Tenkara Cast - a podcast about tenkara fly-fishing

Many of us understand the sense of freedom provided by fishing. But, many of us will never understand how powerful that sense of freedom was for some. Daniel talks to filmmaker Cory Shiozaki about the dark chapter of concentration camps in the US, which incarcerated over a hundred thousand American citizens. One such concentration camp was Manzanar, in the Eastern Sierra. At Manzanar, some internees risked their lives to sneak out and go fishing, possibly tenkara, in the Eastern Sierra to get some respite, and a sense of freedom and dignity not allowed to them otherwise. Fishing always brings with it a glimmer of hope. But, it can also provide a sense of freedom, and dignity, as the story behind the Manzanar Fishing Club shows us. Listen to their conversation to learn more about how human rights and fishing come together. Learn more at https://www.tenkarausa.com/myportfolio/manzanar-fishing-club/

Chris Hunt is Trout Unlimited's National Digital Director and author of Catching Yellowstone's Wild Trout: A Fly-Fishing History and Guide as well as Fly Fishing Idaho's Secret Waters. In this episode Chris will guide you through Idaho's fly-fishing landscape inspiring you to search for your tenkara in its beautiful and diverse waters. Chris is a tenkara angler, in fact one of the earliest adopters of tenkara in the US. From the South to North, East to West, Daniel and Chris talk about the ideal places for tenkara in Idaho and the fish you can catch there. From high desert landscape to the mountainous country of the Teton and Sawtooth, tenkara rods can be the ideal tool to travel and fish around the state. For more information, and for links to the items mentioned in this article, please visit: https://www.tenkarausa.com/myportfolio/tenkara-idaho-with-chris-hunt

This time Daniel talks to Jason Klass, the prolific tenkara blogger behind Tenkara Talk. They talk about the 10 years of tenkara, discuss the use of the term "tenkara masters", and more. After their conversation, Daniel also speaks his mind about our support and solidarity for the Black Lives Matter movement. After all, our mission to improve our environment is only driven by the people who will enjoy it, and they must be alive and feel safe to enjoy the environment for which we work so hard for. For more information, please visit: https://www.tenkarausa.com/myportfolio/tenkara-talk-with-jason-klass-2

Mountain streams are a beautiful refuge for anglers, and tenkara really shines in mountain stream above all other methods. Fishing mountain streams has its unique challenges, things to look for, and some techniques that can be handy to know. This episode covers all of that and more so you can make the most of your tenkara rod when you go fish mountain streams. For more information visit: https://www.tenkarausa.com/myportfolio/fish-mountain-streams

In over a decade in business we have received many questions on all aspects of tenkara. This is the first episode trying to cover as many questions as we could compile on tenkara lines, tenkara flies and more. For more information please visit: https://www.tenkarausa.com/myportfolio/questions-about-tenkara-flies-lines

Through over a decade in business we have received many questions on all aspects of tenkara. This is the first episode trying to cover as many questions as we could compile on tenkara rods. For more information visit: https://www.tenkarausa.com/myportfolio/questions-about-tenkara-rods

**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)

Daniel talks through his process of covering water while fly-fishing: how to approach it, tips on stealth, dealing with wind, and how to cover water to maximize opportunities to catch fish. We all think of fly-fishing as a form of meditation, but perhaps we can't (or shouldn't?) get to the water for now, so this time we are trying something different and at the end of the episode Daniel does a 5-minute guided meditation with you. For more information please visit https://www.tenkarausa.com/myportfolio/covering-water

It is important that we find a bit of serenity and peace at the moment, and tenkara fly-fishing might be just the thing to help with that. As we are asked to stay at or close to home these days, this episode focuses on encouraging you to go fishing in the waters you may have overlooked, or to find new waters within each reach to go fishing. Daniel shares a couple of tools he uses when scouting for prospective waters, and how we may have to redefine the idea of "tenkara-perfect" waters at the moment. More information and resources mentioned in this episode can be found at https://www.tenkarausa.com/myportfolio/finding-new-waters-to-fish/

I'm back! We are reviving the Tenkara Cast to keep you company during these times when social distancing becomes so important and tenkara happens to give us an easy and fun way to do that. We are facing a time of uncertainty and anxiety, but we will come out the other side, stronger. But at the moment we need to do our part and slow the spread of COVID by finding ways to socially distance for a bit, let's all do our part. Episode and more information found at: : https://www.tenkarausa.com/myportfolio/social-distancing-and-tenkara Referenced in this episode: CDC Coronavirus Page https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/index.html Tenkara USA free downloads (Tenkara Magazines and Tenkara Coloring Book): https://www.tenkarausa.com/tenkara-magazines-volumes-1-2-and-3-now-available-for-free-here/

