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June 2, 2024 80 mins

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 extended time with Roanoke, Virginia based angler, Mike Garrison. Mike discusses his entry into tenkara, why he enjoys it so much, the similarities (and differences) between a euro-nymphing & fixed line (tenkara) nymphing setup, as well as the value in fishing with guides.


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Show Notes & Links:

  • 0:00:03 - Intros
  • 0:01:00 - Anthony's fishing observations
  • 0:12:23 - Dirty nymphers & Squirmy worms
  • 0:15:40 - Matt's Colorado trip
  • 0:17:57 - What's your limit with tenkara gear
  • 0:27:00 - Driftless Tenkara Campout
  • 0:30:22 - Packing (light?) for New Hampshire
  • 0:38:59 - Tenkara USA rain jacket
  • 0:41:32 - Mike Garrison conversation
  • 0:51:00 - Going from Western to Tenkara; Troutbitten
  • 0:54:53 - Tight line nymphing and fish numbers
  • 1:03:28 - Euronymphing vs. Fixed line nymphing
  • 1:11:44 - Learn from guides


--------- Mike Garrison Info:

Mike's Blog: Guide Waters: Exploring Fly Fishing & Life

Mike's Instagram: @blueridgeflyguy

Mike's Business: Strategic Referral Team


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Tenkara Angler: https://tenkaraangler.com

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