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1st Tenkara Rod fish

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Comment by Jeffrey D. Abney on May 1, 2014 at 4:15pm

Beautiful fish Angelo......

Comment by Joe Angelucci on April 30, 2014 at 5:20pm

You can use flies from 6-22 with little problems. All depends on your style of fishing. Don't be afraid to experiment and have fun 

JDA

Comment by Angelo C Mastrando Jr. on April 29, 2014 at 8:11pm

I only try Tenkara for about an hour or so, the tips feel so light I feel nervous about trying anything at that size (#12 and down) mostly those weighted nymphs, how does the Iwana or any tenkara perform using bigger size flies? 

Comment by Joe Angelucci on April 29, 2014 at 7:22pm

Angelo

The Iwana is a nice rod. Dry is my favorite way to go. I also use the North Country spiders. They are designed to fish wet. about 3-4 feet below the top. #12 to #20 is the way to go. I plan on experimenting with weighted nymphs this summer to go a bit deeper. 

Enjoy the rod...

JDA

Comment by Angelo C Mastrando Jr. on April 29, 2014 at 6:33pm

Hey Joe, 

I was using the 13ft traditional line with 4.5ft of 7x rio supple tippet with a #16 dry fly (mosquito)   

Comment by Joe Angelucci on April 29, 2014 at 4:49pm

Jason

Very nice fish. Tenkara is an excellent top water method for gills. What was your set up ? 

Comment by mike martinez on April 29, 2014 at 3:01pm

Pretty seed.....

Comment by Angelo C Mastrando Jr. on April 29, 2014 at 2:40pm

Thanks all. 

Comment by Adam Rink on April 29, 2014 at 10:50am

Beauty.

Comment by Ben Seay on April 29, 2014 at 5:41am

Nice fish! Looks like a Pumpkinseed.

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