BREAK THIS ROD!

Badger turned the Tenkara world upside down in 2014 when we held our first BREAK THIS ROD contest. We found the cheesiest fixed-line rod we could, and challenged participants to catch the most epic fish they could with it - or any piece of it that survived long enough to complete the mission. The idea took off like a rocket - all 25 available slots sold out in less than 36 hours!

There might have been a few snags, truth be told. Several competitors stated that they were the "smelliest rods they had ever fished". One angler nearly died from an allergic reaction to insect stings when a nearby swarm of hornets mistook the rod's golden paint-job as some kind of mating beacon. But the winner got a cool prize, and 3 years later people still talk about how much fun it was. Everybody had a blast!  

Let's BREAK THIS ROD for a great cause. 

Camp Healing Waters was started in 2016 as a multi-day camp that strives to address the physical and emotional healing needs of wounded heroes and their spouses. The program focuses on providing comforting surroundings, counseling, and support to veterans and families that are dealing with changes brought on by the wounds of war. It is in this setting that many families are able to identify challenges and symptoms that can be better understood and eventually treated through proper diagnosis and therapy.

​Badger Tenkara strongly believes in Camp Healing Waters and their mission. We were honored to outfit last year's class with our rods at a deep discount. This year, we are asking for your assistance in helping us to equip CHW participants. 

Your $40 BREAK THIS ROD purchase gets you entered into the contest; $15 covers the rod and shipping, and more importantly, the additional $25 makes a contribution towards outfitting Camp Healing Waters with "real" Badger Tenkara rods that the Veterans take home and keep after the program. 

Play Silly Games, Win Awesome Prizes! 

It is easy to get involved - simply purchase a BAMBOO BANDIT and you are in the contest! There are some great reasons to BREAK THIS ROD besides the antics you'll see when a bunch of folks start fishing in a wild and crazy way. We've got the contest broken down into 4 categories that you can win, and each gives you a pick of some great prizes. There are two of each prize, and 3 get to pick from them depending on which challenge they win. One winner will be drawn at random! 

The Challenge Categories: 
Fish your "Bamboo Bandit" anyway you want to win anyway you can! 
Challenge #1: First Pick
Biggest Fish!
Challenge #2: Second Pick
Most Epic Story​!
Challenge #3: Third Pick
Best Rod Modification or Repair!
Remaining prize awarded to participant chosen at random

2 BEDROCK Vice Bases 

Tenkara Jam organizer Jason Sparks is creating and donating these especially for BREAK THIS ROD 2017. They'll be the largest size available, solid granite bases with brass hardware. The small bases in the pictures are representative of the deluxe versions the winners will receive. 

2 BADGER TENKARA Prototype Rods 

We test lots of potential product designs at Badger, and we end up with some cool rods lying around. This design is a mix of our two most popular rods - the adjustable BAD AXE and the ultra-handy UNC!

Specifications:

Length: 10.5 ft fully extended, 8.75 ft at the short extension.
Length collapsed: 26.5 inches.
​Weight: 2 oz
Grip: 9.5 inch, thin profile, EVA foam
Includes rod sock and travel tube

The Rules: 
> Compete in a safe and legal manner.
> Be respectful and responsible with the fish. 
> The contest is limited to 40 competitors. 
> All submissions must be caught with the BAMBOO BANDIT...or at least, some part of the BAMBOO BANDIT. 
> Creative rod modifications are encouraged, but the use of any reel is prohibited. 
> You DO NOT have to break the rod to compete or win. If it does break - repair it so you can get back in the game! 
> To submit an entry, send us a picture or youtube video link showing the fish AND your BAMBOO BANDIT -  include a description of how you rigged the rod and caught the fish.
> Submissions can be posted to Badger Tenkara's Facebook page, or sent via email to fishon@badgertenkara.com 
> Contestants can make as many submissions as they want. Deadline for submissions is extended to July 10th, 2017.
> The winners will be chosen by vote. We will post all of the submissions on www.badgertenkara.com for everyone to see.
> Whichever submission gets the most votes in each category wins the prize! One winner will be chosen at random from the participating anglers. 
​> Contest open to residents of the Continental US only. 

We are excited to announce a partnership with Discover Tenkara to bring you big discounts on their top notch instructional downloads! John and Paul are serious about studying and teaching Tenkara as practiced in Japan. They are endorsed by both Masami Sakakibara and Dr. Hisao Ishigaki, two of Japan's greatest living Tenkara masters. They are also highly experienced with several different European nymphing styles - which can be translated into extremely effective tactics for Tenkara angling. 

We've learned a lot from these downloads, and we are confident they'll help you catch more fish and have more fun! Even better, we've hooked up some great deals for you. Explore our "About Tenkara" page - the "Nymphing" and "Traditional" tabs explore the concepts further and give you a look at the practical, fish catching knowledge you get in these downloads. 

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I had a few extra hours to spare on the first day of spring, so I swung by one of my favorite "small water" gems to sharpen up my game. This tiny, spring fed stream barely registers on most angler's radars. Averaging about 18 inches deep and 2-3 feet wide, the water is crystal clear and rarely moving fast enough to break up the surface. It is best to fish early in the season before overhanging brush clogs the casting lanes, but I visit it on and off throughout the year when I want to polish my casting and stalking skills. Because make no doubt - fishing small water will push your abilities to the limit!