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I went a little crazy tonight building level lines with my girth hitch attachment method and it quickly became apparent to me that I’d need a way to store and organize them. So, I bought a bunch of 3″ X 4″ plastic bags at Michael’s and printed out some inserts
That’s right–I said “horsehair tenkara FLIES”, not “horsehair tenkara LINES”. Usually, whenever you combine the words “horsehair” and “tenkara” in the same sentence (or Google search), the discussion is inevitably around horsehair tenkara fly lines. But what many people don’t know is that horsehair (or, more accurately, horse
I recently broke down and bought a Tenkara USA Ito after hearing a lot of buzz and positive reviews on it. To be honest, my first experience with the Ito didn’t make a great impression on me. I had cast one a few times and thought it was too slow
Here is a quick video I shot of Tenkara USA founder Daniel Galhardo giving some tenkara casting tips to a group on the Roaring River in Rocky Mountain National Park. In this segment, Daniel covers some basic casting techniques such as timing, casting stroke, power, and how to cast in
I just got back from the Colorado tenkara outing and am happy to report we had a great turnout! About 15 people showed up with a diverse mix of skill levels–everything from complete fishing novice to experienced fly angler tenkara converts. Daniel Galhardo from Tenkara USA gave several on-stream demos
Today was our first snow here in Parker, CO– a foreshadowing the long winter ahead. For many, winter means the end of trout season. Many will wait out the next few months tying flies or by turning to other winter sports until spring. But some will embrace the madness of
[/caption] I’m excited to tell you that Daniel will be giving an on-stream tenkara presentation in RMNP and you’re invited! This is a great opportunity for anyone in Colorado who is interested in tenkara fly fishing to learn from a master, get your questions answered, and try out some cool
Fall has always been my favorite season. I love the palate of colors, the brisk air, the crackle of leaves beneath my feet, and most of all, fall fishing! Maybe it’s something as ingrained as the fact that I was born in the fall or maybe it’s something more
I’m heading back to Rocky Mountain National Park Sunday for what might be my last chance to catch the hopper frenzy on the Big Thompson. In anticipation, I tied up half a dozen foam hoppers as per John Rumney’s design. In general, I’m not a big fan of foam but
It hasn’t happened to me yet but I’ve heard some people complain that while fishing, the end cap on their tenkara rod loosens up and sometimes fall off. While they’re easily replaceable from Tenkara USA, the loss of the end cap could pose some problems in the field when you
If you’ve decided to get into tenkara fishing, you’re probably wondering what gear you need to get started. The answer will be a little different for people who have fly fishing experience and already have some gear they can apply vs. people completely new to the sport who are starting
Yesterday, I was lucky enough to fish with Chris Stewart of Tenkara Bum and Brian Flemming of Learn Tenkara in Rocky Mountain National Park. [/caption] We started out on the Roaring River near the Fall River Entrance in the alluvial fan. My favorite part of the Roaring River is
Jason Klass is a former fly fishing guide & casting instructor based in Colorado. He was an early adopter of tenkara in the West and has been fishing the method for a variety of species since 2009. Read more
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