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In Episode 30 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line podcast, the panel of Amanda, Anthony, Bill, Mike, & Tom discusses various fly patterns, tying techniques, and fishing strategies, particularly focusing on kebari & nymph patterns. Each member shares their favorite flies, insights on materials, and personal experiences in fishing them, emphasizing the importance of confidence in one's fly choices. The conversation also touches on seasonal fishing practices and the evolution of their fly boxes over time. We hope you enjoy this latest episode! Show Notes & Links: 00:00:06 - Opening Remarks 00:01:23 - What's in Your Fly Box? - Tenkara Angler Kebari Swap 00:03:09 - Amanda's First Fly 00:07:33 - Bill's Four Confidence Flies - Pass Lake / Oxford Wool Kebari 00:14:57 - Anthony's First Fly 00:23:02 - Tom's First Fly - Teton Tenkara Flies & Kebari Collection eBooks⁠⁠⁠ 00:30:24 - Mike's First Fly - Road Kone Kebari Tying Video⁠⁠⁠ 00:35:03 - Amanda's Second Fly⁠⁠⁠ 00:37:59 - Anthony's Second Fly - Podcast with Jonathan Antunez⁠⁠⁠ 00:44:05 - Tom's Second Fly⁠⁠⁠ 00:48:26 - Mike's Second Fly - Discover Tenkara "How to Fool Fish with Simple Flies"⁠⁠⁠ - How to Reinforce Peacock Herl 00:54:06 - Anthony's Third Fly⁠⁠⁠ 01:01:31 - Tom's Third Fly 01:07:49 - Bill's Bonus Fly - Idaho Killer Futsu Kebari⁠⁠⁠ 01:11:27 - ⁠Confidence Fly Banter 01:19:00 - ⁠Anthony's Bonus Fly⁠⁠ 01:25:38 - Closing Remarks Want to see more? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tenkara Angler⁠

In Episode 29 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast the Tenkara Angler crew, Mike, Matt & Amanda, invite special guests Brent Auger & Conrad Estrem to discuss the recent Idaho Tenkara Campout. The conversation highlights the the planning and organization of the event, the fishing opportunities available, experiences of attendees, and the community spirit fostered during the campout. The speakers share their personal experiences, the types of fish caught, and the overall vibe of the event, while also discussing future plans for similar gatherings, including one already scheduled for Wyoming in 2026. We hope you enjoy this latest episode! Show Notes & Links: 00:00:14 - Opening Remarks 00:01:16 - ⁠Meet Brent Auger 00:01:48 - Meet Conrad Estrem 00:03:49 - Idaho Tenkara Campout Idea 00:05:29 - South Fork Boise River / Baumgartner Campground 00:08:31 - Campground Vibes⁠ 00:11:17 - The Fishery⁠ 00:13:09 - Kokanee Salmon Run⁠ 00:14:19 - The Underrated Whitefish⁠ 00:15:55 - Gear Choices⁠ 00:17:53 - Fishing Locations⁠ 00:22:56 - Bull Trout & Idaho Bigfoot⁠ 00:25:41 - Wildlife Sightings 00:28:58 - Campfire Nights⁠ 00:31:10 - 2026 Wyoming Tenkara Campout⁠ 00:43:09 - DRAGONtail Holiday Deals!⁠ 00:45:59 - Closing Remarks Want to see more? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tenkara Angler

