Remember my post about tenkara’s diversity in simplicity? This video is a perfect example of that. In it, you will see a range of different tenkara casting techniques including the standard 10 o’clock / 12 o’clock overhand cast, the backhand (cross-chest) cast, sidearm cast, and the bow-and-arrow cast–but not just any bow-and-arrow cast. This is a very unique one for long lines and involves coiling the line in one hand while pulling back on the rod to shoot a long line into a tight spot. This is a really interesting technique and if you want to jump right to it, skip to 06:26. Thanks to Karl Klavon for making me aware of this video! I think all tenkara anglers should watch it.
Great video! It is very instructive, especially that bow and arrow cast!
-Tom
Interesting. Have you tried it yet, Jason?
Hi Loften, I use the bow and arrow cast frequently but haven’t fished much with long lines so I haven’t tried the coiled up method in this video yet. However, I’m making some longer level lines and someone made a 20 ft. furled line for me so I will definitely try out this method. Looks like it might take a little practice.
Thanks Jason. The water I fish has a lot of overhanging trees not much room to cast overhead. I have cast sidearm most of the time. Good to see how to do it right. Thanks for the help.
Thanks for the video Jason! And I thought that I was casting in an unconventional Tenkara manner. Most places I fish, I have overhang, wind, very small holes, etcetera… Have not tried the bow and arrow yet, thought about it, but I’d for sure get a knot in my line… Looked like he was using a longer rod than an Iwana.
Great video! What do you think about this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3idbTLtCS8w&feature=plcp&context=C3b13e8dUDOEgsToPDskIxRALyYRWpIjDGJxvgsZhS ?
I like that video a lot. I commented about it here.
Thank you very much for your reply! I was not paying attention..
I have found some other tenkara new videos on that youtube channel.