This super compact rod is Zen Tenkara's little dynamo of their tenkara fly rod line-up. It’s perfect for  small streams and is ideal for tight, cramped, overgrown tiny creeks or waterways. At only 16 inches long collapsed, this telescoping rod will travel anywhere. It’s small but mighty. The Hachi Tenkara Rod is a mere 6′ 10″ long and has a 5:5 flex profile, so it bends deep but due to its short length, still has a lot of backbone and “oomph” to guide and land fish in tight places. The Hachi has a 7.5″ EVA handle to reduce weight but still keep it feeling balanced. With an hourglass-type of contoured handle, you can pick your own sweet spot to grip.  Hachi is comparable to a regular 2wt – 3wt fly rod. This rod is designed for adults but perfect for kids too. The Hachi Tenkara rod is ideal for serious backpackers concerned with weight, for mountain bikers that want to stop along those rivers they pass, traveler who are big into conserving space or just those anglers who want to pack a long a rod but not all their "stuff". All our rods include a spare tip, fly rod sock and carbon fiber travel case. Fly Rod Approximate Equivalency (FRAE): 2-3wt. Use up to 4x tippet. This item includes all the essential accessories needed with a Tenkara rod.