Radically simple, ultralight fly fishing is an intriguing book, full of fly fishing information, easy to absorb, and it has totally enticed me to further explore tenkara techniques and equipment. Mar 25, 20 there is a bow to traditional tenkara when the book details the tenkara kebari and the one fly theory that dr. Based on the detailed descriptions in his diary, his records are the first that most likely indicate the observation of tenkara. Misako ishimura is a great introduction to tenkara for american anglers. Tenkara history tenkara, simple fly fishing method from. I learned fly fishing in 1998 in the austrian alps while living viennaaustria. At the same time, the tenkara rig can turn over a cast of such grace that it nearly guarantees a light and effective presentation. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read simple fly fishing. A rod, tenkara line and fly are necessary for tenkara fishing no reel is used. Doug was invited to the family outing in 1979 and had a great time. Tenkara womentenkara is being discovered and explored by women.
The fishing was a bit slow until i switched flies, remembering some. In comparison to most other forms of fly fishing, its quite a bit easier for a newbie to happen upon a good presentation. The best tenkara level lines are produced with the fluorocarbon material with the density 1. Tenkara fishing can be seen as a streamlined counterpart to western fly fishing.
Diverse selection of quality tenkara flies from a real flytyers fly tyer. Instead, its a round table collection of responses to questions about tenkara techniques posed by dirks to a halfdozen tenkara fishing guides, covering. It is simple and refined, as most things japanese, down to the bare needs. Radically simple, ultralight fly fishing kelleher, kevin c. This fly was originally created to be used in the small, high gradient streams in japan while. Competitive fly fishermen typically use a very long rod, a short section of fly line with a long leader and a nymph pattern. The are some very key things that separate tenkara from what we know as fly fishing. For those with a fly fishing background, it can be even easier. Umpqua tenkara bloody stone simple fly fishing pattern. Sep 18, 2011 a marvelous introduction into the world of tenkara fly fishing.
Like other forms of flyfishing the line both loads the rod and delivers the fly but is not stored on a reel. As the popularity of tenkara grows, tweaks and innovation are becoming the rule rather the exception. So after reading about the tenkara rod cos new minirods, when i saw one in person, i had to have one. About the authors yvon chouinard, a noted fly fisherman chosen by fly, rod, and reel as angler of the year in 2009 and environmentalist, is the founder and owner of patagonia, inc. If you are new to tenkara, the line is a key component in the setup. The literal translation of the japanese word tenkara is from heaven. With an emphasis on simple lightweight gear, this form of fishing is perfect for backpackers who want a richer wilderness experience in the backcountry. The book promotes tenkara fishing, which i have done in utah and think is excellent. All of this is good in my book, as one of the best things about flyfishing, especially with new tools and styles like tenkara, is the.
Tenkara backpackingbackpacking and tenkara flyfishing are perfectly matched. Its important to keep in mind, however, that it is a blend of information about tenkara and western flyfishing concepts, as opposed to a guide to pure tenkara. Ishigaki, who is considered by many to be a true tenkara master, uses when he is fishing. For the minimalist, the back packer, the unencumbered, this is the fly fishing style to try out. Tenkara is the traditional japanese method of flyfishing, ideal for mountain streams. Primarily used for mountain stream trout fishing, tenkara is one of the most popular methods of angling among freshwater mountain anglers in japan. Jan 19, 2012 tenkara radically simple, ultralight fly fishing was written by kevin c. There were even a few fish with some size in this small stream.
Radically simple, ultralight fly fishing, which takes much the same approach as curtis creek, applied specifically to tenkara. A simple fly fishing setup for backpacking tenkara talk. A bestselling author, simple fly fishing is his third book and first release in the hunting and. Seriously, its life consuming and getting into it is overwhelming at first. Generally the higher the r value, the warmer you will sleep, and. All of this is good in my book, as one of the best things about fly fishing, especially with new tools and styles like tenkara, is the. I just finished reading what might be considered the seminal introduction to tenkara in the united states. Tenkara by kevin kelleher overdrive rakuten overdrive.
The gear and technique retain the grace of fly fishing even while providing onstream ease and a direct, uncluttered, natural experience. The biggest thing to take from this chapter, as well as the other chapters in the book is to keep it simple. There are many fly fishing books on the market today but this is one of the best in my opinion when. Jun 12, 2012 tenkara is the traditional way of fly fishing in japan, using 11ft to 15ft long rods but without a fly line or reel. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I plan to get a rod tip from a broken two piece rod and make my own, the reel seat i will have to make myself but i noticed that on one of the rods they appear to use compression rings from plumbing fittings for slip rings. Radically simple, ultralight fly fishing by kevin c.