In Episode 28 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast the Tenkara Angler crew, Mike, Anthony, & Tom, invite special guest and outdoor gear aficionado Bryan Trantham to discuss essential tenkara and fishing gear. The "show & tell" style conversation covers a range of topics from the importance of selecting the right products to ensure on-stream and backcountry safety to innovative solutions for transporting gear and releasing fish. Each member of the panel shares their favorite gear and tips, emphasizing the significance of comfort and safety while fishing. The episode also highlights the Tenkara Angler print magazine - Reminder, the deadline for the 2026 Issue is November 21, 2025! In all, the conversation is filled with personal anecdotes, expert advice, and a passion for fixed line fly fishing, making it a must-listen for tenkara gearheads. We hope you enjoy this latest episode! Show Notes & Links: 00:00:13 - Opening Remarks 00:01:16 - 2026 Print Issue Submissions 00:02:30 - Meet Bryan Trantham -  @bryantrantham7872  00:04:27 - Don't Fish Without This Gear! 00:07:24 - Tom's First Item - Wooden Wading Staff 00:14:49 - Bryan's First Item - Garmin InReach 00:25:00 - Mike's First Item - 6 Can Tube Cooler 00:28:58 - Anthony's First Item - Nite Ize Hitch Phone Tether 00:31:32 - Anthony's Second Item - Dr. Scholl's Shoe Inserts 00:33:30 - Mike's Second Item - IKEA Frakta bag 00:37:03 - Bryan's Second Item - Hill People Gear SAR Kit Bag 00:43:42 - Tom's Second Item - Katadyn BeFree Water Filter 00:52:24 - Anthony's Third Item - NETrekk Alpine Angler Folding Net(10% off Coupon Code: TA10) 00:57:46 - Mike's Third Item - Travelon Packing Squares | Tip Grips 01:01:28 - Bryan's Third Item - NoTouchTrout Release Tool 01:05:30 - Tenkaraman's Net Release -  @tenkaraman 01:07:02 - Tom's Third Item - RiverRuns Wader Gaiters 01:16:41 - Closing Remarks Want to see more? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tenkara Angler

In Episode 27 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast the Tenkara Angler crew invites special guests Payton Skidmore (Skiddy Fishing) and Keegan Uhl (Mostly Tenkara) to discuss various fishing destinations, focusing on locations west of the Mississippi River. We explore the beauty and fishing opportunities of Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, the Uinta Mountains of Utah, and Eastern Sierras of California highlighting travel tips for accessing these stunning locations, the various trout species available, fishing techniques, and the importance of planning and timing for a successful fishing trip. The conversation is filled with personal anecdotes, expert advice, and a passion for the great outdoors, making it a must-listen for nature enthusiasts and fishing aficionados alike. We hope you enjoy this latest episode! Show Notes & Links: 00:00:14 - Opening Remarks 00:01:20 - Meet Payton Skidmore - Skiddy Fishing 00:02:50 - Meet Keegan Uhl - Mostly Tenkara - "Dibbing the Bob" with Jonathan Antunez 00:07:07 - Anthony discusses Rocky Mountain National Park - Park Fishing Rules - Timed Entry System - Shuttle System - YMCA of the Rockies - A Fly Fishing Guide to Rocky Mountain National Park - Tanuki Pocket Ninja - The Donut Haus 00:34:00 - Payton explores the Uinta Mountains - Visit Utah's Guide to the Uintas - Fish Utah Interactive Fishing Map - Utah Cutthroat Slam - Dairy Keen 00:57:19 - Keegan travels the Eastern Sierra Mountains - Fly Fishing the Sierra - Eastern Sierra Back Country Fishing Guide (PDF) - Inyo National Forest - Wilderness Permits - The High Sierra: A Love Story 01:35:42 - Closing Remarks Want to see more? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tenkara Angler

