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Reel-less Angler Fishing the Tide Pool near National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium, Taiwan

Budget (Beginner?) Tenkara Setup

This $80 setup is for those just starting out with Tenkara. Don't let the price fool you. These items are highly dependable and spartan! You will catch fish as long as you're able to cast and present flies effectively. * Rod: Aventik Zeno S2-Glass ($60 for 9/

Tenkara fly fishing at Los Gatos Creek

Tenkara Fly Fishing at Los Gatos Creek

Hugging highway 17 to the suburbs of Santa Clara county is Los Gatos Creek trail, a popular hiking trail for south bay dwellers. My recent venture into these serene waters, armed with nothing but my Tenkara rod, unfolded an experience worth sharing. Gear * Rod: Tenkara USA Iwana 12ft rod * Line:

Daiso 1.5 Nylon Fishing Line

Daiso Fishing Line as Tippet Substitute

Why am I proposing to use fishing line from Daiso, a Japanese "dollar" store, as a substitute for tenkara fly fishing tippet? This post is NOT sponsored by Daiso. The reason is it's ridiculous affordability. Daiso's Nylon Line sells for $1.75 for 200ft

Tenkara fly fishing Stevens Creek

Tenkara Fly Fishing the "creek" at Stevens Creek

Many know of Stevens Creek as a boulevard. A side thought when they hear "Santana Row" or "Winchester Mystery House". But did you know Stevens Creek is actually.. a creek? Regulations say there's trout in it, and certain parts you could fish all year.

Cottonwood Lake Tenkara Fishing Report

Cottonwood Lake Tenkara Fishing Report

Bass were interested in my kebari, even more so with my "woolybugger". They mostly eyed my flies and followed it until they lost interest. No bites from them.

Discovering the Overlooked: Fishing a Hidden Creek in the SF Bay Area

Discovering the Overlooked: Fishing a Hidden Creek in the SF Bay Area

Watch the companion youtube video here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IkgxGUFeBs

Bow and Arrow Cast using Tenkara rod

Bow and Arrow Cast

Tenkara's solution to those tricky casting scenarios where you're hemmed in by obstacles? That would be the "Bow and Arrow Cast". Enter the Bow and Arrow Cast This specialized casting method works best with a shorter, stiffer rod, but it's versatile enough

Tenkara: Minimalism while Fishing

Tenkara: Minimalism while Fishing

I found out about Tenkara while looking up fishing gear I can bring to a backpacking trip. It's pretty wild how something as simple as looking for a compact fishing rod led me to this whole minimalist approach to fishing that's just so pure and natural.