Galhardo, founder of tenkara usa and masaki nakano go tenkara flyfishing in the sierra nevada. Rods, loaded reels, and terminal tackle are often the first items we pack. In fact, tenkara is a window into what western fly fishing used to look like. Not far behind is the variety and innovation in lines used when fishing a tenkara rod. Ultralight style and simplicity viewing 25 posts 1 through 25 of 38 total 1 2 forums are supported by our merchant partners disclosure rei coupons zpacks hyperlite patagonia arcteryx rbtr drop backcountry. The rods are telescopic and collapse down to about 20 inches making them. The line visibility is very important for tenkara fishing.
Its important to keep in mind, however, that it is a blend of information about tenkara and western fly fishing concepts, as opposed to a guide to pure tenkara. Do it yourself furling jigs and videos are available for those who want a try building a line and personalize their rig. He cofounded with craig matthews, 1% for the planet, a group of businesses giving back to the environment. Tenkara radically simple, ultralight fly fishing by kevin kelleher. A beautiful book with a lot of great photos and wonderful fishing stories. The equipment used is to direct focus to the actual fishing and catching of the fish. Tenkara, radically simple, ultralight fly fishing, is a nicely illustrated book that will do much to help introduce people to tenkara, and thus to the simple sport of fly fishing. Techniques for tenkara and rod and reel ebook written by yvon chouinard, craig mathews, mauro mazzo. A simple fly fishing setup for backpacking december 1, 2009 31 comments tenkara 101 by jason klass to me, one of the most interesting challenges of fly fishing on multiday hikes is coming up with a system that allows you to carry all of the essentials without lugging a 15 lb. In this article, jess mcglothlin writes about the top travel gear for fly fishing destinations. Tenkara fly fishing is a minimalist style of fly fishing used for stream fishing. The video by tenkara usa titled, tenkara diaries japan 20.
Apparently ccfl protective tubes are the ultralight fly rod case. Used just one small royal wulff to catch bonneville cutthroats. Published in 2011, a short time after tenkara was brought to the us the author dr. See more ideas about fly fishing, fly tying and fish.
Tenkara on the other hand is a very stripped down version all the way around. Author paperback 2011 can be your answer mainly because it can be read by you actually who have those short extra time problems. It indeed gives simple techniques but if you want to employ them youll need to know a lot more about fly fishing than is in this book. If heavens character is defined by elegance, grace, and simplicity, then tenkara fly rods may indeed be heavens answer for backcountry fly fishing enthusiasts passionate about ultralight gear and style ryans tenkara gear. If heavens character is defined by elegance, grace, and simplicity, then tenkara fly rods may indeed be heavens answer for backcountry fly fishing enthusiasts passionate about ultralight gear and style. But at some point, all of us experience a day when the fish arent paying attention to that one pattern and our tenkara technique just isnt up to the task. Futsing around with gear has always been a distraction whether it was a damaged rod guide, a squeaky reel, or just too many jangling pieces of equipment hanging from the fishing vest. Tenkara radically simple, ultralight fly fishing by kevin kelleher, md with misako ishimura. A marvelous introduction into the world of tenkara fly fishing. Tenkara fly shop kebari, flies, fly boxes, fly tying. I had fun with it but at 12 long the tenkara usa iwana, it was a bit long for some small creeks. John pellegrin gbf fly fishing club of granite bay california.
The book is one hundred and forty five pages of detailed information about tenkara. Tenkara fly fishing a type of fishing practiced in japan. My home is currently london where i moved to in 2015 from denver, colorado, where i started fishing tenkara in 2010. The investment overall, there is a massive amount of time, money and sweat equity involved in fly fishing.
Fellow tenkara angler morgan lyle has gone one better and has written a book on simple flies. Primarily used for mountain stream trout fishing, tenkara was born from fishing for a living. Long overlooked in the west, tenkara is economical and simple, productive, and pleasurable this eastern approach is today taking the fly fishing world in north america and europe by storm. Austin forbes website, they have micro rods that are way to expensive, but its given me an idea. Primarily used for mountain stream trout fishing, tenkara is one of the most popular methods of angling among freshwater mountain anglers in japan tenkara was largely unknown outside japan until 2009, when the company tenkara usa. Tenkara radically simple, ultralight fly fishing this book is further proof that interest about tenkara outside japan is growing and that more people caught the bug pun intended and want to spread the word and knowledge about this type of fly fishing. Tenkara fly fishing by david dirks isnt an instructional book about fly fishing in the tenkara style and if youre looking for a structured introduction to tenkara youre going to be disappointed. The difference in suppleness and memory is very small. Its easy to forget the less obvious yet eversoimportant items. Unlike western flies, you dont need a lot of materials, tools or advanced skills to tie.
