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Tenkara Podcast: Tenkara Masters & History of Tenkara in the U.S.

June 4, 20206 CommentsInterviewsBy Jason Klass

Tenkara Podcast
I recently did an impromptu podcast with my old friend and mentor Daniel Galhardo of Tenkara USA after we had an early-morning conversation about some ideas swirling around in our heads. Some of them may be controversial and I know some of you may not be receptive to them, but they’re the products of being veterans in the industry. In any case, take a listen and we would love to hear your feedback in the comments section below whether you agree or disagree. In a country that is so divided right now, I think debate and open dialogue are good things! Especially on a topic we all love and care about. Please take a listen and give us some feedback!

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Jason Klass

Jason is an avid fly angler and backpacker. As a former fly fishing guide originally from Western New York, he moved to Colorado and became an early adopter of tenkara which perfectly suited the small, high altitude streams and lakes there. He has not fished a Western-style fly rod for trout since.

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6 Comments
  1. June 13, 2020 at 8:12 pm
    Daniel @ Tenkara USA

    Hey, thanks for having that conversation so last minute. I appreciated the talk and good thought exercises we went thru. It was nice to record another episode together.

  2. June 20, 2020 at 10:07 am
    Martin Fisher

    I like the terms “Tenkara Enthusiast” and/or “Tenkara Enthusiast and Teacher.”
    I’m also fine with referring to those we learn from, in the many different ways, as “mentors.”
    I consider both of you, Jason and Daniel, mentors.
    I’ve learned a lot from you through your many contributions.
    I’ve had to learn Tenkara the “hard” way—no personal mentors.
    I live in the Southern Tier of New York State—Chemung County.
    I haven’t met anyone in this area with an interest in Tenkara.
    Anyway, thanks to you and others, I learn something new about Tenkara, and Kebari tying, nearly every day.
    Thank You!
    Martin

  3. June 21, 2020 at 11:10 am
    Jason Klass

    I’m from Orchard Park just south of Buffalo. Where are you Martin?

  4. June 26, 2020 at 2:09 am
    Martin Fisher

    I’m in Elmira Heights.
    I was born in Elmira.
    I grew up about 20 miles south in north central Pennsylvania.

  5. August 1, 2020 at 7:10 pm
    John

    Hey Jason and Martin,
    This episode gave me the kick in the pants to reach out to Jason and Im so glad we were able to catch up. Thanks Jason. Now after 20 years have passed I’m learning from my original teacher as I read your blogs and communicate with you again.
    @Martin, I also live in NY north of Syracuse and learned from Jason when he lived and worked in the Buffalo area. Look me up some time if you are fishing Central New York.

  6. August 2, 2020 at 8:37 am
    Jason Klass

    Hey John, it was great reconnecting with you too! I’m glad to have had a positive impact on your life. That’s what makes it all worthwhile.

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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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