I have spent a solid day fishing with Tanuki X-1 rod which is about 13' 3" or 405 cm. Just like any other days, fish always seem to stay on the other side of the bank! It would be a big challenge with a fly rod in this location, because there is a lot of different currents and boulders in between. In order to reach a few more inches further without having a line on water, I raised my arm straight and cast with my wrist. Casting with a 13' rod and fluorocarbon like #2.5 (#2.5

Shimano has published a wonderful instructional video on fishing with tenkara rods. It features Dr. Ishigaki, who is one of the most celebrated Japanese tenkara masters. I was forwarded the video by a good Japanese friend of mine. I have spent some time studying the video and would like to share my thoughts of what I have learned about tenkara casting. Backcast is the most basic cast for any fishing methods and tenkara is no exception. Backcast with tenkara rod is a no braine