Tom Bayly from Tenkara Adventure Outfitters was kind enough to "meet" with Matt & Mike for an interview that we know you'll enjoy. In this discussion we cover Tom's personal background, his competitive archery career, and a nice mix of hunting & fishing stories. He goes on to explain his jump from tenkara angler to retailer, profiles some TAO rod models, and finally we finish up just chatting for a spell.   

Show Notes: 

01:01 - Intro to Tom Bayly, Tenkara Adventure Outfitters 

03:29 - Tom's competitive archery career 

05:45 - Atlatl - a spear throwing lever 

06:19 - Scout tenkara rod in bow quiver 

16:03 - Tom's introduction to tenkara 

17:54 - Tom's preferred gear set up 

22:22 - Tom's Tenkara Angler Interview with Bernhard Niedermair 

29:28 - The beginning of Tenkara Adventure Outfitters 

33:14 - Classic | Wisco 2 | Bad Axe | Scout | U.N.C. rods 

36:52 - Carlos Blatt U.N.C. fishing in Brazil 

39:39 - The impact of COVID-19 on business 

47:49 - "Dream" fishing destination 

51:45 - Trout Unlimited | Backcountry Hunters & Anglers 

54:45 - Tenkara Sasquatch in Nebraska? 

56:33 - Tom's final remarks  

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