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ZEN'S HAPPY CUSTOMERS!

Used your floating line today for Golden trout in the Kernville, CA watershed – was I impressed! Casts easily with good control even in windy conditions, floated well without causing drag. Great line – worth the price.

- Art

My wife loves her Zen Tenkara rod and has caught trout throughout Colorado. We have a wonderful opportunity to go to El Faro Lodge in Cuba. Thanks for a great product and all your leadership in the field.

- Mike West

Guaranteed to put many smiles on many faces!

- Robert, Denver

Own 3 of your rods!

- Tracy

Thanks once again for your personal amazing pointers you’ve provided on this page. This has been really unbelievably generous of you to give without restraint.

- Gremer

Your enthusiasm for pushing the limits of what can be done with tenkara is contagious

- Doug

Love the Sagi. Really apparent when I had to use my “other” rod yesterday. Thank you for making such a great product.

- Ron Wedemeyer

I'm sold on the rod and your company

- Frank, SC

Outstanding customer service with such a quick response, thank you. Really impressive.

- Scott E.

I am delighted with my Sagi rod. I took it to Mexico last year and managed to hook a couple baby tarpon

- Anonymous

Great Gear!

- Anonymous

WOW ! You totally caught me off guard with the Suzume rod. I was speechless

- Richard, Denver

I really appreciate the incredible customer service.

- Tyson, CA

The Sagi rod is the bomb!

- Anonymous

Quality rods and gear designed to push the boundaries of tenkara by someone who enjoys pushing the boundaries and wants to share the experience

- Douglas, Alberta Canada

Loving the Zen experience

- Harold, Oregon

Best Customer support experience that I've Ever had! This is a great company with great products!

- Jim, CO

Such an exquisite, in depth and open sharing for an answer to an email inquiry. I did not expect it. I loved it. The kind of company, answer and owner one seldom experiences today

- Robert, Chicago

F*ckin’ tremendous

- Burt

It was an absolute treat to get to hear Karin Miller (Owner, Zen Tenkara) present and discuss tenkara

- Matt, Colorado Springs

I want to thank you for the rapid response you gave me regarding my new Zen Tenkara Zako Rod I bought at the fly fishing expo! I got the new tips the next day after we talked! Thanks again for caring about a customer!

- James Franklin

About Zen Tenkara

At Zen we're all about the duality of finding balance on the water and defining American Tenkara.

The yin: We strive for optimal balance between elegance and practicality, strength and beauty, uniqueness and tradition so that customers can truly experience peace and pleasure from their purchase.

The yang: Zen has taken traditional Japanese Tenkara where it hasn't gone before, testing limits, breaking boundaries and defining American Tenkara so that customers can push their skills to achieve a thrill like no other.

Learn more about Zen Tenkara's Story.

Zen Destinations

Make each day an adventure to remember—and leave the crowds behind. The key to an unforgettable fishing adventure is location, prime location.

From Alaska to Mexico to Argentina and beyond, get ready for a trip of a lifetime and a Tenkara experience like no other.

Introducing our latest destination: Costa Rica.

Zen Community

Zen is committed to helping you find your balance on the water. Simplicity and functionality drive the innovative designs of our products, but we care equally about your experience on the water. Whether you desire the tranquility of a small stream or the high thrill of saltwater species, we're here to offer guidance and support. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for regular updates. Connect through our Zen Blog for stories and articles. And Subscribe to our monthly newsletter for tips, information sharing and Zen specials.

