Ep. 16: Tenkara Styles: the Maximizer, Satisficer, & Middle Way
We all take different approaches to tenkara and in this episode, Jason and Keegan Uhl explore some of the more common ones.
July 12, 2024
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to explore the most interesting and esoteric facets of our rich sport.
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A veteran fly angler of 35 years, Jason Klass was an early adopter of tenkara in the U.S. who has been one of its most prolific evangelists since 2009.
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Ep. 15: Destination Japan: What To Know Before You Go
Special Guest: Go Ishii Audio-only Version There probably isn’t a tenkara angler in the U.S.
May 15, 2024
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Ep. 14: North Country Spiders for the Tenkara Angler
“Connecting the dots between the Japanese kebari & English soft hackle traditions” Special Guest:
March 31, 2024
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Ep. 13: The Lost Art of the Basics in Fly Fishing
Video Version Audio-only Version In our world of instant gratification, it’s easy to get ahead
March 29, 2024
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Ep. 12: Tenkara Fly Fishing for Mental Wellness
Jason talks with licensed therapist Tony Parmenter about the mental health benefits of fishing and why tenkara is the ideal choice for “fishing therapy”.
February 14, 2024
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Ep. 11: Tom Davis’ & Jason Klass’ Fantasy Gear Wishlist
Tom Davis and Jason Klass list the types of gear designs and trends they’d like to see manufacturers adopt (and a few they’d like to see phased out). If you like to talk about your “dream gear” and explore trends in tenkara tackle, this episode is for you!
December 10, 2023
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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.
November 15, 2023
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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.
November 5, 2023
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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.
June 20, 2023
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Episode 7: Tenkara + UL Backpacking
See why tenkara is perfect for backcountry fly fishing with Backpacking Light’s Ryan Jordan!
May 9, 2023
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