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Tenkara on the Trail
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Приєднався 25 лис 2021
My name is Kris and I would like to welcome you to TENKARA ON THE TRAIL! I am passionate about fly fishing for trout in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness in Southern Montana!
I spend most of the summer on solo backpacking trips, deep in the 944,000 acre wilderness trying to reach as many of the 300+ fishable lakes as I can. Along the way, I fly fish the countless streams, rivers, creeks and lakes for numerous trout species: brook trout, rainbow trout, brown trout, cutthroat trout, and golden trout.
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Dragontail Tenkara
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Tenkaraonthetrail@gmail.com
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I spend most of the summer on solo backpacking trips, deep in the 944,000 acre wilderness trying to reach as many of the 300+ fishable lakes as I can. Along the way, I fly fish the countless streams, rivers, creeks and lakes for numerous trout species: brook trout, rainbow trout, brown trout, cutthroat trout, and golden trout.
AFFILIATE LINKS:
Wasatch Tenkara Rods
www.wasatchtenkararods.com/?ref=Cy7dlhma
Coupon code - franqui15
Tenkara Tanuki
www.tenkaratanuki.com/online-store?ref=eV8fMFW7
Coupon code - KrisTanuki5
Dragontail Tenkara
dragontailtenkara.com/?ref=tenkaraonthetrail
TAO Tenkara Adventure Outfitters
taotenkara.com/?ref=gy9olrVC
Tenkaraonthetrail@gmail.com
profile.php?id=100076651081597
Tenkara on the Trail 2025
Discussing my plans and goals for 2025.
Tenkara Talk Etsy store for bird skins:
www.etsy.com/shop/TenkaraTalk
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Wasatch Tenkara Rods
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15% off with Discount code franqui15
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ESZ Tenkara
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Tenkara Tanuki
www.tenkaratanuki.com/online-store?ref=eV8fMFW7
5% off with Coupon code: KrisTanuki5
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Dragontail Tenkara
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TAO Tenkara Adventure Outfitters
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#tenkaraflyrod
#tenkara
#tenkaraflyfishing
#tenkarafishing
Tenkara Talk Etsy store for bird skins:
www.etsy.com/shop/TenkaraTalk
AFFILIATE LINKS:
Wasatch Tenkara Rods
www.wasatchtenkararods.com/?ref=Cy7dlhma
15% off with Discount code franqui15
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ESZ Tenkara
eszfishing.com/?ref=vFyrWY3PQ6pRrK
10% off with coupon code: KRISESZ
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Tenkara Tanuki
www.tenkaratanuki.com/online-store?ref=eV8fMFW7
5% off with Coupon code: KrisTanuki5
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Dragontail Tenkara
dragontailtenkara.com/?ref=tenkaraonthetrail
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TAO Tenkara Adventure Outfitters
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#tenkaraflyrod
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Відео
NEW POCKET ROD - PREVIEW
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In this video I give a preview of a NEW POCKET rod! AFFILIATE LINKS: Wasatch Tenkara Rods www.wasatchtenkararods.com/?ref=Cy7dlhma 15% off with Discount code franqui15 ESZ Tenkara eszfishing.com/?ref=vFyrWY3PQ6pRrK 10% off with coupon code: KRISESZ Tenkara Tanuki www.tenkaratanuki.com/online-store?ref=eV8fMFW7 5% off with Coupon code: KrisTanuki5 Dragontail Tenkara dragontailtenkara.com/?ref=te...
Final day in the wilderness - PART 2
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Fishing the Tenryu TF 32TA tenkara rod for small rainbows in the wilderness. Part 1 ua-cam.com/video/hy56CjNqw70/v-deo.html AFFILIATE LINKS: ESZ Tenkara eszfishing.com/?ref=vFyrWY3PQ6pRrK 10% off with coupon code: KRISESZ Wasatch Tenkara Rods www.wasatchtenkararods.com/?ref=Cy7dlhma 15% off with Discount code franqui15 Tenkara Tanuki www.tenkaratanuki.com/online-store?ref=eV8fMFW7 5% off with C...
