Tenkara R7 of 22 – Handmade Numbered Travel Fly Rod

This is R7 of a strictly limited series of 22 individually numbered tenkara rods, hand-built and hand-signed by master artisan Mario Díaz Ibarra, The Fly Fishing Artisan. Once these 22 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 R7 will never exist again.

🏔️ A True Travel Instrument

Extended, this rod reaches 2.60 meters across 13 ultra-compact telescopic sections — yet closed, it measures just 30 cm (11.8 in), one of the smallest packed sizes in the entire collection. It slips into a daypack, a jacket pocket, or a glovebox, 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: R7 of 22, engraved directly on the blank — a true collector’s item, never mass-produced.
• ✍️ Hand-Signed by the Artisan: signed by Mario Díaz himself, “Mario Diaz · 2.60 · 13 sec” engraved by hand.
• 🎨 One-of-a-Kind Fabric Case: a hand-stitched calligraphy-print case, closed with a cord and wooden beads — no two are identical.
• 🖤 Sleek All-Black Blank: a clean, matte finish from tip to butt, understated and elegant.

📊 Technical Specifications

• 📏 Extended Length: 2.60 meters (13 telescopic sections)
• 📦 Closed Length: 30 cm (11.8 in) — one of the most packable rods in the collection
• 💎 Material: high-modulus graphite blank
• 🎒 Case: unique hand-stitched fabric case with cord and wooden bead closure
• 🔢 Edition: R7 of 22, 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

🚚 We ship worldwide, including the USA · Free shipping to all other destinations · Shipping to the USA has a cost
✈️ I pack and ship each rod myself from my workshop in Valencia, with careful packaging.
🇺🇸 United States: the shipping 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

If you have any question, issue or need an adjustment, write straight to my workshop in Valencia (info@flyfishingartisan.com). You talk directly to the person who built your rod, Mario Díaz Ibarra (Fly Fishing Artisan), with no middlemen.

Only 22 of these exist. Once R7 is sold, it’s gone forever. 🎣