Getting a new fly rod is always exciting, but I was particularly excited to get my Tenkara rod, primarily because it represents a new venture in a sport that enjoy. It will be fun to learn a new style of fly fishing that is practiced on an island that I visited years ago. At that time, however, I was totally unaware of the practice of Tenkara.
The rod fits in a small tube about 18" long, and before the rod is extended it is only about 16" long. These are ideal dimensions for backpacking. I also purchased a Tenkara line. Everything else that I will need to get started, I already have. I plan on using the tippet that I currently use, and I will also use flies that have worked for me on mountain trout streams in the past, including an Enckster (my name for my creation) and a parachute Adams.
I wish I could get out and try the new rod, but that will have to wait at least a few more days.
4 comments:
Can't wait for the weather to warm up here in Chicago so I can order one as well! Am afraid if I order one now I will be out on a frozen pond casting on the ice!!
You're going to love your new tenkara rod. Also glad to see it growing in PA (I live in Limerick). I picked up an 11' Iwana last fall and have found myself fishing it more than all of my other tackle combined. The simplicity is what drew me in, when I found I actually could catch fish this way...all the better.
awesome-o...i have a tournament in on the 20th...heading to the lake where the world record smallie was caught...i love Dale Hollow!
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