r/Tenkara • u/TheJewBakka Rocky MTN Tenkara • 11d ago

The rod roll is complete.... for now.

Post image
23 Upvotes

97% Upvoted

16 comments sorted by

3

u/[deleted] 11d ago

That is a thing of beauty!!! How do you like the Dragontail Mizuchi? I’ve been looking at it for a while but haven’t pulled the trigger.

4

u/MostlyTenkara 10d ago

Here’s my unsolicited $0.02 on the Mizuchi. It’s exceptional for bead heads, but definitely get the soft tip sections for unweighted flies.

https://youtu.be/Bf2bYTEj8nw?is=0gVsSy0CYQUSUA3Z

2

u/[deleted] 10d ago

That’s good advice, I like to throw kebari so I’m guessing the soft tip would definitely be needed?

2

u/TheJewBakka Rocky MTN Tenkara 11d ago

It's nice! I use it in smaller streams where I don't know what I'll encounter water wise. That 8-11 ft zoom comes in clutch.

2

u/[deleted] 11d ago

Very good to know. I have a 10ft and a 12ft currently but that would be great as an easy “go anywhere” rod when I’m hiking and come upon a tight spot I want to throw a line. I was wondering how it feels with the variable zoom. Does it effect the play at all?

1

u/TheJewBakka Rocky MTN Tenkara 11d ago

It feels good for a zoom rod. They also sell a soft action section that makes the action more slow and full flex. I have the soft section set but haven't used it yet bc I like the original action so much.

2

u/[deleted] 11d ago

Thank you for the insight sir!

3

u/geargarcon 11d ago

Is that the Zimmerbuilt roll?

1

u/TheJewBakka Rocky MTN Tenkara 11d ago

Yessir

2

u/jbc99 11d ago

I was thinking that when I filled my roll it would relieve the pressure to get more rods. Haha. Nope! I figured out I could fit two per slot facing opposite directions. I’m back to buying more rods, and the roll just keeps getting fatter.🙂

2

u/TheJewBakka Rocky MTN Tenkara 11d ago

A 16 rod roll!?

https://giphy.com/gifs/75ZaxapnyMp2w

2

u/MostlyTenkara 10d ago

Sweet set! Never complete, ha!

1

u/TheJewBakka Rocky MTN Tenkara 10d ago

Thanks! Just need more time time fish..

2

u/Afraid-Highlight1128 8d ago

Where do you get parts.

2

u/TheJewBakka Rocky MTN Tenkara 8d ago edited 8d ago

I usually order spare tip sets when I buy rods. Couldn't do that on the Tenkarabum rods.

2

u/Afraid-Highlight1128 8d ago

Bought 2, the lillian tip was stuck and of course I broke it. Been thinking 🤔, When I buy my next one I will get 2 tips for good measure. If you don't have tips at time of purchase it will be a no go for me. "Waiting till the cows cone home"