Backpacking and Tenkara Part 2 Gear

When a backpacking trip involving tenkara is planned the next step is gathering gear. Join me as I gather gear for my trip into the Flat Tops Wilderness.

Backpacking and Tenkara Part 1

Thoughts on Tenkara Fly Control

Fly control includes the art moving the fly when and how you want to, but also includes the art of the not moving the fly when and how you want to.

Large River Tenkara

Tenkara Zoom Rod: A Definition

Selecting a Tenkara Fishing Rod

Backpacking and Tenkara Part 2 Gear

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

If you want to learn about fly fishing in Rocky Mountain National Park and fish it successfully go no further!

A Book Review: The Orvis Guide to Family Friendly Fly Fishing By Tom Rosenbauer

Tenkara and Gratitude: A Letter in a Slightly Different Format

Olive the Woolly Bugger and Olive and The Big Stream By Kirk Werner Book Reviews

Fly Fishing Tailwaters by Pat Dorsey Book Review

How do I cast when it is windy?

Tenkara anglers old and new have a common nemesis and she is called the Wind. She can be a cruel Mistress at times and rarely she will offer her help to the tenkara angler.

How do I cast a tenkara rod?

Revisiting the Tenkara “One Fly” Concept

TenkaraGrasshopper’s Failed Attempt At The Tenkara “One Fly” Theory

Sight Fishing for Trout By Landon Mayer Book Review

Welcome to the New Tenkara Grasshopper

A greeting from Tenkara Grasshopper to his new and loyal readers on the day of the new release of the newest version of TenkaraGrasshopper.com.

Entomology For The Fly Fisher DVD Review

As an angler I am always searching for tips and tricks to improve my fly fishing. At the beginning of 2013 I picked up a copy of Entomology for the Fly Fisher by Robert Younghanz, aka the Bug Guy, on

Tying Tenkara Flies Volume 1 Review.

Clean Water, The EPA, and Corporate Greed

  The proceeding was released on July 16, 2014 by Trout Unlimited. U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approves bills that undermine the Clean Water Act MAJORITY OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS TURN THEIR BACKS ON AMERICAN SPORTSMEN AND WOMEN BY APPROVING

Bristol Bay: Environmental Oasis or Environmental Armpit

Channelization: The Dangers and Horrors That We Could Face In Colorado and Across The United States.

Environmental Apocalypse! The Failure Of Our Federal Government

The Tongass: The Next Pebble Mine?

Press Release 303 Flyworks

303 Flyworks, a custom fly tying company specializing in tenkara kebari patterns and Western style fly fishing flies, is proud to announce their doors are open for business.

Tenkara Zoom Rod: A Definition

Selecting a Tenkara Fishing Rod

Backpacking and Tenkara Part 2 Gear

Backpacking and Tenkara Part 1

2017 Tenkara Summit Hosted by Tenkara USA

The 2017 Tenkara Summit is almost here!!! Tenkara USA is bringing you one of the premiere tenkara events back to Estes Park, Colorado. I am super excited to share the particulars of this event with you here.

An Informal Survey

Tenkara Summit 2015 Estes Park, Colorado

Final thoughts for 2014 from the TenkaraGrasshopper

The 2014 Tenkara Summit: A Report From The Grasshopper

Kebari Box Episode 1 Tools Video

The Kebari Box Episode 1 Tools is now availabe for you to watch. Learn about the tools needed to start tying Japanese kebari and western fly patterns.

Fly Box Fly Tying Episode 1 Tools

“Karel’s Catchumall” Pattern A guest post by Denver Dobbins

Finest Fly Tying Benches of Colorado Laptop Traveler Bench Review

The Soft-Hackled Fly and Tiny Soft Hackles by Sylvester Nemes Book Review

Backpacking and Tenkara Part 2 Gear

When a backpacking trip involving tenkara is planned the next step is gathering gear. Join me as I gather gear for my trip into the Flat Tops Wilderness.

Tenkara USA Tapered Line Review

Tenkara USA Rhodo and Sato Rods A Combined Review

Tenkara Gear and Toys That Have Appeared Recently In The Tenkara Cave of Wonders

Finest Fly Tying Benches of Colorado Laptop Traveler Bench Review

Tenkara Fishing Trip Report Maine

Yes, there are actually tenkara guides in Maine!!! Find out more in my trip report from Yarmouth, Maine.

Tenkara High Country : A Trip Report

“Peace and Tenkara”, The Catch and Release of the Happy Endorphin.

July 1, 2013 Bear Creek Colorado Trip Report

TenkaraGrasshopper’s Return to The Angling Realm On Clear Creek

Tenkara Resolutions 2017

2017 is here and the Tenkara Grasshopper is here to share his tenkara resolutions with you. Make sure he doesn’t break his 2017 tenkara resolutions!!!

Holiday Tenkara Gift List 2016

The Tenkara Wish List 2015

Large River Tenkara

Have you ever wondered what an appropriate tenkara line setup on large rivers? Take a short course with me to learn my tenkara line setup!

Rigging Tricks and Techniques Part 2

What do I do for line management?

Rigging Techniques and Tricks Part 1

An Introduction to Tenkara Part 2: Setting Up

A Sad Day at Tenkara Grasshopper

This is truly a very sad day at Tenkara Grasshopper. I have lost a special friend and fishing partner. The fly fishing community and the tenkara community in particular has lost someone special. The Passing of a Tenkara Icon A

Site Updates for Tenkara Grasshopper

Seize the Moment

Tenkara Resolutions 2017

Tenkara an Art or Science?

Backpacking and Tenkara Part 2 Gear

When a backpacking trip involving tenkara is planned the next step is gathering gear. Join me as I gather gear for my trip into the Flat Tops Wilderness.

Tenkara USA Tapered Line Review

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

A Book Review: The Orvis Guide to Family Friendly Fly Fishing By Tom Rosenbauer

Tenkara USA Rhodo and Sato Rods A Combined Review

Thoughts on Tenkara Fly Control

Fly control includes the art moving the fly when and how you want to, but also includes the art of the not moving the fly when and how you want to.

Large River Tenkara

Kebari Box Episode 1 Tools Video

Fly Box Fly Tying Episode 1 Tools

Rigging Tricks and Techniques Part 2

Collapsing your tenkara rod

Collapsing your tenkara rod is just as easy as extending it. Tenkara Grasshopper is here to cover the proper way of properly collapsing your tenkara rod.

Extending your tenkara rod

Trip Preparation Ten Essentials Tenkara Style

Trip Preparation Tenkara Style Part 1

Tenkara Process Before Tenkara Product

Tenkara Fishing Trip Report Maine

Yes, there are actually tenkara guides in Maine!!! Find out more in my trip report from Yarmouth, Maine.

Tenkara High Country : A Trip Report

“Peace and Tenkara”, The Catch and Release of the Happy Endorphin.

July 1, 2013 Bear Creek Colorado Trip Report

TenkaraGrasshopper’s Return to The Angling Realm On Clear Creek

TenkaraGrasshopper Merchandise Available

Hey everyone. I know it has been a while but I wanted to let you all know that TenkaraGrasshopper is now offering logo merchandise for you. I will be adding a number of new items in the next few days