Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast

In Episode 23 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line podcast Anthony, Bill, Dave and Tom discuss various tenkara presentation and fly manipulation techniques. Dead drift, upstream & downstream pulling, tomezuri, and "pon pon" are covered emphasizing their effectiveness in catching fish and the best equipment to use to execute each.

The podcast isn't meant to be a comprehensive seminar on tenkara techniques but rather an...

In Episode 22 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line podcast, Amanda, Anthony, Bill, Matt & Mike discuss current events in the tenkara fishing community, including online kebari tying classes, new rod releases, and upcoming events.

The conversation then turns holiday gifts that anglers really want. No "Big Mouth Billy Bass" wall decorations here. The team shares humorous and practical takes on fishing gifts they'd wouldn't mind givin...

In Episode 21 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Mike, Anthony, Matt, and Bill discuss various topics related to tenkara fishing, including current events in the tenkara community, the significance of Tenkara USA's 15-year anniversary, and personal experiences with tenkara over the last decade and a half.

The conversation then swerves briefly to the 'Overrated Underrated Game,' before Anthony leads our primary discussion in...

In Episode 20 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Amanda, Anthony, Matt, & Mike hold our first ever Tenkara Fantasy Draft - picking rods, lines, flies, locations, and a special "wild card" item. The clock was ticking and strategies were abound. It's such a fun conversation!

Be sure to comment ON OUR YOUTUBE VIDEO and tell us who "won" the draft... who dropped the kebari... or what YOU might h...

In Episode 16 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast Anthony Naples talked with Jonathan Antunez about his style of active wet fly fishing that is inspired in part by H.C. Cutcliffe and other anglers of bygone eras but which is being given new life by utilizing modern state-of-the-art fixed line tenkara rods.

In Episode 19 Anthony revisits this topic with Jonathan. We hope that you catch the bug like he has and you give thi...

In Episode 18 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Matt, Amanda & Anthony discuss the recent White Mountains Tenkara Campout, stream etiquette, terrain and tenkara style, and more.

The White Mountains Tenkara event hosted by Red Brook Tenkara happened recently in New Hampshire and Tenkara Angler team members Amanda, Matt and Mike were in attendance. Amanda and Matt share their thoughts on the event and the area.

In Episode 17 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Mike, Matt, & Anthony touch on some current events in their fishing lives.

Anthony discusses some learnings he's made fishing the same water consistently in May. Matt recaps the Driftless Tenkara Campout. Mike frets over where the "too much vs. too little" line is drawn when it comes to packing for an upcoming trip.

Finally, Anthony spends some exte...

Episode 16 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast is doing double duty as a "Supersized" edition of the Tenkara Moves series. In this episode Anthony talks to Jonathan Antunez about fishing wet flies with tenkara rods. Jonathan offers up insight and advice on both taking wet fly fishing back to its fixed line origins while also bringing it up to the state-of-the-art utilizing modern tenkara rods and lines.

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In Episode 15 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Amanda, Anthony, Matt, and Mike answer listener (& reader) submitted questions from the tenkara community. The topics reviewed include a discussion of furled vs. level lines, a "go to" fly, beginner tenkara skills, rod breakage, Patagonia, bucket list tenkara fishing destinations, and the difference between tenkara vs. fixed line fishing. We really enjoyed this...

In Episode 14 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Amanda, Anthony, Mike, and Tom cover several topics in a grab bag of conversation. Starting with current events, we discuss the new print issue of Tenkara Angler, the Appalachian Tenkara Anglers fly swap, and an upcoming Tenkara 101 course. The conversation then transitions into a deep dive of what techniques each angler uses to find and scout new-to-them waters. We also play ...

In Episode 13 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Anthony, Matt, Mike, and Tom discuss several different topics of note including upcoming tenkara community events, cold weather fishing, overrated / underrated, what books influenced their tenkara, and then wrap it up noting our Tenkara USA Amago giveaway and the conclusion of the Riverworks Oni conversion program. Check it out!

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In Episode 12 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Anthony, Matt, and Mike chat about the "little things" in their fishing that make a BIG difference in how productive their outings become. They also discuss some holiday presents, the winter fly box, fantasy tenkara gear, play another round of overrated / underrated, and outline the 2024 Oni Tenkara Intensive in North Carolina.

Also, there's a little contest Anth...

In Episode 11 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Anthony, Matt, and Mike chat about their memorable 2023 tenkara fly fishing seasons and look ahead to 2024. They also discuss some gear picks, merch, and play a fun new game. We’d love it if you’d listen and play along!

Let us know if Mike or Matt is right regarding the topic of “fishing snacks”… but you’ll have to watch or listen to see what we mean. Whichever side you choose...

In Episode 10 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Anthony and Mike chat about (semi) current events in the tenkara and fixed line fly fishing community. Topics such as new gear releases, recent gatherings, and early summer fishing outings are discussed in depth, with quite a bit of meandering (guitars, woodcarving, and hot dogs), just for good measure.

That’s right, no special guests and no pre-produced segments this time, ju...

In Episode 9 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, we pivot a little bit and introduce a taste of our "Listen In" audio articles as featured on the Tenkara Angler YouTube channel. This particular recording was a little bit longer than most, so we thought it would lend itself well to podcast form, almost like a mini audiobook. Enjoy!

Septomber: A Tale of 3 Trips - Written by Paul Vertrees and read by Dave Rosset

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In Episode 8 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Mike sits down with some of his friends to gather more fish stories. From hard earned fish, to environmental challenges, to first and personal bests, these stories are a great listen. And don't miss the bonus story at the very, very end!

A big thanks to guests Nick Feller, Ryan Kimball, Dave Rosset, Isaac Tait, Kris Franqui, and Jeff Lomino for telling us their stories!

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In Episode 7 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Anthony & Jason give some topical updates and field listener questions with the help of Mike, Matt, Tom, and special guest Paul Vertrees of Royal Gorge Anglers. Questions include clear tenkara lines, euronymphing, "go to" tenkara rods, getting kids started with tenkara, the future plans for the podcast, and a deep dive into tailwater tenkara.

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In Episode 6 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Mike sits down with a handful of friends to talk about their most memorable fish stories.

From first fish, to big fish, to hard earned fish, to the fish that got away, these stories certainly capture the imagination. A big thanks to guests Jared Willadsen, Dre Fornasiero, Jonathan Antunez, Arran Kerr, & Adam Trahan for sharing their stories! It's interesting to hear the...

In Episode 5 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, we check in with Bill Holleran, Amanda Hoffner, & Nate Camp to recap the first White Mountains Tenkara Campout held June 10-12, 2022.

Hosts Mike Agneta & Matt Sment sit with Bill, Amanda, & Nate to get an update on a recent tenkara gathering in New Hampshire. With other events taking place in North Carolina and Wisconsin, this was the f...