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  • In Episode 18 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Matt, Amanda & Anthony discuss the recent White Mountains Tenkara Campout, stream etiquette, terrain and tenkara style, and more.

    The White Mountains Tenkara event hosted by Red Brook Tenkara happened recently in New Hampshire and Tenkara Angler team members Amanda, Matt and Mike were in attendance. Amanda and Matt share their thoughts on the event and the area.

    Then the team discusses a little bit about stream etiquette and expectations inspired by frequent Tenkara Angler contributor Dennis Vander Houwen's recent article The Unwritten Rules of Fishing Etiquette.

    Matt Sment poses the question about how terrain and background affect tenkara fishing style. And finally, there is some discussion about everyone's upcoming plans.

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    Show Notes & Links:

    01:26 - The White Mountains Tenkara Campout 12:00 - Stream etiquette and expectations 18:24 - How do terrain and background inform your tenkara style? 0:34:22 - Upcoming plans?

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    Gear Mentioned in this podcast:

    Tenkara USA Satoki

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  • In Episode 17 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Mike, Matt, & Anthony touch on some current events in their fishing lives.

    Anthony discusses some learnings he's made fishing the same water consistently in May. Matt recaps the Driftless Tenkara Campout. Mike frets over where the "too much vs. too little" line is drawn when it comes to packing for an upcoming trip.

    Finally, Anthony spends some extended time with Roanoke, Virginia based angler, Mike Garrison. Mike discusses his entry into tenkara, why he enjoys it so much, the similarities (and differences) between a euro-nymphing & fixed line (tenkara) nymphing setup, as well as the value in fishing with guides.

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    Show Notes & Links:

    0:00:03 - Intros 0:01:00 - Anthony's fishing observations 0:12:23 - Dirty nymphers & Squirmy worms 0:15:40 - Matt's Colorado trip 0:17:57 - What's your limit with tenkara gear 0:27:00 - Driftless Tenkara Campout 0:30:22 - Packing (light?) for New Hampshire 0:38:59 - Tenkara USA rain jacket 0:41:32 - Mike Garrison conversation 0:51:00 - Going from Western to Tenkara; Troutbitten 0:54:53 - Tight line nymphing and fish numbers 1:03:28 - Euronymphing vs. Fixed line nymphing 1:11:44 - Learn from guides

    ---------Mike Garrison Info:

    Mike's Blog: Guide Waters: Exploring Fly Fishing & Life

    Mike's Instagram: @blueridgeflyguy

    Mike's Business: Strategic Referral Team

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  • Episode 16 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast is doing double duty as a "Supersized" edition of the Tenkara Moves series. In this episode Anthony talks to Jonathan Antunez about fishing wet flies with tenkara rods. Jonathan offers up insight and advice on both taking wet fly fishing back to its fixed line origins while also bringing it up to the state-of-the-art utilizing modern tenkara rods and lines.

    Show Notes:

    The art of trout fishing on rapid streams by H.C. Cutcliffe Check out these videos by Adam (Fly Anorak) on YouTube to see some more Cutcliffe patterns and learn more about them. Patagonia video featuring the traditional Italian fixed-line style called Pesca alla Valsesiana Jonathan Antunez's "Trout Conjurer" Instagram account

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  • In Episode 15 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Amanda, Anthony, Matt, and Mike answer listener (& reader) submitted questions from the tenkara community. The topics reviewed include a discussion of furled vs. level lines, a "go to" fly, beginner tenkara skills, rod breakage, Patagonia, bucket list tenkara fishing destinations, and the difference between tenkara vs. fixed line fishing. We really enjoyed this change up in the podcast programming, and hope you like it too. Check it out!Show Notes:00:10 - Introduction 01:45 - Furled Lines vs. Level Lines(Submitted by Andy) 15:02 - "Go To" Flies (Submitted by Dave)25:30 - One Tenkara Skill for Beginners(Submitted by Dave)37:39 - Rod Breakage in the Elements(Submitted by Gary)44:01 - Patagonia?(Submitted by Dario & Fer)47:35 - "Bucket" List Tenkara Destinations(Audible by Anthony)52:22 - Tenkara vs. Fixed Line Fishing(Submitted by Arran)59:21 - Closing Remarks---Want to see more?Visit Tenkara Angler

  • In Episode 14 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Amanda, Anthony, Mike, and Tom cover several topics in a grab bag of conversation. Starting with current events, we discuss the new print issue of Tenkara Angler, the Appalachian Tenkara Anglers fly swap, and an upcoming Tenkara 101 course. The conversation then transitions into a deep dive of what techniques each angler uses to find and scout new-to-them waters. We also play the overrated / underrated game with two topics sent in by a friend. To close, the back half of the podcast features an interview with Casey & Kevin Canfield of Rocky MTN Tenkara to learn a little bit about their backgrounds, their interest in tenkara, and the direction they're taking the company.

