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In Episode 23 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line podcast Anthony, Bill, Dave and Tom discuss various tenkara presentation and fly manipulation techniques. Dead drift, upstream & downstream pulling, tomezuri, and "pon pon" are covered emphasizing their effectiveness in catching fish and the best equipment to use to execute each. The podcast isn't meant to be a comprehensive seminar on tenkara techniques but rather an introduction. The idea is to familiarize anglers with the basic concepts of active fly manipulation. The Tenkara Angler crew share their personal takes on how they use active fly manipulation in their own fishing. The goal is to help anglers add to and develop their own tenkara tool boxes. Show Notes & Links: 0:00:08 - Introductions 0:02:41 - Books & Resources- Tenkara by Daniel Galhardo- How to Fool Fish with Simple Flies by Paul Gaskell & John Pearson- Super Clear Level Line Tenkara by Dr. Hisao Ishigaki 0:05:00 - The Importance(?) of Dead Drift 0:16:40 - The Pause and Drift Technique 0:21:00 - Pulling Presentations 0:25:05 - The Importance of Gear Selection 0:31:45 - Understanding the Upstream Pull 0:37:13 - The Concept of Tomezuri 0:47:30 - Exploring the "Pon Pon" Technique 00:57:57 - Strategies for Catching the 'Gatekeeper' Trout 01:01:55 - Bill's Book Club- Understanding Trout Behavior by John Goddard & Brian Clarke 01:04:51 - Lifting and Swinging Flies- Leisenring Lift 01:10:17 - Final Thoughts Brand Affiliates Mentioned in this Episode: Discover Tenkara (use code TA10 to save 10%) Tenkara USA (use code TENKARAANGLER for free shipping) Want to see more? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tenkara Angler

In Episode 21 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Mike, Anthony, Matt, and Bill discuss various topics related to tenkara fishing, including current events in the tenkara community, the significance of Tenkara USA's 15-year anniversary, and personal experiences with tenkara over the last decade and a half. The conversation then swerves briefly to the 'Overrated Underrated Game,' before Anthony leads our primary discussion into the various types of tenkara fishing lines, reviewing their characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages. We explore level lines, furled lines, floating lines, and tapered monofilament lines, providing insights for both beginners and experienced anglers. Show Notes: 0:00:13 - Introduction- A View of Tenkara in Austria 0:05:30 - Tenkara Community News- Tenkara USA 15 Years- Men's Health 10 Manliest Hobbies on Earth- New DRAGONtail rod / Japanese Salamander- Zen Hachi Closeout - $80!- Tanuki 2025 East Coast Boot Camp? 0:26:08 - Overrated / Underrated- Midcurrent Barbless Hooks Article- Tim Traver's - Lost in the Driftless: Trout Fishing on the Cultural Divide 0:47:00 - Tenkara Line Discussion 0:49:19 - Level Lines- Nissin PALS Oni Line / Varivas Special Nylon / Cortland Indicator Line- Shooter FC Sniper BMS / Seaguar Tatsu Clear- 1.5 YGK ULTRA Sight & Sakura Markers 1:03:00 - Furled Lines- DRAGONtail Furled Lines / Nissin PALS Line SP 1:12:24 - Floating Lines- Daiwa PVC Floating Line / Cortland Monocore Euro Line 1:17:37 - Tapered Monofilament Lines- Fujino Tapered / Daiwa Tapered 1:21:50 - Tenkara Angler Housekeeping- Level Line Podcast T-Shirts & Gear- 2025 Print Magazine Deadline - November 29th Brand Affiliates Mentioned in this Episode: DRAGONtail, Tanuki, Tenkara USA, Zen Tenkara Want to see more? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tenkara Angler

In Episode 17 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Mike, Matt, & Anthony touch on some current events in their fishing lives. Anthony discusses some learnings he's made fishing the same water consistently in May. Matt recaps the Driftless Tenkara Campout. Mike frets over where the "too much vs. too little" line is drawn when it comes to packing for an upcoming trip. Finally, Anthony spends some extended time with Roanoke, Virginia based angler, Mike Garrison. Mike discusses his entry into tenkara, why he enjoys it so much, the similarities (and differences) between a euro-nymphing & fixed line (tenkara) nymphing setup, as well as the value in fishing with guides. ----- Show Notes & Links: 0:00:03 - Intros 0:01:00 - Anthony's fishing observations 0:12:23 - Dirty nymphers & Squirmy worms 0:15:40 - Matt's Colorado trip 0:17:57 - What's your limit with tenkara gear 0:27:00 - Driftless Tenkara Campout 0:30:22 - Packing (light?) for New Hampshire 0:38:59 - Tenkara USA rain jacket 0:41:32 - Mike Garrison conversation 0:51:00 - Going from Western to Tenkara; Troutbitten 0:54:53 - Tight line nymphing and fish numbers 1:03:28 - Euronymphing vs. Fixed line nymphing 1:11:44 - Learn from guides --------- Mike Garrison Info: Mike's Blog: Guide Waters: Exploring Fly Fishing & Life Mike's Instagram: @blueridgeflyguy Mike's Business: Strategic Referral Team --------- Want to see more? Tenkara Angler: https://tenkaraangler.com

