This rod is a 6:4 soft action rod can be fished at either 13' or 11.5', easily zooming between the 2 lengths using telescopic technology. The HYDRA zx390 Zoom is a great choice for fishing small streams and rivers, as well. Ideal for targeting trout in the 4" to 20" range.The HYDRA Level Line Kit includes soft, supple #3.5 Tenkara Level Line that offers both incredible casting performance and high visibility. Ultra visible flash orange color is died in the core of the line as well as the outside of the 100% Hi-Resilience Fluorocarbon. Made in Japan at an industry-leading manufacturer. The HYDRA Furled Line Kit includes 12.5' premium Bushi furled line, designed as a weight-forward line with more power and a lighter midsection to make keeping it off the water much easier.Both Starter Kits include 3 soft hackle Tenkara flies. You will receive an assortment of flies suitable for all water and all fish. Kits also include tippet, an EVA foam line holder, storage tube, and stylish rod sock.
D**N
This is a nice rod for the money. If you want tenkara, consider Dragontail.
I prefer not to fish with really expensive equipment. I have had this rod out six or eight times. It is my fourth tenkara rod. I mostly fish still water, so I like the extra reach. I also like how light the rod is. I primarily catch trout up to 16” or so. I limit this rod to 5x tippet. I normally fish #14 or smaller nymphs or dries. On the rare occasion that I fish a stream, it’s nice to collapse the rod to a little shorter length, so that can be handy, but I would rather take a shorter tenkara rod for stream work. If you will own only one tenkara rod, the zoom feature is nice. I think it’s a great rod for the price. It handled well for both still water and streams.
C**O
be very very delicate with these rods
I bought this rod to replace the previous DRAGONtail rod which for whatever reason snapped as I had a perch on it and the section next to top broke in half . I couldn’t find a way to replace that section so I took the dive and invested in another rod ... this morning as I was un tie ing my line from the rod’s tip .. the tip broke off in my hand .. a little shocking ... so now I have two unusable rods.. i appreciate the handling thats required when using this type of equipment but these events make me think i should look at another brand ... or maybe theres replacement parts
C**N
Best Rod Ever!
Wow! I have never caught so many fish so fast. Packs down to nothing and back out again in mere seconds... Great for any river or Creek surrounded by bush. Sensitive enough to feel the smallest trout, yet strong enough to haul in a 20+ inch fish.
R**M
Excellent quality.
If your on the fence about Tencara. Just buy this rod. It is a win win with price vs quality.
M**S
Missing items
I received my DRAGONtail Tenkara Hydra today. When I opened the package I was only shipped the rod and not the rest of the kit. I’m missing the furled line, line holder, tippet, and flies. The pictures show the starter kit package with all the for mentioned items. Unfortunately I can’t used the rod without those items.
P**E
Nice and light
Bought this for my better half. We haven't been able to make use of it yet. But she likes it.
B**E
Excellent value for the price point!
Great Tenkara rod combo. Nice quality and comes ready to fish except for a few knots!
A**R
Great, fun rod.
Excellent rod. It does everything I had hoped it would. I highly recommend it.
