76 years young! Tenkara will make you feel 12 again. You'll use all the same foundational skills with a few minor adjustments. Im confident you'll be landing fish in no time. My best tips are: Avoid turning your tenkara rod into a candy cane. Instead aim for an arc or half circle. This keeps pressure out of the tip and encourages you to get into more of the belly of the rod. Play to side as much as possible. This help you to get into that arc shape or "power curve" and avoid the candy cane shaped rod which often occurs when you play high over head. Strive for even steady pressure on the fish and the rod. This minimizes bouncing which can cause you to lose fish, and sudden intense pressure on a single point along the length of the rod. Finally, when you land a fish and grab the line, grab low verses high. This will make sure you done accidentally pull the rod tip down and breaking it while you grab the line. Tight lines and happy fishing. Reach out if you have questions or need some support. Always happy to help.

@@ZenTenkara Thank you so much for the reply and great advice.

Fantastic! Some of the fish were huge and very strong. Was using 15/16lb test. They were not tippet shy...never seen flies before and sometimes.would.still break off. We were told to bring brighly colored streamer and salmon-type flies in orange and pink. BUT we never hooked any with these flies. We caught everything on nymphs like big pheasant tails...traditional stuff and large sparkle scuds and pupa type flies. It is a beautiful country with wonderful people. Where are you going to be?

I only just saw that all of that info is in your video description! Sorry for the bother. We will be sailing around the south of Greenland coming from Iceland and then sticking to the western side for the month. I am working as an expedition guide and we often go out for excursions near lakes and streams. Saw a whole bunch of big char last year so have decided to buy a tenkara setup that I can travel with and quickly setup when I get to a suitable stream. Thank you for the help. I will make sure to take strong tippit and enough nymphs.

​@@african.origins Sounds like an incredible experience. Please feel free to reach out if I can offer any other insights. Bring a bug net. The bugs are continuous. Safe travels

A big carp or rainbow! A lot of.big.fish down in that corner.

Yeaahh. Gotta redo this one 😬😆

It absolutely is "trickier" to land fish when casting a long line. And a long handle net definitely helps. But once you do it a few times you get more comfortable with it and much more proficient at it. I don't think twice about a 25ft or 35ft setup. Of course a net buddy is always appreciated but doing it yourself will allow you to get better at handling those long line. Sometimes depending on the water Im fishing, I lay my rod in it. It floats and isn't going anywhere since Im holding the line - but you can't do that everywhere.

We have quite a few customers in the Texas, Panhandle area as well the Carolinas that use our rods for redfish - and even from a kayak - with great success. We usually recommend the Taka for this type of fishing, but the Kyojin and the Suimenka should also be considered. This might help you: www.zentenkara.com/faq/which-of-your-rods-are-best-for-carp-and-drum/ Happy to answer specific questions about these rod or about using them from a kayak, etc. Here's our contact form: www.zentenkara.com/contact/ Reds on tenkara are a ton of fun!

Yes, that's sure oops. 🫢 We'll be re-recording this one

@@ZenTenkara We’re human. Let it slide.

Generally we recommend either two of our rods - the Zen Taka or the Kyojin. While we've used the Sagi on smaller bones up to about 3lbs saltwater is unpredictable so a beefier rod ilike the Taka or Kyojin is safer. When considering these rods the Kyojin is hands down the strongest and most capable rod when dealing with wind, long lines and potentially bigger flies. It has a much stiffer tip than the Taka which allows uou to cast 30ft even 40ft setups into heavy wind, and has the backbone to land bones, tarpon, shark, baracudda, jacks, junior permit...even trigger fish. No lie, it takes some skill and understanding your rod flex and the Fishing Triangle. But we've had incredible success and landed fish people would think impossible. The Taka is an awsome and very strong rod but the softer tipcan make it difficult to cadt a really long line if there is strong wind.

@@ZenTenkara Thank you. Will look up that rod. Will be travelling to Southeast Asia soon, and my target species would be barramundis, png snappers, milkfish, mahseers, snakeheads, knifefish. And if possible, GT's and Wahoos too.

​@@herphermitswe actuaaly had acustomer geta Kyojin for a similar trip to visit family. He landed a number of snakehead....so it is doable (not the prettiest fish though)

@@ZenTenkara Oh i love snakehead fishing. Used to catch them on BFS setup, now can't wait to catch them on tenkara. For toothed predatory fish like snakeheads & barracudas, do i or can i attach a wire leader to the tippet? So the fish won't bite off the line? Will it still be able to cast well i wonder.

​@@herphermits you sure can. Just know you may have to move. Keep the rod in an even flex position, to the side, stsy out of the tip and maintain even pressure. Tons of fun.

