In Episode 20 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Amanda, Anthony, Matt, & Mike hold our first ever Tenkara Fantasy Draft - picking rods, lines, flies, locations, and a special "wild card" item. The clock was ticking and strategies were abound. It's such a fun conversation!

Be sure to comment ON OUR YOUTUBE VIDEO and tell us who "won" the draft... who dropped the kebari... or what YOU might have picked instead for the opportunity to win a tenkara-related prize!

Show Notes:

• 00:14 - Introduction
• 01:25 - Amanda & Matt Fish in Colorado
• 04:49 - 2024 Tenkara Draft Rules
• 09:33 - Round 1
• 16:39 - Round 2
• 26:30 - Round 3
• 31:27 - Round 4
• 36:49 - Round 5
• 42:15 - Final Review of Draft Boards

Anthony's Inspiration: Bandsplain Podcast

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In Episode 16 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast Anthony Naples talked with Jonathan Antunez about his style of active wet fly fishing that is inspired in part by H.C. Cutcliffe and other anglers of bygone eras but which is being given new life by utilizing modern state-of-the-art fixed line tenkara rods.

In Episode 19 Anthony revisits this topic with Jonathan. We hope that you catch the bug like he has and you give this style of fishing a try.

Show Notes:

• The art of trout fishing on rapid streams⁠ by H.C. Cutcliffe
• Check out ⁠these videos by Adam (Fly Anorak) on YouTube⁠ to see some more Cutcliffe patterns and learn more about them.
• Paul Gaskell’s book on Amazon: Fly Fishing Master H.C. Cutcliffe Rediscovered in The Art of Trout Fishing in Rapid Streams
• Nikko Area tenkara fly as discussed by Jonathan on Yoshikazu Fujioka’s website
• Discover Tenkara’s Wet Flies in Focus Series on H.C. Cutcliffe’s stiff-hackled wet flies
• Jonathan Antunez's ⁠"Trout Conjurer"⁠ Instagram account

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In Episode 18 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Matt, Amanda & Anthony discuss the recent White Mountains Tenkara Campout, stream etiquette, terrain and tenkara style, and more.

The White Mountains Tenkara event hosted by Red Brook Tenkara happened recently in New Hampshire and Tenkara Angler team members Amanda, Matt and Mike were in attendance. Amanda and Matt share their thoughts on the event and the area.

Then the team discusses a little bit about stream etiquette and expectations inspired by frequent Tenkara Angler contributor Dennis Vander Houwen's recent article The Unwritten Rules of Fishing Etiquette.

Matt Sment poses the question about how terrain and background affect tenkara fishing style. And finally, there is some discussion about everyone's upcoming plans.

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Show Notes & Links:

• 01:26 - The White Mountains Tenkara Campout
• 12:00 - Stream etiquette and expectations
• 18:24 - How do terrain and background inform your tenkara style?
• 0:34:22 - Upcoming plans?

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Gear Mentioned in this podcast:

Tenkara USA Satoki

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In Episode 17 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Mike, Matt, & Anthony touch on some current events in their fishing lives.

Anthony discusses some learnings he's made fishing the same water consistently in May. Matt recaps the Driftless Tenkara Campout. Mike frets over where the "too much vs. too little" line is drawn when it comes to packing for an upcoming trip.

Finally, Anthony spends some extended time with Roanoke, Virginia based angler, Mike Garrison. Mike discusses his entry into tenkara, why he enjoys it so much, the similarities (and differences) between a euro-nymphing & fixed line (tenkara) nymphing setup, as well as the value in fishing with guides.

