Tenkara Rod Co. Teton Fly Fishing Rod - Package, Red, tpack

Well.... Tenkara style fishing is great and this rod is a good introduction to it, it comes with everything you need to start fishing.Pros:Lightweight and simple, seems pretty durable (took it backpacking through the Michigan UP. Actually caught a couple trout with the flies it came with. Whole system is pretty intuitive and easy to get the hang of.Cons:Last telescoping section of the rod became permanently stuck after first use, so I couldn't collapse it all the way in. Method for storing the line and tippet on the wood wheel is cumbersome and isn't as intuitive as the rest of the set up. In my opinion it doesn't lend itself well to backpacking. The rod case seems unusually large for the rod and you need to take the line off in order to put it in.Be careful putting the wood spool in your pockets while fishing, mine floated out and was gone before I knew it.

Caught a bunch of trout with this on my first try. I used one of the flies it came with (rather than my typical "match the hatch" flies) the entire time and had success. I was fishing within 30 feet of the shore of a large lake (Lost Lake, in Hood River, Oregon) during the evening. I know this may be better suited for streams/smaller rivers, but it was kind of nice how simply the rod was to pull out into it's full length all from float tube. Normally I have to construct my fly rod from the shore before getting in the water.

My daughter's Teton, but I broke it. Snapped the lilian off right at the tip. Called Tenkara Rod Co customer service for warranty service and they sent a replacement section as soon it was back in stock. Love the rod and very flexible in usage - swing flies and euro-style nymphing and dead drift nymphing. -- Much more convenient than my traditional fly gear. There are numerous rod makers out there, but the best ones back up their gear. Tenkara Rod Co is one of the best ones. Thanks.

I'm very new to Tenkara but...if you can fly cast without touching your line or your reel, then you can cast with a Tenkara rod. I found info online which led me to the Teton because, like my conventional fly rods, this one is approximately Medium Fast action. I like the finish and it's a very easy set up and take down. One piece of advice that I live by is to clean and dry the rod after each trip.Do so and you can expect this rod to last. In short, it's nice design and nice construction. And the Seller (Avidmax) is excellent to deal with. I'll be dealing with them again!

This is my absolute favorite rod right now. Went to the mountains and slayed some little rainbows. Can't wait to get out and do it again. Would recommend to anyone of any skill level.Edit: I ended up snapping the rod tip on Sunday. Right at the lillian. It got in a fight with a tree branch and the branch won. I had a new rod tip and a working rod by Wednesday at no cost to me. I offered to pay, but they told me "no, its under warranty". The only questions that were asked was - what address do you want it sent to and which section broke? Great warrant program, great people as well!

A complete package and quality rid! Included everything needed to get out and fish!

Absolute garbage. I purchased both this Tenkara Rod Co. Teton and the Sawtooth Rod gift sets. Upon arrival I found the cork at the top of the throat, right at the ring to be totally uneven..half under the collar and freyed all around it. The finish work and attention to detail is horrible. The cork also has many unfilled pits in it. I called Tenkara Rod Co over ten times..Left three messages with questions and I emailed them over the past week twice with zero response or anyone answering their telephones. I called prior to even getting the rods to inquire about line lengths and other questions regarding other things they sell in relation to my purchase and needs..Only a voice mail message. Zero customer service. I will be returning my purchases and spending my money elsewhere. I am thinking about replacing this garbage with Tenkarausa Rhodo and Sato rods instead. Unreal. and Definitely unprofessional.The seller was great and I take no issue with them. ups pickup ordered..washing my hands of this unfortunate mistake.

This is my go to Tenkara now. Very playful feel, and catches trout. I caught a snag and snapped the tip, but fortunately Tenkara Rod Co. is on the ball and had a replacement part out to me within a couple days so I didn't lose any time on the water!! Thanks again to Lindsay for the help. I highly recommend this product and company.