Bill
Bewertet in den USA am7. Januar 2025
I had several zoom rods from another US company - this rod became my goto rod very fast - it was my deciding factor in switching to all Dragontail rods
brenda hawryluk
Bewertet in Kanada am 28. Juni 2024
Broke the 1st time I used it/
Bruce
Bewertet in Kanada am 6. August 2023
Came with aluminum case and soft cloth one as well.
HappyInMontana
Bewertet in den USA am3. August 2022
ADDENDUM: After writing this I saw that others had contacted DragonTail so decided I would try that before returning. Brent there took my call and said they would send out the replacement part 2 day shipment in time for my backpacking trip (yea, get to try it and not have to switch to heavier rod!). Great thing is that he/DragonTail took full responsibility and is making it work for me. He said that it was likely a factory issue, which happens sometimes, and even that I appreciated simply the honesty as I am 100% sure I did nothing to the rod. So review below stands, but count me happy for the customer service. If this one breaks, I'll jump back on with addendum #2 but it appears all will work out in the end.I am so disappointed. I have decided to try Tenkara fishing after more than 50 years of fly fishing. Seems like a really fun new way to experience time on the water catching fish. Plus, I am heading out for a 11-day backpacking trip and how fun, I thought, to be able to minimize my weight by not taking a reel.I selected the Shadowfire after a ton of research. Super excited!When the rod showed up I set it up for a quick 30 min of practice on a local stream. I caught a trout (tiny but still a trout!) and all was good with the world because with only with 30 min available I was able to achieve my goal of always catching a fish on the first day with a new rod = super good karma!That day I set the rod up and took it down just like all the video say on YouTube, extending and retracting each section from the base section.Today, I went out and to try the rod for a full morning of fishing. When I slid out the top section--again using the method instructed--to top section came out in two pieces! It was cut totally in half. I have no idea how this happened, but am just so sad about it. Because of the $ and effort put into the rod, because of the doubt I now feel about if these rods can be trusted, and especially because I don't have the rod for my backpacking trip.So I am returning the rod for a refund and reporting my experience in case it can help others, or help the manufacturer fix some issue they are having. Doggone it! This is hardly a health issue or something of actual importance, but from a straight going-fishing standpoint, bummer.Good luck with your Shadowfire if you go this route. I think I will try another Tenkara rod, but with another company.
seth
Bewertet in den USA am27. August 2020
Great all around rod for streams, creeks, and small to medium sized rivers. Great for the waters in the foothills and mountains of Colorado.For me the best part of this rod is the minimalistic approach one takes while fishing it. I take a hip pack with some flies, nippers, a spool of level line, and tippet just in case. I like a landing net too. No reel, no waders, no vest. It simplifies the process so you can focus on the fish. In two minutes you are ready to go.Twelve feet seems large for a rod designed for smaller waters, but it's the size you want. The fit and finish is awesome. The materials are solid and flexible. It feels the nibbles and fights well. Great rod that gets you in the water and catching fish at a heck of a value.Most of the techniques and maneuvers used while tenkara fishing are intuitive. The Shadow fire can do them all.Blending tenkara with western styles is easy too. Euronymphingg? Skating dries? Tandem rigs? Check. This rod is a great entry into the style and mindset of tenkara yet capable enough for anglers of all skill levels.I purchased this rod after spending the spring with the dragontail talon (10.6ft). I figured I needed a bit more reach. And the extra length helps. I've purchased a few dragontail products and like them for what I'm fishing. Great company.