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Apr292012

Tenkara on the Big Thompson

Tenkara on the Big Thompson

  Today I hit the Big Thompson with fellow tenkara angler Jim Lionberger.  I haven’t fished the Big Thompson in the canyon for a few years so it was nice to make it back.  Even better was that Jim has a friend who owns some land right on the river so we ha a beautiful…

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Apr282012

Kamikaze Kebari

Kamikaze Kebari

  Whenever anyone asks me what makes the sakasa kebari an effective pattern, of course my first answer is the standard one–that the reversed hackle produces a lifelike motion in the water.  But this is always immediately followed by an explanation of what I consider an equally important (yet often overlooked) quality of these flies:…

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11 CommentsFlies & Fly Tying
Apr262012

Jason Klass - Tenkara Outlaw

How to be a Tenkara Outlaw

I recently read an article in which a spokeswoman from the NY Department of Environmental Conservation stated that tenkara fishing on fly fishing only waters is technically illegal in her state since the law dictates the use of a “traditional” fly rod, fly reel, and fly line. “Traditional”? That’s odd, isn’t it? People have been…

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16 CommentsHumor
Apr222012

Bass Pro Shops White River Gear Bag Review

I finally decided to replace my 15-year-old Orvis gear bag with something a little more modern and technical.  At my local Bass Pro Shops, I found the White River gear bag–a feature packed bag that is perfect for tenkara as well as other types of fly fishing.  After comparing it to several other bags, this…

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6 CommentsPacks, Organization & Storage
Apr212012

Bass on a Tenkara USA Yamame

My 1st Tenkara Bass

This might come as a surprise to some of you but today, I caught my first tenkara-caught bass.  Funny thing–I guess if you only go fishing for trout, you only catch trout!  Until today, I have only used tenkara in trout streams so I thought I’d give one of our local lakes a try for…

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18 CommentsTrip Reports, Warmwater Tenkara
Apr172012

Killer Bugs

Confessions of a Killer Bug Addict

It wasn’t supposed to be like this.  I came from a good family.  I grew up fishing dry flies with bamboo rods on spring creeks.  I learned all the latin names of aquatic insects and could tie patterns that imitated them right down to the last abdominal gill.  I filled Wheatly after Wheatly with beautifully…

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54 CommentsFlies & Fly Tying, Fly Tying, Humor
Apr162012

Raji Leica Tenkara Line Spools

Raji Leica Tenkara Line Spools

Not too long ago, I posted about some Oni tenkara line spools I got from Japan.  I like them a lot but I also like line spools that have a metal bar inserted in the center for storing the fly.  On eBay, I recently found a spool that has the best of both worlds–a spool identical…

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S**t Tenkara Anglers Say

I’ve always been a fan of the “S**t People Say” video series and thought it would be fun to make one about tenkara.  Special thanks to TenkaraTalk readers Phil Echelman, Joe Egry, and Kevin Fricke for being in the video. WARNING:  This video contains adult language.

22 CommentsHumor
Apr82012

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Tenkara Release Box

Today I got a chance to try out the release box that Karel from Tenkara on the Fly made for me.  I really like it because it gives me plenty of time to take pictures of fish without having to worry about suffocating them or slipping out of my hands.  Plus, I can pour them…

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24 CommentsTrip Reports
Apr72012

DIY Tippet Spool Holder

A DIY Tippet Spool Holder

I normally don’t like gadgets hanging off the outside of my chest pack.  I try to limit it to the things I want quick access to like hemostats and line clippers.  Until now, I have kept my tippet spools inside my pack thinking it was one less thing to clank around.  But, I like the…

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19 CommentsDIY & Hacks
Apr32012

Sakasa Kebari

Sakasa Kebari & the One Fly Approach

Ever since I started tenkara fishing, I’ve been fascinated with those who subscribe to the “one fly” approach. Imagine an angler so confident in their skills, having so much faith in one fly, that they choose to carry only one pattern with them.  It seems almost mythical.  Yet, there are some practical reasons why this…

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14 CommentsPhilosophy
Apr22012

Tenkara Lake Fishing

Where Simplicity Really Matters

As tenkara takes hold in the West, many people are experimenting with different techniques, rigging, and DIY gear modifications. As someone who has a deep passion for innovation, I think this is a good thing. But there are many voices criticizing certain types of experimentation in an effort to preserve the intrinsic simplicity of tenkara.…

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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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