Ep 16: What's your Tenkara Style?
Tenkara Talk Podcast
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Ep. 15: Destination Japan: What To Know Before You Go
Tenkara Talk Podcast
Planning a tenkara trip to Japan presents some uniquie challenges--fishing there is very different from fishing in the West! It can be daunting, but in this episode, my guest Go Ishii gives you the lowdown on what you need to know before you go and gives you practical takeaways to ensure you have a smooth and successful trip.
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Ep. 14: North Country Spiders for the Tenkara Angler
Tenkara Talk Podcast
In this episode, Jonathan Antunez and I connect the dots between the Japanese kebari and English North COuntry Spider traditions. For all of the links and resources mentioned in this episode, visit .
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Ep. 13: THe Lost Art of the Basics in Flyfishing
Tenkara Talk Podcast
In our world of instant gratification, it's easy to get ahead of ourselves when we begin a new endeavor. We want to take shortcuts, skim the literature, ignore details that seem insignificant (or boring). But in this episode, and his guest, Chuck Kaminski, explain why it's crucial to have a good command of the basic skills in fly fishing if you want to progress as an angler. We identify common issues, explain why they're a problem, and offer practical advice and resources to help you start off your fly fishing journey right--or (for some of us), brush up on skills we might be rusty on (or...
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Ep. 12 : Tenkara Fly Fishing for Mental Wellness
Tenkara Talk Podcast
Jason talks with licensed therapist Tony Parmenter about the mental health benefits of fishing and why tenkara is the ideal choice for "fishing therapy".
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Ep. 11: Tom Davis & Jason Klass Reveal Their Fantasy Gear Wishlists!
Tenkara Talk Podcast
Tom Davis and Jason Klass have some very strong opinions about the types of gear designs and trends they’d like to see manufacturers adopt (and a few they’d like to see phased out). If you like to contemplate your “dream gear” and explore trends in tenkara tackle, this episode is for you!
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Ep. 10: Confessions of a Tenkara Rod Addict
Tenkara Talk Podcast
My friend Kris Franqui owns 75+ tenkara rods--more than anyone I know! We're both confirmed gear junkies who will talk tenkara all day long and love to geek out on every technical detail of our equipment. In this episode, Kris and I explore the nature of gear obsession, and we reveal the specific characteristics we look for when purchasing a new tenkara rod.
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Ep. 9: Why I Switched to Tenkara and Never Looked Back!
Tenkara Talk Podcast
See why this veteran angler switched to tenkara--and never looked back!
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Ep. 8: Tenkara Myths Busted!
Tenkara Talk Podcast
Jason Klass of Tenkara Talk and John Vetterli of Tenkara Guides debunk som of the most common myths about tenkara.
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Ep. 7: Tenkara + Ultralight Backpacking
Tenkara Talk Podcast
Jason Klass and Ryan Jordan discuss how tenkara is the ideal method for backcountry fly fishing.
info_outlineIn this episode I talk guide-to-guide with my friend Paul Vertrees, a fly fishing veteran and tenkara guide from Royal Gorge Anglers in Cañon City, Colorado. We cover a variety of behind-the-scenes topics including the differences between western and tenkara guide trips, advice if you're thinking about hiring or becoming a guide, and a few anecdotes about the guide's life.