I think you'll like it. It's probably a little bit softer than your Patagonia, but still stiff enough for crisp casts, firm hooksets, and handling a nymph or weighted fly (if you so choose) even at the "short" length. The form & cosmetics weren't what I expected, but I was impressed with the rod itself.
Tom, my journey with tenkara isn't as long as yours, but I know we both love the same things. I have too many rods right now (ha) but am looking with longing eyes at that new one from Tenkara USA. Waiting on my custom fiberglass rod to see how it does on my beloved mountain streams
I think you'll like it. It's probably a little bit softer than your Patagonia, but still stiff enough for crisp casts, firm hooksets, and handling a nymph or weighted fly (if you so choose) even at the "short" length. The form & cosmetics weren't what I expected, but I was impressed with the rod itself.
Thanks for this additional info. Having switched to bamboo a few years back, softer rods are my preference now. I look forward to giving it a try.
Tom, my journey with tenkara isn't as long as yours, but I know we both love the same things. I have too many rods right now (ha) but am looking with longing eyes at that new one from Tenkara USA. Waiting on my custom fiberglass rod to see how it does on my beloved mountain streams
I've resisted TUSA's other recent offerings but this one is very intriguing. I look forward to giving a try and see how I like it.