Tenkara R1 of 24 – Handmade Numbered Travel Fly Rod from Spain

This is R1 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 silk cases in this series are alike — the one you receive with R1 will never exist again.

🏔️ A True Travel Instrument

Extended, this rod reaches 2.35 meters across 12 ultra-compact telescopic sections — yet closed, it measures just 29 cm (11.4 in), shorter than a standard umbrella. That makes it one of the most travel-friendly tenkara rods you can own: it slips into a daypack, a suitcase, or even a large coat 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: R1 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 · 2.35 · 12 sec” engraved by hand.
• 🎨 One-of-a-Kind Silk Case: a hand-stitched, hand-tied silk case in a unique pattern, closed with a cord and wooden beads — no two are identical.
• 🪵 Heritage Cork Handle: hand-selected cork, shaped for a natural, ergonomic grip.

📊 Technical Specifications

• 📏 Extended Length: 2.35 meters (12 telescopic sections)
• 📦 Closed Length: 29 cm (11.4 in) — ideal for travel and packing
• 💎 Material: high-modulus graphite blank
• 🪵 Handle: hand-selected cork
• 🎒 Case: unique hand-stitched silk case with cord and wooden bead closure
• 🔢 Edition: R1 of 24, numbered and hand-signed

🗺️ Perfect for These Destinations

This ultra-compact rod’s stealth and portability make it the ideal travel 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.

Only 24 of these exist. Once R1 is sold, it’s gone forever. 🎣