Tenkara Rod Co Teton

Billed as an all-around rod capable of handling streams and rivers of all calibers, Active Junky testers rapidly fell in love with the 6:4 action of this 12-foot rod. Both novice anglers and more experienced fishermen couldn’t help but admire the collapsibility of this rod (to 20 inches), the comfort of the cork handle and the overall maneuverability. After a bit of practice, testers were consistently hitting the center of a rising fish’s concentric ripples like bullseyes in a beaver pond, yanking out brookies one after the other. From medium-sized rivers to technical streams and high-country lakes, the Teton was a crowd favorite. And though testers did have some troubles with the rod durability (the tip snapped—a rarity, according to a brand representative), the customer service at TRC is nothing short of excellent and they quickly sent out a replacement, no questions asked. Part of the beauty of the Tenkara Rod Co. design is that you can get a replacement section without having to replace the entire rod.