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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…

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23 CommentsDIY & Hacks
May12010

Sebata Tenkara Line

How to Attach and Detach a Tenkara Fly Line

To a Western fly angler who is used to a nail knot or handshake connection (loop to loop) to connect their leader to their fly line, connecting a Tenkara fly line to the rod can seem a bit baffling.  Here’s a quick demonstration on how to connect a Tenkara fly line to your new Tenkara…

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2 CommentsKnots, Tenkara 101
Apr212010

How to Tie the Balloon caddis

How to Tie the Balloon Caddis

The Balloon Caddis is one of my favorite all-time caddis flies (and dry flies for that mater).  It’s versatile, durable, and easy to tie.  This innovative pattern designed by Austrian fly fishing mogul  Roman Moser (one of my fly tying heroes) belongs in every fly box (especially for the backpacking angler). Materials Hook: Partridge Mike…

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Tenkara Fishing in Rocky Mountain National Park

For those of you who couldn’t go fishing today, here’s a little Tenkara porn. At 1:57 you’ll see one method I use to store my like when moving between spots where it might be brushy. Sometimes, I wrap it around the rod instead. What do you do with your line when you have to move…

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12 CommentsTrip Reports

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…

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The “Go-To Midge”

Here’s my favorite, general purpose midge pattern. It’s easy to tie and very effective. While you could tie them in any color I mostly tie them only in black. Materials Hook: Tiemco 2488 #20 – 24 Thread: Red 8/0 Abdomen: Hareline Ultra Chenille Micro, black Thorax: Hareline Ice Dub, Olive Brown Breathers: Polypropylene Yarn, white…

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Dec12009

A Simple Fly Fishing Setup for Backpacking

To me, one of the most interesting challenges of fly fishing on multi-day hikes is coming up with a system that allows you to carry all of the essentials without lugging a 15 lb. vest up the trail.  Although my system is constantly evolving, here’s one that I found works well.  Total weight (including rod): …

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31 CommentsTenkara 101
Nov272009

A Fly Vest on Your Shoulder Strap

I’m one of those people who likes to fish my way up to my campsite.  I’m usually not wading so leaving my pack on while I hit pocket water along the way is my typical MO.  Yet, I want quick access to my flies, floatant, nippers, and tippet.  Here’s a great little pouch you can…

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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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