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Do stealhead lie sideways also?

I love the compact size, but still 10'.. I'm hoping to find some sort of Black Friday sale on it and save a few bucks for some extra flies... 😄

Thanks for this addition to the podcast. Here are my thoughts. I am not a minimalist, but I like security and efficiency. I am not a “One Fly” proponent but have a couple of patterns that always seem to “work.” I keep my lines on spools with the last fly I used for long term storage. I like the DT line spools. They are inexpensive, and have the unique extra cutout and hook keeper in the center. The fly is secure and protected in the center of the spool for long-term storage. Also, I usually carry two or three rods in their socks strapped into the small side pockets on my pack. When I deploy a rod the sock and the line spool go into a pants or waders pocket. When I change rods, I leave them rigged so I can quickly switch back again. A rigged rod in the sock prevents the line from being unknowingly snagged on branches when bushwhacking. With the nearly perfect DT snap-on keepers, I can wind the line snuggly around the keeper so it will not birdsnest and fully embed the hook point into the foam in the center of the keeper so it will not snag inside the sock. The downside is I must take ten seconds to stretch a level line. I cannot put the rods in the socks if I use the spools to temporarily store the line on the rod. I have tried both the Fuji and DT EZ Keepers. I have had the Fuji keepers unexpectedly collapse and the line birdsnest. The DT EZ keepers will not keep level lines snug and the fly hangs free that would snag inside a rod sock. I could put one or two extra movable o-rings on the rod as hook keepers over a protective sleeve to protect the rod from being scratched-gouged by the hook but the hook point could still snag inside the sock.

Matt, 👍

I like the new platform better. I would like to see an Anthony video on making a twisted line. Thanks nice work.

Great podcast. It would have been interesting to hear from Bill why tenkara anglers in Austria prefer furled lines.

Great talk! Agree tenkara is great for PA trout waters. This is my first season with tenkara. Never much of a fly fisherman but my nephew has been fly fishing and I wanted something easy to join him and tenkara hit the spot. Any events near SE PA?

New platform is great, keep it up and thank you!

Another up-vote for the new platform. Also enjoy the addition of Bill’s articulate and frank perspectives. Thanks!

I started out with level line and tried all different sizes which was easy since I could make them from one spool of line. But as I settled on my preferred rods and lengths, I found myself using a 3 meter line or a 4.5 meter line the most. I also settled on using lightweight nylon lines as much as possible, I really liked the line detection they gave but really were horrible in the wind. That was when I started trying furled lines and tapered lines. Now I only carry a 3 meter level nylon line and 2 furled lines (Sebata Yuzo's 3.5 and 4.5meter) for windy days. In the beginning I felt like I was overcomplicating lines by always cutting them and trying to get the 'perfect' length for every rod and situation and not really gaining much. I just ended up with a lot of lines that got used once or twice and making duplicates because I forgot I already had a specific size. Now with only 3 lines to choose from and each for a certain situation, it's a lot easier and I have learned to work with the lines I carry.

Nicely done! I like the new platform.

Colorado's language restricting usage of water is 'artificial flies and lures only' which opens alot of water to bait finesse/spinning and avoids the exclusion of Tenkara in the 'is it fly fishing?' debate.

Barbless and barbed have their place. I tend to debarb hooks on small hooks(20 and under), because you can damage the fly trying to get it out, either with fingers or hemostats. If I am fishing water with big fish highly possible, a modern micro barb is good. I have had really bad experiences with certain barbless hooks. Design is pretty important. If the hook point landing isn't long enough, the hook tends to pull out really easily.

Used to be a great company. Now you can't leave a comment on their website without signing up to another website. Annoying. Also Annoying is: When you spend over $200 on their website, they add things to your cart that you didn't order, and it doesn't show up as a product. It shows up at the very bottom of the cart, small as it can be printed(unnecessary shipping insurance) that I didn't put in my cart. Highly Suspicious and possibly opening up themselves to a CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. And they do it for what? A few more pennies of profit. They have sold their Integrity for pennies. I have lost ALL respect for this Company. Forever. Great Rods. Poor Foresight of Management.

Wow over my head a bit very well explanation cleared up alot for me thank you.

This is some nerd level stuff and im SO here for it! So rad

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Did you catch it with a kebari or a nymph?)

New to Tenkara so this was a fun episode to hear about all the top picks from more experienced folks.

