Tenkara Tips #1

Tenkara Tips #1

What is the best rod length for tenkara?

Tenkara USA 12' Iwana
Photo Courtesy of Tenkara USA

The question that continues to arise when it comes to starting out in tenkara or as an angler gains more experience as a tenkara angler. So what is the correct rod length for tenkara?

A Fly Fishing Guide to Rocky Mountain National Park by Steve Schweitzer

A Fly Fishing Guide To Rocky Mountain National Park
Photo Courtesy of Steve Schweitzer

There are guide books for anglers telling them about rivers around this great country of ours and I have been using one of the best books that I have found to date on Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP). I felt that I needed to truly explore the crown jewel of the United States National Park system using this guide before I could give you all a truly thorough review of this book. Please understand that even though this book was published in 2010 I have not just gotten this book. I know that getting reviews out on books or products is key as soon as they come out but for this one I am glad I waited till now.

The 2014 Tenkara Summit: A Report From The Grasshopper

Tenkara Summit 2014
Image Courtesy of Tenkara USA

I realize that this review of the 2014 Tenkara Summit is late in coming but I finally had a chance to get my thoughts in order and give you my take on the Summit before I read any of the other online posts related to the Summit. That in itself probably sounds like blasphemy to many of you but I have no excuse other than family and work obligations to meet.