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

Fishing in windy days can be tricky, but it can be done. Today we share some tips on fishing in windy days: how to cast against the wind, how to not fight it, and how to deal with it in your fly presentation. The second part of the podcast is a conversation with Kara Finkler, Director of the Idaho Water Project/Western Water and Habitat Program for Trout Unlimited. We talk about challenges, issues and projects being worked on in Idaho and the Western US. For more information please visit: https://www.tenkarausa.com/myportfolio/tenkara-with-wind-idaho-tu

Biking and tenkara are a perfect combination. In this episod, Daniel talks to Russ Roca of the blog PathLessPedaled.com about #bikefishing and how to combine tenkara and biking for fun days out. Tenkara+ Biking, there's real fun to be had with that combo! In the second part of today's episode Daniel talks to Bart Lombardo, president of the Central Jersey Trout Unlimited group, to find out more about the issues, challenges and projects Central Jersey TU is facing as well as to learn a bit more about the trout fishing in New Jersey. For more information please visit https://www.tenkarausa.com/myportfolio/bikefishing-central-jersey-trout-unlimited http://www.pathlesspedaled.com/ http://cjtu.org/

Learn some tips to help you avoid frustrations on your next tenkara outing and also listen to a conversation with Colorado Trout Unlimited to learn about their challenges and how to get involved. ----- With this episode we are doing a soft relaunch of the Tenkara Cast. Starting now, episodes will be more focused on giving you practical tips and advice to help you on your next tenkara outings. In addition, since tenkara is introducing so many new people to fly-fishing, we thought it was important to also introduce people to the work of Trout Unlimited. In every episode Daniel will spend a few minutes talking to a different chapter of Trout Unlimited across the United States (http://www.tu.org)to find out what challenges chapters are focusing their attention on, what their main projects are, and how you can get involved with your local TU chapter. For more information on things referenced in this episode, please visit http://www.tenkarausa.com/myportfolio/5-tips-for-avoiding-frustrations-with-tenkara-colorado-trout-unlimited

Designer Jeremy Shellhorn joins Daniel in Japan for a week of fishing and exploration. Today they sat down near the end of the day to discuss insights gained and experiences lived. This episode was recorded in the town of Maze, in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. To learn more about the trip, listen to other episodes and see photos of the trip, please visit: http://www.tenkarausa.com/myportfolio/japan-cast-2018/

Despite a cold, a scalding hot spring, and language barriers the experience in Hokkaido has been positive overall. Rainbows, Amemasu and oshorokoma have been some of our catches. In this episode I also reflect on the poor treatment of fish in Japan and talk about the experience in general. We still have a few hours of fishing in Hokkaido tomorrow morning before I leave, so it's not over yet. I hope to publish the next episode around July 1st (give or take a day). For more information and to stay updated on the Japan reports, please visit: http://www.tenkarausa.com/myportfolio/japan-cast-2018/ ‎

Daniel is in Japan and will be creating podcast episodes as he travels around experiencing tenkara with his teachers and in different parts of the country. Today he arrived and did some fishing in Hokkaido, home to some very large trout.

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/

"Simplicity is a choice. It is easy to make things in life complex, but these complexities don't usually add to our experience" - Daniel Galhardo, in "tenkara - the book". Gin and Tonic in hands, Daniel, Jeremy Shellhorn, and Adam Trahan sit down to have a conversation about simplicity. For more information and to reach Daniel's essay on simplicity please visit: http://www.tenkarausa.com/myportfolio/on-simplicity/

As fly anglers we are failing at caring for our environment. Although fly-fishing is supposed to bring us closer to our environment and open our eyes to our impacts on it, we continue consuming a mind-boggling amount of plastic and taking actions that are not aligned with our conservation ethos. 80,000 tonnes of plastic are estimated to have gathered at the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (the largest, but 1 of 5 areas in the planet's oceans where most garbage accumulates), source: http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-43490235 This plastic all starts somewhere, and we need to drastically reduce our consumption of it. In this episode we'd like to make a plea for the community of fly-anglers to be more conscious about our impact on the environment. There are some super simple and immediate steps everyone can take that will help: - Use reusable water bottles! Whether at events or fishing outings, have large jugs of water and refill your bottle/cup. The "convenience" of disposable water bottles isn't worth it. - Choose reusable or at least compostable/ paper products rather than plastic/styofoam for your events and trips. - Don't leave your car idling because you need a few extra minutes of air conditioning or to charge your phone (I have seen both of these) - Don't use the straw your server left on the table! Trust me, your cup won't kill you.... This list is just a few things we could start doing immediately...they won't really inconvenience you much and are easy to do. I'd love it if you shared your thoughts with people organizing events that you know, your fishing guide, or just be aware of your own habits. We can all do much better!