Yes! And much easier to learn on a tenkara. Casting is cadting. Boils down to physics regardless of the tool. 😊

You bet!

There are two loops on the Fusion Line and our AllPurpose Floating Lines: One large (with a tag end) and one small (on the All Pupose Lines this is the orange end with the tippet ring). The large loop is your connection loop which attaches to your lillian cord on your tenkara rod. You will make a simple hitch by 1) opening the loop by inserting you thumb and index fingers 2) with those fingers holding the large loop open, grab your line and pull a small amount through so that a circle loop is formed 3) insert your lillian cord through the middle of that newly formed circle loop and twist it through twice 4) cinch the hitch down tight. Here is a link to a video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3qsmJKEmL1mq7Msi=SVTH8ExAkbgJYMY9 While the vide demos the attachment using our All Purpose Line, the method is exactly the same on either line. Now, utilizing the small loop on the opposite end of your Fusion Line, we suggest using a loop-to-loop connection with either straight tippet or a tapered leader. You can also use a clinch knot and go straight tippet. On the AllPurpose Line we suggest tying on straight tippet using the tippet ring to protect the coating on the line. For longer leader/tippet set ups on the All Purpose Line, use a loop-to-loop connection. Make sense? If not, please let me know.

Thanks for the tip

Our apologies - we do what we can do. 😬

yes they are!

It was a tough day with that much wind

Right?! The best of both worlds, simplicity and sensitivity but with casting. He is actually casting the Kyojin with a Zen Fusion Midweight Line 25ft. We usually pair the Kywith our Zen Fusion Big Line, but he does a great jobs of nicely getting it out there.

@@ZenTenkara There is a lot of finesse in that cast. I can see how concentrated he is. I'm assuming the big line casts a bit easier.

@@logannewman4532 There is, and it does. People used to say tenkara was for peeps who don't know how to cast. But that's such a misconception

@@ZenTenkara I would say that "traditional" tenkara is just for a completely different type of water where even western fly fishing is not ideal. The fly first cast in traditional tenkara is ideal for pinpointing small pockets in small rocky mountain streams. I use a Keiryu rod for eurol-nyphing. Maybe this style of fishing just needs a new name of its own?

@logannewman4532 I often refer to it as Fusion Fishing or American Tenkara to delineate it from Traditional Tenkara.

Yes there was!

He is casting a 25ft Zen Fusion Midweight Line

You do need a permit/license. And local guides have permits on different rivers or area to fish, hunt or both. It was a true adventure and Greenland is such a unique place and landscape. Very interesting to see how important and the role fishing and hunting are - for seals, whales, etc. Some huge Arctic char too.

Thank you! The Sagi has a 7:3 flex profile. It's a great rod and very capable for sure. Love me some carp!

The rod is very bent but I'm afraid that the angle of the camera does not show it very well. It is more visable in some of our other videos. There is more to it than Showing the fish the butt of your rod. If you overdo that, you will put too much pressure on the tip sections and a break will occur. THe rod is your tool but it's not doing all the work and the angler just holds on. Instead it is a give and take and requires the angler to understand their rod and how to apply pressure on the fish to maintain control and keep it from running but not simply dragging it in or horsing it in. When a bonefish runs you can't just stand there and let the rod flex. Infact too much flex will mean you loose the ability to steer and manage the fish and can also mean too much "bounce" in the rod increasing the chance of the fish throughing the hook due to uneven tension on the line. Landing big fish on tenkara takes skill, understanding the foundations of fish managemewnt and angles, AND a rod build for the task.

I understand. But there's a solution - here is an article, complete with pictures and a thorough discussion of the very subjuect. I think it goes even more in depth than the presentation. Always happy to answer questions, too. www.zentenkara.com/big-fish-on-tenkara-understand-why-and-how-it-works/ Check it out!😊

@ZenTenkaraZenFlyFishingGear awesome. Thank you so very much! Subscribed! Just seems you take time to educate many. I'm on the texas gulf coast. Fish a kayak.... would really love to know a decent setup to hunt reds and speckled trout on the flats to 5' of water. You've put a lot of info out... I'll have to watch a lot of them. Really appreciate you sending the link. Cheers!

