Handmade Tenkara Rod R20 · 348 cm (11’5″) · 10 Sections · Numbered Limited Edition

Tenkara R20: 11 feet of reach that fits in a backpack 🌿

Looking for a handmade tenkara rod with plenty of reach and an ultra-compact fold? The R20 is number 20 in my limited series of 24 numbered tenkara rods. I build and sign each one by hand in my workshop in Valencia, Spain.

What makes the R20 different
✅ 348 cm (11’5″) extended: reach and control for mountain streams, trout and open water
✅ 10 sections: packs down to 47 cm (18.5 in), ready for your backpack or carry-on
✅ Glossy black blank with lacquer finish and gold end caps, hand-engraved “Mario Díaz Ibarra · 348 · 10 sec.”
✅ Cork grip with red-flecked cork sections and black bands: warm, secure and instantly recognizable
✅ Red cords on both ends to hang or secure the rod
✅ Numbered R20, from a series of only 24

One-of-a-kind fabric sleeve 🧵
Every rod comes in a linen sleeve with a calligraphy print, jute cord and wooden beads. No two are alike.

Includes a ready-to-fish gift set 🎁

• EVA foam line winder
• Braided line
• Nylon line
• 2 handmade tenkara flies
• Line holders

Specifications

• Model: R20 (numbered series R1–R24)
• Extended length: 348 cm (11’5″)
• Sections: 10
• Closed length: 47 cm (18.5 in)
• Grip: cork with red-flecked sections and black bands
• Finish: glossy black blank with gold end caps, hand-signed
• Handmade in Valencia, Spain

Where to fish with this rod

Tenkara works best in cold, clear water with room to place the fly precisely. Rods usually run 3.3 to 4.5 m. These are regions where tenkara is documented.

Pyrenees (Spain, Andorra and France)
High-mountain torrents, valley rivers and high lakes with native brown trout and, in some headwaters, brook trout. In Aragon, look at the Gállego, the Aragón and the Cinca; in Catalonia, the Noguera Pallaresa and the Segre. French guides in the Hautes-Pyrénées recommend their streams for tenkara. Dry flies work in summer, and April–May snowmelt brings high flows.

Picos de Europa and the Cantabrian Mountains
Trout rivers in Asturias, Cantabria and northern Castilla y León, such as the Cares or the Sella. Tenkara is documented in Asturias, on medium rivers with open space. On very brushy creeks a shorter rod helps.

The Alps: Switzerland, Italy and Austria
Switzerland has cold, steep streams in the Engadine and Valais, with trout, grayling and char, and room to cast with long rods.

The Dolomites hold marble trout and tenkara is fished around Cortina. Trentino allows it in its trophy zones: barbless hooks, two flies maximum, landing net mandatory and release. In Austria, rules change from water to water because of private clubs.

The Appalachians (USA)
Forest streams with native brook trout, plus rainbows and browns. The Great Smoky Mountains and Virginia’s national forests are reference areas. Streams are often tight, so a long rod takes more care.

The Rocky Mountains (USA)
Colorado’s Front Range offers small creeks, headwaters in Indian Peaks and Rocky Mountain National Park, and high lakes. In Colorado, about 12 ft (3.6 m) is a typical length.

Mountain lakes
Tenkara works on high lakes, where long rods are an advantage. The Pyrenees have hundreds of lakes.

🚚 Shipping

🚚 Free shipping to all countries except the USA · Shipping to the USA available at a cost
✈️ I pack and ship each rod myself from my workshop in Valencia, with careful packaging.
🇪🇺 European Union: customs included, no extra charges on delivery.
🌍 Rest of the world (including USA): customs not included. Import duties, taxes or local customs fees may apply upon delivery.

🔧 Direct Maker’s Guarantee
For any question, issue or adjustment, write straight to the workshop in Valencia (info@flyfishingartisan.com). You talk to the person who built your rod, with no middlemen.