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Backpacking and Tenkara Part 2 Gear
April 6, 2017 1 commentWhen 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.
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March 24, 2017 3 commentsBeginners
River Etiquette: Don’t be THAT Guy or Gal!!!
March 4, 2019 0 commentsDon’t be the guy or gal other anglers can’t stand because you don’t understand personal space or the unspoken rules of the river.
Read MoreThe Feather Thief Book Review
June 26, 2018 0 commentsKebari Box Episode 3 Kurobe Headstream Kebari Variant 1
March 1, 2018 0 commentsTenkara Pre-Rigging
February 16, 2018 6 commentsTraditional Tenkara An Exploration
February 9, 2018 10 commentsBook Reviews
The Feather Thief Book Review
June 26, 2018 0 commentsWhile delving ever deeper into the joys of fly tying my thirst for knowledge grows as well. Recently, I listened to an episode of the Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast hosted by Tom Rosenbauer. Tom interviewed Kirk Wallace Johnson, the author of The Feather Thief.
Read MoreThe Reel Sisters by Michelle Cummings Review
April 20, 2018 4 commentsOrvis Fly-Fishing Guide By Tom Rosenbauer
March 6, 2018 0 commentsDown by The River Book Review
February 18, 2018 0 commentsA Fly Fishing Guide to Rocky Mountain National Park by Steve Schweitzer
October 21, 2014 0 commentsCasting and Presentation
Entomology and Tenkara: Is it worth it?
February 1, 2018 2 commentsWhat does entomology have to do with using kebari patterns? When we learn to recognize creatures that are the common prey of our fishy friends, we begin to understand the ways to trick our quarry. Because a kebari characteristically does not resemble any particular bug, we need to find alternate ways to make a fish eat.
Read MoreHow do I cast when it is windy?
March 15, 2016 0 commentsHow do I cast a tenkara rod?
March 10, 2016 0 commentsRevisiting the Tenkara “One Fly” Concept
October 14, 2015 2 commentsTenkaraGrasshopper’s Failed Attempt At The Tenkara “One Fly” Theory
September 11, 2013 1 commentContests
Welcome to the New Tenkara Grasshopper
September 28, 2016 0 commentsA greeting from Tenkara Grasshopper to his new and loyal readers on the day of the new release of the newest version of TenkaraGrasshopper.com.
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Entomology For The Fly Fisher DVD Review
December 6, 2013 1 commentAs 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
Read MoreTying Tenkara Flies Volume 1 Review.
September 18, 2012 1 commentEnvironmental Issues
Clean Water, The EPA, and Corporate Greed
July 18, 2014 0 commentsThe 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 BILLS
Read MoreBristol Bay: Environmental Oasis or Environmental Armpit
January 29, 2014 2 commentsChannelization: The Dangers and Horrors That We Could Face In Colorado and Across The United States.
November 25, 2013 2 commentsEnvironmental Apocalypse! The Failure Of Our Federal Government
October 7, 2013 5 commentsThe Tongass: The Next Pebble Mine?
May 21, 2013 2 commentsEquipment
Ebisu By Tenkara USA Review
August 22, 2019 0 commentsThe Tenkara USA Summit 2019 came to an end with a bang here at TenkaraGrasshopper.com. The Summit also added a new Tenkara USA Ebisu to the stable. I never owned the original Ebisu so this is a fresh review of an Old but New rod.
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June 26, 2018 0 commentsThe Reel Sisters by Michelle Cummings Review
April 20, 2018 4 commentsOrvis Fly-Fishing Guide By Tom Rosenbauer
March 6, 2018 0 commentsDown by The River Book Review
February 18, 2018 0 commentsEvents
Tenkara USA Summit 2019
August 13, 2019 2 commentsThe Tenkara USA Summit 2019 has come to a close. I am stoked to share my thought on an amazing weekend for tenkara and friends. This years Summit was truly amazing on many levels.
Read More2018 Tenkara Grasshopper Events
December 24, 2017 0 comments2017 Tenkara Summit Review
October 14, 2017 0 commentsTenkara Summit 2017 Approach
September 5, 2017 0 comments2017 Tenkara Summit Hosted by Tenkara USA
July 11, 2017 0 commentsFly Tying
The Feather Thief Book Review
June 26, 2018 0 commentsWhile delving ever deeper into the joys of fly tying my thirst for knowledge grows as well. Recently, I listened to an episode of the Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast hosted by Tom Rosenbauer. Tom interviewed Kirk Wallace Johnson, the author of The Feather Thief.
Read MoreKebari Box Episode 3 Kurobe Headstream Kebari Variant 1
March 1, 2018 0 commentsKebari Box Episode 1 Tools Video
January 18, 2017 0 commentsFly Box Fly Tying Episode 1 Tools
January 4, 2017 2 comments“Karel’s Catchumall” Pattern A guest post by Denver Dobbins
April 18, 2013 5 commentsGear Reviews
Ebisu By Tenkara USA Review
August 22, 2019 0 commentsThe Tenkara USA Summit 2019 came to an end with a bang here at TenkaraGrasshopper.com. The Summit also added a new Tenkara USA Ebisu to the stable. I never owned the original Ebisu so this is a fresh review of an Old but New rod.
