SATO™ 10'8"/ 11'10"/ 12'9" (adjustable)

The Sato™ is the rod we designed to make choosing a tenkara rod simple. Combining versatility, lightweight performance, and three adjustable fishing lengths, it's become our best-selling rod and the one we recommend to anglers looking for a single rod that can do it all.

Fish the Sato at 10'8", 11'10", or 12'9", allowing you to adapt to changing water conditions without changing rods. At its shortest length, it's ideal for tighter streams and brushy creeks. Extend it to the middle or longest setting for improved reach, better line control, and effortless drifts as the water opens up. Weighing just 2.9 ounces and collapsing to a compact size for travel, the Sato is equally at home on backcountry adventures, neighborhood streams, and weekend fishing trips.

The Sato features two of our signature innovations. Its Triple Zoom™ design lets you fish three rod lengths in one, while our Keep Your Plug™ system (patent pending) helps ensure you never lose your rod plug on the water. Named after Ernest Satow, the first person to document tenkara in writing, the Sato reflects our commitment to combining Japanese tradition with thoughtful innovation.

What makes this rod special?

The Sato delivers exceptional versatility in a lightweight package. Whether you're just getting started with tenkara or want one rod that can confidently fish a wide range of streams, the Sato adapts to changing conditions better than almost any rod in its class.


1%  of the sale value of this item will be donated to conservation efforts.