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HONRYU Rod Demo Rental

Feel the raw power of the fish with a single rod, a single line, and a fly.
Reach water others can’t with a Honryu rod.
How the demo rod rental works
2026-04-2610 years ago, we introduced NINJA Indicators — and we’re still so grateful for everyone who has fished with them over the years! In this video, Jimi O explains the advantages of NINJA Indicators, along with a few disadvantages, so you can decide when and how to use them best. [...] Read more...
2026-04-14The NINJA Keiryu 53 – South Platte gives you more reach than the Keiryu 44, while still maintaining a lightweight feel that is comfortable for one-handed use. At 17.4 ft (5.3 m) and only 4.7 oz, this rod offers an impressive balance of length, control, and fishability. The added reach makes it especially effective for covering short-, medium-, and longer-range drifts with precision. Compared to the Keiryu 44, the Keiryu 53 gives you greater reach and more flexibility across a wider range of water. At the same time, it still preserves the key advantages that make Keiryu rods so effective: direct line control, precise drift adjustment, improved strike detection, and a more connected fight with the fish. For anglers looking for a lightweight rod that can extend presentation range while staying responsive and manageable, the NINJA Keiryu 53 – South Platte is a very capable choice. [...] Read more...
2026-04-14The NINJA Keiryu 44 – Fryingpan is a 14.4 ft (4.4 m) fixed-line rod that offers an impressive balance of reach, control, and lightness. At only 3 oz, it feels remarkably easy to handle with one hand, yet it still gives you the extra length needed to cover feeding lanes and drift water that are often out of reach for other anglers. That combination makes this rod especially appealing for anglers who want more reach without stepping into a much heavier setup. Compared to longer Honryu rods, the Keiryu 44 is more approachable and easier to manage, making it a strong option for beginner to intermediate anglers learning the fixed-line method. At the same time, it still delivers the core advantages that make this style of fishing so effective: direct line control, precise drifts, better strike detection, and a more connected feel during the fight. For anglers looking for a lightweight rod that can extend presentation range while keeping the system simple and responsive, the NINJA Keiryu 44 – Fryingpan is a very practical and capable choice. [...] Read more...
2026-04-09Honryu / Keiryu — see the strike before you feel it. We rely on sighters to detect even the lightest takes. With a Honryu rod reaching far beyond a typical Euro nymphing setup, your drift extends 10–20 ft farther out. That extra distance changes everything. Standard Euro sighters become hard to track with the naked eye. Longer rod. Longer drift. So we adapt — and stay connected to every subtle strike. Any bright yarn works — visibility is everything. Keep it simple, keep it visible. In Japan, anglers get creative. A friend of mine even cuts a thin white plastic shopping bag into small strips (about 2” × 0.5”) and uses that as a sighter. [...] Read more...
2026-04-06NINJA Keiryu rods feature our Range Change System — built right into the rod. Adjust between three lengths on the water. Go longer when you need reach. Go shorter when fishing tight and close. Most of the time, I fish at medium or short length — then extend it when it’s time to land a fish. There’s no “right” way to use it. Dial it in to match your style. [...] Read more...
2026-04-01Nick Benik — fly tyer, photographer, and a true artist behind the lens — put together an incredible video featuring NINJA Fly Fishing. His photography is next level. Sharp, raw, and full of the kind of detail that makes you stop and watch twice. We spent an epic day on the Middle Colorado River with Tyler Boroff, chasing fish and making the most of every drift. Nick captured the feel of the day perfectly. If you love fly fishing, strong visuals, and the soul of the river, this is one you’ll want to watch. Nick's YouTube channel, R&D Fly Fishinghttps://www.youtube.com/@RnDFlyFishing Follow Nick's instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/photographicflytyer/ [...] Read more...
