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Dec292012

Rigs Tenkara Nymph Line

Tenkara Nymph Line by Rigs

When I first heard Rigs Fly Shop (a Tenkara USA dealer here in Colorado) was coming out with a new level line, I wasn’t really all that interested. After all, how much can you really innovate a level line? But when I first laid eyes on it, I knew it was something special. And when…

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Dec272012

South Platte Rainbow

South Platte River 12/27/2012

I hit the South Platte today since it was one of the only rivers that isn’t frozen over right now.  I didn’t expect to catch much because, well…it’s the S. Platte in December. And, my expectations were met. I only caught one (small) rainbow. But I can’t complain.  After all, it was a frigid day…

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12 CommentsTrip Reports
Dec202012

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…

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11 CommentsStreamcraft
Dec192012

Mylar Tinsel for Fly Tying

Free Mylar Tinsel for Life!

Flat tinsel is a great material for adding flash and segmentation to a fly. Years ago, tiers basically had only two choices in colors: silver and gold. This is why so many classic patterns call for those colors.  It was really more about availability rather than a conscious design choice. But today, flat tinsel comes…

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7 CommentsFly Tying
Dec162012

Ostrich Sakasa Kebari

An Unnecessarily Complex Tenkara Fly

Most tenkara flies are simple.  But they don’t have to be.  In fact, some can resemble miniature Atlantic salmon flies.  Here is an example of a fancier tenkara fly to show some possibilities.  I normally tie simple flies for fishing, but let’s face it…if you’re a fly tier at heart, a few turns of hackle…

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11 CommentsFlies
Dec82012

Hi vis tenkara lines

Painted Tenkara Level Lines

An ongoing dilemma I’ve faced has been line visibility.  If you’re using a furled tenkara line, then visibility is usually not an issue.  But if you use level fluorocarbon lines, you know that even the brightest line can sometimes be hard to see in different light conditions. I basically use two colors:  orange, and bright…

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14 CommentsDIY & Hacks
Dec22012

Tenkara Centre UK Seiryu Rod

Tenkara Centre UK Seiryu Rod

The Seiryu is actually the second rod I’ve field tested from Tenkara Centre UK.  I recently viewed their new Masu rod and while it’s a great rod with a specific niche action and a lot of nice finishing touches, I think of the Seiryu more as an all purpose workhorse.   Specs   Length: 360cm…

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Nov282012

Tenkara Times Next Rod

Tenkara Times “Next” Rod

Not too long ago, I reviewed the Tenkara Times 1st Step rod. Overall, I really liked the rod even though it was a littler stiffer action than I generally prefer. But recently, I was able to test another rod in their lineup: the Next rod. With a 5:5 action, this rod was a little more…

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Nov272012

Tenkara Presentation at the Colorado Fly Fisher's Club

Tenkara Presentation at the Fly Fisher’s Club of Colorado

Last Wednesday, I had the privilege of giving a tenkara presentation to the Fly Fisher’s Club of Colorado at their monthly dinner. The event was held in the prestigious University club of Denver and if you’re wondering why I wasn’t wearing my signature baseball cap and Jeans, it’s because the club has a strict dress…

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Nov242012

Japanese Lantern Tenkara Fly

The Japanese Lantern Sakasa Kebari

Most of my flies are pretty bland.  I typically don’t incorporate a lot of synthetics or flash into my patterns.  But after taking a closer look at some of Masami Tanaka’s flies, I’ve come up with a pattern that is a little flashier than my usual ties:  the Japanese Lantern. Rather than plain thread, Tanaka…

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Nov232012

[Video] RIBZ – a Great Pack for Tenkara

The RIBZ front pack is a very versatile pack for backpacking, hiking, skiing, and pretty much any outdoor pursuit.  I think it also makes a great pack for tenkara when you don’t need a full vest, but need to carry a little more than will fit in a chest pack.

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6 CommentsPacks, Organization & Storage
Nov222012

Tenkara Centre UK Masu Rod

Tenkara Centre UK Masu Rod

The Masu is a brand new 11 ft. rod from Tenkara Centre UK (so new in fact, that at the time of this post, it isn’t even on their website yet). This is a great little rod with some nice bells and whistles not found on most other Tenkara rods. The Action At first, I…

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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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