How to Learn Tenkara (Simple Japanese Fly Fishing Demystified)

In this video I go over the best ways to learn tenkara, from cheapest (free!) to most expensive. Buckle up!

0:00 Intro
0:40 1. FREE ONLINE RESOURCES

4:43 2. MEETING UP WITH SOMEONE

7:31 3. GOING OUT ON YOUR OWN

9:44 4. BOOKS

11:12 5. ONLINE COURSES

14:12 6. GUIDES & CLASSES

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[TenkaraAddict]

Here are links to things I mention in the video:

1. FREE ONLINE RESOURCES – 0:40

2. MEETING UP WITH SOMEONE – 4:43

3. GOING OUT ON YOUR OWN – 7:31

4. BOOKS – 9:44

5. ONLINE COURSES – 11:12

6. GUIDES & CLASSES – 14:12

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Thanks for watching!
-Tristan

[iflanzy]

Biggest tip I have for those starting out is don't listen to western fly fishermen when they say Tenkara is for wimps (or other more non youtube comment appropriate words in place of wimp). There's a type of rod for every occasion and if someone wants to bash someone else for their way of fishing, then they're not a real fisherman.

[denises.]

Thanks so much for this information! I've been fascinated by fly-fishing for many years. After watching your Tenkara Addict videos, I finally gave it a try. About a month ago, I bought my first rod kit off Amazon for $40. I do not have streams or creeks, but I do have stocked small lakes near by. My first time out - about two hours - I caught AND landed 18 fish: 16 bluegill and 2 trout. Needless to say, I am hooked, pardon the pun! I just bought a Dragontail Shadowfire and love the rod. While my state (ND) does not have trout streams, I am now excited to be able to add fly fishing on my travels to SD and WY. I agree with others: it's a blast no matter where you fish and what you catch!

[kenneth]

I was taught western fly fishing by my dad. When I discovered tenkara, I watched youtube videos and read some websites.

My sister got me a Seaquest 12ft tenkara rod from Amazon. I picked up some floating tenkara lines from ebay. I have tried tippet but they broke to easily. So I just use 12lb fishing leader and I tie it to the floating line and to the fly

I have learn to make my own fly line from dynema lines.

Around me closest thing to a creek is a bayou. So I fish community lakes mostly.

Poppers and streamers are great like olive drab wooly bugger. I have used fly spoons (0.7g) and the Pistol Pete spinner fly.

GOD Bless you and your family

[jennybaca]

Never heard of tenkara fishing before. Saw 1 of your videos. I've watched almost all of them now. Bought my first tenkara rod last year.ive already caught a bunch of fish. Thanks

[FlickyFlies]

Hey my friend, thanks so much for the shout out! 😄

[michaelollom]

Excellent timing. Colorado fishing licenses just came out for the 2022 - 2023 season and needed a springboard with this video.

[craigstockton]

I started many years ago when Tenkara came to the U.S. and have been active in fishing, tying and introducing people to the sport. I also use Keiryu Rods and others up to 30 ft long with floats. Thanks for your promotion of the sport, it changes your approach to fishing using Japanese techniques.

[Cabmaker]

A new subscriber, I’m an experienced traditional fly fisher and just ordered my first tenkara outfit can’t wait to try it out. Appreciate all your videos

[robaldridge]

with western style fly gear I had 4 smallish frisbee's (maybe 8") that I could take to the soccerfield here in town, an easy toss to put them here n there and then cast INTO each of them... it really helps getting your 'marksmanship' tuned in... it works with tenkara You're doing a great job with these videos Tristan, Thank You !!! ...

[Throtl]

Tristan, thanks so much for this video, and your recommendations in learning more about Tenkara. I am a book person and like the feel of the page as I read. My library is full of self help and how to books. I especially appreciated the book you recommended, “tenkara, ” by Daniel Galhardo. The first thing I noticed was the quality of the book. “tenkara, ” is beyond excellent in quality and instructional information. The QR codes included in this book, combine “old school” reading and internet technology. Excellent read! Thanks!

[Motorcyclewindtherapy]

I was fortunate to be active in a forum with Daniel when he brought tenkara USA here...still have my favorite rod from him/them. I catch bluegill and bass from my canoe with Tenkara...I'm 3 hours from the nearest trout ...but it's just a blast no matter what you catch.

Have loved your videos for years now...I think you are a great ambassador for the sport.

[freesean]

I'm ready grateful to find your channel. I fish. But this is just very kine. Different, evolved and traditional. Please please make a video about your line. The length, the knots, the difference between Ferrelled and level leader . All the lines things. Thanks. You rock. Many likes . Thanks.

[ianjones]

I've caught many a trout on my Tenkara rods, but the first fish I caught after buying my first Tenkara rod was not a trout, and the setting was far from the mountains. I was playing golf one day on my course on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and I brought my rod along in my golf bag, because I knew there was a par 3 I would play that is fronted by a pond, loaded with bream (sunfish) and some nice-sized bass. I only had one appropriate fly with me - a hopper pattern. I caught several nice bluegills with it, before I lost the fly - if I had more flies and time, I could have caught over 100 bream, and perhaps a bass or two. So, Tenkara will work in non-typical settings.

[jaycegarner]

Thanks again Tristan! You’ve inspired me to get into Tenkara and I’ve loved it. Already been catching fish and been to some beautiful places.

[tstthomason]

As a knitter, all of those skeins of gorgeous yarn in the background immediately caught my eye 😅

[teaflavoredtea]

Awesome summary of resources. I might add that buying a fly fishing guide book for your local area is an easy way to find fishing spots if your local anglers are prone to secrecy.

[pnw_element]

Brand new in fly fishing and I keep watching this channel and now I want to go buy one and try it out

[loricollins]

Thank you Tristan - Lots of great information to get me pointed in the right direction. 🎣

[barryfish]

I am surprised there aren’t more videos showing how effective Tenkara is for warm water fish in lakes. I have lots of experience with that, but no camera or photography skills. Especially in spring, my friends and I have contests to see who can catch 100 fish in the shortest time. Sunfish, crappie, bass, perch, occasional pike, I think our record is 2 hours and 43 minutes, using mostly killer bugs and the killer crane fly. At that rate, very few casts get brought in without a fish. I think warm water fishing along lake shorelines with Tenkara is overlooked, tons of action for sure if you are in the right spot.