Tristan, kudos in your display of good sportsmanship when accidentally breaking off the "under the rock trout". "HEARTBROKEN": Anyone with a heart in their chest having watched that scene MOST CERTAINLY EMPATHAZISED for you! Indeed, you said it accurately such occasions DO leave you momentarily "gutted" for sure!!! Sportsman that you are, defying all negativity your triumphant and victorious spirit once again underscores the adage, "That's why its called fishing not catching". Well done.
Just started watching your videos two days ago, I gotta say, it's super relaxing to just have on in the background. You even motivated me to order a tenkara rod to go fishing with here in the northern part of Sweden! Thanks for superb content Tristan :)
@@TenkaraAddict Oh we have lots of fish up here, but grayling are common for sure. Other than that the most common would be brown trout, sea trout, perch, whitefish, rainbow, pike, roach and what I think is called ide in english? Also lots of salmon, but god forbid that I get a salmon on the tenkara haha
What a great video. I loved how you talk about not caring about fish size, but then when the big one breaks off you can tell how much it affected you. I was worried when I saw the thumbnail blurb "HEARTBROKEN"; I thought you might have broken the rod. Glad to hear it was just a big one that got away. Another thing I loved: hearing the rod-tip sing when you hooked that big fish. It's something that doesn't happen very often in TA videos, so it's exciting when it does. Thanks as always for sharing such fun content, and good luck when you come back to that boulder. Looking forward to seeing that video!
That 'pocket water' reminds me of the chapter of Jack Dennis, Western Trout Fly Tying Manual Volume 2, the chapter on Stonefly of the West. Thanks for uploading. That river is beautiful. I can't keep anything attached with blood and clinch knots. I use nail knots with two wraps for fly to tippet, and thinner sections of mono to a double overhand knot for building leader. I quit buying tapered leaders; I'm stubborn and I like to use a really long butt-section of 30-lbs mono. I don't have a Tenkara rod, but, I really appreciate the simplicity and packability.
I have seen, I think, the majority of you tenkara fishing videos, and I have learned a lot. I've enjoyed every single minute of them all. Absolutely fabulous job. Keep em coming 😊
Tristan, I started watching you on your SUVRVing site which led me to this site a short while ago. Looking forward to using my new Tenkara rods as a result of my new interest in Tenkara fishing. I live in Iowa (long way from the streams you fish) but will be trying out the new equipment in the Iowa Driftless area next week with plans on traveling west in the near future. Call Tucson my winter home, will bring them with me on then. Just wanted to thank you for your content on both sites. I SUV camp also, daughter needed my most recent Outback so now I call my new Grand Highlander home on the road when by myself. I prefer the SUV camping but when the wife is with me I have to take the 5th wheel for her comfort. Again, thanks for sharing your experiences and information!!!!
I almost gave up on Tenkara. I know it is all technique and practice. I found that using normal Tenkara level line is not the way to go! I now use floating PVC 30 lb fly level line attached to braid backing with a nail knot and then that backing to the tip. Then on the other end is 5X tippet to the loop that the fly line comes with already. No more wind problems. I can cast and hit a pie plate area with ease. Tenkara 3.5 level line is a LOL compared to this new way for me.
Hey Tristan, great video! It’s such a different challenge finding the pockets in big water like that. Great job! You’re right, the Oni Type-I is definitely at the top of the food chain for unweighted flies; however, if I know I’m going to be throwing weighted nymphs I actually prefer Brent’s Ragnarok. Thanks for sharing!
Great videos, very informative! I'm new to Tenkara and I haven't purchased anything yet, I'm in the research phase. What budget setup would you recommend for a newbie, and what cheap brand would you suggest I stay away from? My target species is gills, crappie, and white bass. Thanks in advance for your help and keep up the great content!!
i’ve fished with this rod one time and caught bluegill with it. casts level line very well in my opinion. even into a slight headwind with kebari. a really big improvement on the nirvana 400.
Are tenkara rods the same as herabuna rods? One is for fly fishing and the other is for carp and general fishing? 🤔😅🤷🏽♂️ I’ve seen “whip fishing” too. Just curious of the differences, and what the correct terms are. I hear “hand rod fishing” get thrown around.
I just picked up Tenkara Fishing. I've only fished the South Platte river here in Denver. I would like to have a go at a small Creek or Stream. Do you have any recommendations that is east of the Continental Divide (without giving away your spots)?
