Tenryu Fates Basic Master FBM804-2

Name: Tenryu Fates Basic Master FBM804-2
Brand: Tenryu
SKU: TENR-F7745F28397-J4533933020679
Price: 197.80 EUR
Availability: InStock

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$197,80

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Length8'0" (2.44 m)

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Description

The Tenryu Fates Basic Master (フェイテスベーシックマスター) is a trout fly rod built around a comfortable, stress-free casting feel, refined over successive generations for anglers from entry-level through expert.

This listing stocks the FBM804-2 model: a 2-piece, 8'0" (2.44m) rod rated for #4 line, weighing 75g, with a cigar-type cork grip and an SiC ring stripping guide. Aimed at trout — yamame, iwana and rainbow trout — in mountain streams, rivers and managed catch-and-release fisheries.

Specs

Rod type: Fly
Length: 8'0" (2.44 m)
Pieces: 2
Line rating: #4 fly line
Model: FBM804-2

Shipping & returns

Packed in Japan and shipped with tracked international delivery. Duties and taxes may apply at checkout depending on destination. Eligible returns are covered — see the shipping page for timelines.

Packed in Japan Real spec on every product Tracked shipping to your door Eligible returns on covered orders Chosen by an angler in Japan

The numbers

Full spec sheet

Rod type: Fly
Length: 8'0" (2.44 m)
Pieces: 2
Line rating: #4 fly line
Model: FBM804-2

What makes it different

Built to fish, not just to sell

The blank

Refined over successive generations, the Fates Basic Master loads smoothly through a stress-free casting stroke, giving entry-level through expert anglers a comfortable, predictable feel on the forward and back cast.

What it's built for

An 8'0" #4-weight trout fly rod built for mountain streams, rivers and managed catch-and-release fisheries, targeting yamame, iwana and rainbow trout across a range of stream widths.

How it fishes

Present dry flies and nymphs on standard trout fly-fishing techniques, using the SiC stripping guide for smooth line shoot on longer casts and the cigar-type cork grip for all-day comfort.

The setup it likes

Pair with a #4-weight fly reel and matching weight-forward or double-taper #4 line, with a 9ft tapered leader down to 5X–6X tippet for typical stream trout.

Straight answers

FAQ

What does the power rating (UL, L, M, MH) actually mean?

JDM power letters often run lighter than the same letter on a US or Australian blank. The honest spec is the lure-weight range in grams on each listing — match that to what you throw, and use the letter as a tiebreaker.

How do I read Japanese rod lengths?

Japanese lengths are written in feet and inches as a decimal: 6.6 reads as 6 feet 6 inches, not six-point-six feet.

One-piece or multi-piece for travel?

Two-piece and telescopic travel rods pack shorter and ship more easily. One-piece blanks feel cleaner, but long parcels can attract courier length surcharges and some carriers route them more slowly.

What warranty or service do imported rods have?

There is no local service centre for a JDM rod. Repairs go back to Japan, usually with a fee and a multi-week turnaround — we state that plainly so you can weigh it before you buy.

Will a one-piece rod cost more to ship?

It can. Long parcels attract courier length surcharges on some routes and can move through fewer carriers. Any shipping cost shows at checkout before you pay — no surprises after the order.