My favorite Keiryu rod - Part 2
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Catching some more nice rainbows and browns with my Sawanobori 53 Keiryu rod. Part 1 - ua-cam.com/video/QTN48S2YBrc/v-deo.html AFFILIATE LINKS: ESZ Tenkara eszfishing.com/?ref=vFyrWY3PQ6pRrK 10% off with coupon code: KRISESZ Wasatch Tenkara Rods www.wasatchtenkararods.com/?ref=Cy7dlhma 15% off with Discount code franqui15 Tenkara Tanuki www.tenkaratanuki.com/online-store?ref=eV8fMFW7 5% off wit...
Final day in the wilderness - Part 1
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Fishing the Tenryu 32TA tenkara rod for small rainbows in the wilderness. AFFILIATE LINKS: ESZ Tenkara eszfishing.com/?ref=vFyrWY3PQ6pRrK 10% off with coupon code: KRISESZ Wasatch Tenkara Rods www.wasatchtenkararods.com/?ref=Cy7dlhma 15% off with Discount code franqui15 Tenkara Tanuki www.tenkaratanuki.com/online-store?ref=eV8fMFW7 5% off with Coupon code: KrisTanuki5 Dragontail Tenkara dragont...
My favorite KEIRYU rod!
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Fishing my Sawanobori 53 on freestone river in early winter for rainbows, browns, and whitefish. Also explaining why I prefer long keiryu rods during the winter. AFFILIATE LINKS: ESZ Tenkara eszfishing.com/?ref=vFyrWY3PQ6pRrK 10% off with coupon code: KRISESZ Wasatch Tenkara Rods www.wasatchtenkararods.com/?ref=Cy7dlhma 15% off with Discount code franqui15 Tenkara Tanuki www.tenkaratanuki.com/o...
2k subscriber drawing!
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Drawing for the winners of the bird skins and the TAO Bad Axe Tenkara rod! AFFILIATE LINKS: ESZ Tenkara eszfishing.com/?ref=vFyrWY3PQ6pRrK 10% off with coupon code: KRISESZ Wasatch Tenkara Rods www.wasatchtenkararods.com/?ref=Cy7dlhma 15% off with Discount code franqui15 Tenkara Tanuki www.tenkaratanuki.com/online-store?ref=eV8fMFW7 5% off with Coupon code: KrisTanuki5 Dragontail Tenkara dragon...
Rising Cutthroat Trout!
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Fishing my Oni Honryu 450 for constantly rising cutthroat trout on a beautiful alpine lake high in the wilderness. AFFILIATE LINKS: ESZ Tenkara eszfishing.com/?ref=vFyrWY3PQ6pRrK 10% off with coupon code: KRISESZ Wasatch Tenkara Rods www.wasatchtenkararods.com/?ref=Cy7dlhma 15% off with Discount code franqui15 Tenkara Tanuki www.tenkaratanuki.com/online-store?ref=eV8fMFW7 5% off with Coupon cod...
2K GIVEAWAY!
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To celebrate 2k subs, I'm giving away a FREE TENKARA ROD and FREE BIRD SKINS for tying! Notes: - no purchase necessary, but I ask that you subscribe if you haven't already - $15 for shipping for the rod (I will pay shipping for the bird skins) - Lower 48 states only (no international or overseas shipping) - Shoot me an email at tenkaraonthetrail@gmail.com to enter GOOD LUCK! A couple links abou...
