Five years after Tenkara USA introduced japanese-style fixed-line fishing to the United States, thousands — maybe tens of thousands — of anglers have learned fun and effective it can be to fly-fish without a reel.
“Just a rod, a line and fly,” was Tenkara USA’s slogan, and it struck a chord with anglers intrigued by a minimalist approach to fishing. But tenkara isn’t just simple. It’s a great way to catch a lot of fish, because the ability of the long rod to hole the light line off the water makes for a great presentation and a direct connection to the fly. (Just ask European and American competition fly-fishers, who use very similar tackle and techniques.)
And while the first American tenkara fishers were mostly experienced fly anglers who recognized its potential, tenkara is user-friendly for newbies.
This week, About.com marks the fifth anniversary of tenkara fishing in the U.S. with an interview with Tenkara USA founder Daniel Galhardo. We also take a look at tenkara rods and lines and the basics of tenkara flies. There’s also a resource guide to much more information about tenkara fly-fishing.
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