In 2009, I picked up a tenkara rod for the first time--and never put it down. Like many, my introduction to tenkara was thanks to Tenkara USA, the oldest tenkara company in the U.S. In this episode, I reminisce about what it's like to transition to tenkara with my friend John Geer, the Dealer Services manager for Tenkara USA. John talks to customers and dealers every day so he has his finger on the pulse of what it's like for tenkara newcomers.  If you're a fly angler interested in tenkara, this episode is for you!

On this week's special episode of the Alabama Freshwater Fishing Report, host Nick Williams sits down with John Geer and TJ Ferreira from Tenkara USA. Tenkara USA is the oldest American tenkara rod company, founded by Daniel Galhardo after a trip to Japan in 2008. TJ is TenkaraUSA's Customer Service and Operations Manager, and John is the Repairs and Dealer Services manager. They've been with the company since it first introduced tenkara rods to the US back in 2009, and between them they have several decades of experience fishing with tenkara rods. They also have arguably more experience with helping people pick the right tenkara rod than anybody else in the industry. Join us as we discuss the best tenkara fishing rods for the various waterways southern fly fishermen are likely to encounter. We talk about the best tenkara rod for small creeks and ponds, bigger rivers and lakes, and the best rods for younger anglers or backcountry fishermen. We also discuss how to land fish on a tenkara rod, the best flies to use with tenkara rods, and the benefits of a tenkara rod for young or beginner anglers. It's all brought to you, whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please Subscribe, Rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts, and don't forget to text the word "fishing" to (646) 495-9867 or click here to be added to our email list, and we'll send you the new show each week! All Alabama Freshwater Fishing Report email subscribers receive an AFTCO FREE SUN PROTECTION MASK promo code for any purchase!  Sponsors Buck's Island Marine Crocodile Bay Dixie Supply Fishbites Hayabusa USA Hilton's Offshore Charts KillerDock L&M Marine Mallard Bay Southeastern Pond Management

Martin Montejano, better known as @SageheartTenkara on IG is an avid Northern California tenkara angler who loves to fish his local streams and rivers for trout whenever the weather cooperates. Martin is also a writer for Tenkara USA and posts blog articles to their website. Martin has been a fantastic friend of our podcast for a long time and it was a true honor to have him join us for a sit-down interview! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/working-class-fishing/support

**Note: This is a great episode to watch a video. Please head to Tenkara USA , https://www.tenkarausa.com/myportfolio/all-about-tenkara-nets, for the full video** In this episode we cover all you need to know about tenkara nets focusing on how to make a tenkara net. The episode is our longest one, at over an hour and twenty minutes, to so help you navigate it we are including the time stamps below for your reference. Tenkara nets have some key advantages over most other nets, and they can be a lot of fun to make as well. For more information visit www.tenkarausa.com/nets • What are tenkara nets (3:10) - What are the differences between tenkara nets and other fly-fishing nets, the advantages of tenkara nets for fly-fishing, and how to use a tenkara net (4:30) - What are the best sizes for tenkara nets (6:50) - How tenkara nets are made (11:00) - The origins and history of tenkara nets (11:40) • How to make a tenkara net (starting at 17:00) - What tree to use for making tenkara nets (21:13) - How to select a branch for making your tenkara net (26:40) - Ideal handle size for a tenkara net and how to land a fish with your net (30:00) - Ideal tenkara net shape (31:50) - Wabi-sabi: tenkara nets with character (32:20) - Preventing tenkara net breakage and fixing a tenkara net (37:50) - When to collect a branch for making a tenkara net (38:40) - What tools you need to make a tenkara net (40:00) - How to shape a branch with steam (52:57) - Drying a branch to make your tenkara net (54:37) - Prevent cracks when working with wood and your tenkara net (56:13) - Splicing the joint of a tenkara net hoop (58:50) - How to finish your tenkara net: varnishes, sanding, etc (1:06:35) - How to attach the mesh bag to your tenkara net (1:15:28) - Teaser! New Tenkara USA net on the horizon! (1:19:40)

We are joined by Daniel from Tenkara USA to learn more about this form of fly fishing. As always we have a lot of fun along the way. Please rate, review, subscribe, and share the podcast!

