{"product_id":"hydra-v2-all-purpose-tenkara-rod","title":"HYDRA v2 All-Purpose Tenkara Rod (with rod tube and sock)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the rod so many people have been asking us for, a great casting all-around rod with some decent backbone that zooms to the 3 most popular tenkara rod lengths. If you want a light weight tenkara rod that does most everything good, this is it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new HYDRA v2 model reaches new heights of performance and quality for the DRAGONtail lineup that we were not able to achieve in the past, we are always looking to improve and make better with each new rod model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW HYDRA v2 Rod Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRod length: zooms between 392cm\/360cm\/320cm (about 13ft\/12ft\/10.5ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft 6:4 action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRod weight: about 2.98 oz (84.6 grams)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh quality carbon fiber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollapsed rod length: 22.44 inches (57cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle length: 10.24 inches (26cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 segments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/tetontenkara.blogspot.com\/p\/this-is-article-origianlly-written-for.html\"\u003eCCS\u003c\/a\u003e\/\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/tetontenkara.blogspot.com\/p\/rod-flex-index-chart.html\"\u003eRFI\u003c\/a\u003e: (392cm) 22 pennies\/5.6, (360cm) 20 pennies\/5.6, (320cm) 18 pennies\/5.6 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTippet Rating: 4x \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/tetontenkara.blogspot.com\/2018\/10\/swing-weight.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRotational Moment\u003c\/a\u003e: 6.7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStealthy Matte Black Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard Storage Tube: ? inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylish Rod Sock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tenkaraangler.com\/2026\/03\/06\/dragontail-hydra-395-v2-tenkara-rod-review\/\" title=\"HYDRA v2 Rod Review\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEE Tom Davis's Review of this rod \u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkiddy's First Impressions Review Video:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jXHUQb3t5yI?si=u8Bow8kxJdmdtuVk\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rod is a 6:4 medium action rod can be fished at all the popular lengths: 13ft, 12ft, and 10.5ft. It easily zooms between the 3 lengths giving you lots of options. The HYDRA v2 zoom Tenkara rod is a great all-purpose choice for tenkara fishing small streams and smaller rivers as well, this gives you more a rod that can fit a broader range of fishing situations. It is great for targeting trout in the 6″ to 20″ range, the little ones are still fun and there is enough backbone to take on the bigger fish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Beginners or Experienced Tenkara Anglers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a great performing rod choice for experienced Tenkara Anglers BUT especially a great all-purpose choice beginners just starting out because it does everything good. It provides an enjoyable action and performance that is UN-matched by other rods in this price range. You can start with a great rod you will keep for a long time for lots of situations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatte Black Stealthy Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe matte black color keeps the rod from reflecting the sun off long rod and possibly alerting the fish of your presence. Despite being matte black, this rod is very appealing to the eyes and has a quality finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow I would describe the action of the HYDRA v2 Rod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor me, it is in-between the Mizuchi and the Kokoro rods in action and flex. It is a 6:4 rod but it is more tip flex with more backbone in the mid sections for fighting fish and casting bead heads when compared to the softer action of the Kokoro rods. When compared to the Mizuchi rod, the HYDRA v2 has a softer smoother cast and definitely a soft tip sections and just a little bit more mid flex.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DRAGONtail Tenkara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49008416850139,"sku":"dt-hydra-v2","price":104.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/1040\/0731\/files\/HYDRA-395-v2-prototype-tenkara-rod-DSC01224.jpg?v=1784832852","url":"https:\/\/cubriveroutfitters.com\/products\/hydra-v2-all-purpose-tenkara-rod","provider":"Cub River Outfitters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}