I would say Mike won this draft with Amanda in a respectable second place. Mike pulled a Brock Purdy, with the last “Mr. irrelevant” pick. I think once he is shed light on a travel vehicle, everyone immediately regretted their wild card pick 😂. That was a pretty awesome pick. I would say, though Mike, a triple zoom rod would probably be more friendly for the Rockies. Don’t skip out on those tributaries to the big mainstreams that yield hundred plus fish days. The only thing I love outside of fishing is football. Best episode yet guys. And for the record, I would be stoked to have Chewbacca fishing with me 😂

Thoughts: 1. Second guessing his choices is 100% on brand for Anthony. 2. Matt and I have talked about adventuring in Middle Earth since were about 8 or 9, so I hope I make the cut . 3. Amanda basically picked what she actually does, so maybe she is the overall winner. Actually living the dream. 4. Picking a line that may or may not exist sounds like something I would do.

Absolute pleasure to listen to, guys! Could/should there be a fish (species/type) category?

❤ loved this podcast. So much fun. I really don’t think anyone had a bad draft. I could enjoy and catch fish will all of those drafts. So who’s was the best. I’d have to say Amanda just edged out Mike. Everything Amanda picked would be within my top pics within a category. I’ve never fished Appalachia, but it can’t be that unique. Here’s my ideal draft: Driftless or Rockies, Tanuki Ninja 350 or TBum Suntech 360, Nylon tapered line or 3.0 level line, Zimmer Guide sling pack (never leave home without mine), and any nymph, kebari or wet fly will work.

Loved listening to this episode. I have to agree with the adventure van!!!!

As an amateur to Tenkara , didn’t realize how many lines other than fluorocarbon And furled . By the way Mike , nice hat 🦅

Great podcast! I'm not a sing pack guy. Other than that, I like Amanda's picks. Since this is fantasy, I would switch her location with Anthony's.😁

It makes me so happy to hear Cutcliffe flies getting mentioned. I really like Agnetas picks. But the Wildcard should have been Chewbacca. 😂

Really cool video! In my opinion Mike came in first. 🏆

Great second pick Anthony! The driftless!!

New Zealand is on my bucket list, therefore Matt wins. I’d thin the friends down to 8 or 10 or however many can comfortably fit in the cabin.

Fun episode! A lot of great picks, but I like Matt's team best. New Zealand with a big fish rod and terrestrials sounds too good to pass up.

Did you create a tutorial for powder coating the hook? I do it for beads but have yet to figure out how to do it to a hook without coating the hook eye.

Glad YT recommended this channel. Great video for those looking for advanced techniques! Just gave me something to start practicing at local pond. Subbed.

Mike, if you or anyone else "wears out" one of the Daiwas metal hoops or handles, I'd take the netting off your hands to fix one of mine (handle and hoop are fine, but I rippled the net).

I started fishing Tenkara a long time ago. Then I fell in with some competition anglers… (best friend is coach of Team USA youth who just won Gold at world championships this week). I was laughing at how huge my friend’s Frabill 17x22” net looked. “Wishful thinking” I thought. It wasn’t long before I started carrying a huge net too. Landing a fish was immediately less stressful for all involved. I bet it cut the amount of time from catch to release in half. The net is huge, but if you rig it to hang from the middle of your back it is easy to live with and easily in reach. It’s also been nice to have when I’ve hooked into the occasional monster.

Thanks, and yes, I am in the market…..

I really like that net but I REALLY like that pink box cutter! 😍

I had an earlier version like yours Michael and ended up hating the net because it didn’t have enough rigidity for faster pocket water when landing fish…this looks perfect and ordered one

Howdy?- Tenkara~you made fantastic unboxing~ ;)

I've had the Daiwa 30cm for many years, it's my go to net for small streams.

I was hoping she said tenkara lol

Is this fished as a dry fly?

What book on hydrology do you read?

Great stuff!

Great video guys, I'm definitely going to try that method.

Great stuff! Thanks for the shout out gents!

Poor Leonard. I butchered his name. 😂 Thanks for the follow up interview Anthony. Was alot of fun. I really enjoyed hearing about your experiences with the technique.

Great info!…..smart guy, but honestly all the “you knows “ we’re hard to listen to.

In the spring - a black leech pattern is unstoppable in my local waters. It's just about every cast once you find them!

For those streams that have more canopy to deal with - the 7:3 Maruki Sharpshooter by Wasatch Tenkara is awesome. Triple Zoom - 6', 7.5', & 9' - I've battled smallies up to 18" on this thing and have had no trouble at all - it's an awesome rod for those smaller creeks!