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DRAGONtail Shadowfire 365 12' Tenkara Fly Fishing Rod DRAGONtail Shadowfire 365 12' Tenkara Fly Fishing Rod DRAGONtail Shadowfire 365 12' Tenkara Fly Fishing Rod DRAGONtail Shadowfire 365 12' Tenkara Fly Fishing Rod DRAGONtail Shadowfire 365 12' Tenkara Fly Fishing Rod DRAGONtail Shadowfire 365 12' Tenkara Fly Fishing Rod DRAGONtail Shadowfire 365 12' Tenkara Fly Fishing Rod

DRAGONtail Shadowfire 365 12' Tenkara Fly Fishing Rod

DRAGONtail Shadowfire 365 12' Tenkara Fly Fishing Rod DRAGONtail Shadowfire 365 12' Tenkara Fly Fishing Rod DRAGONtail Shadowfire 365 12' Tenkara Fly Fishing Rod DRAGONtail Shadowfire 365 12' Tenkara Fly Fishing Rod DRAGONtail Shadowfire 365 12' Tenkara Fly Fishing Rod DRAGONtail Shadowfire 365 12' Tenkara Fly Fishing Rod DRAGONtail Shadowfire 365 12' Tenkara Fly Fishing Rod
$ 114.99

Score By Feature

Based on 303 ratings
Satisfaction
8.83
Value for money
8.80
Delivery
9.23
Packaging
8.82

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Product Description

ROD OF HIGH QUALITY - The Shadowfire 12-ft Tenkara Rod compares favorably with many other mid-tier rods that are approximately double its price. This graphite is strong and lightweight, which makes it suitable for fishing with fish of medium size.
Complete Tenkara fly fishing starter kit 3 soft hackle flies, ultra-premium American-made furled Moonlit line, tippet, an EVA foam line holder, storage tube, and stylish rod sock for a perfect experience.
A TENKARA FLY FISHER IS SIMPLE AND SET UP IN UNDER 3 MINUTES. It is easier to rig up and get to the water when there is no reel involved. The cost of fly fishing gear does not have to be outrageous.
THE CLASSIC TENGARA ROD - The Shadowfire is 12 feet long and has a diameter of 2 feet. This light beer weighs 9 oz. This fly fishing rod has a 64 flex and 8 segments. It is wide and gives lots of play, but it is also strong enough to handle trout that are larger.
TENTARA RODS ARE BACKPACKER FRIENDLY - The Shadowfire Tenkara Rod collapses to 23 inches. The telescoping rod is 25 inches long, which makes it easy to carry in a backpack for fishing in the backcountry, or for general use on the road.

Questions & Answers

Is it possible to replace tips?

I agree for every section. There is a charge of $11 for the tip set (sections 8 and 9).

Can the kit be returned if it has been damaged?

Dragontail Tenkara will repair any defective product free of charge if there is a defect in the product. Whether you just break the pole or you need repair parts, the company provides them for about the same price as most warranty claims.

In what weight range does a fish of the medium size fall?

A trout measuring 12 to 16 inches is considered medium sized.

What kind of tippet and furled line does it come with?

It consists of There is a Shadowfire Tenkara Rod, Rod Cloth, Rod Tube, 3 Flies and 12 flies included. The following items are included with this package 5 ft Bushi Furled Line (made by Moonlit Fly Fishing), 1 Foam Line Holder, and 27 ft

Selected User Reviews For DRAGONtail Shadowfire 365 12' Tenkara Fly Fishing Rod

Yes, definitely! That is how it For our first fishing experience, we took the rod out on a small river/freestone stream in Northern Oregon for a 2-hour fishing trip Trip for a day
5/5

I like the simplicity of Tenkara over fly fishing with rods somewhere around 7 feet, and it took some time to get used to, after 20+ years of fly fishing with rods somewhere around 7 feet. There were lots of unintentional hits on trees and branches because of its 9' length. It seems that 12' is a good length While I can think of instances where a pole longer than 12' would be useful for me, I find it difficult to consider an optimum length. Because the fly was probably fishing higher in the water column, no lost flies were recorded. This does not seem like it would serve the purpose of keeping things simple, nor does it seem particularly effective. The first time I fished a leader with furled ends was last night. The thing lands very softly, which is good, and floats about well as well as most so-called hard goods There were "floating" fly lines that could be used for dry flies, and these were only slightly problematic. Fly lines with furled leaders are thinner and more supple than those with conventional fly lines. It took a little time to adjust Maybe a lighter touch and a relatively slower line speed would be a better option? Here is what I found This is the fourth action perfect The rod I currently have is effective, as what I'm doing doesn't require a faster rod. I love how easy and convenient it is to use and how lightweight it is - perfect to take along on day hikes and overnight trips. Constructed of solid steel with graphite of great quality, it has a strong foundation. The shape of the handle felt odd at first, but it was fine. Granted, I couldn't hold it right in the middle of the handle, but this was not a major issue. My favorite feature of the three included flies is that they are barbless. It is recommended that you watch the informational videos on the company's website. Overall, it worked well for fishing nymphs and.