    Level Line Podcast Episode 14 Show Notes:

    00:10 - Introduction

    01:12 - Current Events⁠⁠⁠

    09:40 - Scouting Water⁠⁠⁠

    28:07 - Overrated / Underrated

    40:59 - Q&A Ask

    42:40 - Interview with Rocky MTN Tenkara

    48:50 - Fishing in New Mexico

    51:38 - Rocky MTN Tenkara's Niche

    54:35 - Rod Lineup - Chico & Rio

    1:00:34 - Conservation

    1:02:38 - Where to Find Rocky MTN Tenkara

  • In Episode 13 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Anthony, Matt, Mike, and Tom discuss several different topics of note including upcoming tenkara community events, cold weather fishing, overrated / underrated, what books influenced their tenkara, and then wrap it up noting our Tenkara USA Amago giveaway and the conclusion of the Riverworks Oni conversion program. Check it out!

    Level Line Podcast Episode 13 Show Notes:

    00:12 - Introduction

    00:39 - Upcoming Tenkara Events⁠

    08:29 - Cold Weather Fishing⁠

    24:56 - Overrated / Underrated

    42:35 - Books That Influence Your Tenkara

    55:54 - Tenkara USA Amago Giveaway

    56:51 - Riverworks Rod Co. Oni Conversion Program

    58:45 - Closing Remarks

  • In Episode 12 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Anthony, Matt, and Mike chat about the "little things" in their fishing that make a BIG difference in how productive their outings become. They also discuss some holiday presents, the winter fly box, fantasy tenkara gear, play another round of overrated / underrated, and outline the 2024 Oni Tenkara Intensive in North Carolina.

    Also, there's a little contest Anthony is generously running, but you'll need to listen to the podcast and comment on our YouTube video to enter. Check it out!Level Line Podcast Episode 12 Show Notes:

    00:12 - Introduction

    00:29 - Holiday Gifts
    Nirvana Vise | Ragnarok | Chota Cloaks | Hill People Gear | Steel Bison

    06:49 - The Little Things
    Orvis Guide to Reading Trout Streams
    Reading Trout Water (Dave Hughes)

    29:05 - Winter Fly Box

    36:24 - Fantasy Tenkara Gear
    Tom on TenkaraTalk

    44:18 - Overrated / Underrated Game

    1:00:45 - 2024 North Carolina Oni School

    1:06:01 - Free Foam Spool Contest

    1:07:34 - Closing Remarks

  • In Episode 11 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Anthony, Matt, and Mike chat about their memorable 2023 tenkara fly fishing seasons and look ahead to 2024. They also discuss some gear picks, merch, and play a fun new game. We’d love it if you’d listen and play along!

    Let us know if Mike or Matt is right regarding the topic of “fishing snacks”… but you’ll have to watch or listen to see what we mean. Whichever side you choose we hope you enjoy!

    Level Line Podcast Episode 11 Show Notes:

    00:12 – Introduction

    00:45 – Go To Tenkara With Us?
    Tenkara Angler Article / Nikko Tenkara Article

    06:12 – Contrasting Styles

    12:30 – Look Back & Ahead – Anthony
    Dave’s Guitar Store

    17:16 – Look Back & Ahead – Matt
    Personal Best Driftless Trout Video

    19:42 – Look Back & Ahead – Mike
    Dahlonega, GA / Helen, GA

    25:33 – Overrated / Underrated Game

    44:33 – Retro Driftless Designs
    Merch on Spreadshop

    46:12 – Standout Gear Picks of the Year
    Riverruns Wader Gaiters
    DRAGONtail Kaida
    DRAGONtail Mutant
    Tenkara USA Satoki
    Wet Wading Small Streams

    51:31 – Tenkara USA UKIYO

    54:28 – Closing Remarks

  • In Episode 10 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Anthony and Mike chat about (semi) current events in the tenkara and fixed line fly fishing community. Topics such as new gear releases, recent gatherings, and early summer fishing outings are discussed in depth, with quite a bit of meandering (guitars, woodcarving, and hot dogs), just for good measure.