Mar 14, 2015 do it yourself furling jigs and videos are available for those who want a try building a line and personalize their rig. To this very day i have yet to watch a video on youtube that captures the essence of tenkara fly fishing. Travel can be stressful, but gear shouldnt cause you grief. A closerange cast and spoton placement of the pattern in a small, intimate area of the water youre angling is required yes, thats true for some forms of traditional fly angling, but its pretty much the only option with tenkara. The strange name for a language that has no l sound is said to come from lilyyarn a product patented in kyoto in 1923 both hebikuchi and lilyyarn are mentioned in kevin kellehers book tenkara, radically simple ultralight fly fishing. Tenkara, simple fly fishing method from japan, uses only a. One area that has seen a good deal of change is the type of line being used. Simple tenkara fly been having good success with this simple pattern in our local ponds for panfish. Tenkara fly fishing is a simple type of fishing practiced in japan. Jan 08, 2011 tenkara, radically simple, ultralight fly fishing, is a nicely illustrated book that will do much to help introduce people to tenkara, and thus to the simple sport of flyfishing. History of tenkara means from heaven or from the skies, for how the fly lands on the water believed to have originated 400500 years ago, among mountain hunters evolved as simple, effective approach documented in late 1800s modern resurgence of tenkara in 1920s currently spreading internationally 4. Ultraultralight tenkara page 3 washington fly fishing. Even though i had lived in colorado for almost 4 years, my fishing with a fly was attached to a plastic bubble on a spinning outfit. Learn everything you need to know about the history of tenkara, a method of.
Tenkara, radically simple, ultralight fly fishing, is a nicely illustrated book that will do much to help introduce people to tenkara, and thus to the simple sport of flyfishing. Home forums campfire editors roundtable backcountry fly fishing with tenkara. Casting is so simple it is nearly intuitive, and can be learned in minutes. Long overlooked in the west, tenkara is economical and simple, productive, and pleasurable this eastern approach is today taking the flyfishing world in north america and europe by storm. I just bought the mini sawtooth and it weighs in at a. For the minimalist, the back packer, the unencumbered, this is the fly fishing style to. Tenkara fly fishing gear list section hikers backpacking. Radically simple, ultralight fly fishing by kevin kelleher and misako ishimura, that the first description of tenkara was written by george elliott gregory on march 28, 1877. Tenkara really lends itself to a nice presentation and a drag free drift, and keeping your line off the water.
Two companies stand out in the furled line market, moonlit fly fishing and streamside furled leaders. Its a great way to learn the basics of fly tying before moving on to more complicate western fly patterns. New listing umpqua tenkara wulff royal simple fly fishing pattern. A tribute to yukihiro yoshimura tenkara net maker video. The sakasa kebari is usually defined by firstly its reverse hackle and secondly by its simplicity as compared to western style flies. A beginners guide to tying tenkara flies tenkara talk. Most anglers have likely noticed the proliferation of tenkara rods which has given anglers a variety to choose from and has driven innovation and design in the marketplace. How to survive alone in the wilderness for 1 week eastern woodlands duration. Packing, storage, camp use, and camp cookery are covered as well as bonus recipes. A 4day trip, arriving in wales on friday afternoon and fishing the dee in. Radically simple ultralight fly fishing ebook free. There are many fly fishing books on the market today but this is one of the best in my opinion when it comes to tenkara fishing. The best part of fly fishing is the learning of stream craft and feeling a part of ones surroundings. Kevin kellehers book, tenkara, radically simple, ultralight fly fishing, has a chapter about making your own lines.
Up until the 19th century, it was extremely common for fly fishing rods to be reelless, like tenkara rods now. The sakasa kebari or reverse kebari is an artificial fly most associated with the japanese style of tenkara fishing but can be used in most freshwater fly fishing. Radically simple, ultralight fly fishing by kevin kelleher and misako ishimura, that the first description of tenkara was. I know very little about fishing, but my boyfriend has a tenkara. Because tenkara is such a great way for someone to start fly fishing or for someone who has given up because fly fishing seemed too complex, covering some of the basics is not a bad idea. Gear simplicityultralight, radically simple, and inexpensive, in an increasingly complicated world tenkara provides a number of advantages.
Fly fishing has been a popular pastime for centuries, and its fun to look at old paintings and woodcuts that show the techniques of bygone eras. Kelleher, with misako ishimura and published in early 2011. Fly fishing is a niche and tenkara fly fishing is a niche within a niche. With tenkara, there is no reel and the line hitched directly to the end of the long rod, imparting an element of highly functional simplicity.
Its perfectly suited to small mountain streams where normal rods would get caught up in tree branches. Sebata would perhaps be the closest to the feeling of tenkara fly fishing in my opinion. I grew up in switzerland, then spent a few years in viennaaustria and moved then to the new york city area where i met my wife. Tenkara radically simple, ultralight fly fishing book. Radically simple, ultralight fly fishing by kelleher, kevin m. Tenkara radically simple, ultralight fly fishing by kevin. Like tenkara fishing itself, tenkara flies are simple, practical, and easy to learn. Author paperback 2011 giving you information deeper including different ways, you can find any reserve out there but there is no. Covid19 announcement most international flights have been cancelled so there is no eta for outofstock items that come from japan. Nothing is in the way of moving swiftly through the mountains, with the continue reading is tenkara really fly fishing. He loves it and finds it much easier to manipulate than a fullsize fly fishing rod.