Tenkara R8 of 24 – Handmade Numbered Fly Rod

This is R8 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 fabric cases in this series are alike — the calligraphy-print case you receive with R8 will never exist again.

🏔️ REACH MEETS PORTABILITY
Extended, this rod reaches a generous 3.50 meters across 7 telescopic sections — yet closed, it measures just 71 cm (28 in), still compact enough for a suitcase or the back seat of a car, giving you serious reach on the water without sacrificing travel convenience.

✨ WHAT MAKES THIS PIECE SPECIAL
🔢 Individually Numbered: R8 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 · 3.50 · 7 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.
🪵 Finely Ribbed Cork Handle: hand-selected cork with a distinctive fine-ribbed texture and dark accent bands, shaped for a secure, natural grip.

📊 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
📏 Extended Length: 3.50 meters (7 telescopic sections)
📦 Closed Length: 71 cm (28 in)
💎 Material: high-modulus graphite blank
🪵 Handle: hand-selected ribbed cork
🎒 Case: unique hand-stitched fabric case with cord and wooden bead closure
🔢 Edition: R8 of 24, numbered and hand-signed

🗺️ PERFECT FOR THESE DESTINATIONS
This rod’s extra reach makes it the ideal companion for open, 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.

📦 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): Please note that international buyers may be responsible for any customs duties, import taxes, or local charges assessed by their country’s customs authority upon arrival.

Only 24 of these exist. Once R8 is sold, it’s gone forever. 🎣