Maxcatch Tenkara Fishing Rod and Combo 9/10/11/12/13ft/Triple Zoom 8'10''/9'9''/10'6'',10'8''/11'10''/12'9''

Great value for the money, but I have mixed feelings about this rod. The triple zoom is an interesting feature but I wish I felt more secure when using it in the 2 shorter lengths. When shortening it to the shortest length it has a tendency to build pressure and pop back out. The adjustable length is useful, and it's surprising how it was actually useful to fully extend it in areas that I would have thought a shorter rod would be better. Sometimes the longer lengths allow a very gentle presentation that requires less overhead space. The triple zoom definitely comes at a price, it feels very heavy in the hand, which is to be expected from such a substantial rod. The balance is pretty nice when in the 10'8, but it becomes drastically less balanced and then uncomfortable to use at the 12'9 length. It is easier to cast light line using a 6:4 action rod, but the stiffer action of this rod made lifting small fish from steep areas much easier. It's definitely not as elegant as a single length rod, but the adjustable length has its advantages. I don't think I'd pay much more for a "triple zoom" rod, but if the idea interests you, it's worth the money. I really like the rotating tip, that's a very nice feature. Compared to aventic's nano series, this rod has a number of premium features, but is heavier, less balanced and more difficult to cast. Aventic also provides a spare t1 and t2 parts, which I was pleased to see were offered for separate purchase for this rod, however I noticed these are no longer listed. Will these be for sale again in the future if I need spare sections? Lastly I noticed a small scratch in the 2cnd section after the one labelled 10'8 right out of the box. It's probably superficial, but it's a little disheartening. Lastly, I recently acquired an ESZ tenkara rod, a local high end manufacturer. It has two lengths which I prefer to three. The difference in quality is unbelievable. The maximumcatch rods are great entry level rods, but there are rods out there that are more expensive, which truly feel way better when casting and handling fish. It may not seem much but an imbalanced rod feels much heavier than it is, and will leave you fatigued.

Price point cannot be beat. Do not spend more money for less quality. Fit and finish are excellent.Buddy introduced me to tenkara fishing. Showed me his 200.00 plus tenkara and claimed it was entry level. Hey it looked cool, the rig climbed 8 stockers in short succession. Therefore, I thought I'd look for one on the cheap. Cheap it is not. This thing is quality. The seams, epoxy, paint are excellent. The aluminum case is my only complaint as the threads are a little course.If you are curious about tenkara fishing, or know what your doing and want a beater rod, put money back in your pocket and go Maxcatch.My buddy with the 200 dollar entry level brand name tenkara is not happy. My Maxcatch is every bit, or more than his tenkara.

This is my 2nd Tenkara rod and was substantially less expensive than my first.. I purchased this brand out of curiosity. After using it, I found "The name brand" rod essentially performed no better than this substantially less expensive one. It made me wonder why I had spent so much on the other. Trying to find fault with this rod, I found it is a bit heavier on a scale. In theory my arm could tire out a bit sooner. In use I didn't notice the extra weight. For my use that little extra weight isn't worth triple this price.The 3rd from the top section has the nice unsanded spiral finish like old Fenwick and Sage rods. Probably IM6 Graphite 2 construction. I'm assuming this different composition piece was chosen to get the desired 7:3 action. I'd really like to see a Tenkara rod entirely unsanded like that section.The case is really high quality as is the rod sock if you care about that sort of thing.

This rod is my first Tenkara rod, though I've been fly fishing for a couple decades. After quite a bit of use, I have to say that you cant do much better for a first rod, or maybe just overall. I wanted to try tenkara but I certainly wasn't ready to jump into $250 rod that I had no frame of reference for.The rod is versatile and effective. I've caught fish in the 3-4 lb range with relative ease after some research into tenkara fishing techniques. Tenkara technique research will make this rod work ten times better for you.At one point, I did manage to snap the relatively delicate tip of this rod while trying to collapse it. When I emailed the company, they immediately sent me a replacement, and it wasn't long before I was operational again. The customer service was great.I really don't have anything negative to say about this rod, especially considering the price point, and must confess that I now own three different models. Give it a try.

This was supposed to be my next Tenkara rod. On my very first camping trip with it when I was moving from one spot to another I was trying to collapse it and it would not. Two sections got stuck together even though I did not pull hard on them when I was expanding them. I tried to twist, etc. They were just stuck. Eventually section 2 broke after me trying to collapse it. I was upset, but hey it's just another trip I did not get to fish on.Then I wrote to the manufacturer to see if I can replace them. No answer, apparently no warranty.

I purchased the 10'8"/11'8"/12'9" telescoping rod and combo kit. I was surprised when I received the package and found everything I would need to get started. The price was right for me to experiment to see if Tenkara fishing was a new way for me to fish. Having been a life long flyfisher, I decided to give it a try. I have only fished my local lake so far but I have been impressed with the ease of casting and being able to hit my target almost immediately. So far I have caught numerous bluegills but I am going to the Kern River in the near future to try it on the river. Being able to telescope the rod is very helpful to fish areas less accessible on the lake due to tulles and low hanging trees. I highly recommend this set up if you have never tried Tenkara fishing. It is the cheapest way to see if you will like it. The rod's construction is very impressive. I give it two thumbs up.