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Author Archives: Jason Klass

DIY Wine Cork Fly Dryer

DIY Wine Cork Fly Dryer

Using a patch to dry your flies while fishing is a good practice for at least two reasons. The first is that you never want to put a wet fly back into your fly box (that is, unless you want to start a rusty hook collection). The second is that if your fly uses CDC,…

May 24, 20226 CommentsDIY & HacksBy Jason Klass

Wader Bag

How I Pack My Wading Gear (+2 Tips)

 Here’s my new super-compact wading bag and what I carry in it. Over the years, I’ve whittled down my wading system to be much simpler by observing my own habits. In this video, I show you what I carry and why. And toward the end of the video, I give two little tips on…

May 15, 202212 CommentsPacks, Organization & StorageBy Jason Klass

Tenkara Strike Indicator

New Tenkara Line Sighters (Strike Indicators)

ATTENTION: I was inundated with orders on these and it became too time consuming so I am no longer making them. Sorry.  I posted on Facebook about a line sighter (strike indicator) that I developed specifically for tenkara and the level of interest was not surprising. One of the biggest complaints that I’ve heard from…

April 23, 202213 CommentsTenkara LinesBy Jason Klass

The Junk Drawer Fly Box

The Junk Drawer Fly Box

There’s one in every home. Whether it’s in the kitchen, the garage, or the laundry room, we all have … a junk drawer. It’s a catch all for things we think we might need one day (but never do), yet miraculously becomes a lifeline in those odd situations we never thought we’d face: “Honey, can…

April 21, 202210 CommentsFly BoxesBy Jason Klass

How to pack tenkara gear

How I Carry My Tenkara Gear

 Tenkara gear is so light and compact, it can fit into just about any adventure. My Yonah Tenkara Pack is about as dialed in as I can think I can get in terms of tackle, but sometimes, you need to carry more. Here is a Facebook live video I made showing how I incorporate…

April 16, 20223 CommentsPacks, Organization & StorageBy Jason Klass

Fly Tying Vise Modifications

2 Ridiculously Simple Hacks for your Fly Tying Vise

Necessity may be the mother of invention, but sometimes, the best innovations come from the humble junk drawer. Yesterday I was rummaging through (one of) mine and stumbled across two pieces of clutter that inspired me to improve my experience at the bench. They’re extremely simple, but worth a share. You can probably replicate them…

April 15, 20222 CommentsDIY & HacksBy Jason Klass

Tenkara Chest Pack

What’s Inside my Tenkara Chest Pack?

After more than three decades of trying countless carry systems, I think I’ve found my Holy Grail. It’s everything I want: light, compact, ergonomic, and provides quick, easy access to everything I need exactly when and where I need it. All systems are prone to evolution if the right opportunities come along, but this one…

April 6, 2022Leave a commentPacks, Organization & StorageBy Jason Klass

Tenkara in Retail

Why Tenkara Fails in Retail

For years, I’ve dreamt about walking into my local fly shop one day and seeing a section specifically dedicated to tenkara gear–they way they do in Japan. Well, it’s been well over a decade now and it still hasn’t happened. Buying a rod (especially if it’s a first rod) is a big decision for most…

April 5, 20229 CommentsPhilosophyBy Jason Klass

Seido Tenkara Fly Box

Seido Fly Box from Fairy River

I just got my new Seido GL fly box from Fairy River and couldn’t be happier with it. Fairy River is based in Serbia and specializes in wooden fly boxes and accessories as well as conventional leaders and tenkara lines. If you’re thinking it looks familiar, that’s probably because the base has a similar layout…

April 2, 20225 CommentsFly BoxesBy Jason Klass

Spring Futsu Kebari

Spring Futsu Kebari

An old adage says that lighter colored flies work best in the spring. Whether you call them “PMDs”, “PEDs”, or just plain “Sulphurs”, I think trout get keyed in on a lighter color during this time of year. This fly works well even though it doesn’t exactly “match the hatch” and is quick and easy…

March 19, 2022Leave a commentFlies & Fly TyingBy Jason Klass

Tenkara contest

Tenkara Spring Giveaway!

This contest has ended Spring is upon us and for many, that means the beginning of trout season. So to celebrate, I’m giving away a little swag. To enter all you have to do is leave a comment below with your #1 tenkara tip to share with others. Winners will be chosen at random but…

March 18, 202212 CommentsTenkara NewsBy Jason Klass

Is Tenkara Getting too Complicated?

Recently, there’s been a lot of discussion online about using data to choose a tenkara rod. This is driven by the fact that someone new to tenkara can’t walk into their local fly shop and test cast a variety of brands like they can with conventional fly rods–they just don’t stock them. In fact, you’d…

March 14, 202212 CommentsPhilosophyBy Jason Klass
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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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    DIY Wine Cork Fly Dryer
    May 24, 2022
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    New Tenkara Line Sighters (Strike Indicators)
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