Tenkara R22 (Unit 22 Of 24): A Limited Edition, Individually Numbered Rod

A Handmade Tenkara Rod, Not Mass-Produced

The R22 is part of our handmade Tenkara rod collection at Fly Fishing Artisan — built for anglers who want something more than “just another rod.” Every piece is assembled and finished by hand, from the black lacquer and gold wraps on the blank to the hand-painted cloth sleeve, hand-stitched to protect the rod between trips. Each rod is individually signed by our rod maker on the blank — this one reads “Mario Díaz Ibarra, 320 · 11 Sec.”

One of Only 22 — And This Is the Last One

The R22 is the final rod in a limited run of just 22 handmade Tenkara rods — individually numbered and signed by hand. Once it’s gone, this exact piece won’t be made again. Own the last one.

Tenkara is fly fishing in its purest form: no reel, no complications, just you, the rod, and the river. The R22 extends to 320cm across 11 telescopic sections and collapses to just 41cm, making it the ideal companion for hikes, travel, or river days where every gram and inch in your pack matters.

Why You’ll Love It

• Light and balanced in hand: the natural cork handle, shaped to fit your grip, lets you fish for hours without fatigue.
• Ready to fish from cast one: comes with a level line, red tippet line, two hand-tied kebari flies, line keepers, and a foam line spool. Open the sleeve and head to the river.
• Travels effortlessly: collapsed to just 41cm, it fits in a hiking daypack, a car trunk, or your next fishing trip’s suitcase.
• A piece with character: the lacquered finish, gold rings, and hand-painted calligraphy sleeve make this rod as beautiful to own as it is functional.

Specifications

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. I pack and ship each rod myself from my workshop in Valencia, with careful packaging.
🇺🇸 United States: I ship there too, but shipping is not free. The cost is calculated at checkout.
🇪🇺 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.