bamboo rods Archives - Fallfish Tenkara

29 Oct 2016

Herabuna Bamboo Rods

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Herabuna are a sub-species of Carp that are a very popular game fish in Japan. The style of fishing for Herabuna is the antithesis of Tenkara. While both utilize a fixed line fishing method with rods that breakdown or collapse that is about where the similarities end. Herabuna fishing utilizes bait, … Read More

16 Sep 2016

Tosaku – Handmade Bamboo Fishing Rods

posted in: Blog, Life In Japan |

Before the age of graphite, carbon fiber, and fiber glass fishing rods were typically made out of bamboo. In Japan the bamboo fishing rod is called wazao and is considered an art form, with craftsman spending a lifetime perfecting their art. Unfortunately, this exquisite art form is becoming more and more … Read More