Daniel Galhardo was born in Brazil, but came to the States as an exchange student, where he fell in love with trout fishing. When Daniel accidentally stumbled on the topic of Tenkara fishing, he was immediately intrigued. Tenkara is an ancient, Japanese form of fly-fishing that uses only a rod, line and fly, but no reel. Daniel committed himself to learning more about its history and in 2009 he founded Tenkara USA.  In this episode of Anchored, we talk about how Daniel became the man responsible for popularising the method within the USA. We dive into the specifics of how Tenkara is done, the advantages, disadvantages, and how it compares to other forms of fly fishing. This episode of Anchored is brought to you by PosterBurner! Buy Daniel's Book: Tenkara USA's Tenkara

Daniel Galhardo discovered the Japanese method of fly fishing called “Tenkara” while researching the fishing culture of Japan. After realizing how effective it was not only for fishing but for backpacking and backcountry travel, he decided to Introduce Tenkara to the United States and has been successfully doing so for over 10 years.I wanted to have Daniel on to talk about fly fishing in the backcountry, but I ended up getting so much more than that. He has an incredible way of explaining things and is willing to dive into topics that create the foundation of our experiences in the backcountry. You don't have to be interested in fly fishing to enjoy this episode because there's so much great thought that Daniel brings to this episode that we could probably have a full length one just on backcountry philosophy.For those interested in experiencing the backcountry in a new way, you're going to enjoy this episode with Daniel of Tenkara USA!AUDIENCE DISCOUNT!!!FOR A LIMITED TIME audience members can receive 20% off Tenkara USA products by calling Tenkara USA at 1-888-483-6527 AND referencing The By Land Podcast. VALID ONLY FROM 19-29 AUGUST 2019!!!By Land,Emory R. WangerThe By Land Podcast Facebook GroupI have a facebook group specifically for listeners! See you in there!HELP THE SHOWIf you enjoyed this show and want to help me out, please leave me an honest review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts from. Doing so will help my podcast reach others and grow more and more. I can't do it without you!SWAG - http://byland.co/shop/Comic Book - http://byland.co/comic-book/Show NotesIntroduction to Daniel and Tenkara USAHow Daniel found the the Tenkara methodWhat it's like bringing Tenkara to the USThe effectiveness of the simple Tenkara designWhat makes traditional fly fishing rods cumbersome for backcountry travelHow the Tenkara design works“Limitations” of the Tenkara (and gear in general)How embracing limitations can help usHow Daniel learned to embrace simplicityHow to help people find their excuse to get outsideNew backcountry hobbies equal new places to exploreHow to find fishWhat makes Daniel return to streams to fishExploring the question of “why”How Daniel decides to keep fish and when to release themAdvice for choosing a Tenkara USA rodHow to reach Tenkara USALinkshttps://www.tenkarausa.com/https://www.tenkarausa.com/learn-tenkara/https://www.tenkarausa.com/cooking-trout-campfire/https://www.tenkarausa.com/shop/product_info.php/products_id/207