2026-03-14I’ve been involved in both the fly fishing industry and the winter resort industry for about 40 years. One thing I’ve noticed is that, unlike the ski and snowboard world, the fly fishing industry has never really developed a true demo rental program. In ski and snowboard shops, it’s very common to rent equipment by the day, by the week, or even for the season. Many shops also offer demo rentals for top models, allowing customers to try the latest gear on snow. If they like it and decide to purchase from the same shop, the rental fee is often applied toward the new purchase. I haven’t really seen that kind of system in fly fishing. That’s why I created a demo rental program for my Honryu and Keiryu rods. It’s a simple idea, but I think it makes a lot of sense. Since I run my business online and don’t have a physical storefront, I’ve built round-trip UPS shipping into the program to make it easy for customers to try the rods. If you decide to purchase a new rod after the demo, I will apply the demo rental fee as a credit toward your purchase. In other words, the money you paid for the demo will not be wasted if you decide to move forward with a new rod. My goal is to make it easier for anglers to actually fish these rods before making a decision. Honryu and Keiryu rods are specialized tools, and I believe the best way to understand them is to experience them on the water. Chech demo rod rental [...] Read more...
2026-03-14How to attach sighters to your line In this video, I’ll show you how to attach sighters to your line and explain why they are so important when fishing with a Honryu or Keiryu rod. Sighters help you not only detect strikes, but also keep track of where your line is during the drift. Unlike tenkara rods, Honryu and Keiryu rods are quite long. For example, a 7-meter Honryu rod is over 21 feet long, and when you add a line of similar length attached to the rod tip, your drift can easily be 30 feet away from you or more. That means your line is often far enough away that it can be difficult to see and control without a visual reference. About half of the strikes can be felt directly through the line, because the line often stays fairly tight during the drift. The other half are detected visually by watching the line or the sighters. If the line stops, hesitates, or shows any unnatural movement in the drift, that’s the moment to set the hook. I like to keep the sighter about 1 to 2 feet above the water’s surface. That way, I can make micro-adjustments to the drift depth — 6 inches deeper, 6 inches shallower, 12 inches deeper, 12 inches shallower, and so on. I also like to use two or three different colors for my sighters. For example, I might arrange them red, green, and white from top to bottom. From my experience, when I use red as the bottom sighter, fish sometimes come up and strike at it. It seems that fish may be especially attracted to red, so I usually prefer to use green or white for the bottom sighter instead. [...] Read more...
2026-03-14The second way to connect a line to Honryu / Keiryu rod is by using a slip knot, or cowboy knot. This method works especially well if your Honryu rod has a metal tip instead of a lillian. Since the metal tip has a narrow groove for the line, there often isn’t enough space for the doubled line made by the chichiwa knot. That’s why the slip knot can be a better option. [...] Read more...
2026-03-14How to connect a line to the Honryu rod In this video, I’ll show you two simple ways to connect a line to the Honryu rod. The first way is by using a chichiwa knot. Chichiwa knot is a fixed loop knot.You make a loop with a double figure-eight knot and attach it to the rod tip. It’s simple, quick, and very easy to do. The second way is by using a slip knot, or cowboy knot. This method works especially well if your Honryu rod has a metal tip instead of a lillian top. Since the metal tip has a narrow groove for the line, there often isn’t enough space for the doubled line made by the chichiwa knot. That’s why the slip knot can be a better option. [...] Read more...
2025-01-01Hi NinjaOne of our NINJA Pros, Tyler Boroff, has spent many seasons refining and perfecting his own nymph leader system. Now, Tyler is generously sharing his secret formula with you! For Finesse size NINJA indicatorButt section : 4ft 10lb Amnesia or MonoMain section : 7ft 8lb Fluorocarbon with 1mm Tippet ringTippet section : 5~7x Fluorocarbon tippet material as long as you need For Extra small - Medium size NINJA indicatorButt section : 3ft 12lb Amnesia or MonoMain section : 8ft 10lb Fluorocarbon with 1-2mm Tippet ringTippet section : 5~7x Fluorocarbon tippet material as long as you need For Large size NINJA indicatorButt section : 4ft 15lb Amnesia or MonoMain section : 8ft 12lb Fluorocarbon with 1-2mm Tippet ringTippet section : 5~7x Fluorocarbon tippet material as long as you need When you're ready to build your own leader system for nymphing, feel free to follow Tyler's secret formula. Good luck, and happy fishing! You can check NINJA Indicators here! [...] Read more...
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