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Category Archives: Streamcraft

Prevent Fly Fishing Gear Theft

Prevent Your Fishing Gear from Being Stolen!

At least once or twice a week, I get a customer in the shop who is there to replace gear that was stolen out of their car while they were fishing. Last week, I had two people in one day. One of them not only lost over $2,000 in rods and reels, but something that…

May 21, 201910 CommentsStreamcraftBy Jason Klass

Ultralight Tenkara Gear Setup

An SUL Minimalist Tenkara Setup

On a couple of recent fishing trips with my friends Daniel and Dennis, I was struck by something–actually, I was struck by the absence of something. While I was donning my beloved Yonah Tenkara Simple pack, they were carrying nothing. And I mean nothing (save their rods). No chest packs, no backpacks, no sort of…

April 11, 201916 CommentsStreamcraftBy Jason Klass

Temperature & trout

Trout & Temperature

When your fishing partner catches the first fist of the day, the inevitable question is, “what did you catch him on?”  It’s as if the fly were the ultimate “magic” factor in catching the fish. And, in fact, we all kind of place that faith in the fly … don’t we? We automatically place the…

December 11, 201815 CommentsStreamcraftBy Jason Klass

Tenkara big fish

Don’t Toss your Tenkara Rod!

So, I just came across a Facebook post talking about how to land a big fish by throwing your tenkara rod in the water. It’s not the first time I’ve seen this “technique” advocated. It seems to appear on the internet every once in a while. And every time it does, I have to roll…

January 15, 201410 CommentsStreamcraftBy Jason Klass

barbless flies

3 Reasons to Fish Barbless

For over 20 years, I’ve been fishing exclusively with barbless flies.  And not just for trout–for bass, panfish, steelhead, salmon, and even saltwater fish.  In fact, even before I started fly fishing, I used to crimp down the barbs on my spoons, spinners, and crankbaits too.  Why?  3 simple reasons… 1.  Better Hooksets A barb…

July 20, 201321 CommentsStreamcraftBy Jason Klass

Tenkara Rod Glare

Is your Rod Giving you Away?

Years ago, a friend of mine who had returned from a fishing trip in Tasmania told me about an unusual practice that the local anglers did there. He told me that they sanded down the blanks of their fly rods with sandpaper. My first thought was, “why on earth would anyone take sandpaper to a…

June 17, 201317 CommentsStreamcraftBy Jason Klass

Tenkara Line with amnesia strike indicator

Does Tenkara Line Visibility Matter?

If you’ve been following tenkara for any length of time, you’ve probably seen some discussion on line visibility.  For traditional, furled tenkara lines, this isn’t really an issue. They’re pretty thick and are often brightly colored so they’re almost as easy to see as western fly lines.  But for the thinner, fluorocarbon lines many tenkara…

May 21, 201329 CommentsStreamcraftBy Jason Klass

Tenkara Rod Tubes

The Great Tube Debate

Some tenkara rods come with a rod tube, and some don’t. Some anglers are hardcore tubers, some throw caution to the wind, and some are in between (like me).  An included rod tube is a nice touch, but whenever someone laments the fact that a particular rod model doesn’t come with a tube, my response…

March 28, 201321 CommentsStreamcraftBy Jason Klass

Tenkara Bum 36 Rod by Suntech

[Video] How to Reduce Arm Fatigue When Casting

I see a lot of photos on the internet of people casting tenkara with their arm fully extended.  While it might seem like a good idea at the time to gain a little extra reach, it can actually be detrimental to your presentation, and on stream stamina.  The better alternative is simple:  take a few…

February 23, 201310 CommentsStreamcraftBy Jason Klass

Dr. Ishigaki Tenkara Fishing

Be a Heron!

When I fished with Dr. Ishigaki at Last year’s Tenkara Summit, the first thing that struck me about his style was his laserlike concentration. As soon as he locked his sights on his target, you could practically feel being shut out of his world. His focus was so intense, I felt like I didn’t exist–like…

December 20, 201211 CommentsStreamcraftBy Jason Klass

Tips for not Spooking Fish

It happens to even the most experienced angler.  You come across a magazine-perfect pod of trout in crystal clear water.  Your eyes become laser focused on them. Anticipation builds. Your adrenaline kicks in.  You plot the first and and can almost feel the trout in your hand already. But then, they scatter as if someone…

November 16, 20126 CommentsStreamcraftBy Jason Klass

How to Retrieve Snagged Flies without Spooking Fish

You’ve just found the perfect pool. It’s full of fish that are actively feeding and you’ve got it all to yourself. You know you’ll be able to pull at least a few nice ones out if you just fish it long enough.  It’s one of those rare moments that you need to take full advantage…

April 30, 201217 CommentsStreamcraftBy Jason Klass

Jason Klass on Bear Creek

3 Tips for Getting from the Car to the Water Faster

I’ll admit it.  One of my pet peeves is standing in the parking lot ready to go while a fishing partner takes forever to get set up.  It’s wasted time that I could be fishing.  I don’t get to fish as much as I’d like so I like to maximize my time on the water…

March 20, 201217 CommentsStreamcraftBy Jason Klass

Tenkara Setup in 45 Seconds

Here’s a quick video I shot showing just how fast you can get your tenkara rod set up and ready to fish. Actually, I’m being a bit generous.  If you count, it’s really only 43 seconds.

March 17, 20128 CommentsStreamcraftBy 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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