Tenkara Talk Podcast

Planning a tenkara trip to Japan presents some uniquie challenges--fishing there is very different from fishing in the West! It can be daunting, but in this episode, my guest Go Ishii gives you the lowdown on what you need to know before you go and gives you practical takeaways to ensure you have a smooth and successful trip. Click here to watch the video version

In this episode, Jonathan Antunez and I connect the dots between the Japanese kebari and English North COuntry Spider traditions. For all of the links and resources mentioned in this episode, visit TenakraTalk.

In our world of instant gratification, it's easy to get ahead of ourselves when we begin a new endeavor. We want to take shortcuts, skim the literature, ignore details that seem insignificant (or boring). But in this episode, Jason and his guest, Chuck Kaminski, explain why it's crucial to have a good command of the basic skills in fly fishing if you want to progress as an angler. We identify common issues, explain why they're a problem, and offer practical advice and resources to help you start off your fly fishing journey right--or (for some of us), brush up on skills we might be rusty on (or just plain overlooked). For all the links mentioned in this episode, visit TenkaraTalk.com

Jason talks with licensed therapist Tony Parmenter about the mental health benefits of fishing and why tenkara is the ideal choice for "fishing therapy".