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.
Episode 2: A Day in the Life of a Tenkara Guide
Veteran Tenkara Guide Paul Vertrees gives us a glimpse behind the scenes of this most esoteric profession.
Episode 1: What Determines a Rod’s Action?
Tenkara Tanuki Founder Luong Tam explains exactly how and why our tenkara rods perform the way they do.