jschaffer
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So I started reading about Tenkara after seeing a TV show where they fished this way. is it an easy transition from "traditional" fly fishing? I am struggling to see how it would be as creative or enjoyable?
After a couple of weeks you'll stop reaching for the non-existent reel.
I concur on the stalking. Since I started playing around with fixed-line rods, my regular fishing has improved. I am much more aware of where I am in the river.
Not just small to medium streams, there's a plethora of videos on YouTube showing guys fishing substantial sized rivers with a tenkara rod. Just like with traditional fly gear, you size your tenkara rod to the water and fish.Tenkara is a blast, super simple, easy to learn and very effective. For small to medium streams it is perfect.
I have a few friends that enjoy Tenkara very much. They are VERY effective on smaller water with some practice.So I started reading about Tenkara after seeing a TV show where they fished this way. is it an easy transition from "traditional" fly fishing? I am struggling to see how it would be as creative or enjoyable?
That is where they shine best IMO. They are deadly with other flies as well. Due to length of typical Tenkara you can put the fly where you want it on a smallish stream with little regard to casting obstructions. Advantage is lost on big water.I have a 5.4m and 4.5m pole that I'm going to try out! Long pole fixed line nymphing.
Was there a memo I missed?Flannel, a fedora and a man bun are essential parts of the transition. You'll be set for a paddle board too!
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When it comes to handling big fresh fish, especially in moving waters; that's kind of why they invented reels.Both my 4.5m and 5.4m poles can handle carp as well. Just apply side pressure, but having said that I have not tried stopping carp in a river with a fixed line pole. It must be another beast all together.