Fly Tying Feathers
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Discussion about the upland bird feathers I have available for fly tying! Tenkara Talk Etsy store: www.etsy.com/shop/TenkaraTalk AFFILIATE LINKS: ESZ Tenkara eszfishing.com/?ref=vFyrWY3PQ6pRrK 10% off with coupon code: KRISESZ Wasatch Tenkara Rods www.wasatchtenkararods.com/?ref=Cy7dlhma 15% off with Discount code franqui15 Tenkara Tanuki www.tenkaratanuki.com/online-store?ref=eV8fMFW7 5% off w...
Wild cutthroat trout in the middle of nowhere
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We found this small outlet stream 8 miles into the wilderness that was perfect for the Tenryu TF32TA! So peaceful!! AFFILIATE LINKS: ESZ Tenkara eszfishing.com/?ref=vFyrWY3PQ6pRrK 10% off with coupon code: KRISESZ Wasatch Tenkara Rods www.wasatchtenkararods.com/?ref=Cy7dlhma 15% off with Discount code franqui15 Tenkara Tanuki www.tenkaratanuki.com/online-store?ref=eV8fMFW7 5% off with Coupon co...
Mousing around
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Part 2 of catching wilderness cutthroat trout with my Oni Honryu 450 on a MOUSE FLY. part 1: ua-cam.com/video/TW51zzmTI2Y/v-deo.html AFFILIATE LINKS: ESZ Tenkara eszfishing.com/?ref=vFyrWY3PQ6pRrK 10% off with coupon code: KRISESZ Wasatch Tenkara Rods www.wasatchtenkararods.com/?ref=Cy7dlhma 15% off with Discount code franqui15 Tenkara Tanuki www.tenkaratanuki.com/online-store?ref=eV8fMFW7 5% o...
TENRYU tag team
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My buddy and I take turns with the Tenryu TF 32TA catching small rainbows on Day 1 of our wilderness trip. \#tenkaraflyrod #tenkara #tenkaraflyfishing #tenkarafishing
VERDICT on Coco 290 vs Nissin Oni 295!
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My final thoughts and which rod I prefer between the Coco 290 and the Nissin Oni 295. Fishing the Nissin Oni 295: ua-cam.com/video/fKO7FTaJUok/v-deo.html Fishing the Coco 290: ua-cam.com/video/ixGvYM03gt8/v-deo.html Initial Coco 290 comparison: ua-cam.com/video/EZBXggE53U0/v-deo.html Tom's review of the Nissin Oni 345: tenkaraangler.com/2024/08/28/nissin-zerosum-oni-345-tenkara-rod-review/amp/
more TENKARA RODS for sale
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I'm selling off more of my collection. All rods are LIKE NEW at significant discounts! Please add $10 for shipping Email me at tenkaraonthetrail@gmail.com if you have questions Rod - Retail - Sale price Tanuki Barebones 360 Nymphing Pro - $375 - $250 Tanuki 375 - $275 - $185 Tanuki Shinobi 395 LE Carbon grip - $450 - SOLD TAO Bad Axe - $135 - $100 ESZ Rivermaster Z2 13' - $169 - $120 ESZ Whitew...
Nissin Oni 295 vs Oni Coco 290 - Part 2
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Nissin Oni 295 vs Oni Coco 290 - Part 2
CORRECTED LINK: Nissin Oni 295 vs Oni Coco 290 -Part 1
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CORRECTED LINK: Nissin Oni 295 vs Oni Coco 290 -Part 1
A week in the wilderness - trip overview
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A week in the wilderness - trip overview
Wilderness fishing with the Kokoro prototype
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Wilderness fishing with the Kokoro prototype
Differences between the Nirvana KOKORO & FALCON (prototype)
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Differences between the Nirvana KOKORO & FALCON (prototype)
Wilderness cutthroat on the Tenryu TF 39TA
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Wilderness cutthroat on the Tenryu TF 39TA
The new DRAGONtail KOKORO (prototype) comparison.
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The new DRAGONtail KOKORO (prototype) comparison.
The Nirvana KOKORO prototype (Falcon 360)
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The Nirvana KOKORO prototype (Falcon 360)
Nice update, Kris! I'd happily fish any "cast off" flies you might have!
