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Category Archives: DIY & Hacks

Bmboo Tenkara Rod

Bamboo “Tenkara” Rod

Today, I got something in the mail that has been in the works for months:  my bamboo tenkara rod.  A while back, I contacted Chuck Ledgerwood from Prize Catch Inc. and asked him if he could make me a tenkara-style rod in bamboo.  He was really enthusiastic about the project right from the start and…

March 17, 201115 CommentsDIY & HacksBy Jason Klass

A Simple Line Management Method for Tenkara Fly Fishing

A Simple Tenkara Line Management System from Jason Klass on Vimeo. If you’ve ever wondered what to do with your Tenkara line when you collapse your rod to move from spot to spot, here’s a simple, cheap DIY solution that might work for you.  BTW, if you’re not fond of the red color, the Fuji…

May 10, 201024 CommentsDIY & HacksBy Jason Klass

How to Make a “French Slinky” Strike Indicator

This easy-to-make strike indicator was invented by the French during an international fly fishing competition and was recently featured in Fly Fisherman Magazine.  It’s basically a monofilament “spring” that is very sensitive and gives you a good visual indication of even the most subtle strikes.  I don’t know if the French have a name for…

March 30, 20104 CommentsDIY & HacksBy 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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