Techniques
The Feather Thief Book Review
While 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
A kebari pattern like the Kurobe Headstream Kebari Variation 1 has an awesome benefit besides catching fish. It is one of the easiest tenkara kebari patterns to tie. The ease of tying this kebari lends itself well to beginning fly tiers. Join me on Youtube to learn to tie this kebari pattern.
Read MoreTenkara Pre-Rigging
Every 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?
What 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 MoreThoughts 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.
Read MoreLarge 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!
Read MoreKebari 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.
Read MoreFly Box Fly Tying Episode 1 Tools
Welcome to the Tenkara Grasshopper Fly Box where I will teach you to tie the kebari and flies I carry each day. Episode 1 The Tools
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