For me, it is like anything that I don't have to fish with waders. I go to the streams that are in areas popular with hikers, in New Mexico. There are three nice creeks, albeit super-technical to access, near the Santa Fe ski basin. I can find solitude and trout, leave and return home in two-hours (rained-out), round-trip. Everyone asks, "Any fish in there?" So, keeping a Tenkara packed-down will prevent you from giving away anything short of your social security number.
Many people think you need a fly reel to fish larger rivers and lakes. Not true. I've found I'm just as successful with a Tenkara Rod vs. a fly rod in any water. Although I gotta' admit I've never dared hook into a Steelhead with a Tenkara Rod.
I did tenkara for at least a year before i broke it fishing, all the big fish would always ripp off my line at the juan , once i got the fly rod i started catching all the bigger fish i was losing
@@TenkaraAddictI have gotten into the habit of checking my tippet after every snag/wrap up. I have lost too many big fish because of this exact scenario. Love your videos!
Tristan, kudos in your display of good sportsmanship when accidentally breaking off the "under the rock trout". "HEARTBROKEN": Anyone with a heart in their chest having watched that scene MOST CERTAINLY EMPATHAZISED for you! Indeed, you said it accurately such occasions DO leave you momentarily "gutted" for sure!!! Sportsman that you are, defying all negativity your triumphant and victorious spirit once again underscores the adage, "That's why its called fishing not catching". Well done.
Just started watching your videos two days ago, I gotta say, it's super relaxing to just have on in the background. You even motivated me to order a tenkara rod to go fishing with here in the northern part of Sweden! Thanks for superb content Tristan :)
That's great to hear! What kinds of fish are common there? Grayling and brown trout?
@@TenkaraAddict Oh we have lots of fish up here, but grayling are common for sure. Other than that the most common would be brown trout, sea trout, perch, whitefish, rainbow, pike, roach and what I think is called ide in english? Also lots of salmon, but god forbid that I get a salmon on the tenkara haha
What a great video. I loved how you talk about not caring about fish size, but then when the big one breaks off you can tell how much it affected you. I was worried when I saw the thumbnail blurb "HEARTBROKEN"; I thought you might have broken the rod. Glad to hear it was just a big one that got away. Another thing I loved: hearing the rod-tip sing when you hooked that big fish. It's something that doesn't happen very often in TA videos, so it's exciting when it does. Thanks as always for sharing such fun content, and good luck when you come back to that boulder. Looking forward to seeing that video!
That river looks perfect. I like smaller creeks too but that river has all the good characteristics I like as well
That 'pocket water' reminds me of the chapter of Jack Dennis, Western Trout Fly Tying Manual Volume 2, the chapter on Stonefly of the West. Thanks for uploading. That river is beautiful.
I can't keep anything attached with blood and clinch knots. I use nail knots with two wraps for fly to tippet, and thinner sections of mono to a double overhand knot for building leader. I quit buying tapered leaders; I'm stubborn and I like to use a really long butt-section of 30-lbs mono. I don't have a Tenkara rod, but, I really appreciate the simplicity and packability.
I have seen, I think, the majority of you tenkara fishing videos, and I have learned a lot. I've enjoyed every single minute of them all. Absolutely fabulous job. Keep em coming 😊
Tristan, I started watching you on your SUVRVing site which led me to this site a short while ago. Looking forward to using my new Tenkara rods as a result of my new interest in Tenkara fishing. I live in Iowa (long way from the streams you fish) but will be trying out the new equipment in the Iowa Driftless area next week with plans on traveling west in the near future. Call Tucson my winter home, will bring them with me on then. Just wanted to thank you for your content on both sites. I SUV camp also, daughter needed my most recent Outback so now I call my new Grand Highlander home on the road when by myself. I prefer the SUV camping but when the wife is with me I have to take the 5th wheel for her comfort. Again, thanks for sharing your experiences and information!!!!
Thanks Tristen for sharing, the thrill of Victory, the agony of ..... I love the tenkara videeos.
Another great video. Thanks for sharing, Tristan!
Love your videos and out of the way places to show. Do you utilize any specific apps to help find your awesome streams?
I almost gave up on Tenkara. I know it is all technique and practice. I found that using normal Tenkara level line is not the way to go! I now use floating PVC 30 lb fly level line attached to braid backing with a nail knot and then that backing to the tip. Then on the other end is 5X tippet to the loop that the fly line comes with already. No more wind problems. I can cast and hit a pie plate area with ease. Tenkara 3.5 level line is a LOL compared to this new way for me.
Please make a "See ya buddy" hooded T-shirt! I'd buy that in a heartbeat...
