{"title":"Tenkara Gear for Backpacking","description":"Tenkara lends itself very well to backcountry fly-fishing activities, and even urban adventures. Backpackers love the portability of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tenkarausa.sbs\/collections\/tenkara-rods\" title=\"Tenkara Rods\"\u003etenkara rods\u003c\/a\u003e, and the minimal kit necessary to fly-fish anywhere they go. Here are the things you need to fly-fish when you go backpacking or to bring along with you on any adventure you choose.","products":[{"product_id":"tenkara-line-keeper","title":"The Keeper™","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eKeep your tenkara setup organized, compact, and ready to fish.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Keeper™ is Tenkara USA’s minimalist line-management solution, designed to store two tenkara lines or one line plus tippet, with an integrated compartment for a few flies. Its compact design helps prevent tangles, keeps your essentials together, and makes it easy to move from trail to water without carrying extra gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for anglers who want to keep their setup simple, the Keeper is our most popular line holder and an easy addition to any tenkara kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. Patent #: 9955679\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/7710\/7552\/files\/1PercentPlanet-GrayLogo-500px_160x160.png?v=1599582007\" alt=\"1% For The Planet Logo Gray\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e1% of the sale value of this item will be donated to conservation efforts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenkara USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32219517911136,"sku":"753182268149","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/7710\/7552\/files\/Thumbnails_TheKeeper.jpg?v=1706637554"},{"product_id":"tenkara-fly-oki-kebari","title":"Oki™ Kebari (size 8, 3 flies)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany tenkara anglers in Japan favor larger tenkara flies, even for trout in mountain streams. With faster flowing waters, larger flies give fish a good opportunity to see it and the potential high calorie intake is too much for them to resist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly effective in fast water, or when the bugs are bigger, this size of tenkara fly should be in every tenkara angler's fly box. The \u003cem\u003eOki Kebari \u003c\/em\u003e(literally \"Big Fly\") is a pattern developed by Tenkara USA® founder, Daniel Galhardo. It combines several attributes from tenkara flies he's learned from different teachers: larger size, soft hackle and peacock herl collar on a barbless hook. The forward-facing hackle also ensures a very lively fly underwater. This tenkara fly can be a very effective \"secret weapon\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSold in size 8. Three flies.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Tenkara USA® flies are tied on barbless hooks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/7710\/7552\/files\/1PercentPlanet-GrayLogo-500px_160x160.png?v=1599582007\" alt=\"1% For The Planet Logo Gray\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e1% of the sale value of this item will be donated to conservation efforts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenkara USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32240728473696,"sku":"133","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/7710\/7552\/files\/Thumbnails_OkiKebari.jpg?v=1706633401"},{"product_id":"tenkara-rod-hane-10ft","title":"HANE™  10ft10in (330cm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hane™ is a super compact all-around tenkara rod that will quickly become your favorite adventure rod. Measuring just under 15 inches when collapsed, but extending to 10ft 10in (330cm), the Hane fits nicely inside a small day pack, making this a superb tenkara rod for backpacking, bikefishing and other adventures. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you are targeting trout in a mountain stream, or bass in an urban pond, the Hane will work well. It's a rod that can tag along in a variety of conditions without compromising durability. The Hane is also a popular rod for kids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe decided to make this rod white, a unique color in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tenkarausa.sbs\/collections\/tenkara-rods\" title=\"Tenkara Rods\"\u003eour lineup\u003c\/a\u003e. The idea was to have a rod that will blend in well with open skies above. A black rod does a good job blending in with canopy, but its movement tends to stand out when fishing ponds and open meadow streams. The thin and less visible tip sections of the rod are matte black.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hide-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePeople searching for \"Portable tenkara rod\", Beartooth, Pocket tenkara rod, mini teton, adventure rod, and tencata often buy this rod for Tenkara USA's high quality products, Lifetime Warranty and renowned customer support. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"1% For The Planet Logo (gray)\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/7710\/7552\/files\/1PercentPlanet-GrayLogo-500px_160x160.png?v=1599582007\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1%  of the sale value of this item will be donated to conservation efforts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tenkara USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32240730636384,"sku":"753182133034","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/7710\/7552\/files\/Thumbnails_Hane-2.jpg?v=1706623935"},{"product_id":"tenkara-nylon-tapered-line","title":"Tapered Tenkara Line (Nylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tapered nylon tenkara line casts incredibly easily, has the highest visibility of any of our lines, and does a good job at staying off the water rather than sagging under the rod. It will be a staple in many tenkara anglers' kits, and is our new main recommendation for anyone getting started.