    That’s right, no special guests and no pre-produced segments this time, just two friends talking about tenkara. Make sure to check the “show notes” at the end of this article for links to some fo the topics referenced. We hope you enjoy!

    Show Notes & Links:

    01:33 – New Product Launches

    river peak Sangaku Special

    DRAGONtail TalonMINI

    Tenkara USA Fly Weight Jacket

    Riverworks Rod Co. / Oni Convert Program

    Tenkara Adventure Outfitters

    17:11 – Recent Events (Focus on Driftless)

    2023 TenkaraCamp Tennessee

    2023 Oni School Recap (TenkaraTalk)

    2023 Great Driftless Tenkara Campout

    Five Days in the Driftless (Article)

    Sunfish Woodworks

    Dave’s Guitar Shop / Beanie’s Diner / Borgen’s Cafe

    Anthony’s Gear: Tanuki 375 / Tenkara Rod Co. Kita 330

    Mike’s Gear: Wader Gaiters / Oni Honryu 395 / DRAGONtail Kaida

    43:41 – Summer Fishing

    Do You Keep A Fishing Journal? (Article)

    Frank Nale

    Maggie Valley Fly Fishing Festival

    Valley Forge National Historical Park

    The Pass Lake Wet Fly (Article)

    TYROAM Wading Staffs / Buggins / YGK Ultra Sight Line

    Unsuspecting Minimalist (Article)

    1:09:39– Tenkara Angler Housekeeping

    2024 TenkaraCamp? Contact Us

    Rocky Mountain National Park / Shenandoah National Park

    Content Contributions / Print Magazine

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  • In Episode 9 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, we pivot a little bit and introduce a taste of our "Listen In" audio articles as featured on the Tenkara Angler YouTube channel. This particular recording was a little bit longer than most, so we thought it would lend itself well to podcast form, almost like a mini audiobook. Enjoy!

    Septomber: A Tale of 3 Trips - Written by Paul Vertrees and read by Dave Rosset

    Notes & Links:

    00:58 – Introduction

    02:54 – Trip One: The Gore Range

    06:09 – Trip Two: The Arctic Circle

    15:45 – Trip Three: The Front Range

    19:59 – About the Author, Paul Vertrees

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    Original Article: https://tenkaraangler.com/2022/04/11/septomber-a-tale-of-three-trips/

    Listen In Playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsMrTIA9H5kut084rrzrNSKYRUgTnHe_s

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  • In Episode 8 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Mike sits down with some of his friends to gather more fish stories. From hard earned fish, to environmental challenges, to first and personal bests, these stories are a great listen. And don't miss the bonus story at the very, very end!

    A big thanks to guests Nick Feller, Ryan Kimball, Dave Rosset, Isaac Tait, Kris Franqui, and Jeff Lomino for telling us their stories!

    Show Notes & Links:

    00:55 – Nick Feller (NorCal Tenkara)

    04:56 – Ryan Kimball (My Tenkara)

    13:11 – Dave Rosset

    23:50 – Isaac Tait (Fallfish Tenkara / Ilovetofish)

    28:35 – Kris Franqui (Tenkara on the Trail)

    42:48 – Jeff Lomino (Riverworks Rod Co.)

    52:20 – Post Credits Bonus Story

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  • In Episode 7 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Anthony & Jason give some topical updates and field listener questions with the help of Mike, Matt, Tom, and special guest Paul Vertrees of Royal Gorge Anglers. Questions include clear tenkara lines, euronymphing, "go to" tenkara rods, getting kids started with tenkara, the future plans for the podcast, and a deep dive into tailwater tenkara.

    Show Notes & Links

    00:43 – Tenkara Angler Updates

    03:05 – Upcoming Events

    10:25 – Clear Tenkara Lines

    16:09 – Euronymphing

    21:27 – "Go To" Tenkara Rods

    32:32 – Getting Kids Started with Tenkara

    37:15 - Choosing Rods & Lines

    45:57 - Podcast Plans

    46:27 - Tailwater Tenkara with Paul Vertrees (Royal Gorge Anglers)

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  • In Episode 6 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Mike sits down with a handful of friends to talk about their most memorable fish stories.

    From first fish, to big fish, to hard earned fish, to the fish that got away, these stories certainly capture the imagination. A big thanks to guests Jared Willadsen, Dre Fornasiero, Jonathan Antunez, Arran Kerr, & Adam Trahan for sharing their stories! It's interesting to hear the backstory of what makes a fish memorable to each angler. I know more than one of the stories will hit home. You're not going to want to miss this episode.

