Name: MothRod
Brand: Wasatch Tenkara Rods
SKU: MTH-ROD-55
Price: 163.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Fishing rod with beige handle and white shaft on a white background

Hand holding a fish near a stream with rocks and water in the background

Tenkara Rod and case with 'Wasatch Tenkara Rods' branding on a white background

Fishing rod held by a hand over a stream with stones and water.

Fishing rod lying on a bed of rocks and pebbles

Fishing rod on a rocky surface with leaves

Hand holding a brown trout near a fishing rod on a rocky riverbed

Fish lying on rocks with a rod for a measuring tool beside it

Hand holding a small fish near a tenkara fishing rod among dry branches

$163.00

Action

5:5

6:4

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MothRod – Single-Length Precision Tenkara Rod (8'5") | Wasatch Tenkara Rods

Introducing the MothRod, Wasatch Tenkara Rods’ first step into the world of single-length Tenkara design. Purpose-built and uncompromising, the MothRod embraces simplicity with a fixed 8'5" length that delivers pure, traditional Japanese Tenkara performance.

Designed for anglers who value feel, balance, and intention, the MothRod weighs just 1.9 ounces, making it exceptionally light in hand while maintaining a confident, capable backbone. It collapses down to a compact 16 inches, making it an ideal companion for backpacking, travel, and minimalist kits.

Crafted from premium carbon fiber, the MothRod blends strength with sensitivity, offering the refined feedback and smooth casting characteristics associated with classic Japanese Tenkara rods. Available in 5:5 or 6:4 action, anglers can choose between a full-flex, traditional experience or a slightly faster action with added control and reach.

Whether you’re drawn to tradition, simplicity, or the purity of a single-length rod, the MothRod delivers an elegant, focused fishing experience—nothing more, nothing less.

Key Features:

● Single Length Design: Fixed at 8'5" for intentional, traditional Tenkara fishing.
● Ultra-Lightweight: Weighs just 1.9 oz for effortless casting and all-day comfort.
● Action Options: Available in 5:5 (full-flex) or 6:4 (slightly faster, more backbone).
● Premium Construction: High-quality carbon fiber for strength, sensitivity, and durability.
● Packable: Collapses to 16" for easy transport and backpacking.

Benefits:

● Delivers a true Japanese-style Tenkara feel and casting experience.
● Lightweight design reduces fatigue and enhances rod control.
● Compact collapsed length makes it ideal for travel and backcountry use.
● Choice of actions allows anglers to tailor feel and performance to their preference.

Rod Specs:

Available in 5:5 or 6:4 action(s)
16 in collapsed length (plus 1/2" with plug)
1 fishable length(s)
Fish at 8'5"
1.9 oz
Carbon Fiber
Swivel Lillian
6.25 in Reversed Half Wells Cork handle
Aluminium Butt Cap
RubberTip Plug

Rod Sock Specs:

0.4 oz
21 in
Micro Fiber
Velcro Closure

Rod Tube Specs:

18.63 in
5.2 oz
1.5 in diameter
Carbon Fiber

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Pairs well with

A Wasatch Tenkara Rods fishing rod, the Darth Quattro model, is held upright in front of a large, vibrant rainbow trout caught on the line. The fish, displaying bright pink and greenish hues, is clearly visible and quite large, while the rod itself is dark and sleek, set against a natural outdoor background of trees and a river.

Strong, Durable, Sensitive

WTR

WTR is here for you when you need a rod you can trust.

Strength

Only a handful of brave souls have managed to crack one of our rods. Those daring few have brought in fish that most anglers only fantasize about. Our rods are crafted from primo carbon fiber, flawlessly wrapped, and bound with top-notch resin. This method churns out the toughest rods in the game!

A proud angler displays a large golden-hued Drum (a freshwater fish) while standing on a dock at sunset. The Drum was caught on a Wasatch Tenkara Rods - RodZilla. The background features a calm body of water, distant trees, and a marina with moored boats, creating a picturesque evening fishing scene.

Quality

Buy once, buy for life. Our rods don't just look like a piece of art, they are designed to last and hold up to whatever you throw at them.

While you will probably end up with more than one, a quality rod is someing that can withstand the rigors you throw at it, and come out on top. When you buy a WTR rod, you are buying a quality piece of equipment that is built to last.

Balance

As many of you know, casting a large, strong rod, all day can be a pretty tiresome endeavor.

That is why we manufacture our rods to feel balanced and good in your hand. It doesn't matter which length, action, or how long you fish, a WTR rod casts like a dream and helps you land the fish of your dreams.

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