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Show Notes & Links:

• 0:00:03 - Intros
• 0:01:00 - Anthony's fishing observations
• 0:12:23 - Dirty nymphers & Squirmy worms
• 0:15:40 - Matt's Colorado trip
• 0:17:57 - What's your limit with tenkara gear
• 0:27:00 - Driftless Tenkara Campout
• 0:30:22 - Packing (light?) for New Hampshire
• 0:38:59 - Tenkara USA rain jacket
• 0:41:32 - Mike Garrison conversation
• 0:51:00 - Going from Western to Tenkara; Troutbitten
• 0:54:53 - Tight line nymphing and fish numbers
• 1:03:28 - Euronymphing vs. Fixed line nymphing
• 1:11:44 - Learn from guides

--------- Mike Garrison Info:

Mike's Blog: Guide Waters: Exploring Fly Fishing & Life

Mike's Instagram: @blueridgeflyguy

Mike's Business: Strategic Referral Team

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Episode 16 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast is doing double duty as a "Supersized" edition of the Tenkara Moves series. In this episode Anthony talks to Jonathan Antunez about fishing wet flies with tenkara rods. Jonathan offers up insight and advice on both taking wet fly fishing back to its fixed line origins while also bringing it up to the state-of-the-art utilizing modern tenkara rods and lines.

Show Notes:

• The art of trout fishing on rapid streams by H.C. Cutcliffe

• Check out these videos by Adam (Fly Anorak) on YouTube to see some more Cutcliffe patterns and learn more about them.
• Patagonia video featuring the traditional Italian fixed-line style called Pesca alla Valsesiana

• Jonathan Antunez's "Trout Conjurer" Instagram account

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In Episode 15 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Amanda, Anthony, Matt, and Mike answer listener (& reader) submitted questions from the tenkara community. The topics reviewed include a discussion of furled vs. level lines, a "go to" fly, beginner tenkara skills, rod breakage, Patagonia, bucket list tenkara fishing destinations, and the difference between tenkara vs. fixed line fishing. We really enjoyed this change up in the podcast programming, and hope you like it too. Check it out! Show Notes: 00:10 - Introduction 01:45 - Furled Lines vs. Level Lines (Submitted by Andy) 15:02 - "Go To" Flies (Submitted by Dave) 25:30 - One Tenkara Skill for Beginners (Submitted by Dave) 37:39 - Rod Breakage in the Elements (Submitted by Gary) 44:01 - Patagonia? (Submitted by Dario & Fer) 47:35 - "Bucket" List Tenkara Destinations (Audible by Anthony) 52:22 - Tenkara vs. Fixed Line Fishing (Submitted by Arran) 59:21 - Closing Remarks --- Want to see more? Visit Tenkara Angler

In Episode 14 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Amanda, Anthony, Mike, and Tom cover several topics in a grab bag of conversation. Starting with current events, we discuss the new print issue of Tenkara Angler, the Appalachian Tenkara Anglers fly swap, and an upcoming Tenkara 101 course. The conversation then transitions into a deep dive of what techniques each angler uses to find and scout new-to-them waters. We also play the overrated / underrated game with two topics sent in by a friend. To close, the back half of the podcast features an interview with Casey & Kevin Canfield of Rocky MTN Tenkara to learn a little bit about their backgrounds, their interest in tenkara, and the direction they're taking the company.

Level Line Podcast Episode 14 Show Notes:

00:10 - Introduction

01:12 - Current Events⁠⁠⁠

09:40 - Scouting Water⁠⁠⁠

28:07 - Overrated / Underrated

40:59 - Q&A Ask

42:40 - Interview with Rocky MTN Tenkara

48:50 - Fishing in New Mexico

51:38 - Rocky MTN Tenkara's Niche

54:35 - Rod Lineup - Chico & Rio

1:00:34 - Conservation

1:02:38 - Where to Find Rocky MTN Tenkara

In Episode 13 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Anthony, Matt, Mike, and Tom discuss several different topics of note including upcoming tenkara community events, cold weather fishing, overrated / underrated, what books influenced their tenkara, and then wrap it up noting our Tenkara USA Amago giveaway and the conclusion of the Riverworks Oni conversion program. Check it out!

Level Line Podcast Episode 13 Show Notes:

00:12 - Introduction

00:39 - Upcoming Tenkara Events⁠

08:29 - Cold Weather Fishing⁠

24:56 - Overrated / Underrated

42:35 - Books That Influence Your Tenkara

55:54 - Tenkara USA Amago Giveaway

56:51 - Riverworks Rod Co. Oni Conversion Program

58:45 - Closing Remarks