Tenryu Power Master Rod

Sometimes a symbol, or a logo, mean so much more than just a material. Whenever you see the logo above, in a Tenryu rod you should know that it is a rod covered with Nishijin Textile. The top quality, silk fabric “Nishijin Textile”, originated at the Nishijin district of Kyoto, more than 500 years ago and has become a traditional technique in weaving graphite fiber. It is now regarded as the top quality textile used in various applications, such as the Japanese Kimono belt.

Tenryu has adopted and modernized this process, to create a cutting edge technique in processing fabric, in the shape of a fishing rod’s blank. “Grace”, “Sensitivity”, “Brilliance” and “Elegance” are just a few of the words that Nishijin Textile workers use to praise the particular material. This textile is breathtaking for everybody handing it, “feeling elegant and noble”, “beautiful and sophisticated color tone” when people wear it. However demand for Kimonos has been decreasing year by year and number something needed to be done for the next generation to inherit the technique of Nishijin textile, so they set their eyes on applications on Graphite Fiber.

Japanese people are taking pride of the “Made in Japan” origin, however it is not enough for a product to be made in Japan. It needs to incorporate the “Japanese Technique and Culture” that is inherited by the manual work of craftsmen. Tenryu has taken on a huge challenge and spent more than 10 years of trial and error, utilizing modern technology, to combine the thinnest textile, with graphite fiber. This is Tenryu. Its rods are not simply made in Japan, but they carry the Japanese culture in their cells.

The Ternyu Power Master rods, address the needs of the Heavy Spinning and Light Shore Jigging enthusiasts. This rod series aim to improve even further each element of performance, such as casting distance, controllability of the lure and strength. The Power Master rods, will serve anglers who are targeting fighting species such as Blue Fish, from the shore. The Butt section is reinforced with CNT material, to allow the angler to charge without hesitation.

Tenryu has equipped the Power Master with K Series Guides of Stainless Frame with SiC rings. The original Nishijin textile has been used for the manufacturing of the Reel Seat.

The PM972S-M is a lightweight rod with parabolic action. It has been developed for Ultra Light Shore Jigging and Heavy Spinning. It has a well balanced length, well-suited for Lures up to 60 gr, metal jigs ideally at 40 gr and Plugs of 30 gr. This rod has increased sensitivity and provides comfort in battling prey up to 3kg. The recommended settings include Max PE3, Max leader at 60lbs and Max drag settings at 4kg.

The PM972S-MH is a Heavy Spinning / Light Shore Jigging rod. Its Casting Weight will allow you to cast up to 80 gr Lures, Plugs in the range of 30 to 50 gr and Metal Jigs around 60gr. It is a well balanced length, allowing you a comfortable handling. For an enjoyable Light Shore game, with target up to 5kg the recommended setting includes, Max PE3, Max Leader 60lbs, and Max Drag setting at 4.5kg.

Carbon Nano Tube Material (CNT)

CNT is a material that is expected to be used in the future in many ways, such as manufacturing semi-conductor, fuel cells, optical equipment, even space elevators. Tenryu recently introduced the use of CNT in fishing rods to create a new era in rod building. Today's rods have become far more lightweight than the rods ten years ago, by controlling resin amount of resin-impregnated carbon fiber. To maintain elasticity and strength, Tenryu has added different materials such as Boron and Kevlar fibers. However, by adding different materials, it is inevitable to make a rod heavier. CNT has resolved this problem, as CNT penetrates into resin connecting each carbon fiber and enhancing them in connecting tightly.