Tenkara R18 (Unit 18 Of 22): A Limited Edition, Individually Numbered Rod

This Tenkara R18 is Unit 18 of a strictly limited series of 22, hand-built and hand-signed by master artisan Mario Díaz Ibarra, “The Fly Fishing Artisan.” Once the 22 rods in this series are gone, this piece will never be reproduced.

Each rod in the series is a true one-of-a-kind piece: the case is entirely unique. No two R18 cases in this series are alike — the case that comes with this Unit 18 will never exist again.

🎄 The Perfect Gift

Whether it’s a milestone birthday, a well-earned retirement, or a gift under the tree this Christmas, this Tenkara R18 (Unit 18 of 22) is a keepsake built to be handed down — a numbered, hand-signed piece the angler in your life will treasure for years to come.

🎒 Big Reach, Pocket-Size Package

Extended, the Tenkara R18 reaches 244 cm (96 in) across 8 telescopic sections — yet closed, it collapses to just 44 cm (17.3 in). Light and compact enough to slip into a daypack or a suitcase, so it’s always with you — on a plane, a road trip, or a hike to a remote stream.

✨ What Makes This R18 Unit Special

• 🔢 Individually Numbered: Unit 18 of 22, engraved directly on the blank — a true collector’s item, never mass-produced.
• ✍️ Hand-Signed by the Artisan: “Mario Diaz Ibarra · 244 · 8 sec” engraved by hand.
• 🧵 One-of-a-Kind Case: a cream cloth case with a traditional black calligraphy print, closed with a cord — hand-labeled “R18.”
• 🪵 Cork Handle: natural cork with a distinctive dark banded accent, shaped for a comfortable, durable grip.

📐 Technical Specifications — Tenkara R18

• 📏 Extended Length: 244 cm (96 in), 8 telescopic sections
• 📦 Closed Length: 44 cm (17.3 in) — compact and travel-ready
• ⚙️ Material: graphite blank, signed “Mario Diaz Ibarra”
• 🪵 Handle: natural cork with dark banded accent
• 🧵 Case: cream cloth case with black calligraphy print, cord closure, hand-labeled “R18”
• 🔢 Edition: Unit 18 of 22, numbered and hand-signed

🌍 Where This Rod Belongs

Built by hand in Valencia, Spain, every rod in this series is made to follow you to mountain streams around the world:

• 🏔️ Pyrenees & Picos de Europa (Spain): native trout in clear mountain pools
• 🏔️ Italian Dolomites: alpine rivers framed by dramatic peaks
• 🌊 Slovenia (Soča & Lepena Rivers): crystal-clear technical currents
• 🏞️ Rocky Mountains (USA): classic freestone trout water
• 🏴 Scottish Highlands: wild spate rivers and hill lochs

🎁 Free Gift Set Included

This R18 comes ready to fish, with everything you need from day one:

• 🧵 EVA foam line winder
• 🎣 Braided tenkara line
• 🪡 Level line
• 🐟 2 hand-tied tenkara flies
• ⭕ Line keepers

📸 Photo note: one of the product photos shows the gift set items laid out alongside the rod, so you can see exactly what’s included. This is for illustration only — everything ships neatly packed together, not pre-assembled.

✈️ Global Shipping & Concierge Service

• Free Worldwide Shipping (except USA). USA: shipping cost calculated separately at checkout.
• European Union: VAT included in the price — no customs duties, no surprises at delivery.
• Outside the EU (including USA): international buyers may be responsible for any customs duties, import taxes, or local charges assessed by their country’s customs authority upon arrival.
• 🛡️ Warranty: Direct Artisan Warranty and lifetime support from my workshop in Valencia, Spain.

⏳ Only 22 rods exist in this series. Once R18 is sold, it’s gone forever.