Pablo Valencia
Pablo Valencia
| Aug 30, 2021
Motions have a poetry and a Zen about them that I enjoy
5/5

Fishing has been a part of my life for most of my life, but at some point I became almost exclusively a fly fisher. Motions have a poetry and a Zen about them that I enjoy. I bought my girlfriend a Tenkara rod after she hounded me enough to get her to go fishing. Since I am not the most patient person and I can't teach very well, I figured streaming fishing would be like softball in comparison So I read as much as I could and watched videos for hours to make sure she would know what to do once we came in contact with water. As she hooked one fish after another, she seemed to enjoy herself immensely. It was a pleasure to try it and fell in love with the simplicity of the design! My reaction was so great that I ordered one for myself when I got home! Overall, it is an experience that draws you in with its minimalism. It is easy to get lost in the act of picking up my fly and laying it down. The rig is feather light and I can do it for hours without tiring. Often, I just use my Tenkara when fishing small, tight streams so I don't waste my time and money bringing my overpriced fly rods. You owe it to yourself to experience Tenkara regardless of whether you are an experienced fly fisherman or you just want to learn about the sport. Throughout the entire process, you will not regret a thing!.

Ruby Park
Ruby Park
| Jan 07, 2021
Setup is good for your first Tenkara game
5/5

Since I've been using this rod for almost three years now, I've only had to change out the Lillian once. It arrived with an extra one, which the company threw in when it was shipped to me. Using this rod, I have been able to hook up a few pretty nice bows. The fish has to be practiced before you can land them There needs to be some casting practice before you use it for the first time. I've worked with the braided leaders and the level line with tippet added, and I prefer the 12-lb. These tapered leaders are 15 feet long and I made them by We recommend tenkara as a great sport to try, and this setup is a good place to start.

Kynlee BIRCH
Kynlee BIRCH
| May 29, 2021
You're the best! It's my first time playing Tenkara and I absolutely I have just taken this out for the first time on a weeklong trip after purchasing it for backpacking
5/5

This gear fits perfectly in my pack, and its lightweight makes it ideal for the outdoors. I plan to carry it whenever I'm near water going forward. It allowed me to catch sunfish and a small spotted bass without any problems. Despite its heavy weight, it handles them well and I am very satisfied with my It will be nice to have cooler weather and catch trout again. What I would like to see are two things There are also clip-on line winders included as standard equipment and not as an add-on purchase, and a nylon adjustable sling that you can use to carry the tube on your body so you can fish and move around while holding it (think arrow quiver style). The only thing that saved me from an unplanned swim was the fact that the tube floats and that I had trekking poles available to reach out with. I bent over a running spring to fill my water bottle, and the tube tumbled into the stream with my pole inside. As well as catching large mouth bass in the 1-pound range with the pole, I also reeled in a lot smaller fish. Until next time, this is all I have to say. There's fishing to be done!.

Maddison Rowe
Maddison Rowe
| Jan 12, 2021
All the DRAGONtail rods I've had are great
5/5

NON-swivel tips were used in place of the original swivel tips? Is the tip of the SWIVEL? Along with the Tatsu 360 that is no longer sold, I own the Shadowfire 360, the Hellbender and the Hellbender A set of replacement tips is also included. There is a swivel tip on every one of them. Please note that Amazon and eBay are not affiliated. There is no swivel tip on the dragontail web page anymore. In order to replace my worn-out tips, I ordered a In my opinion, the best tenkara rods you can buy at such a reasonable price. If you are looking for performance, quality, and service, then you will not go wrong with Dragontail. There have been a few $10-$20 items I've bought because of the hype They seemed like a great deal to me. It was an incredible deal. We have a lot of You can STAY with DRAGONtail if you buy That's right, we're going to do it!.

Ezra Livingston
Ezra Livingston
| Nov 14, 2020
I caught more fish than I have ever caught before! This company is awesome! It wasn't their fault I broke the rod tip within the first couple of months, but they responded via phone and the like
5/5

Almost the whole cost of postage is represented in the new tip. For fishing, there are no rules. It is the first time I have heard of this type of fly fishing in all my life and I will never go back to regular fly fishing. The amount of fish I caught on a small stream compared to what I caught with a traditional fly fishing outfit in 5 times the amount of time.

Aurora Walter
Aurora Walter
| Feb 21, 2021
Great product, worth the price
5/5

I used it for a hike on the John Muir Trail in 2018 and it worked perfectly. When I went into the Sierras a couple years ago, I brought a heavy spinner reel and rod which were hard to cast in the shallow There is nothing I like better than catching trout with this little thing. It is light, well made, and enables you to hook a lot of fish easily. When I cast into the Sierras for the first time, I caught a trout, no joke. While we cannot guarantee a similar result every time, it has made things a lot simpler. With the Tenkara rod, fishing was fun and enjoyable, there was no need to deal with reel tangles.

Addisyn McIntosh
Addisyn McIntosh
| Jan 25, 2021

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