In this sixth episode of the Modern Carnivore Podcast I sit down with Tom Landwehr who is the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. This is a position that is appointed by the Governor of Minnesota. Tom has been in this position for eight years, overseeing the management of wildlife and habitat across the state. I caught up with the Commissioner at the 2017 Minnesota Governor's Deer Hunting Opener to talk about the culture of deer camp and the work his agency does in the state of Minnesota. In early 2019 he is ending his tour of duty as the Commissioner, so while I'm very delayed in getting this post out I felt it was important to share this conversation with a true conservation leader. Tom Landwehr, Commissioner of the MN DNR and Defender of the Land is on the Modern Carnivore PodcastClick To Tweet Why Listen to The Modern Carnivore Podcast? With all the podcasts out there why would you want to listen to this one? Well, if you're looking for a new adventure in the outdoors we've got some very interesting guests talking about topics related to honest food and wild adventures. Get ready to be entertained and enlightened on topics related to hunting, fishing, foraging...and more. Here are a couple other podcasts you may be interested in: Episode 5: Howard Vincent, The CEO of Pheasants Forever which is one of the leading hunting conservation organizations in the U.S. Episode 4: Daniel Galhardo is the Founder and CEO of Tenkara USA. Listen to the story about how he brought the unique Japanese style of fly fishing called Tenkara to the US. Do you have a question that you'd like answered on the podcast, or an idea for an episode? Shoot us a note at info@modcarn.com. Subscribe to the Modern Carnivore Podcast on iTunes and/or Stitcher. Please support the podcast by giving us honest feedback on iTunes or wherever you listen to the podcast. And if you do like it, don't forget to tell your friends about it! Tom Landwehr, Commissioner of the MN DNR and Defender of the Land is on the Modern Carnivore PodcastClick To Tweet Transcript Of Podcast Intro: 00:09 Welcome to the Modern Carnivore Podcast, a guide for those interested in hearing more about hunting, fishing, and other paths to eating more responsibly. Now, here's your host, Mark Norquist. Mark: 00:22 Hello everyone and welcome to this episode of the Modern Carnivore podcast. Today I'm joined by Tom Landwehr and this is actually a recording from back in 2017 at the Minnesota Governor's deer hunting opener event, and this is an event that's gone on for many years here in Minnesota and I think is a great reflection of the importance of deer camp culture and the deer hunting season to our state, that the Governor would put an event like this together. Commissioner Landwehr is now ending his tour here as the as the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources in early 2019, and so I thought it was appropriate to get this podcast recording out as the commissioner of the DNR. He is appointed by the governor to really enforce hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation laws, and also manage much of the public land that exists within the state of Minnesota. There are also federal and county lands, but they're much of it is managed by the state, which is then managed by this organization, the Department of Natural Resources for both recreation as well as industry like timber and mining. They also deal with threats to the land and water like invasive species in diseases like chronic wasting disease, that's starting to affect the deer herd in different areas of the country. Stepping back for a moment, if you look at the North American model for conservation, one of the tenants of it calls for scientific management of wildlife and habitats and state agencies are a big part of that management model. In Minnesota it's called the department of natural resources or the DNR. In other states it's called game and fish or the department of fish and wildlife or ...

Tenkara is a mountain stream method of fly-fishing, that uses a tenkara rod, line and fly. But, the tenkara rod is also a tool that people all over the world are now using in their own unique way, such as in salt water. To learn more about how people are using tenkara rods, Daniel visited the coast of Maine to fish with Henry Barber, a renowned rock climber who has been using Tenkara USA rods for catching striped bass on the surf, in coastal rivers and from rocks on the coast. After a couple of days of fishing, they sat down by a fire and discussed the experience. And, in the second part of the episode Daniel has a conversation with Nicole Silk, president of the River Network, to learn more about what this cool non-profit has been doing to help protect and restore our rivers. For more information, things referenced in this episode, and photos of the striped bass fishing experienced, please visit: https://www.tenkarausa.com/myportfolio/tenkara-in-salt-with-henry-barber

This week we dabble outside of the archery community to talk about an effective Japanese fly fishing technique with Daniel Galhardo, visionary and founder of Tenkara USA.  Fishing is a great skill for anyone to have in the backcountry or out in the wild.  Not...

In this fifth episode of the Modern Carnivore Podcast I sit down with Howard Vincent who is the President and CEO of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. The hunting conservation organization he leads is a pioneer in conserving and restoring habitat that benefits upland game. Their work not only supports a healthy environment for pheasants and quail, but many other wild critters, and clean water. Howard grew up in Duluth, MN which is one of my favorite places. He shares what it was like growing up in the north woods with parents who let him roam free, and how he got his kids started off hunting (and doing other things in the woods) at a young age. Listen in on this engaging conversation with a true conservation leader. Howard Vincent, CEO of @pheasants4ever is on the Modern Carnivore PodcastClick To Tweet   Howard Vincent - President & CEO of Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever - The Habitat Organization Reference Links from Today's Podcast Watch Awaken The Hunter Within here - This seven-part film is a documentary on Becca, Pierce and Alex who all decide to learn how to hunt. Follow them on their journey into the world of hunting. Why Listen to The Modern Carnivore Podcast? With all the podcasts out there why would you want to listen to this one? Well, if you're looking for a new adventure in the outdoors we've got some very interesting guests talking about topics related to honest food and wild adventures. Get ready to be entertained and enlightened on topics related to hunting, fishing, foraging...and more. Here are a couple other podcasts you may be interested in: Episode 2: Robyn Migliorini from Modern-Hunters.com shares her story of going from vegan to thoughtful hunter Episode 4: Daniel Galhardo is the Founder and CEO of Tenkara USA. Listen to the story about how he brought the unique Japanese style of fly fishing called Tenkara to the US. Do you have a question that you'd like answered on the podcast, or an idea for an episode? Shoot us a note at info@modcarn.com. Subscribe to the Modern Carnivore Podast on iTunes and/or Stitcher. Please support the podcast by giving us honest feedback on iTunes or wherever you listen to the podcast. And if you do like it, don't forget to tell your friends about it! Howard Vincent, CEO of @pheasants4ever is on the Modern Carnivore PodcastClick To Tweet Here's a transcript of today's Episode - Howard Vincent - CEO of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Intro:        00:00:09 Welcome to the Modern Carnivore Podcast. A guide for those interested in hearing more about hunting, fishing, and other paths to eating more responsibly. Now, here's your host, Mark Norquist. Hello and welcome to this episode number five of the Modern Carnivore Podcast. Mark:               00:00:27 Today I'm joined by Howard Vincent. He is the president and CEO of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. And if you're not familiar with them, they are a conservation organization that in my mind represents a really classic example of the good that the hunting community does to promote a healthy ecosystem. Their tagline is "The Habitat Organization" and that is where they put all of their energy is in improving and protecting and conserving the habitat that these birds, pheasants and quail, but also a whole host of other types of wildlife thrive in. They've got 150 wildlife biologists that work with them across the country and they've got nearly 150,000 members that are in, I think over 700 chapters across the country. So if you're curious about them, you can probably find a chapter somewhere near you. And if you look at the results of what they've done, they've had impact on more than I believe, 16 million acres across the country. Mark:               00:01:37 Uh, and those are, those are lands that have benefited from the work that they have done to really promote healthy habitat for, for wild animals and, and clean water. The thing that I'm really passionate about with th...