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tapered nylon line features a loop to girth-hitch to the rod tip, simplifying that connection. This line is available in two different lengths, 11'6\" or 14'9\". While the line can be cut, it is recommended to be fished at the designed lengths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tapered nylon line is our most buoyant option, and may be the best choice for anglers whose situation or fishing style dictate some line be left on the water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength recommendations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11'6\" (3.5m) for the rods under 13ft in length and fishing small and mid-size streams. 1% of the sale price of this line will go directly to conservation efforts 14'9\" (4.5m) for rods over 13ft, for fishing mid and large size streams, rivers and lakes and more open waters, and for anglers who desire a longer line even with shorter rods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Please note... shown price is for 1 line only, your choice of size.  The picture of 2 lines is only for showing we sell this line in 2 sizes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tenkara knots, how to rig your tenkara rod\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tenkarausa.sbs\/myportfolio\/qr1-settingup-rigging-tenkara\/\"\u003eLearn the knots used in tenkara \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1% For The Planet Logo (Gray)\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/7710\/7552\/files\/1PercentPlanet-GrayLogo-500px_160x160.png?v=1599582007\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e1% of the sale value of this item will be donated to conservation efforts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenkara USA","offers":[{"title":"11'6\"","offer_id":32240730734688,"sku":"753182133249","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14'9\"","offer_id":34468184064163,"sku":"753182133072","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/7710\/7552\/files\/Thumbnails_TaperedTenkaraLines_Nylon.jpg?v=1706634407"},{"product_id":"compact-tenkara-rod-ukiyo","title":"UKIYO™ 9ft10in (300cm)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Ukiyo™ encapsulates Tenkara USA's commitment to portability and sensitivity in one ultra-compact rod. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eAt just under 15 inches when closed, it seamlessly fits into any day pack, making it the perfect companion for those far-reaching mountain stream adventures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWith an extended length of 9’9” (300cm) and a weight of only 2 ounces, this rod is tailor-made for small-stream fishing without the usual heft.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA unique feature\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Ukiyo boasts a graphite swell grip, a first in our line-up, designed to elevate the angler's experience. This, combined with our signature high-modulus graphite, ensures unmatched sensitivity. Every gentle bite, every subtle movement in the water can be felt more directly, making every catch feel all the more personal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnother hallmark feature\u003c\/strong\u003e we're introducing with the Ukiyo is our patented “Keep-your-plug” system, a feature previously reserved for our adjustable rods. It’s all about convenience, ensuring you never misplace your rod plug during those intense fishing sessions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAnd, much like our other rods, aesthetics haven't taken a back seat. The Ukiyo's sections flaunt a mesmerizing royal blue finish, echoing its premium stature in our line-up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn many ways, the Ukiyo is reminiscent of our popular Rhodo rod, but its emphasis on lightness, compactness, and the integral graphite grip that sets it apart. Compared to our also very compact Hane rod, the Ukiyo is lighter in weight, action, and features the more sensitive graphite swell grip as well as our keep our plug system. It's even more compact at 14.5\" closed length and a 9.85' opened length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for the angler who's looking for the next step in tenkara fishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this rod special?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is the lightest and most compact rod we've ever offered. 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Weighing just 2.1 ounces and collapsing to only 16 inches, it's designed for anglers who want precise drifts on small to medium streams without sacrificing portability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003eThe Yama is our second rod to feature the innovative textured swell grip, a design praised by Ukiyo anglers for its lightweight feel and enhanced sensitivity. Crafted from high-modulus graphite with a minimalist profile, this grip delivers exceptional comfort while providing the lightest and most sensitive handle we've ever produced on an 11-foot rod, transmitting even the most subtle strikes directly to your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003eLike the Ukiyo, the Yama was inspired by our beloved Rhodo rod, but reimagined with greater reach in a sleek, compact package. 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