Another fun item to help the Thrifty Gadget Guy enjoy the outdoors. It’s been quite awhile since TGG tossed a line in the water. Well once TGG stumbled across Tenkara fishing he knew it was time to buy a new thrifty gadget.
Tenkara is a Japanese style of fishing that is quite minimalist, think simplified Fly Fishing. For TGG the draw was easy to use and very limited equipment at mostly reasonable prices. Now not all Tenkara rods are cheap, nor nets or line but that’s why you are here. Find out what the thrifty choice is. Tenkara focuses on the nuance of a finicky fish, simple tools and knowledge of what attracts a fish to eat. There are plenty of blogs and informational sites like this Wiki.
On to the gadget, the Mini Tenkara by Maximumcatch. This is the very first time Thrifty Gadget Guy has tried Tenkara, a pole with no reel. This is not fly fishing but somehow similar. The light, quick action rod made casting quick and easy to learn. The comfortable natural cork handle made this sub 3 oz pole easy to handle. Mini Tenkara comes in a lightweight aluminum carrying tube and even a spare rod tip. It comes with everything you need to get your fly wet for the very first time. The rod, furled line, tippet, multiple flies and a fly holder are all included. While TGG had to put on the ‘ol readers to see the line well enough to tie a not he was practicing casts in ten minutes. The rod is light and very flexible, allowing the tip to load quite easily. If you have ever tried fly fishing the casting motion and rhythm is similar but slower. TGG likes a good value but a close second is simplicity. Tenkara gives you that, two minutes to be ready to fish while you stand by a babbling brook.
The Thrifty Gadget Guy’s decision…..Great thrifty value at $90 for the entire Mini Tenkara Package it is a great starting point to try a new, relaxing hobby. The quality of the rod, all you need to get started included and great customer support make it an easy choice. Don’t be fooled by lesser rods that are poorly constructed and have poor casting mechanics. Get this gadget and get Zen!
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