https://wetflyswing.com/39 I am very happy to share this episode with Luong Tam about Tenkara fly fishing.  Luong breaks down Tenkara and shares the reasons why many people catch more fish with Tenkara over traditional methods. Trust me, I was a little skeptical at first as well.  Have a listen and you will also get an amazing perspective from Luong about growing up in Vietnam during the war and what air raids and bombs felt like from his perspective. Show Notes with Luong Tam The Firehole River is Luong's favorite river. 16:50 - Baum Lake in Northern California has a pile of hatchery fish and you are guaranteed to catch fish. 19:05 - Tenkara USA is one of the bigger companies producing Tenkara products and host a summit in Colorado. 19:16  - Ishigaki is a big name in Tenkara and a master of Tenkara techniques. 25:50 - The Kebari fly pattern with a reverse hackle is a typical tenkara pattern as well as the Utah Killer Bug pattern. 31:50 - Here's a link to the Maxcatch Tenkara rod link that Luong mentioned for about $100. 32:45 - The Oakland Casting Club has a number of members that are getting into tenkara. 35:10 - The Pit River is a great blue ribbon tail water in Luong's area but is a little dangerous to walk into. 47:44 - Tenkara 101 is a series of videos on Tenkara basics covered on Luongs youtube channel. 50:00 - Tanuki Fishing is a series of videos that covers Luong and other Tenkara fishing resources. 52:30 - Tenkara Fest in the midwest was noted in this episode. 53:20 - Tenkara Jam in North Carolina is another great event if interested. 55:00 - The Tenkara Bootcamp is a cool event held in California. 59:05 - A Tanuki is a Japanese character and is a mix between a dog and raccoon.  Legend in Japan has fun with Tanuki because of magic and transformation to tease people. 60:00 - Tofu website link has a video and some information on the Tankuki. 1:04:00 - The Golden trout rod is new shorter rod ready for this year. "Fishing is not about the equipment, it's about the knowledge and skill." -A member of the Oakland Casting Club Conclusion with Luong Tam I love it when a new guest blows me away with information and knowledge.  We went from talking about Luong growing up in Vietnam during the war and ended talking about the Tanuki raccoon dog character. I loved re-listening to this one and hope you do to.  Also, I think I'll be trying out Tenkara this year because who doesn't like to catch a few more fish.  Leave a comment below if you have a comment and subscribe at the link below to stay updated. Click on the link below to grab the show notes links:    

