tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952460912398461727.post1555520989578444010..comments2024-03-26T06:21:34.320-07:00Comments on Teton Tenkara: Not Tenkara: Two handed keiryu rods for larger watersTom Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240935660681343164noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952460912398461727.post-47027953484977462452019-03-04T18:33:46.647-08:002019-03-04T18:33:46.647-08:00It will work but bear in mind that it does have a ...It will work but bear in mind that it does have a soft tip. For Euro nymphing I would think a rod with a stiffer tip would work better, maybe like the Suntech FMX Keiryu Stiff.Tom Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18240935660681343164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952460912398461727.post-77851027897259302562019-03-01T05:19:25.265-08:002019-03-01T05:19:25.265-08:00I know this is late but just saw this. Do you fee...I know this is late but just saw this. Do you feel the Fine Power would make a good nymphing rod with tungsten bead nymphs? Polish style nymphing? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04492823956615570065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952460912398461727.post-71957404652850323972016-08-18T15:55:51.380-07:002016-08-18T15:55:51.380-07:00I wholeheartedly endorse the long rod, short line ...I wholeheartedly endorse the long rod, short line method. You will never get a better drift. If you're looking for a long keiryu rod and a long collapsed length isn't an issue, I highly recommend the Suntech Kurenai Long 61. It's only 3.7 oz, and it's rated from 8x-4x tippet. I once used it with 8x and a size 26 bead head UKB all day long and never lost the fly. I lost some fish because keeping a fish hooked on a size 26 hook isn't always easy, but I was amazed how well the rod protected the 8x tippet in fairly fast water.The Suburban Outdoorsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10070262666716256205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952460912398461727.post-30158991967375398652016-08-15T14:19:33.562-07:002016-08-15T14:19:33.562-07:00I totally agree. I've been using my Sagiri 54M...I totally agree. I've been using my Sagiri 54MC a lot more than I expected to. I'm amazed with its ability to land strong fish and protect light tippet. Last week I landed at 20" rainbow and a few others close to that size on sub-20 flies and 7x tippet. The best part is that the fights are quick, exciting, and I get the fish released much faster than with a reel or a lot of hand-lining. The rod protects the line as I move to meet the fish. <br /><br />The big downside to the soft Sagiri is that it doesn't cast wind-resistant flies well, nor can I get good hooksets with a fly heavier than a 3mm tungsten bead. I mostly fish small nymphs, wets, and dries tied on fine wire barbless hooks; as these provide the most secure hookups. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12860306039407991941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952460912398461727.post-79758063158567924622016-08-14T12:01:15.686-07:002016-08-14T12:01:15.686-07:00Tom-
As I mentioned I am planning to buy a keiryu ...Tom-<br />As I mentioned I am planning to buy a keiryu rod as soon as I sell off a couple of rods that aren't clicking for me. Both of these rods sound like they would fit the bill. I live in Boise and am a short 5 min walk to the Boise river and I also send some time on the Owyhee River as it is relatively close. These are larger waters with some larger fish and so this is way I am going in this direction. I am thinking I would like to stay under 56 for length and weight purposes I know there are options in this size for both rods. So my question to you is in regards to your opinion about your subtle differences between these 2 rods. Some day I hope to make it over to your side of the state to do some fishing. I will of course do my best to stay out of your way as I know you prefer to fish alone:) I actually feel the same way but often it is a bit more of a drive to get out to those waters for me and I definitely enjoy it when my fishing buddy is the only other guy I see the whole day. Thanks again for you time and insights.<br />Conrad Extrem4https://www.blogger.com/profile/18248585609468424043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952460912398461727.post-71103275517440629202016-08-13T18:03:09.186-07:002016-08-13T18:03:09.186-07:00Thank you for reading the blog and commenting!Thank you for reading the blog and commenting!Davis Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14028087641337113675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952460912398461727.post-72225617578494864112016-08-13T12:54:17.376-07:002016-08-13T12:54:17.376-07:00Tom-
As always I appreciate your thoughtful analys...Tom-<br />As always I appreciate your thoughtful analysis. I am considering going to a keiryu rod for multiple reasons (long pole short line and targeting larger fish). Reading through some of your reviews I think we have some similar tastes in rods we like and those we don't. I bought an Ito sometime back as a big fish pole but actually got into trouble with tendinitis as the rod is too much for my body strength to sling hours on end and I never really liked to cast the rod. I started using an Amago which has served me fairly well but these 2 rods you mention look desirable due to length and lightness and your comments regarding the cast feel. Will either try the sun tech in a 53 or the fine power in a 56. Will also put my Ito up to sale. Thanks again for your contributions to the Tenkara community.<br />ConradExtrem4https://www.blogger.com/profile/18248585609468424043noreply@blogger.com