Choosing a DRAGONtail Tenkara Rod!

In this video I discuss the line of DRAGONtail tenkara rods.

AFFILIATE LINK to purchase DRAGONtail gear:

Choosing a Tenkara rod: Introduction

Teton Tenkara Shadowfire 365 review:

Teton Tenkara Mizuchi review:

Teton Tenkara Mutant review:

Teton Tenkara Foxfire discussion:

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[TetonTenkara]

Well summarized, Kris. The technology that went into making the Kaida didn't exist when the Mizuchi was designed. I'd love to see a version of the Mizuchi that incorporates the glass technology that the Kaida has, particularly at the Mizuchi's shorter length. We'll see if that happens.

[sicknander]

Thank you for your service Sir from one vet to another! Your videos are what got me started on Tenkara fishing, love the content you put out and I can’t wait for future videos! 👍🏻

[CplMAC]

I know this is a year old, but thank you for your service. I was an STS on the Pasadena back in the 90s. Glad to see another submariner!

[georgespence]

One vet to another, thank you for your service 🇺🇸 My first Tenkara rod was the Mizuchi due to watching Tom Davis who was an influence to me getting into Tenkara fishing. I own 3 Dragontail rods and the price was a factor in the purchases due to income.I’ve been Tenkara fishing for only two years and I’m addicted to it ( only way I fly fish) I also own aTB 36 Traveler which I also enjoy using, don’t need another rod but I’ve been kicking around on getting the Dragontail Shadowfire due to the $65 sale going on until the end of the month.

[david-marynoll]

My 2 cents. :) I've used two of Brent's rods, the Hellbender and Foxfire. I used the Hellbender on the Dreamstream while fishing with Paul Vertrees after I shattered my 395 Honryu and it handled rainbows and browns well over 20" with no trouble at all. I will eventually buy one even though I'm not enamored with zoom rods. I bought the Foxfire when it came out, used it once, and while it casts very nicely I didn't really like it. Too noodly. My grandaughter has since claimed it. One thing I will say, that as far as customer service and speed of delivery, Brent is at the top of the list along with Chris Stewart. And no, I didn't realize you were a retired squid. 🙂

[billk]

Great video. First of all thanks for your service on our Navy. Air Force here and love all branches. Just discovered your channel and subscribed. New to Tenkara and received a Dragontail Mizuchi for Christmas. Impressed with the quality of the rod and Dragontail service. Anxious to try it.

[deakemarschall]

Great overview of the Dragontail rods. I started with a Mizuchi then added a Mutant andjust picked up a Hellbender. As my skill level improves I may move up to a Japanese rod someday, but right now I'm having a blast with my Dragontail rods. Nice hats too.

[RETCAP]

Well done, Kris. I also purchased the Mizuchi after binging Tom’s videos. My read is that it is a bit stiff for my casting stroke.
Only other DT rod is the Foxfire, based on the novelty of a glass rod. It’s fine for the Brookies I pursue, though would feel under-gunned on the moderate-sized Browns.

[rickhelmer]

Happy belated veterans day, and thank you for your service sir. I only have one season of tenkara/keiryu fishing (addicted) behind me now, but so far I love the dragontail rods I've tried. The Hellbender and Nirvana 400 are awesome for bigger lines/flies and I've caught some pretty big fish on both. The mizuchi and mutant are a blast for the smaller stuff and are great for bluegill fishing also. Glad to see you review some rods more geared/priced for beginners like me. Thanks.

[michaelcapurso]

Well done thank you! I've shied away from JDM rods, concerned with future availability of spare sections. I have a few of the Dragontail rods, one of which is the Nirvana 370z, nice casting, looking, and very capable of managing larger trout. Also have Tanuki's and a Wasatch, which I like a lot.

[mikecarnakis]

Nice video...thx to you and Tristan, I own the same 6 Dragontail rods as you. I hand the shadow fire 365 for like a year, and brought the rest in the last 2 months binging on your's and Tristan's videos. Brent is great too!! Excellent customer service! Please feel free to share with him.

[pierrotgodot]

I have a Mutant, Mizuchi, and Shadowfire. Love the mutant and mizuchi, the Shadowfire is alright for what it is. I use it mostly for areas where I know there is a chance I hook something that might break one of the others. I'm planning on getting a nirvana 400 as soon as they are available in late summer. So far, early in my tenkara experience the brand has been amazing for me, I probably need to branch out and try something else at some point just to see though.

[richardpolidore]

I got the Mutant rod. I haven't tried it with the PCV floating line on.

[theclinger]

accidentally snapped the tip trying to untangle the line my first time out, shoulda untied the line first lol. Luckily replacements are cheap and quick to ship.

[michaelbattin]

thank you I am new to this and almost Tentara USA "satoki" I m learning the language of fishing terms and you really helped out. I am looking at the Mutant. I am using for back packing trips to the Sierra's small lakes and streams

[gen-x]

Nice video.
Been wanting to try out a Tenkara look like fun.
New Sub here just ordered a rod.

[awaken]

im thinking about Shadowfire 365 as all-rounder for small and medium water and 12"-17" brown trout. Is it sufficient?

[herphermits]

I'm curious about that tenkara rod rack. Did you have them made or bought? If you bought them, may i ask where?
Thank you.

[seanerichumphreys]

I’d love to see you acquire a Nirvana 400 and do what you you do with it. Make a video catching nicer fish.🇺🇸

[joshuarogers]

What rod would you recommend for starting a kid (4-6 years) on? I want to take my son and daughter fishing sometime and was thinking the foxfire because of the small size and the triple zoom ability. But hearing that it may be a bit more difficult to cast, i am wondering if there is a better option to get for them.