In this fourth episode of the Modern Carnivore podcast I sit down with Daniel Galhardo who is the founder of tenkara fly fishing company - Tenkara USA. His company designs, manufactures and sells equipment used in this growing trend in fly fishing called tenkara. This simple form of fly fishing has its origins in the mountain streams of Japan where it's been used to catch trout over the last couple of hundred years. The word tenkara literally means "from heaven" or "from the skies". While there are similarities to the Western-style of fly fishing, they each developed independent of each other. Daniel introduced this type of fishing to the U.S. and started Tenkara USA in 2009. I hope you enjoy the conversation. ** Tenkara USA - Gear Giveaway Has Ended ** Notify Me Of Future Giveaways   Daniel Galhardo - founder of Tenkara USA is on the Modern Carnivore PodcastClick To Tweet   Reference Links from Today's Podcast Tenkara USA Website What Is Tenkara? Stick Method to Cleaning Trout (below) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqzmneQ6i4I   Why Listen to The Modern Carnivore Podcast? With all the podcasts out there why would you want to listen to this one? Well, if you're looking for a new adventure in the outdoors we've got some very interesting guests talking about topics related to honest food and wild adventures. Get ready to be entertained and enlightened on topics related to hunting, fishing, foraging...and more. Here are a couple other podcasts you may be interested in: Episode 2: Robyn Migliorini from Modern-Hunters.com shares her story of going from vegan to thoughtful hunter Episode 3: Public Lands conversation with Land Tawney, President and CEO of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and Ashley Peters Do you have a question that you'd like answered on the podcast, or an idea for an episode? Shoot us a note at info@modcarn.com. Subscribe to the Modern Carnivore Podast on iTunes and/or Stitcher. Please support us by giving us honest feedback on iTunes or wherever you listen to the podcast. And if you do like it, don't forget to tell your friends! Learn about this simple form of fly fishing on the Modern Carnivore PodcastClick To Tweet If you enjoyed this podcast you may also like this video of why Modern Carnivore was created. Tenkara Fly Fishing Transcript Intro: 00:11 Welcome to the Modern Carnivore podcast, a guide for those interested in hearing more about hunting, fishing, and other paths to eating more responsibly. Now, here's your host, Mark Norquist . Mark : 00:21 Hello and welcome to this episode number four of the Modern Carnivore Podcast. In today's episode, I talk with Daniel Galhardo. Daniel was the first person to bring the method of fly fishing called Tenkara outside of Japan, and he founded Tenkara USA in 2009. This style of fly fishing is an ultra simple way to get out on the water. And that's why I think it's a great way for somebody to really dip their toe into the world of fly fishing. And even if you're familiar with Tenkara fly fishing, I think you're gonna. Enjoy Daniel's story here today, and him sharing what it's all about and why he brought it to the US. We talk about the history of the technique, how we got into it. Uh, and then we touched on the topic of killing fish, which is a complicated discussion. If you're not too familiar with fly fishing, this is a often talked about item because a lot of people who fly fish do not take any fish...it's all catch and release. And so we have a discussion on that. And then I want to point out the daniel references the coming winter in the, uh, in this episode. And that is because we recorded this last fall even though it's springtime now when, uh, when we're pushing it out. And I want to reference that. Today's episode is sponsored by Earth Rider Beer. Their beers are crafted with Lake Superior water and premium hand selected ingredients by decorated brewers.

So many news from Tenkara USA! A new tenkara rod (Hane) was released, a new CEO was hired, we announced the date for the 10th Anniversary Tenkara Summit, a Spotify playlist (#TenkaraTunes) was released. _____________________ Referenced in this episode: The Hane, a new tenkara rod by Tenkara USA: http://www.tenkarausa.com/shop/product_info.php/products_id/207 Our Spotify Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/tenkarausa New CEO announcement: http://www.tenkarausa.com/press-release-tenkara-usa-hires-outdoor-industry-veteran-as-new-ceo/

Ben is a professional fly fishing guide.  He also designs flies for several manufacturing companies.  He teaches fly tying, fly casting, and lectures on the sport.  He began fly fishing at the age of six and hasn't spent any time since then without a fly rod near by.  He has fished all over over the world for any thing that swims.  Ben also works as a sales representative in the fly fishing world.  He is the President and CEO of the Fly Fishing Show. Ben is the owner of The Angling Bookstore.   Ben is one of but a few guides certified by Tenkara USA.  If you haven't tried this exciting, active, traditional fly fishing technique from Japan, you must give it a try.  Head out on one of the rivers in the Gunnison drainage with Ben and give it a try.  It is a simple and affordable technique that can be learned in a very short time, but enjoyed for a lifetime.     To Learn more check out http://www.benfurimsky.com/