In Episode 26 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast the Tenkara Angler crew discuss the intersection of tenkara fishing and foraging with special guest Ari Rockland-Miller of The Mushroom Forager. Ari's unique background as a professional mycophile who has a growing passion and knowledge for tenkara lends itself to an interesting conversation we're sure you'll enjoy. We talk with Ari about the world of mushroom foraging, discussing the safest mushrooms to start with on your foraging journey (and those to stay away from), the best seasons for combining foraging and fishing, the diversity of wild foods including edible greens, and delicious cooking and effective preservation techniques. Throughout the interview, Ari not only ties the two hobbies together, but focuses on the importance of sustainable harvesting practices and the joy of connecting with nature. Show Notes & Links: 0:00:05 - Introductions0:02:00 - Ari Rockland-Miller & The Mushroom Forager0:07:12 - Ari & Tenkara0:09:25 - How to Start Foraging Safely0:13:04 - Beginner-Friendly Mushrooms0:18:27 - Poisonous Mushrooms & Phone Apps for ID0:25:13 - Foraging in Tenkara's History0:31:06 - Ari's Approach to Foraging & Fishing0:35:31 - Ari's Recipe for Trout & Mushrooms0:37:19 - The Seasonality of Foraging & Fishing0:44:57 - Golden Oysters & Invasives0:47:42 - How to Harvest Mushrooms - Trailwaters Mesh Foraging Bag0:55:40 - Smurfs & other Mushroom-based Creatures0:56:35 - Story Time with Bill0:59:00 - Ari's Biggest Mushroom Haul01:03:23 - Ari's Final Thoughts01:06:28 - Contacting Ari01:16:32 - Closing Remarks Want to see more? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tenkara Angler

In Episode 25 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast the Tenkara Angler crew explore five fishing destinations, including Spring Creek in Pennsylvania, warm water fishing opportunities in Southwest Wisconsin, brook trout in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Northern Portugal's native brown trout, and North Georgia's "trout town", Blue Ridge. They share tips for fishing in these areas, and discuss the unique characteristics of each location, including accessibility, types of fish, and local culture through personal experiences. You'll be sure to want to add a few of these locations to your fishing travel plans! Show Notes & Links: 0:00:25 - Introductions 0:01:15 - Upcoming Community Events0:07:45 - Pennsylvania's Spring Creek - TCO Fly Shop - Flyfisher's Paradise- Keystone Fly Fishing0:27:28 - Wisconsin Warmwater Smallmouth- Dodgeville, WI- Smallmouth Alliance0:40:34 - White Mountains of New Hampshire- White Mountains Tenkara Campout- Lost River Valley Campground- Squaretail- North Country Angler0:50:04 - Portugal- Antonio Rodrigues / Minho Fly Fishing- Monção, Portugal- The Last Old Place1:03:14 - Blue Ridge, Georgia- Blue Ridge Trout & Outdoor Adventures Festival- Cohutta Fishing Company- Toccoa River Outfitters- Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods- Sabor a Puebla- Expedition: Bigfoot- Trout Fishing in North Georgia- Fly Fishing for Peach State Trout- Doin' Stuff with Zane01:16:32 - Closing Remarks Want to see more? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tenkara Angler

In Episode 24 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line podcast Mike, Anthony, Bill, and Matt discuss their preseason preparations for the upcoming spring tenkara fishing season. They cover essential topics regarding the three major categories of gear - rods, flies, and lines - focusing on rod care and preventative maintenance, storage solutions, cleaning techniques, common causes of rod breakage, and best practices for new anglers. Once done with gear, the conversation turns to fishing preparation, including scouting techniques, knot tying, journaling, and personal goal setting. Show Notes & Links: 00:07 - Introductions 00:34 - Pre-Season Preparation Overview 02:03 - Rod Care and Maintenance Practices- Anthony's Video: Tenkara Tips - Tenkara Rod Maintenance- Bill's Air Blaster 12:34 - Preventative Maintenance and Spare Parts 14:29 - Common Causes of Rod Breakage 20:30 - Best Practices for New Anglers 24:17 - Dealing with Stuck Sections 26:26 - Rod Socks and Lost Tip Caps- Universal Tip Caps 27:37 - Fishing Stories of Broken Rods 33:09 - Flies, Tying, & Organizing Fly Boxes 44:02 - Line Management and Preparation- Level Line Podcast: Exploring Tenkara Lines- DRAGONtail Line Winders 48:58 - Scouting Water & Gathering Intel- onX for property lines 51:16 - Renewing Your License, Bill the Outlaw 52:12 - Keeping a Fishing Journal 55:30 - Setting Personal Goals for Fishing 57:55 - Understanding Insects and Ecosystems- The Bug Book- Hatches II- Upper Midwest Hatches 01:04:35 - Which Way Did Bill Go? 01:06:17 - Practice Casting and Knot Tying 01:10:33 - Closing Remarks Want to see more? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tenkara Angler