    Show Notes & Links

    01:20 – Jared Willadsen, Tenkara Genki (YouTube)

    04:44 – Dre Fornasiero, New School Tenkara (Facebook)

    20:10 – Jonathan Antunez, Trout Conjurer (Instagram)

    25:00 – Arran Kerr, Appalachian_AF (Instagram)

    28:19 – Adam Trahan, Tenkara-Fisher (Website)

    39:59 – Mike’s Story, Troutrageous! (Website)

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  • In Episode 5 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, we check in with Bill Holleran, Amanda Hoffner, & Nate Camp to recap the first White Mountains Tenkara Campout held June 10-12, 2022.

    Hosts Mike Agneta & Matt Sment sit with Bill, Amanda, & Nate to get an update on a recent tenkara gathering in New Hampshire. With other events taking place in North Carolina and Wisconsin, this was the first organized community event to be held in New England in quite some time. Bill gives us background on his company, Red Brook Tenkara, the White Mountains, as well as the origins of the campout, while Amanda & Nate introduce themselves and discuss their tenkara histories and role in the weekend.

    The meandering conversation also covers topics such as fly patterns, gear preferences, and techniques for fishing in the White Mountains, as well as hub cities, travel details, and plans for next year’s event!

    Show Notes: 

    01:10 – 2022’s Tenkara Event Calendar

    03:45 – Intro Bill Holleran, Red Brook Tenkara

    05:35 – Intro Amanda Hoffner, Lady Tenkara Bum

    07:10 – Intro Nate Camp, Camp Kebari

    08:44 – White Mountains Campout overview

    14:55 – The “Incident” on the water

    16:35 – Fly tying with Amanda & Nate

    21:05 – Strike indicators & attractor flies

    23:08 – Confidence flies

    24:16 – Beadhead strategies

    28:50 – Rod Choices & Bad Axe love

    37:12 – Community & social aspect to events

    40:55 – Nate’s knife hand!

    41:34 – Timber & Fins, North Country Angler, Yonah Packs, Rod Raffle

    50:50 – Tenkara Outlaws

    52:01 – A traveler’s guide to the White Mountains

    55:44 – Closing remarks

    57:18 – The legend of Shyman

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    Lady Tenkara Bum (Instagram) 

    Camp Kebari (Etsy) 

    Ledge Brewing Co. 

    Timber & Fins (Instagram) 

    North Country Angler 

    Yonah Packs 

    Bad Axe Rod 

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  • In Episode 4 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, we check in with Mike Lutes to see what his post Badger Tenkara fixed-line fly fishing experiences look like today.

    Mike Lutes brings a unique perspective to fixed-line fly fishing. Living in Wisconsin, he has access to many different species of fish – from the trout of the Driftless, to smallmouth of the rivers, and even the fish of a thousand casts, the muskie. In this podcast interview Mike Agneta and Matt Sment speak to Mike Lutes about his background in fly fishing, the progression toward tenkara, a top secret fishing location in Wisconsin, his gear choices and tenkara “style”, targeting machaca in Costa Rica, the origin story of Badger Tenkara, as well as some quick hit questions on favorite species, flipping guitars, conservation, natural phenomena, advice for a new tenkara angler, and hair care tips. In all, it’s a little over forty minutes of tenkara and fixed-line fun we’re certain you’ll enjoy!


    Show Notes & Links:

    01:40 – Intro to Mike Lutes, co-founder Badger Tenkara

    02:54 – Mike’s intro to fly fishing

    05:07 – The transition to tenkara & top secret water

    06:55 – Mike’s local waters and species

    08:17 – Trout vs. Smallmouth bass gear

    09:14 – Props to Tenkara Times!

    10:34 – Mike’s tenkara style & choice of flies

    11:20 – Chucking streamers

    14:23 – MACHACA!

    18:00 – Fixed line + boats

    20:05 – Origin story of Badger Tenkara

    26:40 – MWTF & the tenkara community

    30:48 – Post Badger Tenkara

    33:00 – Mike’s favorite species

    33:54 – Flipping guitars

    35:43 – Interesting natural world happening

    37:50 – Bigfoot meets Tenkara Gandalf

    38:51 – Trout Unlimited and Project Green Teen

    39:38 – Advice for a novice tenkara angler

    40:10 – Mike’s glorious flow

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  • In Episode 3 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Matt & Mike have the pleasure of spending time with tenkara enthusiast, philosopher, and magician (not an exaggeration), Dennis Vander Houwen.