Do you ever wonder if other entrepreneurs are struggling with the same issues you are? Daniel Galhardo launched Tenkara USA in 2009 and has grown it into the premiere brand of Japanese-style fly fishing rods through a combination of beautiful branding and aspirational marketing. But like every founder, he struggles with the same issues all entrepreneurs do. In this episode, we discuss how he's still figuring out his product cycle and management, hiring, and the ever vexing issue of how to delegate when you already know how to do it so well yourself. We discuss how to keep things fresh when your products don't change every year, some of the ways we vet potential employees, as well as his startup story of finding manufacturers and launching the brand. Like so many of us, he's figuring it out as he goes. One of my favorite quotes from this episode is: "I still treat my business as a learning opportunity. It's fun figuring things out, even if it's the hard way sometimes." So, cast your attention this way and get ready to land some inspiration for running your own business better! Quick note: If you liked this episode, click that SUBSCRIBE button your favorite podcast player, and leave me a review and rating. I want to know what YOU think, and what you'd like to hear more of! For full show notes, links and images, check out this show's post at TheBuildCycle.com/Podcast Be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Overcast FM, or wherever you listen to podcasts and leave a review and rating! And let me know who you'd like to hear interviewed...just message me on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

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/

Daniel, founder of Tenkara USA, has been described as a "rock-climber disguised as a fly angler", but he is also a fly angler disguised as a rock-climber. In this episode Daniel discusses how he found his two big passions in life, rock-climbing and tenkara fly-fishing, as well as how they fit together and have inspired him to start Tenkara USA. Without knowing where the episode was going to go, Daniel concludes that one shouldn't dismiss an activity after a quick glance as you may get hooked when you actually try it. And, that some activities are great complements to each other and bring us balance. Also, he brings up the newly published book by one of his climbing heroes, Hans Florine: http://onthenosebook.com/ and the giveaway campaign: http://onthenosebook.com/contest/ (the Tenkara USA giveaway will be on the week of September 19th). For more information and the referenced videos, visit the page for this episode: http://www.tenkarausa.com/myportfolio/my-outdoor-obsessions

Daniel Galhardo introduced tenkara to people around the world by founding Tenkara USA, and now he's talking to me about his successful crowdfunding campaign.

Daniel Galhardo introduced tenkara to people around the world by founding Tenkara USA, and now he's talking to me about his successful crowdfunding campaign.

If you’ve been following my adventures this summer, you’ll know that I’ve been really into foraging wild protein, particularly fish, from my local landscape. I’ve grown to love the Tenkara fishing — a minimalist fly fishing method that originates in the mountains of Japan. Daniel Galhardo — founder of Tenkara USA, the first company to introduce Tenkara outside of Japan —joins us to share his passion for Tenkara and the world of trout fishing.  "A rod, line and fly. Line connects to the tip. Easy casting of a fly to spots where the fish are, intuitive landing. That's tenkara in a nutshell," according to Tenkara USA. In this interview, Daniel guides you through the basics of getting started fishing Tenkara. We discuss barriers to entering the world of fishing, fishing ethics, the complex world of Western fly fishing vs the simplicity of Tenkara and so much more. Whether you’re an avid fisherman or completely new to fishing, I hope this interview inspires you to check out this intuitive and minimalist method of fishing!  EPISODE BREAKDOWN:  Daniel responds to feedback on last week’s podcast  Exploring waterways and finding low toxicity areas to fish  What is Tenkara?  Daniel Galhardo's background in fishing  Fishing basics  Barriers to entering the world of fishing  Follow the trout  Fishing ethics: Catch & release vs Catching to eat  Barbed and non-barbed flies  How to catch and release a fish unharmed  How Daniel Galhardo got into Tenkara  The simplicity of Japanese methods  Tenkara vs Western fly fishing  How to get started with Tenkara  Talking flies  What knot to learn when you first begin Tenkara  Best practices for finding & catching fish

Today I sat down with long time tenkara angler and Tenkara USA supporter Graham Moran. Graham is an outdoor enthusiast who took on tenkara with a tremendous amount of enthusiasm, to the point where he now even guides with a tenkara rod. We chatted about...you guessed it, tenkara, as well as about Graham's tenkara blogging, his experience guiding with tenkara, and learned some of his tips for tenkara fishing. [hr] Referenced in this episode: Graham's website: http://www.tenkaragrasshopper.com Please visit our website page for this episode for videos, photos and other items referenced: http://www.tenkarausa.com/myportfolio/conversations-graham-moran-aka-tenkara-grasshopper/

This week I had the pleasure of talking to Daniel Galhardo of Tenkara USA, who did a basic Tenkara podcast last year when he was visiting us. We get into a little more detail on Tenkara, especially the use of sinking flies and all the ways you can manipulate them with this method. If you are curious about this method of fishing I think you’ll enjoy it. In The Fly Box this week, we had a wide range of topics, like how to hook snakehead on a fly, which sling bag to pick, how to fish streamers, a tip on curing UV resins, whether the flex or action of the rod affects your hooking ability, and which direction salmon face when they are returning to the ocean.