In Episode 23 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line podcast Anthony, Bill, Dave and Tom discuss various tenkara presentation and fly manipulation techniques. Dead drift, upstream & downstream pulling, tomezuri, and "pon pon" are covered emphasizing their effectiveness in catching fish and the best equipment to use to execute each. The podcast isn't meant to be a comprehensive seminar on tenkara techniques but rather an introduction. The idea is to familiarize anglers with the basic concepts of active fly manipulation. The Tenkara Angler crew share their personal takes on how they use active fly manipulation in their own fishing. The goal is to help anglers add to and develop their own tenkara tool boxes. Show Notes & Links: 0:00:08 - Introductions 0:02:41 - Books & Resources- Tenkara by Daniel Galhardo- How to Fool Fish with Simple Flies by Paul Gaskell & John Pearson- Super Clear Level Line Tenkara by Dr. Hisao Ishigaki 0:05:00 - The Importance(?) of Dead Drift 0:16:40 - The Pause and Drift Technique 0:21:00 - Pulling Presentations 0:25:05 - The Importance of Gear Selection 0:31:45 - Understanding the Upstream Pull 0:37:13 - The Concept of Tomezuri 0:47:30 - Exploring the "Pon Pon" Technique 00:57:57 - Strategies for Catching the 'Gatekeeper' Trout 01:01:55 - Bill's Book Club- Understanding Trout Behavior by John Goddard & Brian Clarke 01:04:51 - Lifting and Swinging Flies- Leisenring Lift 01:10:17 - Final Thoughts Brand Affiliates Mentioned in this Episode: Discover Tenkara (use code TA10 to save 10%) Tenkara USA (use code TENKARAANGLER for free shipping) Want to see more? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tenkara Angler

In Episode 22 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line podcast, Amanda, Anthony, Bill, Matt & Mike discuss current events in the tenkara fishing community, including online kebari tying classes, new rod releases, and upcoming events. The conversation then turns holiday gifts that anglers really want. No "Big Mouth Billy Bass" wall decorations here. The team shares humorous and practical takes on fishing gifts they'd wouldn't mind giving or receiving. Our discussion wraps up with some memorable fishing experiences from the past year as well as an announcement of a special art contest ,"Paint Matt's Adventure Van" with great prizes that you don't want to miss! Show Notes & Links: 0:00:06 - Introduction 0:01:37 - Current Events - Online Kebari Tying Classes - Rocky MTN Compa Rod - Taunki Kunoichi Rod - White Mountains Tenkara Campout - Wisconsin Driftless Tenkara Campout - Tenkara Angler Events Page 0:17:24 - Holiday Gifts Tenkara Anglers Really Want - Nippers - Orvis Fishing Shirt - Fly Winder Pro Mag Mount - DRAGONtail Furled Lines - Miss Mayfly Waders - Airbnb Gift Cards - Tenkara Angler Gear on Amazon - John Galligan Books - Tippet Guide Spools - Trouthunter Tippet - Gift a Fishing License - 2024 Tenkara Angler Gift Guide 0:35:18 - Meandering Conversation - Gas Station Food: Wawa, Sheetz, Kwik-Trip, Kum & Go - Christmas Trees - Name Anthony's Irritable Betta Fish 0:38:44 - Looking Back Fondly on 2024 0:52:09 - "Paint Matt's Adventure Van" Contest 0:55:08 - Closing Remarks Brand Affiliates Mentioned in this Episode: DRAGONtail, Tanuki, Rocky MTN Tenkara, Red Brook Tenkara Want to see more? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tenkara Angler

