Tenkara Cast - a podcast about tenkara fly-fishing

Daniel talks about tenkara fishing in the state of Texas with Chris Johnson, owner of Living Waters Fly Fishing in Round Rock, Texas.

For more information please visit http://www.tenkarausa.com/myportfolio/tenkara-in-texas/

While the question of what really is tenkara probably was never debated in Japan, it has been a heated discussion topic in online communities. The simple definition of tenkara is pretty straight forward: a rod, line and fly. But, things start getting more complicated when adaptations get introduced to this ages old method of fly-fishing with a rich history. You see, tenkara is its own method of fishing. And, while anyone can use a tenkara rod in the way they choose, I believe it may be good to understand where tenkara came from and how it is practiced by the Japanese anglers that have kept the method alive. Why? Because that's the best way to keep fly-fishing simple.

Listen to the episode for some thoughts by Daniel on what is tenkara and whether it really matters to know.

For further information and to connect with Daniel on the topic, please visit http://www.tenkarausa.com/myportfolio/what-is-tenkara-part-2

Daniel sits down with Bart Lombardo, a long time tenkara enthusiast and panfish aficionado, as well as TJ Ferreira for a conversation about the use of the tenkara method of fishing for warm-water fish species and panfish. In this episode they share their preferred gear and techniques.

To learn more from Bart, visit his website https://www.panfishonthefly.com/.

And, for further resources referenced in this episode please visit http://www.tenkarausa.com/myportfolio/panfish-on-tenkara

As more people take up fly-fishing through tenkara it is important that we follow some best-practices when catching and releasing fish. In this Short Cast episode Daniel discusses some simple best-practices we need to keep in mind when releasing fish to ensure they live a healthy life after being released.

Best practices:

1) Bring fish in quickly

2) Minimize handling of fish (using barbless hooks and a net help tremendously)

3) Wet your hand before touching a fish

4) Keep it wet and in the water as much as possible (please do not place a fish on dry ground for photos)

5) Do not squeeze fish when handling it

6) Release a fish with it facing the current and letting it go under its own power when it is ready.

More information at: http://www.tenkarausa.com/myportfolio/releasing-fish-best-practices/

In this episode Daniel reflects on the last few weeks of fishing and the concept of using "one fly" v. matching the hatch.

Further, Daniel gives you an update about the 6th Tenkara Summit which counted on over 300 attendees.

More information at www.tenkarausa.com/podcast

Daniel has hit the road to spread tenkara and is currently living the not-so-glamorous "van life" with his wife and their husky. In this episode Daniel turns the tenkaravan into a makeshift studio and records his experience so far. After 11 days on the road Daniel and his wife have hit some cool spots, learned a few things and also fished for smallmouth bass with famous fly-fishing author Dave Hughes.

For information referenced in this episode please visit: http://www.tenkarausa.com/myportfolio/vanlife-and-bass-fishing/

Daniel talks to tenkara guide Mike Warren about tenkara fly-fishing in the Driftless Region of Wisconsin.

More information, photos and videos at http://www.tenkarausa.com/tenkara-in-the-driftless-region-with-mike-warren

The Ito is Daniel's favorite rod as well as that of many of the most experienced tenkara anglers. Yet, people are intimidated by its length. Listen to this episode to learn about what makes the Ito a favorite of so many anglers and why you should give it a try!

More information at http://www.tenkarausa.com/myportfolio/the-ito-podcast/ ‎

Get the Ito at http://www.tenkarausa.com/shop/product_info.php/products_id/125

Fly-fishing small streams and tight waters require the right tactics. In this episode Daniel Galhardo discusses the equipment, rig and techniques used to fish small small streams and tight waters with a tenkara rod, line and fly.

Referenced in this episode:

The Rhodo tenkara rod: http://www.tenkarausa.com/shop/product_info.php/products_id/165

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2016 went by fast! Daniel does a retrospective on the year that has gone by (the 7th year in existence for Tenkara USA) and looks ahead to 2017 for exciting developments.

Track also available here: http://www.tenkarausa.com/myportfolio/happy-new-year/