My New Hera Rod

[cycler68]

Chris,
I got the line today and will be trying it out asap.

[deathb4disco]

I forgot to say I ordered an 18 foot rod.

I also have the 18-footer. Have not had a chance to try it out yet, but I'm anxious to do so.

[cycler68]

I think you'll like it. The extra reach is a big help when fishing ponds & lake and the extra power of the Hera rod will let you fish for larger fish than you can tackle with a tenkara rod. I'm planning on putting some fly line running line on mine and try it for casting bass poppers.

[LadyFisher]

Okay, now your fearless leader (me) is looking for your input. My doctor this past week highly suggested I have a total shoulder replacement, seems there is a hot doctor in Seattle doing them. (remember that's where I came from?) Anyway, Trav thinks my casting days, at least right handed are over. Yes, I can cast left handed but that shoulder isn't great either and frankly it isn't as much fun....
so Trav is suggesting I try Tenkura. My fishing here mostly is the Spring Creek or YNP...although we do have a weekend booked down on the Big Horn.
What are you suggestions/recommendations?
Much appreciated!
Hugs,
LF

[CM_Stewart]

LadyFisher,

Have sent you a PM.

[cycler68]

Ladyfisher,
How much stress can your left shoulder take? Although casting left handed with a tenkara rod should be easier than with a conventional fly rod I don't notice that much less stress with the rods I have. One of my tenkara rods is a 12 footer & the other is a 15 footer. I guess the best advice I can offer is order a rod from tenkaraUSA or allfishingbuy and try it out for a few days & if it doesn't work out return it. Both companies have very good return policies.

[deathb4disco]

I also have the 18-footer. Have not had a chance to try it out yet, but I'm anxious to do so.

OK, I finally got a chance to try it out. It was not really tenkara since I wasn't using a fly, but it was interesting.

I am amazed at the strength of the hera rods. I was fishing a small pond for bluegills and catfish. I hoped to get a few small cats to really test the rod. I ended up with three up to about five pounds. I was using 8# line, and the rod held up great.

The next day, I fished a local river for carp. I only hooked one, and he broke me off at the hook. I have no idea how big the fish was, but 8# line was probably a bit light for carp.

Anyway, the hera rod is impressive.