Tenkara R12 of 24 – Handmade Numbered Travel Fly Rod

This is R12 of a strictly limited series of 24 individually numbered tenkara rods, hand-built and hand-signed by master artisan Mario Díaz Ibarra, The Fly Fishing Artisan. Once these 24 are gone, this piece will never be reproduced.

Each rod is a true 1-of-1: the handle, the taper, and above all the case are entirely unique. No two fabric cases in this series are alike — the calligraphy-print case you receive with R12 will never exist again.

🏔️ A True Travel Instrument

Extended, this rod reaches 3.25 meters across 14 telescopic sections — yet closed, it measures just 34 cm (13.4 in), compact enough to slide into a backpack, suitcase, or car door pocket, so it’s always with you — on a plane, a road trip, or a hike to a remote alpine stream.

✨ What Makes This Piece Special

• 🔢 Individually Numbered: R12 of 24, engraved directly on the blank — a true collector’s item, never mass-produced.
• ✍️ Hand-Signed by the Artisan: signed by Mario Díaz Ibarra himself, “Mario Diaz Ibarra · 3.25 · 14 sec” engraved by hand.
• 🎨 One-of-a-Kind Fabric Case: a hand-stitched calligraphy-print case, closed with a cord — no two are identical.
• ✨ Pearl-White Blank with Gold Ferrules: a striking pearl-white finish accented with dual gold ferrules at both ends, a true showpiece.
• 🪵 Heritage Cork Handle: hand-selected cork, shaped for a natural, ergonomic grip.

📊 Technical Specifications

• 📏 Extended Length: 3.25 meters (14 telescopic sections)
• 📦 Closed Length: 34 cm (13.4 in)
• 💎 Material: high-modulus graphite blank
• 🪵 Handle: hand-selected cork
• 🎒 Case: unique hand-stitched fabric case with cord closure
• 🔢 Edition: R12 of 24, numbered and hand-signed

🗺️ Perfect for These Destinations

This travel-ready rod’s reach and precision make it the ideal companion for technical waters around the world:

• 🇪🇸 Pyrenees & Picos de Europa (Spain): tight, overgrown creeks and native trout streams
• 🇮🇹 Italian Dolomites: crystalline alpine headwaters demanding a delicate approach
• 🇸🇮 Slovenia (Soca & Lepena Rivers): technical currents and gin-clear pools
• 🇺🇸 Rocky Mountains (USA): pocket water on creeks like the Big Thompson
• 🏴 Scottish Highlands: small spate rivers where a compact setup wins the day

🎁 Free Gift Set Included

This rod comes ready to fish, with everything you need from day one:

• EVA foam line winder
• Braided tenkara line
• Nylon tippet line
• 2 hand-tied tenkara flies
• Line keepers

📸 Photo note: one of the product photos shows the gift set items already mounted on the rod, so you can see exactly how they attach. This is for illustration only — everything ships neatly packed together, not pre-assembled.

📦 Shipping & Customs

🌍 Free Worldwide Shipping (except USA)

Please note: for orders outside the EU, international buyers may be responsible for any additional customs duties or local charges assessed by their country’s customs authority upon arrival.

🛡️ Direct Artisan Warranty

Any question, issue, or adjustment — you’ll always have a direct line to my workshop in Valencia. No call centers, no middlemen: just me, ready to help.

Only 24 of these exist. Once R12 is sold, it’s gone forever. 🎣