comparable to most ultra-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 the tip sections are more flexible when you put pressure on the tip. How much of the rod bends and the speed with which the rod returns to its neutral position. The construction material and construction method of a rod affects stiffness of a blank, the blanks ability to react and out of there its action.

Daiwa Tenkara Action is a measure of where and how the rod bends; it also 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. The middle sections of the LL (5:5) rods bend more than those of the LT rods. The 7:3 rods are a little stiffer than the 5:5, also 7:3 rods have a very smooth and slow transition from the softer tip to the stiffer middle and bottom sections, while the 5:5 rods have a very smooth full flex profile for the whole length of the rod.

The rod action should be chosen based on the angler's favorite for a softer (Ultra Light - 5:5) or slightly stiffer (6:4 or 7:3) or the stiffest (Medium - 8:2) rod.

You can choose the length of the rod based on the places where you will fish. 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. Tenkara rods give you total control of your tackle whilst fly fishing, allowing you to use much lighter line for very delicate presentations, provide a level of accuracy in casting. The rod allows you with better control of the fly to place your fly in exactly the spot where you want to fish, it allows you to hold the line off the water and a fly in place on the other side of a current with extreme accuracy. You can use different casting techniques, like underhand casting, snap casting, short or long casting to get the fly where you want it and the way you want it. Casting requires a slower and shorter stroke to completely turn the tippet over. A snap cast is using when changing direction of the fly without false-casting. An underhand casting is good for getting under a tree. It also allows you to land fish much quicker that with a rod and reel, one simply raises the rod high, and reaches for the fish.

Several helpful Tips
Tenkara rods can easily take even very heavy load, they are very strong and durable but they need to be handled with cared too. They usually don't break while fighting the fish but they could break while they are being closed without special care. Opening and closing these rods must be done very carefully and gently, no sideway pressure should be applied to the rod while closing it, always keep control of the rod sections. Expose the section with the braided string first and attach the line to the tip. Pull the tip and other sections out sliding each part between the fingers. Make sure to open the rod from the tip section to bottom one by one tightly and don't apply any sideway pressure, so the sections can not move when twisted. Extend each section individually and make sure it's snug but not too tight before moving on to the next section. Do not apply too much pressure when pulling sections out as that could cause pieces to get stuck. Telescopic rods are closed in the opposite direction, starting with the bottom section and collapsing them all the way to the tip one.

Never lift your catch, always play with the fish and use landing netto land it. If you believe that you hooked a big fish, don't raise your rod, keep it low at about 45 degrees or even less to avoid breaking tip or top sections. 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 pole with freshwater after using it in saltwater as soon as you can. Always remember to take a good care of your poles 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.

If rod sections get stuck at a joint:
The most frustrating things that can happen to a telescopic fishing rod (after braking) is to become jammed at a joint. Occasionally this can happen due to dirt/mud/sand in the joint but the main cause of the joints fixed too tightly is extending the rod too forcibly.
Prevention is better than cure: try do not extend the rod too forcibly, try to keep your rod off the ground at all times 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. If you've been using it in saltwater give it a quick rinse with freshwater as soon after use as you can. Its a good idea to put a protectant like WD-40, Tackle Guard or a silicon lube on the joints.

Try to force the thinner section in by twisting them, hold the anti-sliding place near joints with the fingers and screw and press sections in reverse direction to loosen the joints but again make sure not to use sideway pressure. You might try using rubber pads to increase the grip. Always hold sections with your fingers close to joints. Have a partner hold one side of the joint while you hold the other and gently twist and press sections without using sideway pressure. Both of you hold sections with your fingers close to joints.

Pour hot water on large side of the joint as close to the joint as you can to rapidly expand it. Then after a few seconds try twisting or pushing the small side of the joint back down. Its best if you can do this under a tap where the water starts off cold then gets progressively warmer over a few seconds as this reduces the risk of stress cracks developing in the joint.