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Comparison of Initial Investment: Fly Fishing and Tenkara Outfit (on Google Shopping)

2020/11/25

Many claims that its is “expensive" to start fly fishing. But is it really so?
According to Google Shopping search result for the initial tackle investment fly fishing requires only $125 and tenkara $53, if aiming for typical trout fishing or light weight sport fishing excluding expense on accessories.

 

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Items Fly Fishing Tenkara
1. Rod Fly Rod: $40-$2400 Tenkara Rod: $40-$330
2. Reel Fly Reel: $35-$1000 No reel, rig spool: $3-$20
3. Casting Line Fly Line: $35-$120
Backing Line: $8-$40
Level Line: $5-$24
4. Fishing Line Tapered Leader: $2-$12
Tippet: $5-$15
Tippet: $5-$15
Total $125-$3587 $53-$389
Casting Range 1m-40m 1m-10m
Fish Size 0.25lb – 20lb 0.25lb – 6lb

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*Search performed in September 2014