This book, however, just might be a tenkara book disguised as a western fly fishing book. Sep 25, 2019 this comprehensive book covers the current state of tenkarathe best flies, the equipment, and essential techniques. Its a great way to learn the basics of fly tying before moving on to more complicate western fly patterns. Long overlooked in the west, tenkara is economicaland simple, productive, and pleasurable this easternapproach is today taking the fly fishing world in north america and europe by storm. Weve fished small waters in the most breathtaking surroundings. Although this book has nothing to do with tenkara and almost nothing to do with fly fishing, it has a lot to do with what all anglers presenting artificial baits need to know to catch more. The difference in suppleness and memory is very small. Illustrated by renowned fish artist james prosek, with inspiring photographs and stories throughout, simple fly fishing. Mar 03, 2020 there are a good number of quite famous small streams in the usa gierachs st vrain in colorado for example. The first thing you should know about tenkara bum is that the bum part is a misnomer. Fly anglers can be more selective than their quarry. Reading each chapter has definitely gotten my excitement for a new season of fishing tenkara around colorado.
The patterns and methods are universal where ever there are trout in moving water. A marvelous introduction into the world of tenkara fly fishing. Misako ishimura both tenkara anglers have written an introduction to tenkara for american anglers. Feb 04, 2012 get your copy of tenkara fly fishing by david dirks. A beginners guide to tying tenkara flies tenkara talk. A complete guide to the techniques, gear, history and philosophy of tenkara, the japanese method of flyfishing. Contains clear, concise, easy to follow knottying illustrations and videos of the recommended tenkara fly fishing setup and knots. Illustrated by renowned fish artist james prosek, with. Fly fishing is complex andcostly with too much cumbersome gear, right. It also tells the stories of the people who brought tenkara to america, and examines this eastern methods place in the western sportfishing world. It uses quite long rods, fixed lengths of casting line attached to the rodtip and simple, impressionistic wet fly patterns. This book is a complete guide to the techniques, gear, history and philosophy of tenkara, the japanese method of flyfishing. The we that im talking about is me and my fellow fishing addict jp john pearson.
Radically simple, ultralight fly fishing, which takes much the same approach as curtis creek, applied specifically to tenkara. With the excepting of dave hughes wet flies and sly nemess books, this book has taught me more about subsurface tactics that i can use in my pursuit of tenkara than any other book. Modern day tenkara is based on ancient japanese methods of fly fishing that involve the use of just rod, fly and line. Radically simple, ultralight fly fishing by kevin c. Chouinard and two colleagues, craig mathews and mauro mazzo have written a book, entitled simple fly fishing, on simple techniques for fly fishing and tenkara and this was a chance to see some of. Weve landed big fish never imagined possible on tenkara rods. As a former fly fishing guide originally from western new york, he moved to colorado and became an early adopter of tenkara which perfectly suited the small, high altitude streams and lakes there.
Tenkara fishing originated in japan at least 200 years ago. One of the better fly fishing reads in my bookcase. It used long rods made of bamboo, tapered line of braided horsehair, and simple flies constructed of. The best tenkara level lines are produced with the fluorocarbon material with the density 1. He started to get more into the catch and release aspect of fishing which led him to fly fishing and eventually landed him in the river with a tenkara rod in hand. He was an early adopter of tenkara in the west and has been fishing the method for a variety of species since 2009.
I have however used everything from size 32 flies to cress bugs and buggers. If you are new to tenkara, though, having this book will save you a lot of those countless hours on the web. Tenkara books are still almost as rare as hens teeth, unless of course you speak japanese, but i think. Its not a tenkara book, rather its a fly fishing book that can be incorporated into tenkara style techniques. Back then, very little information was available in english and the computerized translations of japanese websites are really not very useful. Tenkara is an ancient form of fly fishing that developed in japan hundreds of years ago. Learn more about what makes us stand out from all the rest. It reads well, illustrates flies and techniques applicable to tenkara anglers, and is not too expensive.
