my favorite pod cast thanks for posting these also I love my ito that came in my mystery box thanks again handles bigger fish really well keep the pod cast coming great for when I'm at work have a great day 👍 

Even with something as simple as tenkara, choosing your first tenkara rod may seem daunting. There are decisions to be made in terms of fish targeted and waters fished. In this episode, Daniel will walk you through the lineup of tenkara rods, tenkara lines and tenkara flies offered by Tenkara USA to help you choose your first tenkara rod. 
Hint: if you are having a hard time choosing, just get the adjustable Sato rod by Tenkara USA, it is ultra-light, covers the main lengths of tenkara rods, and will be a versatile rod in small and large waters alike. 
Referenced in this episode:
Rhodo, adjustable 8’10”/ 9’9”/10’6”, the shortest tenkara rod is ideal for tight streams: http://www.tenkarausa.com/shop/product_info.php/products_id/165
Sato, adjustable 10’8”/ 11’10”/12’9”, probably the most versatile, our usual recommendation: http://www.tenkarausa.com/shop/product_info.php/products_id/167
Iwana, fixed 12', a lower price rod and a classic in the tenkara community: http://www.tenkarausa.com/shop/product_info.php/products_id/110
Amago, fixed 13'6", our "big fish" rod: http://www.tenkarausa.com/shop/product_info.php/products_id/85
Ito, adjustable 13' / 14'7", ideal for larger waters and often chosen as a 2nd rod: http://www.tenkarausa.com/shop/product_info.php/products_id/125
Lines: http://www.tenkarausa.com/shop/index.php/categories/tenkara-lines
Flies: http://www.tenkarausa.com/shop/index.php/categories/tenkara-flies


Choosing a tenkara rod, tenkara line and tenkara flies

Sometimes people are surprised to learn that we can fly-fish in the winter. Not only can you fly-fish in the winter time, but you can really enjoy the "quiet season" with a tenkara fly rod in hand if you learn how to stay warm. In this episode Daniel talks about his experiences with trying to stay warm while fly-fishing in winter time.
Song at the end provided by Takenobu: http://listen.takenobumusic.com/track/toki-doki
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Winter Fishing Tips - Staying warm

Tenkara does not mean small stream and short-line fishing. One of the important tools in the quiver of a tenkara angler is the ability to use long lines and knowing that big waters can be fished effectively with a tenkara rod, line and fly. 
In this episode Daniel introduces the idea and some of the techniques used while fishing big waters with tenkara. 

Big Rivers, Long Lines

Many of us don't have mountain streams nearby but may have lakes and ponds easily accessible. 
In this episode Daniel talks about his strategies, equipment and techniques for fishing with a tenkara rod, line and fly in lakes and ponds for trout, panfish and bass. 

Fishing Lakes And Ponds

In this episode, Daniel discusses his philosophy on rod development and the struggle that comes in trying to find the balance between the pull of simplicity and the push for innovation in terms of new tenkara rod releases. 


Philosophy - New Rod Development

Most people who have been fly-fishing for sometime will probably recognize the name Dave Hughes. Yet, they are likely not aware that the illustrious author of over 20 fly-fishing books and uncountable articles has been practicing tenkara for many years. In this conversation (forgive us for the sound quality, it was done in a noisy area with Daniel's little travel recorder), Dave Hughes and Daniel chat about Dave's experience with tenkara and all the things that go with it. 
Referenced in this episode:
Video of Dave fishing with tenkara in Oregon: http://watch.opb.org/video/2365605607/
Dave Hughes' website: http://dave-hughes-fly-fishing.com/

Conversations: Dave Hughes

Tenkara shows us there is a different way of thinking about fly-fishing, and that includes how we think about bugs and their relation with fly-fishing. In this episode Daniel discusses the relationship of entomology, the study of bugs and a cornerstone of western fly-fishing, and tenkara. 
Referenced in this episode:
Bugs of the Underworld by Ralph and Lisa Cutter: http://www.flyline.com/shop/bugs_of_the_underworld/
Learn more at: http://www.tenkarausa.com/myportfolio/short-cast-entomology-and-tenkara/

Short Cast: Entomology and tenkara

Fly-fishing small streams and tight waters require the right tactics. In this episode Daniel Galhardo discusses the equipment, rig and techniques used to fish small small streams and tight waters with a tenkara rod, line and fly. 
Referenced in this episode:
The Rhodo tenkara rod: http://www.tenkarausa.com/shop/product_info.php/products_id/165
Episode page:

Fishing Small Streams and Tight Waters

As evidenced by an open letter from more than 200 CEOs to the incoming Trump administration, the outdoor industry is 100-percent aligned on the importance of protecting our public lands. The letter, which is available on outdoorindustry.org, states:

“It is an American right to roam in our public lands. The people of the United States, today and tomorrow, share equally in the ownership of these majestic places. This powerful idea transcends party lines and sets our country apart from the rest of the world. That is why we strongly oppose any proposal, current or future, that devalues or compromises the integrity of our national public lands.” 

There is no doubt our industry stands united for public lands. However, as we’ve seen over the past month, there are a range of opinions about how best to respond when those public lands are threatened, as they have been by policymakers in Utah. You’ve likely been following the recent news and the passionate debate surrounding the Outdoor Retailer trade show—whether it should stay in Utah or leave. To be sure, it’s a complicated issue. In today’s episode, we talk with OIA’s executive director, Amy Roberts, about the outdoor industry’s response to the state of Utah requesting that federal protection be removed from bears ears be national monuments.

Quarterly Update with Amy Roberts, 02/15/2017

This time Daniel talks to Jason Klass, the prolific tenkara blogger behind Tenkara Talk. They talk about the 10 years of tenkara, discuss the use of the term "tenkara masters", and more. 
After their conversation, Daniel also speaks his mind about our support and solidarity for the Black Lives Matter movement. After all, our mission to improve our environment is only driven by the people who will enjoy it, and they must be alive and feel safe to enjoy the environment for which we work so hard for.
For more information, please visit: https://www.tenkarausa.com/myportfolio/tenkara-talk-with-jason-klass-2

Conversation with Jason Klass and more

The Tenkara Cast with Daniel Galhardo is a podcast on tenkara, the Japanese method of fly-fishing that uses only a rod, line and fly. The Tenkara Cast episodes are about sharing the stories, techniques and philosophy and other information that will inspire you to keep your fly-fishing simple and explore the outdoors. The recording of the Tenkara Cast is supported by Tenkara USA, the first company to introduce tenkara outside of Japan. 
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