I'm planning on fishing with you this year, either here in WY/ID, there in MT or in WI. If I can walk, then I will fish 😀.
Awesome, I’m looking forward to it!
Retirement is terrible 😂😂😂😂 there’s a Project Healing Waters in the western part of my state also , that would be a great and rewarding commitment . They seem to only do rod and reel fishing from their posts. I don’t know how you’re fitting everything into your schedule , seems like your cup is almost overflowing.
Haha. Good problem to have. 👍
@ I’ve got 9 yrs of boredom 😂😂
you must be bored if you’re sitting around watching my videos 😂
@@tenkaraonthetrail 😂😂😂
The discipline, organizational skills and developed short and long term goals since retirement is impressive. Offering viewers an example of healthy post retirement adaptation. Thank you for sharing your 2025 itinerary . Well earned and to promised rewarding times ahead Sir.
Thanks Vic…get out and fish those travelers!
Looking forward to your 2025 videos, especially your talks and reviews mixed in with fishing.
Thanks Michael!
My DARTH QUATTRO 6:4 came in today really love the quality of this rod. Thanks for your review.
Excellent! I saw your FB post. I wonder how different it is from my 5:5…
Hard to say unless you can do a side by side comparison, but the 6:4 tip has good flex. Hopefully I get some time this weekend to check it out.
Finally, a left-handed rod for my small dolphin fishing. Can't wait.
😂
Thanks for sharimg
You bet, more to come.
Wow! A Tenkara Specialist under a Judges' court ordered Subpoena, sworn under Oath during a Legal Deposition taking "The 5th Amendment" protecting attorney/client Privilege at the risk of facing jail time. A Secret could not be better kept. Bravo!!!
My military clearance has expired but I can still keep my mouth shut
Looking forward to more info, and hopefully not another zoom rod. I like my Quattro however all the zoom lengths are definitely not necessary, for me it's a fun light 8' 6" rod.
I hear you, I tend to use the e Quattro at the opposite lengths as well. Fortunately the extra lengths don’t negatively affect the weight/balance/feel for the Quattro.
Superbe avec un cadre magnifique 🙏👍
Thank you!
Last day of 2024 and I purchased The DARTH QUATTRO 6.4, thanks for the discount code.
Awesome, enjoy!
Thanks Happy New Years!!
You too, enjoy it!
Nice video!! I just bought the Kokoro for trout fishing in the Iowa Driftless Area. I hope it works well for me.
You’ll love it.
Whose waterproof gloves are you liking? Or are you just using nitriles?
I use the blue ones from rock fish that Tom Davis has reviewed.
Great video
Thanks!
Gonna plagiarize Dr.Tom, "Beautiful stream!" (Ditto) . However the Baby Tenryu stole the show. Nice
Thanks Vic. Super fun rod.
Beautiful stream!
Thanks Tom!
BlueBird Sky, sunny day, Sawanobori 53 river to himself and good trout action. Thats a good day!
Really nice rod, however I could not get past the swing weight and sold it. I've found over the years 400cm is my max.
Understandable. Despite being very light, 5.3m is long for one handed use, but I’m used to it. I fished one-handed for nearly 6 hours that day and never fatigued. I have fished a couple 4.5m rods that were more tiring for me. I do use two hands when fighting fish as you saw. It does make a 4m rod feel like a toy though😂.
The Terrific Baby Tenryu event: Hallmark standout scenes : 6:29&6:48 the now infamous tire/wheel pool (having 1st appeared on episode TENRYU TF32TA -PART 2 @ 0:49) 11:15 casted, hooked, and flung release exposition 12:32 the stalking Heron posture and catching its prey 12:34 best recorded baby Tenryu rod flex during a tenkara fight to date. Permission to make an analogy : This 7 day back country Tenkara trip's last day trout action parallels a 4th of July fireworks show. As it delivered on a classic last Act: THE SHOWCASE GRAND FINALE EVENT. Final point, resisting the impulse to tally a final trout count, viewers take solace concluding "the Tenkara on The Trail tandem baby Tenryu Tag Team" (that's a Furaibo mouthful) absolutely vacuumed the creek with innumerous numbers of delightful Rainbow results, LOL. Bravo Kris!!