Read MoreBackpacking and Tenkara Part 2 Gear
April 6, 2017 1 commentTenkara USA Tapered Line Review
August 30, 2016 2 commentsTenkara USA Rhodo and Sato Rods A Combined Review
May 14, 2014 5 commentsTenkara Gear and Toys That Have Appeared Recently In The Tenkara Cave of Wonders
November 25, 2013 0 commentsGuide Services
Tenkara Fishing Trip Report Maine
November 1, 2016 4 commentsYes, there are actually tenkara guides in Maine!!! Find out more in my trip report from Yarmouth, Maine.
Read MoreTenkara High Country : A Trip Report
October 14, 2016 2 comments“Peace and Tenkara”, The Catch and Release of the Happy Endorphin.
September 11, 2013 0 commentsJuly 1, 2013 Bear Creek Colorado Trip Report
July 3, 2013 1 commentTenkaraGrasshopper’s Return to The Angling Realm On Clear Creek
April 10, 2013 8 commentsHansha Podcast
Tenkara Hansha Podcast Episode 5
July 24, 2019 0 commentsIn the Tenkara Hansha Podcast Episode 5 I am sharing lots of information. During the current episode I explain why I have been gone for so long. I also found it necessary to answer a couple questions I have gotten from readers of the website. Additionally, I have decided to add a few new features to the podcast and felt like sharing those changes with you as well.
Read MoreTenkara Hansha Episode 4 with Karel Lansky
October 2, 2018 0 commentsThe Reel Sisters by Michelle Cummings Review
April 20, 2018 4 commentsTenkara Hansha Episode 2
March 24, 2018 4 commentsTenkara Hansha Podcast Episode 1
February 22, 2018 8 commentsHoliday Greetings
2018 Tenkara Resolutions
December 17, 2017 6 commentsAnother year is coming to an end with another one about to start. I typically avoid making New Year’s resolutions because I never keep them. That being the case, I still make tenkara resolutions every year. These are more guidelines for the coming year. So, without further ado, here are my 2018 Tenkara Resolutions.
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December 31, 2016 2 commentsHoliday Tenkara Gift List 2016
November 16, 2016 0 commentsThe Tenkara Wish List 2015
December 5, 2015 0 commentsKnots and Rigging
Tenkara Pre-Rigging
February 16, 2018 6 commentsEvery angler I have ever met wants to maximize their time on the water. I know I feel the same way about my time on the water. Because of this I am known for my pre-rigging for tenkara to expedite my river therapy.
Read MoreLarge River Tenkara
June 14, 2017 1 commentRigging Tricks and Techniques Part 2
October 27, 2016 5 commentsWhat do I do for line management?
October 8, 2016 6 commentsRigging Techniques and Tricks Part 1
November 3, 2015 2 commentsPersonal Musings
Traditional Tenkara An Exploration
February 9, 2018 10 commentsAm I or can I truly practice traditional tenkara? Join me as I dive into what might be considered traditional tenkara. It should be fun for all!!!
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December 17, 2017 6 commentsA Sad Day at Tenkara Grasshopper
August 18, 2017 0 commentsSite Updates for Tenkara Grasshopper
June 29, 2017 0 commentsSeize the Moment
February 28, 2017 0 commentsReviews
Ebisu By Tenkara USA Review
August 22, 2019 0 commentsThe Tenkara USA Summit 2019 came to an end with a bang here at TenkaraGrasshopper.com. The Summit also added a new Tenkara USA Ebisu to the stable. I never owned the original Ebisu so this is a fresh review of an Old but New rod.
Read MoreThe Feather Thief Book Review
June 26, 2018 0 commentsThe Reel Sisters by Michelle Cummings Review
April 20, 2018 4 commentsOrvis Fly-Fishing Guide By Tom Rosenbauer
March 6, 2018 0 commentsDown by The River Book Review
February 18, 2018 0 commentsTechniques
The Feather Thief Book Review
June 26, 2018 0 commentsWhile delving ever deeper into the joys of fly tying my thirst for knowledge grows as well. Recently, I listened to an episode of the Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast hosted by Tom Rosenbauer. Tom interviewed Kirk Wallace Johnson, the author of The Feather Thief.
Read MoreKebari Box Episode 3 Kurobe Headstream Kebari Variant 1
March 1, 2018 0 commentsTenkara Pre-Rigging
February 16, 2018 6 commentsEntomology and Tenkara: Is it worth it?
February 1, 2018 2 commentsThoughts on Tenkara Fly Control
August 9, 2017 8 commentsTenkara Tips
Tenkara Pre-Rigging
February 16, 2018 6 commentsEvery angler I have ever met wants to maximize their time on the water. I know I feel the same way about my time on the water. Because of this I am known for my pre-rigging for tenkara to expedite my river therapy.
Read MoreEntomology and Tenkara: Is it worth it?
February 1, 2018 2 commentsKebari Pattern Selection For Beginners
October 31, 2017 2 commentsCollapsing your tenkara rod
February 10, 2017 0 commentsExtending your tenkara rod
February 7, 2017 1 commentTrip Reports
Tenkara Fishing Trip Report Maine
November 1, 2016 4 commentsYes, there are actually tenkara guides in Maine!!! Find out more in my trip report from Yarmouth, Maine.
Read MoreTenkara High Country : A Trip Report
October 14, 2016 2 comments“Peace and Tenkara”, The Catch and Release of the Happy Endorphin.
September 11, 2013 0 commentsJuly 1, 2013 Bear Creek Colorado Trip Report
July 3, 2013 1 commentTenkaraGrasshopper’s Return to The Angling Realm On Clear Creek
April 10, 2013 8 commentsUncategorized
TenkaraGrasshopper Merchandise Available
September 30, 2013 0 commentsHey 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
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