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Nice summary of excellent remaining rods for sale. Bet they sell fast as these are significantly discounted way below retail prices. Viewers will see if they check for themselves.

Nice NEW Wasatch pocket rod introduction.

Looks like an interesting rod.

Very cool rod, I wonder what it will be priced at, unless I missed it mentioned in the video.

Payton and Kelly had us pa guys in creeks where this would definitely be useful. We used Darth Quatro and Baby in them and felt we needed something smaller in spots. I also have spots here in Pa that are very brushy/ hard to get into. I'll be ordering one myself.

I feel owning the Quattro already mitigates my need for this rod. I love WTR but I don’t feel particularly excited about this one. On the flip side the colors are premium. Love that.

Appreciate the video Kris, however that particular rod is not for me.

I want one already! I have 5 of their rods and they all rock!!

❤ Thank ya!!

Great summary of the different Dragontail rod offerings. I have 3 of the models you reviewed and your summary was spot on. Thanks Kris

Mizuchi was my first, lots of small to mid water around me. I did get the two softer sections for it. Foxfire was next, very fun on those same waters. Recently got a Ragnarok, nothing caught on it yet, but look forward to the new year and making it happen. Very pleased with Dragontail across the board. Thanks for the in depth information.

Excellent truncated synopsis. 100% of the Variance explained across the Full Line of Dragontail Tenkara rod models. Nice work Kris.

Wow, this is perfect timing! I just watched your video from 2 years ago on this subject yesterday. I appreciate the update! I have a Kaida and a Mizuchi and I'm debating between the Hellbender, Icewing, and Ragnarok for my 3rd rod to handle bigger fish from the river or mountain lakes as you mentioned. I want a 13 footer! Which of the 3 would you recommend if you could only have one? I'm assuming the Hellbender from you final comments?

Nice video thank you. I'd like to see a new Dragontail non-zoom premium 330 or 360 length similar to a Fujiryu 6:4 in action. I find soft to very soft rods nice to cast, however not great "fishing" tools. The Kokoro in different lengths and actions would be nice to see.

If I may ask, who made those rod racks?

Nice Sawanobori action and wonderful to see the effective Partridge & Olive Wet fly straight off the vise!!! Beautiful day on the water. 11:10 The Surveyor variant with Orange Hot spot caught 'Bow !!! WOW!!! Thank you Kris.

I tried to order a Sawanobori to go along with my Kurenai Long and found out Suntech has stopped making the GM Keiryu Sawanobori 53 rods. They will have new version rod Sawanobori 2H 52F out this spring.

Nice

what kind of line were you using here? thanks.

I don't know where you are, but I do love the way the water looks. There are no trout near me (Ann Arbor, Mi.), but i have smallmouth water that looks similar. I can fish for smallies all day, and I do. Love them. One day I hope to get on some trout water like this to test my skills. Thanks much. I like the size of that fly.

Oh, well. I enjoyed the video, and I greatly appreciate, as a former documentary film-maker, that you are aware of not jerking your head all over the place while wearing, what I guess is a go-pro. thank you.

Do you have footage of fishing this area in late spring through summer so we could see how it looks in full foliage?

Nice update, Kris! I'd happily fish any "cast off" flies you might have!

I'm planning on fishing with you this year, either here in WY/ID, there in MT or in WI. If I can walk, then I will fish 😀.

Retirement is terrible 😂😂😂😂 there’s a Project Healing Waters in the western part of my state also , that would be a great and rewarding commitment . They seem to only do rod and reel fishing from their posts. I don’t know how you’re fitting everything into your schedule , seems like your cup is almost overflowing.

The discipline, organizational skills and developed short and long term goals since retirement is impressive. Offering viewers an example of healthy post retirement adaptation. Thank you for sharing your 2025 itinerary . Well earned and to promised rewarding times ahead Sir.

Looking forward to your 2025 videos, especially your talks and reviews mixed in with fishing.

My DARTH QUATTRO 6:4 came in today really love the quality of this rod. Thanks for your review.

Finally, a left-handed rod for my small dolphin fishing. Can't wait.

Thanks for sharimg

Wow! A Tenkara Specialist under a Judges' court ordered Subpoena, sworn under Oath during a Legal Deposition taking "The 5th Amendment" protecting attorney/client Privilege at the risk of facing jail time. A Secret could not be better kept. Bravo!!!

Looking forward to more info, and hopefully not another zoom rod. I like my Quattro however all the zoom lengths are definitely not necessary, for me it's a fun light 8' 6" rod.

Superbe avec un cadre magnifique 🙏👍

Last day of 2024 and I purchased The DARTH QUATTRO 6.4, thanks for the discount code.

Nice video!! I just bought the Kokoro for trout fishing in the Iowa Driftless Area. I hope it works well for me.

Whose waterproof gloves are you liking? Or are you just using nitriles?

Great video

Gonna plagiarize Dr.Tom, "Beautiful stream!" (Ditto) . However the Baby Tenryu stole the show. Nice

Beautiful stream!

BlueBird Sky, sunny day, Sawanobori 53 river to himself and good trout action. Thats a good day!

Really nice rod, however I could not get past the swing weight and sold it. I've found over the years 400cm is my max.

The Terrific Baby Tenryu event: Hallmark standout scenes : 6:29&6:48 the now infamous tire/wheel pool (having 1st appeared on episode TENRYU TF32TA -PART 2 @ 0:49) 11:15 casted, hooked, and flung release exposition 12:32 the stalking Heron posture and catching its prey 12:34 best recorded baby Tenryu rod flex during a tenkara fight to date. Permission to make an analogy : This 7 day back country Tenkara trip's last day trout action parallels a 4th of July fireworks show. As it delivered on a classic last Act: THE SHOWCASE GRAND FINALE EVENT. Final point, resisting the impulse to tally a final trout count, viewers take solace concluding "the Tenkara on The Trail tandem baby Tenryu Tag Team" (that's a Furaibo mouthful) absolutely vacuumed the creek with innumerous numbers of delightful Rainbow results, LOL. Bravo Kris!!

Thank you for the information! I have a 20’ rod but find the premade owner rigs are too short, but as mentioned lengthening tippet only forces you to fish deeper. I wish it were a bit easier to find yarn marker spools instead of buying precut ones, and the winder box looks excellent! At best I fit 3 foam spools per pocket in my vests or packs.

Great job Kris. Nothing like winter nymphing and 2 nymph rigs :). Also, it appears this rod is no longer available but will be replaced by something new in 2025, so we'll be keepig eye on that. Tight Lines!

awesome video!

Shakin' off the early almost Winter "gottsta Tenkara fish Blues"? Wonder if that Beautiful last Rainbow caught was bigger than the one that got away? Very generous advice given regarding the Sawanobori 53 Keiryu rod rigged up for Tenkara angling, viewers should be grateful as this is rare disclosure, and not content seen on other Tenkara TH-cam channels. LOL, you are quite the scoundrel having alluded to yet did not reveal the mystery revelation (hinted could risk being hit by lightning) . Where was the Grand entrance of the Sawanobori 63, both perhaps next episode? VIEWERS STAY TUNED!!! Thank you Kris, nice .

can this rod still be bought anywhere?

Thanks so much for the opportunity!! Congratulations to all of the winners!!

I love the Dragontail Talon Mini, so much fun . . .

How bout them Dawgs? !!