In this episode Daniel talks with Tenkara USA staff John Geer about tenkara fly-fishing in the state of Montana.

Even with something as simple as tenkara, choosing your first tenkara rod may seem daunting. There are decisions to be made in terms of fish targeted and waters fished. In this episode, Daniel will walk you through the lineup of tenkara rods, tenkara lines and tenkara flies offered by Tenkara USA to help you choose your first tenkara rod. Hint: if you are having a hard time choosing, just get the adjustable Sato rod by Tenkara USA, it is ultra-light, covers the main lengths of tenkara rods, and will be a versatile rod in small and large waters alike. Referenced in this episode: Rhodo, adjustable 8’10”/ 9’9”/10’6”, the shortest tenkara rod is ideal for tight streams: http://www.tenkarausa.com/shop/product_info.php/products_id/165 Sato, adjustable 10’8”/ 11’10”/12’9”, probably the most versatile, our usual recommendation: http://www.tenkarausa.com/shop/product_info.php/products_id/167 Iwana, fixed 12', a lower price rod and a classic in the tenkara community: http://www.tenkarausa.com/shop/product_info.php/products_id/110 Amago, fixed 13'6", our "big fish" rod: http://www.tenkarausa.com/shop/product_info.php/products_id/85 Ito, adjustable 13' / 14'7", ideal for larger waters and often chosen as a 2nd rod: http://www.tenkarausa.com/shop/product_info.php/products_id/125 Lines: http://www.tenkarausa.com/shop/index.php/categories/tenkara-lines Flies: http://www.tenkarausa.com/shop/index.php/categories/tenkara-flies

Sometimes it seems like part of our lives deserve a soundtrack. Nick "Takénobu" Ogawa's music has been a major part of Tenkara USA's videos. It is as if many of the songs had been composed while in the mountains. The story of how Daniel discovered Takénobu's music may sound too serendipitous to be true. But only fate could dictate that one day Daniel would be writing about tenkara just to have a song named "Fishin' " appear on the radio, and upon closer inspection he would discover the musician actually had ties to Japan. Listen to this conversation between Daniel Galhardo and Nick Takénobu Ogawa to learn more about Nick's music and for some delightful notes. Takénobu's music is also available here in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/takenobu Show notes available at http://www.tenkarausa.com/myportfolio/interview-with-takenobu/ You may subscribe to the Tenkara Cast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tenkara-cast-podcast-on-tenkara/id1030012409?mt=2

Tenkara rod breakages are never fun. Luckily it is generally very easy to prevent tenkara rods from breaking, and it is even easier to fix tenkara rods. In this episode of the Tenkara Cast I talk to several customers about their experiences breaking tenkara rods and how they got their tenkara rods repaired. I also chat with TJ and John, who handle customer service and repairs at Tenkara USA about the most common causes of rod breakages and how to prevent and fix those breakages. Music generously provided by Nick "Takenobu" Ogawa: www.takenobumusic.com Show notes available at http://www.tenkarausa.com/myportfolio/rod-breakages-why-tenkara-rods-break-how-to-fix-a-tenkara-rod-and-some-stories/ You may also subscribe to the Tenkara Cast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tenkara-cast-podcast-on-tenkara/id1030012409?mt=2

Last week we were fortunate to have Daniel Galhardo, owner of Tenkara USA visit our office and he had a few minutes to stop by for a podcast interview.  In this week’s discussion, he talks about what he has learned since his original podcast with us, especially about fly patterns and the rationale for using a single fly.  He also talks about—gasp—fishing a huge streamer from Shawn Combs’ drift boat with his Tenkara rod.  So much for being a purist.   Even if you are not interested in Tenkara fishing you will probably find something of interest in this week’s podcast.  We tackle questions about rinsing gear after saltwater use, how much backing to put on a reel with a sinking line, the use of stinger hooks on saltwater flies, fishing lake-run browns and steelhead in the Great Lakes in estuaries, whether metal studs spook trout, and a great tip from a listener for cleaning your fly tying bench.

This week we're publishing an interview I did with Daniel Galhardo, founder and CEO of Tenkara USA, on guess what?  Daniel was here to sample some of our Vermont small stream fishing, which he loved, and we had a ball fishing together.  He explains Tenkara, whether he considers it fly fishing, and the basics of how to use a Tekkara outfit.  In the fly box, we talk about dealing with fishing gear in hot weather, dries vs. emergers, and setting the hook on downstream fish.