Thanks Vic!
Thank you for the information! I have a 20’ rod but find the premade owner rigs are too short, but as mentioned lengthening tippet only forces you to fish deeper. I wish it were a bit easier to find yarn marker spools instead of buying precut ones, and the winder box looks excellent! At best I fit 3 foam spools per pocket in my vests or packs.
Yeah, I bought the yarn marker spools from Tenkarabum back when he carried them. I don’t use them often so they should last me a lifetime.
@ Whoa! Thank you for the quick reply! It’s a shame the right yarn is difficult to track down now. I’ve found pretied markers state-side but am hesitant to pay that price for less than half of what comes on the Owner precut marker cards. Unfortunately I’ve lost entire lines before after fish shake the hook and the rod tip launches the rig into trees so it’s time for me to look into making my own lines.
If you ever purchase something from Tenkara -ya, I’m sure he could also procure yarn spools.
Come to think of it, perhaps check with Keiryu rod company…maybe they can obtain some.
Great job Kris. Nothing like winter nymphing and 2 nymph rigs :). Also, it appears this rod is no longer available but will be replaced by something new in 2025, so we'll be keepig eye on that. Tight Lines!
Thanks, much appreciated!
awesome video!
Thanks!
@ I really like the flies you’ve tied on instagram; how long have you been tying? and what kind of silk do you use?
@mvsc-k5e I’ve tied a lot over the last 10-15 years, but I started well before that. The silk I’ve been using lately is TIRE.
@ thank you. I did send you a message on IG if you have a moment
@mvsc-k5e cool, I’ll take a look
Shakin' off the early almost Winter "gottsta Tenkara fish Blues"? Wonder if that Beautiful last Rainbow caught was bigger than the one that got away? Very generous advice given regarding the Sawanobori 53 Keiryu rod rigged up for Tenkara angling, viewers should be grateful as this is rare disclosure, and not content seen on other Tenkara UA-cam channels. LOL, you are quite the scoundrel having alluded to yet did not reveal the mystery revelation (hinted could risk being hit by lightning) . Where was the Grand entrance of the Sawanobori 63, both perhaps next episode? VIEWERS STAY TUNED!!! Thank you Kris, nice .
Thanks Vic
can this rod still be bought anywhere?
It is made by suntech. I got mine from Tenkarabum but he’s retired. You would have to check either through Tenkara ya or perhaps a proxy. I don’t know if that particular model is still in production but suntech makes other great Keiryu rods as well as Nissin. Keiryu rod company carries a couple Japanese Keiryu rods too.
Hi @mvsc-k5e, I actually have an unused Sawanabori 53 I would be willing to sell. When I got mine I had been on the waiting list for 10 months, so I picked up a spare just in case. After 2 seasons of using the first one, I am pretty sure I don't need the spare. Just reply to this if interested, maybe we can exchange emails.
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Thanks so much for the opportunity!! Congratulations to all of the winners!!
Thanks, enjoy the skins!
I love the Dragontail Talon Mini, so much fun . . .
Yes it’s…I’ll be picking up the new 8’ version… tiny talon as well.
How bout them Dawgs? !!
I missed the comeback!
@ sadly me too! I gave up on them in the 3rd(kinda my own superstition) and learned my lesson to stay the course to the bitter(or joyous) end. Go Dawgs!!