    While Dennis has previously written articles for Tenkara Angler, including “The Three Paths” and “Finding Happiness with Less,” those that have been around the tenkara scene are surely more familiar with Dennis from his always interesting blog, Tenkara Path, or perhaps the popular wooden line spools available in his Etsy shop. In this interview, we talk to Dennis about his fishing background, his favorite type of water, how the simplicity of tenkara sets the standard for his everyday life, his blogging background, experiences fishing with friends, woodworking, brook trout, art, bread baking, and bigfoot!

    Show Notes & Links:

    01:14 – Intro to Dennis Vander Houwen, Tenkara Path

    04:44 – Meditative aspects of tenkara

    09:07 – Purpose for Tenkara Path blog

    10:20 – Connecting simplicity to everyday life

    11:30 – Finding Happiness with Less

    14:21 – Unnecessary gear, line spools, & “One Fly”

    17:09 – Favorite type of water, Trip to Wyoming

    21:45 – Fishing with friends… and Graham too

    24:55 – Woodworking / Tenkara Path Etsy shop

    31:30 – “Master of the Illusionary Arts”

    35:40 – COVID opening doors

    37:44 – The tenkara community

    39:19 – Dennis’ favorite fish species

    40:39 – Hobbies – Art, bread baking, foraging, and a patient wife

    43:29 – Most impressive natural sight while fishing

    44:46 – Bigfoot!… and Dennis’ son as our next guest

    47:49 – Advice for new tenkara anglers

    50:19 – Ways to find Dennis – Blog, Instagram, Facebook, Etsy

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    Tenkara Path

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  • If you've ever searched for a tenkara rod review online, you've undoubtedly come across Tom Davis' website Teton Tenkara. It is by far the most comprehensive source of tenkara rod information, with reviews of over 150 models! In Episode 2, Tom spent a little time catching us up on his fly fishing & tenkara background, his favorite types of water and gear preferences, and obviously a lot of rod talk. We cover the Rod Flex Index, a few of Tom's favorite rods (as well as a few not so faves), and of course his role in the development of the DRAGONtail Mizuchi. We then close out the interview with a few "quick hit" questions before saying goodbye. In all, it's slightly over an hour of entertaining conversation!  

    Show Notes: 

    0:01:34 - Intro to Tom Davis, Teton Tenkara 

    0:03:27 - Guatemala Mission 

    0:05:31 - Tom's fly fishing background 

    0:12:25 - Everyone's first tenkara rod 

    0:17:15 - Favorite types of water 

    0:22:02 - Tom's tenkara style 

    0:29:30 - Specialized rods & #nottenkara 

    0:32:27 - The origins of Teton Tenkara & the rod reviews 

    0:37:00 - Rod Flex Index 

    0:38:15 - Saint Chris Stewart of the Penny Scale 

    0:42:55 - Tom's Favorite Rods 

    0:51:52 - Tom's Not So Favorite Rods 

    0:53:45 - The Mystery Rod 

    0:56:48 - The DRAGONtail Mizuchi 

    0:58:40 - Quick Hits: Favorite Species, Conservation, Hobbies, Sasquatch, Advice 

    1:04:35 - Closing remarks

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    Teton Tenkara

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  • Tom Bayly from Tenkara Adventure Outfitters was kind enough to "meet" with Matt & Mike for an interview that we know you'll enjoy. In this discussion we cover Tom's personal background, his competitive archery career, and a nice mix of hunting & fishing stories. He goes on to explain his jump from tenkara angler to retailer, profiles some TAO rod models, and finally we finish up just chatting for a spell.   

    Show Notes: 

    01:01 - Intro to Tom Bayly, Tenkara Adventure Outfitters 

    03:29 - Tom's competitive archery career 

    05:45 - Atlatl - a spear throwing lever 

    06:19 - Scout tenkara rod in bow quiver 

    16:03 - Tom's introduction to tenkara 

    17:54 - Tom's preferred gear set up 

    22:22 - Tom's Tenkara Angler Interview with Bernhard Niedermair 

    29:28 - The beginning of Tenkara Adventure Outfitters 

    33:14 - Classic | Wisco 2 | Bad Axe | Scout | U.N.C. rods 

    36:52 - Carlos Blatt U.N.C. fishing in Brazil 

    39:39 - The impact of COVID-19 on business 

    47:49 - "Dream" fishing destination 

    51:45 - Trout Unlimited | Backcountry Hunters & Anglers 

    54:45 - Tenkara Sasquatch in Nebraska? 

    56:33 - Tom's final remarks  

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