An Introduction To: Tenkara

This video is just a simple outline of the Tenkara method of fishing, for those unfamiliar. I've recently gotten into Tenkara fishing and figured I'd share my discovery with you! It's a great and lightweight way to get into backpack fishing or even just fishing!
The gear I use is as follows:

-And assorted flies I've collected over the years

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[alexwilson]

I want one of these so badly because the small mountains and streams of the mountains of New England would be perfect with these

[JohnFrahm]

Thanks for the info. Answered a lot of questions. Looking forward to more updates. Another video idea would be on trekking poles please. pitching tarp with them, etc...

[RcFlyer]

I can't wait for this series of videos!

[alexicn]

thank you for the video, very informative! i'd love to add some fishing to my backpacking experience in future.

[KellanJames]

Very cool. Now we just need to figure out a good way to attach the line to a trekking pole...

[RobertFireLionBlueHawkWinkler]

As I've gotten older (66) I've done less and less on trail fishing because I got tired of the weight and the bulk. This Tenkara rod seems to be just what I need. Hopefully they sell them at Cabela's or Bass Pro Shop.

[danthom]

Thanks for introducing me to this. TenkaraUSA has a sale on it's poles right now. I got the IWANA for $100.

[pvkjhilk]

if you are staying near a water source for the night or evening i like to just use yoyos. they are far more efficient and just as light. you can have 6-12 lines in the water while you sleep or rest and leave them completely unattended. on the go they are no good though

[garygoldsmith]

Thanks, answered a lot of questions. More please.

[Thelifeofaflyfisherman]

I just got one for Christmas and I have really been struggling with the casting

[charlymcconaghy]

What got you into Tenkara? Fingers crossed it was Ole Hankers at Gswartz :) he'd be proud

[TheMDOutdoors]

Looks very interesting way of fishing. I just subscribe to your channel as always happy fishing and tight lines.

[MatanuskaHIGH]

Fucking awesome! im so glad you are making a video on tenkara.. the best way to incorporate fishing into backpacking.. i used to fly fish an backpack in oregon..most of my backpacking trips included fishing and some sort of lake or river that i would hike and fish.. as light as fly rods are they were never to much of a bother to carry in a 4 piece type model..but after seeing tenkara its my new backpacking method for many fishing hikes.. check out Ruta locura they make carbon hiking poles that you can buy the tenkara kit and turn your hiking pole into part of your tenkara .. anyway..awesome video man im so glad you are getting into tenkara ..I bet you wished you ha one in the sierras.. you could have been eating fresh trout every night..

[dinodish]

You should hike the te araroa, the full length of New Zealand

[jpstubblebine]

Nice, looks interesting. I really like snickers though, hhmmmm....

[mrjt]

I went fly fishing for the first time last weekend and really liked it. It seemed like you really had to work the bigger fish. How do you do that without the reel or do you just fish a heavier line and man handle them in?

[brian_onthetrail]

Thanks Joe for the video. I've been wantng to switch over to Tenkra. Also, you mentioned that you were back in the real world. Sitting on a dock next to a river or lake seems a little removed from the real world to me. Ha Ha.

[roadesontheroad]

This is my first time hearing of a Tenkara rod. I've been looking to get into fly fishing. Would you recommend learning on Tenkara vs. get a rod and reel set? Is it harder to bring fish in?

[beinoutside]

Joe, thanks for all the videos! I have fly fished for over 30 years and switched to tenkara a couple years ago. Suddenly, I became a better fisherman. The fly presentation is hard to duplicate with the western style of fly fishing. I am fortunate to live near Pisgah Forest. Awesome backpacking and trout streams! Another point, I never miss all the line carried on a fly reel. I can always reach any spot on the stream with my tenkara rod. Simple things truly are the most enjoyable!!

[briansullivan]

Great video! I'm a novice taking a TenkaraUSA rod on the John Muir Trail. Would you suggest I bring the protective tube, or give up the extra weight and just be careful with it?