In Episode 21 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Mike, Anthony, Matt, and Bill discuss various topics related to tenkara fishing, including current events in the tenkara community, the significance of Tenkara USA's 15-year anniversary, and personal experiences with tenkara over the last decade and a half. The conversation then swerves briefly to the 'Overrated Underrated Game,' before Anthony leads our primary discussion into the various types of tenkara fishing lines, reviewing their characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages. We explore level lines, furled lines, floating lines, and tapered monofilament lines, providing insights for both beginners and experienced anglers. Show Notes: 0:00:13 - Introduction - A View of Tenkara in Austria 0:05:30 - Tenkara Community News - Tenkara USA 15 Years - Men's Health 10 Manliest Hobbies on Earth - New DRAGONtail rod / Japanese Salamander - Zen Hachi Closeout - $80! - Tanuki 2025 East Coast Boot Camp? 0:26:08 - Overrated / Underrated - Midcurrent Barbless Hooks Article - Tim Traver's - Lost in the Driftless: Trout Fishing on the Cultural Divide 0:47:00 - Tenkara Line Discussion 0:49:19 - Level Lines - Nissin PALS Oni Line / Varivas Special Nylon / Cortland Indicator Line - Shooter FC Sniper BMS / Seaguar Tatsu Clear - 1.5 YGK ULTRA Sight & Sakura Markers 1:03:00 - Furled Lines - DRAGONtail Furled Lines / Nissin PALS Line SP 1:12:24 - Floating Lines - Daiwa PVC Floating Line / Cortland Monocore Euro Line 1:17:37 - Tapered Monofilament Lines - Fujino Tapered / Daiwa Tapered 1:21:50 - Tenkara Angler Housekeeping - Level Line Podcast T-Shirts & Gear - 2025 Print Magazine Deadline - November 29th Brand Affiliates Mentioned in this Episode: DRAGONtail, Tanuki, Tenkara USA, Zen Tenkara Want to see more? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tenkara Angler

In Episode 20 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Amanda, Anthony, Matt, & Mike hold our first ever Tenkara Fantasy Draft - picking rods, lines, flies, locations, and a special "wild card" item. The clock was ticking and strategies were abound. It's such a fun conversation! Be sure to comment ON OUR YOUTUBE VIDEO and tell us who "won" the draft... who dropped the kebari... or what YOU might have picked instead for the opportunity to win a tenkara-related prize! Show Notes: 00:14 - Introduction 01:25 - Amanda & Matt Fish in Colorado 04:49 - 2024 Tenkara Draft Rules 09:33 - Round 1 16:39 - Round 2 26:30 - Round 3 31:27 - Round 4 36:49 - Round 5 42:15 - Final Review of Draft Boards Anthony's Inspiration: Bandsplain Podcast Want to see more? Visit ⁠⁠⁠Tenkara Angler

In Episode 16 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast Anthony Naples talked with Jonathan Antunez about his style of active wet fly fishing that is inspired in part by H.C. Cutcliffe and other anglers of bygone eras but which is being given new life by utilizing modern state-of-the-art fixed line tenkara rods. In Episode 19 Anthony revisits this topic with Jonathan. We hope that you catch the bug like he has and you give this style of fishing a try. 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. Paul Gaskell’s book on Amazon: Fly Fishing Master H.C. Cutcliffe Rediscovered in The Art of Trout Fishing in Rapid Streams Nikko Area tenkara fly as discussed by Jonathan on Yoshikazu Fujioka’s website Discover Tenkara’s Wet Flies in Focus Series on H.C. Cutcliffe’s stiff-hackled wet flies Jonathan Antunez's ⁠"Trout Conjurer"⁠ Instagram account Want to see more? Visit ⁠⁠Tenkara Angler

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. ----- 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? --------- Gear Mentioned in this podcast: Tenkara USA Satoki --------- Want to see more? Tenkara Angler: ⁠https://tenkaraangler.com

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. ----- 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 --------- Want to see more? Tenkara Angler: https://tenkaraangler.com

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 Want to see more? Visit ⁠Tenkara Angler