Ep. 16: Tenkara Styles: the Maximizer, Satisficer, & Middle Way
We all take different approaches to tenkara and in this episode, Jason and Keegan Uhl explore some of the more common ones.
Ep. 15: Destination Japan: What To Know Before You Go
Special Guest: Go Ishii Audio-only Version There probably isn’t a tenkara angler in the U.S. that hasn’t at least entertained the idea of fishing in Japan (someday). As those who have made the journey will attest, it can be complicated and challenging, but not impossible (if you know the right way). My guest Go Ishii…
Ep. 14: North Country Spiders for the Tenkara Angler
“Connecting the dots between the Japanese kebari & English soft hackle traditions” Special Guest: Jonathan Antunez Dark Watchet by Jonathan Antunez About a month ago, I became enamored with a particular style of fly called the North Country Spider. I immediately recognized that these ultra-minimalist flies have many parallels to tenkara and soon discovered…
Ep. 13: The Lost Art of the Basics in Fly Fishing
Video Version Audio-only Version In our world of instant gratification, it’s easy to get ahead of ourselves when we begin a new endeavor. We want to take shortcuts, skim the literature, ignore details that seem insignificant (or boring). But in this episode, Jason and his guest, Chuck Kaminski, explain why it’s crucial to have a…
Ep. 12: Tenkara Fly Fishing for Mental Wellness
Jason talks with licensed therapist Tony Parmenter about the mental health benefits of fishing and why tenkara is the ideal choice for “fishing therapy”.
Ep. 11: Tom Davis’ & Jason Klass’ Fantasy Gear Wishlist
Tom Davis and Jason Klass list the types of gear designs and trends they’d like to see manufacturers adopt (and a few they’d like to see phased out). If you like to talk about your “dream gear” and explore trends in tenkara tackle, this episode is for you!
Ep. 10 Confessions of a Tenkara Rod Addict
Kris Franqui and I explore gear obsession and the specific characteristics we look for when buying a new tenkara rod.
Ep. 9: Why I Switched to Tenkara (and Never Looked Back)
This episode is dedicated to those who already fly fish and are thinking of trying tenkara. Two veteran anglers discuss why they think it’s woth a look for any serious angler.
Episode 8: Tenkara Myths Busted!
Since tenkara came to the U.S., it attracted misconceptions like a magnet. You’ve probably heard as many as my guest John Vetterli and I have. In this episode, we go through our lists of common tenkara myths and debunk them on by one.
Episode 7: Tenkara + UL Backpacking
See why tenkara is perfect for backcountry fly fishing with Backpacking Light’s Ryan Jordan!
Episode 6: Tenkara & Minimalism
Adam Trahan & Jason tap into their UL hiking backgrounds and apply them to simplifying their tenkara experiences.
Episode 5: Big Fish Tenkara? No Problem!
Guest Karin Miller of Zen Tenkara and Jason Klass tackle the topic of how to land the fish of a lifetime without a reel!
Episode 4: Anxiety-Free Fly Selection
“Scratch the Hatch” or “Match the Hatch”? Jason Sparks and Jason Klass explore strategies that will help you decide.
Episode 3: Living The Tenkara Lifestyle
Jason’s longtime friend Dennis Vander Houwen gives us a crash course in taking tenkara beyond the stream.