​@ilovevag8437 I have another link for you, lol! We get quite a few inquiries about redfish and Kayak fishing. The Taka has more flex than the Kyojin and for landing while in a Kayak that "forgiveness" is a benefit. Check it out: www.zentenkara.com/faq/what-is-the-best-tenkara-rod-for-sea-kayak-fishing-striped-bass/

@ZenTenkaraZenFlyFishingGear Awesome. So awesome. Thank you. Excited to place an order once I'm up to speed. Will be reading. Good work! 👍

Thanks so much. With a quality rod and a little skill you can land some real hunters! Have fun with your rod. 😊

Hi there. This rod is the Zen Kyojin. It's a powerful rod and has a stiff tip for throwing heavier flies and dealing with wind. Two other rods to consider are our Zen Taka (longer and leaner with a softer tip and more forgiving) and our Zen Suimenka (kinda like the Kyojin's younger brother - a little smaller and lighter and manageable but still built the same...with a lot of muscle) We use the Suimenka in Alaska for big rainbows and char..even some chum salmon) Happy to answer questions. A few other videos showcase both these rods.

Thank you! We ship internationally so they can be ordered from our website www.zentenkara.com. We do have a European distributor- Nordic Fly Fishing Distribution but I am not certain all areas he covers or if that would be no easier than direct from our online store

Awesome - thank you.@@ZenTenkara

Andrew it was SUPER buggy. Nats, no bites but constant swarming.

@@ZenTenkara oh i hate bugs... flies, mozzies, and everything that flies and bites. Very annoying when fishing. Specially when your tying a knot or a new fly on your tippet.

@@herphermits Wore a bug nest the entire time

Hello @REDSUNFISHING! Greetings. That is wonderful. I hope you both make many happy fishing memories together. 😊

Thank you for this lesson. My apologies for Westernizing the word. If my studies are correct, Tenkara the word does not have its origin in Japanese language. It is an adaption and it's origin is unclear. But the tradition and method of course is Japanese. Is this also your understanding? In the US we have so many different fish species and types of water that the tenkara method is evolving.

Sometimes things are out of our control, like river tubers. We do the best we can. And sometimes losing fish teaches us something new. You'll get it next!

@@ZenTenkara great advice keep it chill and just have fun and learn.

@@c.cabanilla8963 Absolutely!

It's not necessary. We land chum salmon, bonefish, and a variety of other powerful species on our rods. Just pick the right model. Check out some of our other videos, our blog, or social media pages to see some of the fish our rods are capable of.

It's so much fun. I was so disappointed that we did get any video of the big chum that ate my fly. Only pictures. But the guide was in shock and literally frozen and just staring. I had to que him how, and where to net it. At least we got pictures of the rod in full battle mode.

Those darn trees right!? If we could just momentarily move them...lol!

Awesome, never noticed that before. Thatnks for pointing that out :)

THANK YOU! Great information and things to consider. The cots will have a 3" foam pad, so "glamping". I usustuff my extra clothing into my bag to keep them warm for dressing in the morning and for taking up space in my sleeping bag. I am limited on weight for the flight and rods, reels, flies, boots and waders can add up quickly on weight, so my packing list has to be very thoughtful and intentional. Nine days is a long time if you are uncomfortable.

Absolutely! Being comfortable is key. In light of that, I would probably pick the bag that feels most comfortable. I often use my bag as a top quilt if I have adequate bottom insulation. I had to buy an expander panel for my Northface 0 bag because it was too narrow. Well have a great trip. Tight Lines!🎣🙏🏻😊

Thanks!

The Big Horn is a fantastic river and great tenkara water. Gabe Bland did an incredible job too. We always appreciate awesome guides who "get" and appreciate a fixed line.

And there you have it! Fantastic! Makes perfect sense. Thank you.

Thank You! Appreciate the kind words and support.

Hi there! Our All Pupose/Floating Tenkara Lines are very very light and only .0028" of an inch in diameter. In the shorter lengths they take the place of Tenkara Level Line (which is typically 100% flurocarbon) for it's delicateness and ultralight presentation, and traditional furled or braided tenkara lines (which are heavy, easier to cast but can absorb water). We tried to take the best of both these worlds and design these lines. They come in 6 different lengths. The short lengths are fished tight and off the surface of the water. The longer lengths can be laid out on the surface since they float. This allows to to cast very light but still very long lines. The Fusion Lines are different in that they are much heavier and you will feel your rod load in a more exaggerated way. OUr Fusion Lines are custom grain weighted so they don't overload the rod but cast more like a conventional fly line on a conventional fly rod and reel. They are are designed to be laid on the surface of the water, they can be mended and cast effortlessly. So for longer casting you have options. I really enjoy our Fusion Lines and find them exceptionally easy to cast and manage regardless of the rod brand you have. Most anglers enjoy the Fusion Light but if you have a very stiff rod you may prefer the Midweight - depending on the manufacturer. At several of the recent fly fishingshow that we attended in February, many people tried casting the Fusion Lines and fel in love with them, not wanting to hand the rod over to someone else to try. They are really fun and beautiful to cast.

Absolutely! If there is any other topic you'd like me to cover just say the word.