Comments on: Tenkara – How my blog introduced me to Japanese fly fishing http://www.eclecticguy.com/2009/05/24/tenkara-how-my-blog-introduced-me-to-japanese-fly-fishing/ musings of just some guy Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:42:00 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Andrew N http://www.eclecticguy.com/2009/05/24/tenkara-how-my-blog-introduced-me-to-japanese-fly-fishing/comment-page-1/#comment-1231 Andrew N Mon, 10 May 2010 19:01:33 +0000 http://eclecticguy.com/?p=1243#comment-1231 Very interesting! This is the first I've ever heard of tenkara. Very interesting! This is the first I’ve ever heard of tenkara.

]]> By: EclecticGuy http://www.eclecticguy.com/2009/05/24/tenkara-how-my-blog-introduced-me-to-japanese-fly-fishing/comment-page-1/#comment-907 EclecticGuy Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:51:55 +0000 http://eclecticguy.com/?p=1243#comment-907 You can get some feel for tenkara with a cheap cane pole - the kind they sell at Walmart for kids. Use a 20 to 30 wt mono line the length of the cane rod and away you go. I saw a cane setup at Walmart last week for $9.99. But, there is really no comparison to a reel tenkara rod designed for the purpose. These rods are supple and 11 to 12' long. The rods that TenkaraUSA sells here in the US (the only source for tenkara rods here) are very nice and are quite affordable. You can get some feel for tenkara with a cheap cane pole – the kind they sell at Walmart for kids. Use a 20 to 30 wt mono line the length of the cane rod and away you go. I saw a cane setup at Walmart last week for $9.99.

But, there is really no comparison to a reel tenkara rod designed for the purpose. These rods are supple and 11 to 12′ long. The rods that TenkaraUSA sells here in the US (the only source for tenkara rods here) are very nice and are quite affordable.

]]> By: bothyman http://www.eclecticguy.com/2009/05/24/tenkara-how-my-blog-introduced-me-to-japanese-fly-fishing/comment-page-1/#comment-906 bothyman Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:40:19 +0000 http://eclecticguy.com/?p=1243#comment-906 I'd like to try Tenkara Fishing without buying an expensive rod any tips on how to do this ?? I’d like to try Tenkara Fishing without buying an expensive rod any tips on how to do this ??

]]> By: EclecticGuy http://www.eclecticguy.com/2009/05/24/tenkara-how-my-blog-introduced-me-to-japanese-fly-fishing/comment-page-1/#comment-840 EclecticGuy Fri, 29 May 2009 22:11:22 +0000 http://eclecticguy.com/?p=1243#comment-840 You would like tenkara Graham, no pesky reels making all that noise! Of course, those monster browns you catch may be a bit of a problem. But for small-medium fish on small-medium streams, it is a great alternative. You would like tenkara Graham, no pesky reels making all that noise! Of course, those monster browns you catch may be a bit of a problem. But for small-medium fish on small-medium streams, it is a great alternative.

]]> By: Graham Owen http://www.eclecticguy.com/2009/05/24/tenkara-how-my-blog-introduced-me-to-japanese-fly-fishing/comment-page-1/#comment-839 Graham Owen Fri, 29 May 2009 21:58:55 +0000 http://eclecticguy.com/?p=1243#comment-839 Fascinating information Mike, thank you for sharing! Great story and photos! Fascinating information Mike, thank you for sharing! Great story and photos!

]]> By: EclecticGuy http://www.eclecticguy.com/2009/05/24/tenkara-how-my-blog-introduced-me-to-japanese-fly-fishing/comment-page-1/#comment-835 EclecticGuy Fri, 29 May 2009 16:15:48 +0000 http://eclecticguy.com/?p=1243#comment-835 Thanks Morgan, it was great meeting you. Cheers, Michael Thanks Morgan, it was great meeting you. Cheers, Michael

]]> By: Morgan Lyle http://www.eclecticguy.com/2009/05/24/tenkara-how-my-blog-introduced-me-to-japanese-fly-fishing/comment-page-1/#comment-834 Morgan Lyle Fri, 29 May 2009 16:13:16 +0000 http://eclecticguy.com/?p=1243#comment-834 Michael, great report on the CFFCM festivities and excellent pictures. Tight lines, Morgan Michael, great report on the CFFCM festivities and excellent pictures. Tight lines, Morgan

]]> By: Rich Rachlin http://www.eclecticguy.com/2009/05/24/tenkara-how-my-blog-introduced-me-to-japanese-fly-fishing/comment-page-1/#comment-830 Rich Rachlin Mon, 25 May 2009 16:42:17 +0000 http://eclecticguy.com/?p=1243#comment-830 Took two fish yesterday (c & r) on my new tenkara line w/ a Cabela's 12 ft panfish pole. Came home & immediately ordered the Iwana rod. Even on the mismatched pole, Ive been delighted to find real equipment - I have been using the 12 ft pole & a mixed mono/braided Orvis leader w/ tippet & nymph for years. See you out there. Rich Took two fish yesterday (c & r) on my new tenkara line w/ a Cabela’s 12 ft panfish pole. Came home & immediately ordered the Iwana rod. Even on the mismatched pole, Ive been delighted to find real equipment – I have been using the 12 ft pole & a mixed mono/braided Orvis leader w/ tippet & nymph for years. See you out there. Rich

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