Kelleherm isshimura is perhaps the best of the three for a newbie in that rigging and tying knots are extensively covered, and casting. Coming soon, tenkara the book is the first book on tenkara written with first hand knowledge from japan. Its a good book on the overview of tenkara fishing. While this book contains tons of great information, especially if youre learning tenkara fly fishing, its definitely geared towards the seasoned angler. The first western reference to tenkara flyfishing was in 1878 in a book called diary of climbing mt. The tenkara fishing techniques it breaks down with photos, diagrams, text and handy checklist tools are what separate really good tenkara. The best part of fly fishing is the learning of stream craft and feeling a part of ones surroundings. As a communitysourced publication, this is your resource for all things tenkara. Diverse selection of quality tenkara flies from a real fly tyers fly. Tying is a great way to keep busy and still think about tenkara fishing during the off season. It is an effective fly, just not as effective for tenkara fishing as a traditional tenkara fly. Nov 20, 2018 newly revised and updated, with more stories, more secrets, more flies, book trailer for yvon chouinards bestselling book on tenkara.
Throughout the book, readers will find qr quick read codes that will give access. With tenkara, there is no reel and the line hitched directly to the end of t. As an introductory work, which the first english language book on tenkara pretty much had to be, it covers a lot of different topics without going into extreme detail on any one of them. An angler picking up a tenkara rod for the first time will find this book s concepts well laid out and intuitive. Patagonias tenkara rods are made by temple fork outfitters tfo, a highly reputable fly fishing rod. Simple fly fishing by yvon chouinard patagonia books youtube. Come explore the crown jewel of our national park system and catch rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout, and search for the elusive greenback cutthroat, the state fish of colorado. Tenkara and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. I just read one of the most amazing books on fly fishing, the reel sisters by. Diverse selection of quality tenkara flies from a real flytyers fly tyer. All of this is good in my book, as one of the best things about fly fishing, especially with new tools and styles like tenkara, is the.
Using ultra portable, yet delicate rods, along with beautifully tied flies and a stealthy approach, tenkara has rapidly grown in popularity among our areas wild trout anglers. The ancient commercial fishermen were in the field for days and weeks at a time, and had very limited resources. He was an early adopter of tenkara in the west and has been fishing. Tenkara, simple fly fishing method from japan, uses only a telescopic tenkara rod, tenkara line and tenkara fly. Jan 01, 2011 i have wanted to try fly fishing for several years, but found the terminology and complexity a bit bewildering as a neophyte. Tenkara is the traditional japanese method of fly fishing, which uses only a rod, line and fly. There are a good number of quite famous small streams in the usa gierachs st vrain in colorado for example.
Although the sakasa kebari is the best known tenkara fly in the us, most of the historical tenkara fly patterns in japan were not reverse hackled. Nov 22, 2018 but heres an idea, how about a great book. Whether you use a traditional fly rod and reel or the modern version of a japanese cane pole called tenkara, this book has lots of wisdom for those who pursue trout with a fly. May 17, 2017 tenkara is a traditional method of fishing in japan, where artificial flies are used just as in conventional fly fishing, but via a considerably longer and more flexible rod without employing the use of a reel. Unlike western flies, you dont need a lot of materials, tools or advanced skills to tie tenkara. With chapters on wet flies, nymphs, and dry flies, its authors employ both the tenkara rod as well as regular fly fishing gear to cover all the bases. One of the hida takayama tenkara flies is just a fairly thick wool body with a soft hackle of hen or hen pheasant. Having already purchased the other 2, i also bought this one, and feel in many ways it is the best of the 3 if you have some basic fly fishing knowledge.
It used long rods made of bamboo, tapered line of braided horsehair, and simple flies constructed of thread and feathers, as well as other natural materials. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Most tenkara anglers attach just one fly at a time to the tippet. As tenkara purists would accurately point out it is, for the most part, not a book about tenkara but rather it is a book about fly fishing with a tenkara rod or fixedline fly fishing. Tenkara fixed line fishing school davidson river outfitters. He has not fished a westernstyle fly rod for trout since. Tenkara angler a communitysourced tenkara magazine. Keith has been trout fishing for about two years now. This is one of only 3 books of any significance available in the usa on tenkara. This book reveals that the best way to catch trout is simply, with a rod and a fly and not much else. And thats exactly what the soontobereleased tenkara fly fishing. Explore the simple fly fishing revised second edition. The same limestone bedrock that is the heart of kentucky bourbon and horse country creates some fantastic freshwater fishing.
This pioneering bookis an ideal guide to tenkara, covering the essentials of gear and rigging, the roots of tenkara, fishing dry flies as well as subsurface fishing and castingas well as. Tenkara is the japanese art of fixed line fly fishing. This book is a complete guide to the techniques, gear. Most anglers have likely noticed the proliferation of tenkara rods which has given anglers a variety to choose from and has driven innovation and design in the marketplace.