Nice quality and fit
Dan Van Buskirk
Dan Van Buskirk
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Very tight and exceptional build quality! My favorite rod for fishing mountain streams. Like using a high end 3 weight fly rod that fits in a day pack! Thank you Karin for your expertise and guidance.
Dan Van Buskirk
Dan Van Buskirk
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These rods are beautifully and thoughtfully made. Zen Tenkara's products have little special touches that let you know someone cares about what they are making. Customer service is excellent. Karin has been great to communicate with and has shown her thoughtfulness and love for the customer each time she has shipped. I am sold on this brand.
Jerry T
Jerry T
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Zen Tenkara/Karin Miller - exceptionally generous and supportive. Me - total beginner, I am not yet qualified to share an opinion about the performance characteristics of the gear, perhaps a few years from now I can contribute some more substantive and meaningful feedback.
Gregg Russo
Gregg Russo
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Donald Earley
Donald Earley
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Why would I ever want to shop Tenkara anywhere else?
Ken Merkelbach
Ken Merkelbach
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These are the best Tenkara Rods and floating lines on the Planet! Great products, great service, great company! The big rods, the Taka and the Kyogin will handle anything including Bone fish, Red fish, Golden Dorado,Salmon, Char, Alaskan trout, etc. The smaller rods, the Zako, Susume, and Hachi are premier trout rods depending on your stream. Do yourself a favor and buy a rod that will bring a smile to your face for a lifetime!
Bob Miller
Bob Miller
1672688247
Well-made products, reasonable prices and GREAT Karma !
Simeon Grater
Simeon Grater
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John Chambers
John Chambers
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Good fast service, answers email questions, what's not to like!
David Massey
David Massey
1665273205
I bought the rod for my wife. She broke the tip on her first trip. I ordered a new tip and was happy to know you had one and sent it out, I got it a few days.Bill
Bill Maypole
Bill Maypole
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Great for small streams NM & CO.
Sylvia FV
Sylvia FV
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I have never done much fishing but had stumbled upon some information about Tenkara and it seemed like exactly what I was looking for. The problem was, not being a fisherman, I was really flying blind and was in need of a ton of info. I reached out to Zen Tenkara and not only did I get the exact info I was looking for but it came from the owner of the company. She was personable and answered all of my multiple questions/emails quickly and thoroughly. I cant give a review of the rods I bought yet cause I have yet to use them, but I thought everyone struggling to get information should know what a great company this is to work with! Cant say thank you to Zen Tenkara enough!
Craig Koenig
Craig Koenig
1652117941
Wonderful experience w/ Zen Tenkara. I recently purchased their Suzume and Suimenka rods. They work perfectly on some of the smaller waters I fish. Also, the performance tip is a must have accessory. It gives you extra options on the water by slightly changing the action of the rod.
William Kloiber
William Kloiber
1640789124
Excellent company. I purchased the Sagi rod and love it. Outstanding customer service as well. Would certainly buy from Zen again. Karin is super helpful if you have any questions.
Ryan Kimball
Ryan Kimball
1639509815
Communication and customer care are exemplary. I can warmly recommend the quality of the products.Thanks Karin & Co!
Ari
Ari
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So having fished the Suzume extensively since the other review posted on August 31, 2021 where it compared favorably to the Rhodo, I wanted to say that the rod continues to perform remarkably well at all 3 lengths. It is evident that the carbon fiber utilized is top notch. The rod is a bit more stiff (as expected) at its shorter length which works since I use this in tight cover situations. I do love the mid and full length as well extending whenever cover allows. The castability and play of the rod are great. It is very well balanced. It is my “just right” triple zoom tight cover rod (ala Goldilocks). I definitely give it 5 stars *****
Ana Echenique
Ana Echenique
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Highly recommend this company! Not only are the products super quality but the business is female owned, which is rare and especially cool for an outdoor company. I reached out to Karin because I am a learn-by -doing type of person and she took hours out of her day to go over all things tenkara with me. This is information you’re just not going to get at your local outdoor store in the fly fishing section. I am forever grateful and excited for some of their upcoming new products to hit the market!!
E G
E G
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I just purchased a rod and other items from Zen Tenkara. The owner included a product from her website which she thought I might need at no cost along with a very nice handwritten card. You can't go wrong purchasing a product from Zen Tenkara...
JJ JJ
JJ JJ
1628727022
Great Service, love the products.I have the Suzume and the Zako Rods, I own nearly all the accessories, so my shopping experience, customer service experience on replacement parts, and sales has been excellent. I landed several Artic Grayling this last weekend with both rods, and I just love the simplicity and performance or the rods, and Tenkara Fishing..
Brett Evans
Brett Evans
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It is often I find someone passionate about fly fishing. It is rare that I find someone passionate and willing to purely enjoy someone else loving this sport. Karin and Zen Tenkara are that rare mix. From catching bluegill with my grandchildren and teaching them to watch the fly, to a trip of a life time and a Amazon Golden Dorado on a Kyogin Zen Tenkara has been apart of my team. I can't wait to get my next rod with Zen Tenkara.
mike west
mike west
1625971513
My husband has been tenkara fishing for years and has always purchased another competitor’s equipment. I began fishing with his equipment, but did my own research when I decided to purchase my own equipment, and I found zen tenkara and purchased the sagi. I love it!! My husband loves it and insisted on purchasing his own sagi, we look forward to having a whole quiver of zen tenkara rods!!
connie Wedemeyer
connie Wedemeyer
1618064800
amazing gear , Top Quality can be used for Salt or fresh water. Customer service sets a new industry standard for Great - I love my ZenTenkara Rod!
Paul Ridgway
Paul Ridgway
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John Carey
John Carey
1615559393
Zen Tenkara / Fly Fishing Gear is an exceptional business that should be proud of itself in its forward thinking approach to Tenkara fishing, customer education and satisfaction with a emphasis on having fun. I first met Karin Miller on the TU member forum in a discussion about Tenkara. Karins explanation of Tenkara and descriptive, knowledgeable replies to questions really peaked my interest. She went as far as to reach out to me directly and offered to loan me a demo rod for a couple weeks just to try out! Thank You Karin you've opened up a new door for me within in my favorite pastime of Fly Fishing.The inner 8 year old kid in me says "Waa Hoo"!In kid speak that means; You have a new life long customer and friend!Gerry Quigley
Gerry Quigley
Gerry Quigley
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