Hey Tristan, great video! It’s such a different challenge finding the pockets in big water like that. Great job! You’re right, the Oni Type-I is definitely at the top of the food chain for unweighted flies; however, if I know I’m going to be throwing weighted nymphs I actually prefer Brent’s Ragnarok. Thanks for sharing!
That fish likely has a closet full of flies under that boulder and just added one more to his collection. Indeed heartbreaking.
Great video! That's beautiful river
Looks like a section of the North Platte.
good luck with the future round 2
Great videos, very informative! I'm new to Tenkara and I haven't purchased anything yet, I'm in the research phase. What budget setup would you recommend for a newbie, and what cheap brand would you suggest I stay away from? My target species is gills, crappie, and white bass. Thanks in advance for your help and keep up the great content!!
Beautiful video
Man that sucks loosing that fish, but I did notice that the size increased after the loss. Love the videos.
I have that same Rod. Love it. I got to meet Brent at the 2024 Tenkara Campout in Viroqua,Wisconsin. He showed us two new rods he’s developing.
Nice! I went to that one I think in 2023 and enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to seeing the new rods!
@@TenkaraAddict We talked about you at the campout. All good. Someday, I'd love to fish with you. I really enjoy your videos.
I caught a 19 inch Brown on the Ragnarok 400 with a 5X tippet and with an Orange blowtorch euro nymph. The rod handled it like i dream.
little heavier tippet, and change knots more often. we have
all done that i enjoyed this video.. Looks like wyoming??
Its amazing how big the fish are that you don't land. 😜
i’ve fished with this rod one time and caught bluegill with it. casts level line very well in my opinion. even into a slight headwind with kebari. a really big improvement on the nirvana 400.
Agreed! Thanks for watching 👍
Are tenkara rods the same as herabuna rods? One is for fly fishing and the other is for carp and general fishing? 🤔😅🤷🏽♂️ I’ve seen “whip fishing” too. Just curious of the differences, and what the correct terms are. I hear “hand rod fishing” get thrown around.
How often do you fish, idaho ?
May I ask what lb test tippet you are using?
I have watch a lot of your videos and I have to complain you on catch and release by very little contact with the fish 👍👍
Nice looking water. You should have waded out to the faster deeper water with a weighted Kebari, nymph or perdigon.
The water wasn't really much deeper out in the middle. Just more of the same (pockets).
I just picked up Tenkara Fishing. I've only fished the South Platte river here in Denver. I would like to have a go at a small Creek or Stream. Do you have any recommendations that is east of the Continental Divide (without giving away your spots)?
For me, it is like anything that I don't have to fish with waders. I go to the streams that are in areas popular with hikers, in New Mexico. There are three nice creeks, albeit super-technical to access, near the Santa Fe ski basin. I can find solitude and trout, leave and return home in two-hours (rained-out), round-trip. Everyone asks, "Any fish in there?" So, keeping a Tenkara packed-down will prevent you from giving away anything short of your social security number.
Many people think you need a fly reel to fish larger rivers and lakes. Not true. I've found I'm just as successful with a Tenkara Rod vs. a fly rod in any water. Although I gotta' admit I've never dared hook into a Steelhead with a Tenkara Rod.
I love the action and weight of that rod, but I feel it’s not sturdy enough. I have broken it twice on some 12 inch fish.
There's no way a rod like this should brake on a 12-inch fish. I know it's annoying to hear this, but it sounds like user error to me 🤷♂
@@TenkaraAddict Yes, and I have video evidence of a 22” wild brown trout using that rod. It never reached the point of being overpowered. 😊
yeah this dragon tail rods are super heavy you could land tarpon on them
I did tenkara for at least a year before i broke it fishing, all the big fish would always ripp off my line at the juan , once i got the fly rod i started catching all the bigger fish i was losing
juan as in San Juan? Tailwater? Blood and clinch knots?
You always here of the big that’s gets away well true to life proof that they do 😢
I bet the previous fish that wrapped you around that twig put a nick in your tippet, that broke way too easily.
Yup. Also, you need to lower your rod (parallel to the water) in situations like that to prevent contact with your line and the rock/obstacles.
Hmm, I hadn't considered that. Certainly could be the case. Thanks for watching!
@@TenkaraAddictI have gotten into the habit of checking my tippet after every snag/wrap up. I have lost too many big fish because of this exact scenario. Love your videos!
Yeah, I'm not a fan of people either....
Ag Ag
Looks like upper green river above warren bridge.