Fishing
Tenkara Hane w/extra tip.
Catch and release. Tenkara USA Hane. Used a few times. In great shape. Comes with extra tip section, rod tube, rod sock. Also included (not pictured) Tenkara USA leader keeper…
DetailsTENKARA RODS FOR SALE HANE and IWANA with gear only $250 for it all
$250 for both rods and the gear. At the ripe age of 74 I have decided to change some strategies for fishing.  I have two Tenkara Rods near mint condition…
Details[WTB]—Tenkara USA Satoki
[WTB]—Tenkara USA Satoki. Willing to consider other models from other companies. Jlmk what you have. Thanks
DetailsBackpacking Light Staff Picks: Our Favorite Gear
Our staff selects their favorite hiking, backpacking, and other backcountry gear that they’ve used over the past year – the next edition of our infamous Staff Picks!
DetailsEpisode 92 | Tenkara, Ultrarunning, and Performance Minimalism
In today’s episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast we’re going to talk about a very unique way to enjoy tenkara fly fishing in the backcountry, and the idea of minimalism vs. performance minimalism.
DetailsPublisher’s Gear Guide Update (Nov ’23)
The Publisher’s Gear Guide has been updated. This gear guide contains recommendations in various categories by Backpacking Light Publisher and Founder Ryan Jordan. This is the gear he actually chooses to use on his own trips.
DetailsTenkara Speaker Series No. 2: Karin Miller
Join us live online at our 2023 Tenkara Speaker Series with Karin Miller of Zen Tenkara. We’ll chat about catching big fish on tenkara, Zen Tenkara history and products, industry trends, and what’s next in the world of tenkara, and end with a live audience Q&A!
DetailsCan backcountry fishing save carried food weight?
This article explores the benefits of backcountry fishing (especially tenkara), including the incorporation of fish in your diet and potential food weight savings.
DetailsTenkara Speaker Series No. 1: TJ Ferreira and John Geer
Join us live online at our 2023 Tenkara Speaker Series with TJ Ferreira and John Geer of Tenkara USA. We’ll chat about Tenkara USA history and products, industry trends, and what’s next in the world of tenkara, and end with a live audience Q&A!
DetailsWTB TenKara Hane 9’10”
The newer Hane rod is 10’10”. I’m looking for the older model that is a 9’10” length.
DetailsWTB TenKara Hane 9’10”
The newer Hane rod is 10’10”. I’m looking for the older model that is a 9’10” length.
DetailsSold Tenkara USA Hane fishing rod w/spare tip
I have too many fishing rods. So it’s time to part with my Tenkara Hane. Includes rod case, rod sock and, as a bonus, a spare tip. Having broken a…
DetailsTenkara Ebisu 10th Anniversary Kit
Decided I’m not really into fishing. Used on just one backpack trip. Comes with some flies and all else in pic. Free shipping. 3% GS or FF. https://imgur.com/TtqeoZ6
DetailsTenkara Fishing Rods and Gear for Backpacking – Hane, Rhodo, Ito, Satoki, TF39TA
In this video overview, I present the five rods that I’ve been using over the past few years for most of my backcountry tenkara fishing. They include four models from Tenkara USA (including the new Satoki) and one model from Tenryu (the TF39TA) that remains the staple of my kit. In addition, I’ll walk through the basic gear I use and take while tenkara fishing on hiking and backpacking trips.
DetailsTenkara Strap Pack
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Tenkara Strap Pack here.
Details***SOLD*** Spinning Pack Rod – Bass Pro Shops Micro Lite 5′ 6″ Graphite
Rod by itself weighs 3.5 oz and breaks down to 23.5″ (3 piece). Polyester carrying case weighs 2.7 oz but most ultralighters would probably forgo using it. Also includes a…
DetailsTenkara Rhodo. SOLD
Rhodo is in as new condition. The Rhodo has been used once and has no issues or flaws. Hard case and velour soft case included. Will also include a line…
DetailsTrailLite Designs Ti Net Plus OR Ti Tenkara Net
Seeking larger TrailLite Designs Ti Net Plus (preferred) OR smaller Ti Tenkara Net
DetailsNew Aluminum Rodless Reel from Kickstarter
Supported the Rodless Reel Kickstarter which I’m sure some of you guys have heard of. Pretty cool little guy but I just won’t be heading anywhere soon where I could…
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