Tenkara fans will also have seen lots of videos of small stream and genryu fishing in japan. I am able to offer traditional and tenkara trips into rocky mountain national park rmnp. The line visibility is very important for tenkara fishing. Jun 10, 2017 jason is an avid fly angler and backpacker. For that, id suggest the curtis creek manifesto not tenkara specific, but a great intro to how to fish with flys and tenkara. The experienced angler will appreciate the simpler approach to flyfishing and the advanced techniques shared in the book. Tenkara strips out everything not strictly necessary.
Aug 27, 2018 tenkara fly fishing may be a niche market in the united states, but it sure is competitive. Explore great outdoor books on climbing, surfing, and fly fishing, the history of patagonia and yvon chouinards let my people go surfing at. Like tenkara fishing itself, tenkara flies are simple, practical, and easy to learn. At zen, our passion to push the envelope and lead the way in american tenkara has taken us to amazing fly fishing destinations around world. The best tenkara fly fishing gear online zen tenkara. Modernday fly fishing, like much in life, has become exceedingly complex, with hightech gear, a confusing array of flies and terminal tackle, accompanied by highpriced fishing guides. However, one of the really cool things about small stream fly fishing. Tenkara, simple fly fishing method from japan, uses only a. In tenkara the book, tenkara usa founder daniel galhardo shows just how simple flyfishing can be. Nonanglers and experts alike will find it fascinating, informative, and fun. Futsing around with gear has always been a distraction whether it was a damaged rod guide, a squeaky reel, or just too many jangling pieces of equipment hanging from the fishing vest. One feature i really enjoy about this book is the fact that he includes the. Simple fly fishing by yvon chouinard patagonia books. Updated to now utilize telescoping carbon fiber designs, the rods can be collapsed to easily fit in a backpack.
I wish tenkara radically simple, ultralight fly fishing had been written when i was starting out. Zen tenkara designs, manufactures and sells tenkara fly fishing gear. Nocoflyfishing guide service lets learn tenkara fishing. Chase trophy trout up to 30 inches, hone your tenkara skills on mountain streams, learn hybrid fixed line fly fishing techniques that will push your catch rate to the next level, and more.
Tenkara fishing guides and gear colorado fly fishing guides. Tenkara is a method of fly fishing that originated in the mountains of japan and has now developed into a modern pastime. As a tenkara guide with noco fly fishing i can do just that for you. Nov 19, 2018 tenkara is an ancient form of fly fishing that developed in japan hundreds of years ago. And while no book can completely replace onstream experience, tenkara radically simple, ultralight fly fishing. In tenkarathe book, tenkara usa founder daniel galhardo shows just how simple flyfishing can be. A quick visual demonstration of how to set up your patagonia simple fly fishing tenkara rod. However, one of the really cool things about small stream fly fishing is the possibility of uncovering surprise adventures. Chouinard tells how, simple fly fishing or tenkara is for those who are put off by the image of the testosteronefueled ripsomelips, goodoldboy, bass and trout fisherman who have turned the contemplative pastime into a competitive combat sport.
Tenkara fly shop kebari, flies, fly boxes, fly tying. Check out tenkara rods and books on simple fly fishing here. Not far behind is the variety and innovation in lines used when fishing a tenkara rod. The keeper kebari is a yarn bodied sakasa kebari tied on a size 6 daiichi 1560 nymph hook. It uses quite long rods, fixed lengths of casting line attached to the rodtip and. Chase trophy trout up to 30 inches, hone your tenkara skills on mountain streams, learn hybrid fixed line fly fishing. The killer kebari is the fly i tied for the first tenkara fly swap held in the us. Here you will find all things useful when entering the world of tenkara fly fishing. Best of all, because its simpler a d lighter, i can bring tenkara gear with me hiking and even trail running, opening up more fishing opportunities. Newly revised and updated, with more stories, more secrets, more flies, book trailer for yvon chouinards bestselling book on tenkara. Its hard to learn how to fish from a book, though, and even with how commendable of a job this book does im not sure this book is any. Primarily used for mountain stream trout fishing, tenkara is one of the most popular methods of angling among freshwater mountain anglers in japan.