Kris Kudo's for your Daiwa Master L LL36 Tenkara rod video debut. Only sparse extant Literature reviews by Tom Davis Teton Tenkara & Chris Stewart TenkaraBum exist profiling this rare fine and awesome Tenkara rod. Viewers are challenged to find another UA-cam video ( other than this one ) covering the GREATEST DAIWA TENKARA ROD MADE as it is now unavailable for purchase NEW anywhere! It is worth noting, "Tenkara on the Trail" has this uncanny and intuitive production history to debut the RAREST & FINEST Japanese Tenkara rods!!! Straight off the Daiwa Website regarding The Daiwa Master Tenkara L LL36 : " It was developed to realize the ideal Tenkara rod of master Etsuji Katayama, a leading expert in Tenkara fishing". Arguable the best 3.6M Japanese Tenkara rod made. Now extinct like the dinosaur! LOL. Well done.
Thanks Vic. You’re putting too much pressure on me!😂
@@tenkaraonthetrail Your welcome.
Thank you Kris! I just saw this. On vacation and haven’t been on YT much. I will check my email. Thanks again.
You bet…enjoy!
Wow, thanks for the feathers and congrats to the other winners. Super cool of you to to do this, Kris and best wishes for continued channel growth!
Thanks and congrats!
Congrats to the winners and thank you Kris for promoting Tenkara.
Thanks!
Congrats to the winners. Major kudos Kris for another awesome giveaway. It's a great demonstration of karma.
Thanks Deake. Spoiler Alert…Christmas giveaway coming soon👍
First, a Thank you to Tenkara on the Trail Host Kris Franqui for the Drawing. Second, a Congratulations to the Lucky winners!!! But wait a minute the consolation prize? Viewers wanna see long awaited weekly Tenkara trout catchin' video. That does it, I'm gonna watch the re-runs. LOL
Ha….its winter time and bird season…haven’t been fishing😂 great small stream action next week though. 👍
Congratulations everyone!
Congrats to the winners! That was very kind of you to have the raffle. I enjoy your videos, thanks for posting them.
Thank you
Such a generous person great videos also!
Thanks George. Sorry you didn’t win.
A great contest! Congrats to winners and thank you for putting this together.
Thanks!
Congrats to the winners!
Congrats, all!
Amazing! Thanks for sharing!
The brutal hike was made a little less brutal by that awesome action. Wish you had been able to land that two-hander.
Yeah, catching some nice fish after that sort of effort makes them that much sweeter.
Serious OFF THE CHART!!!!! Best action on the rising Cutthroat trout on the Giant Sakasa Wool Kebari and use of the wonderful ONI Honryu 450!!! Incredible action, you deserve it after that rough physically endured hike, really enjoyed that Oni 450 singing during each hook up. Well done Kris.
Thanks Vic. That was a fun time.
Beautiful scenery. Are the cutties native to the lakes?
No they are not native to the lakes. They usually have to be stocked at those elevations/locations, typically every 8 years by dropping them from planes/helicopters. Some of the lakes are self-sustaining depending on the spawning habitat.
Great video, I really enjoy all your videos. Could you post a picture of the flies you used?
@bradleyflood4213 thanks, I’ll have to check on the fly pics. Not sure if I have them.
@@tenkaraonthetrail that's okay, if could post the name of them and I'll look them up!!
@bradleyflood4213 the primary one is the Oxford wool kebari (sakasa). The others are typically just my own unnamed creations.
Congratulations on hitting 2k! And thank you for the opportunity to win. This is a great giveaway!
You bet, good luck!
Thank you for this giveaway!!!!
Thank you!
That's quite generous of you Kris. Catching fish with flies I've tied is an awesome feeling but you've taken it to the next level harvesting the birds, tying the flies and catching the fish. That's next level.
Thanks Deake!
Not many giveaways like this one, thank you.
Thanks!
Congratulations on hitting the 2K subscriber mark. Tenkara on The Trail is an excellent source of all things Tenkara. Nice work!
Thanks Vic
Kind of you to do the giveaways. Have a great day!
Thanks!