The 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 […]
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The 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
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Honryu / 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
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NINJA 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
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I’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
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How 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
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The 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
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How 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
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