Catching Big Fish in a Culvert Pool! (Tenkara Fly Fishing)

[@kirkjamison3135]

I appreciate your friendly, genuine style and clean editing. This video in particular was nice with the regular commentary about where you were casting to and why - teaching fishing. Cheers!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks Kirk!

[@martinsmyth8016]

I bought a tenkara rod because of you you were my inspiration thanks for all the great videos can't wait to use it

[@OMGitsmercer]

I just bought my first Tenkara rod because of your videos. Keep up the good work and inspiration!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Awesome, glad to hear it! You'll have a lot of fun.

[@alanaugust8853]

This is a nice video. So glad I came across your channel. I’ve been fishing most of my life, but only recently (within the past few years..., I’m 70, LOL) introduced myself to Tenkara fishing. To say the least, Tenkara has ‘simplified’ fishing for me, so much so that I’ve kind of given up a lot of interest on other forms of fishing I’m familiar with. I also enjoy camping, and I drive an Outback..., so we have a few things in common :) I will look at your other videos.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks Alan. Fishing in general never interested me at all until I discovered tenkara. It's pretty great!

[@webwolftvchannel6908]

I like it that that you include fish that get away! Love your videos

[@goodogear1594]

Hi Tristan, you are becoming more confident not only fishing but in speaking, your sense of joy and humour 🙂👍.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks, I'm glad you're enjoying them!

[@derekinhawaii]

I just bought my first Tenkara rod today after seeing my friends rod. Cant wait for it to arrive (Sunday). I take a lot of motorcycle trips and needed a smaller footprint of fishing gear. I'm sure this will work perfectly. Of course, I'll need to learn the tenkara technic of fishing. Can't wait.

[@mattmerritt8690]

New to tenkara and I’m really enjoying your weekly videos! Keep them coming.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks, I'm glad you like them!

[@gsansoucie]

And we were just in Riggins yesterday along the little Salmon River. I wish we were there longer, I’d have picked up a license and broke out my Tenkura to give it a whirl.

[@jamesjahoda1613]

This makes so much sense. I usually fish this close with mono on a nine foot fly rod on little mountain streams. I like everything about this tackle. Thanks for the video.

[@forfrigsakes3330]

Get a tenkara rod dude, I'm up in northern canada where the tag alder on the creeks makes them damn near unfishable, by fly or even ultralight spinning rods, sometimes I use a 36" ice fishing rod on the creeks, tenkara opened up a whole new world.

[@jamesjahoda1613]

@@forfrigsakes3330 I did! Two of em now. loving it.

[@chadroberts44]

I used to fish all up and down those creeks when I was a kid. I recognized that skinny outhouse.

[@2msvalkyrie529]

Stunning scenery . Landing net with built in measuring scale ?! Genius ! 👍 🇬🇧 !

[@GilbertMendoza]

Love your videos!! Feels like I’m right there with ya. Such a beautiful day this one was. 😊

[@webwolftvchannel6908]

Ordered my first Tenkara, hope I enjoy it as much as your videos

[@beachthor1]

So rad! Great drone footage. I'm over in Oregon, glad to see tenkara rods being used well in the PNW

[@newleaf1534]

Tenkara sucks

[@kellzkillz]

Man, i wish wa fish n game cared enough, at least on the west side of the state... the small rivers n streams that actually have fish get hit so hard by gear fishing guys n i see them keeping little bows n it just blows my mind... i gear fish for salmon n steelhead out of my clackacraft, but gd ppl by me dont know what CnR is... great videos. Keep up the great work!

[@sanjuancb]

What a great stream! That is the stuff dreams are made of.

[@TenkaraAddict]

It was a lot of fun, for sure! Thanks for watching.

[@robertperman8967]

Nice creek.. Beautiful view!!

[@ovidiuciuparu6421]

Your Idaho killer kebari is awesome! I made some but I didn’t had the right yarn and i got a bunch of brokies in Pa today!

[@deanpesci5736]

That step into oblivion in that beaver pond reminded my of a very close call I had one day fishing the Lake Fork river just above the Twin Pots, south of Moon Lake in the Uintas. Big fish rising all over the place in these little riffs and runs, running through some sandy areas before all the water eventually ends up in a substantial lake. Stayed on the dry high spots as much as possible, but at one point just HAD to get within casting range of a very nice fish coming up every few seconds. I stepped off into the water and immediately went up to my waist....obviously super-saturated sand. I instinctively wheeled around and laid out my upper body on the drier mound I had just stepped off of. Fortunately I was able to grab on to enough "stuff" to literally crawl out of that mess. Probably as close to dying as I have ever been. No one around for miles probably, although it was right next to the main road up to Moon Lake. I got the hell out of there as carefully as I could, thoroughly spooked.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Yikes! Glad it you made it out OK!

[@countrycreekcaster5020]

Great videos, been watching nonstop

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks!

[@mikaelhagman7901]

Nice movie. Love to fish small streams in Sweden and Scandinavia.

[@hobbitcorner9811]

I enjoy your videos' I just started Tenkara fishing g and was wondering if you primarily use Tenkara flies?

[@Mikishots]

Hope you reported that tag - some even say "reward" printed on them.

[@NoItsNotTyler]

@Thomas Victorian you pull the tag out and call the number on it. Then the wildlife department will usually ask you a few questions and give you a cash reward

[@troyandskyelar9588]

I don’t think you pull the tag out (especially if releasing the fish) - you record the numbers on it and give them those.

[@TT-ch2pz]

I'm from Eastern Idaho so I recognize this place. Hopefully you continued on up stream from here.

[@PeterNordBushcraft]

You are lucky to have fishing like that. I want to try Tenkara fishing some day!

[@TenkaraAddict]

It's a great way to fish! Very simple.

[@joebalvin4462]

I love your videos! They inspire me to get out more! If you don't mind my asking, what fly were you using on this stream? Thanks and always looking forward to your next vid!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks Joe. I list the gear I use in the description of each video. I almost always use a #12 Utah killer kebari that I tied myself.

[@newleaf1534]

@@TenkaraAddict at 1:42 that orange tAgged fish wouldve raked you in 500 bucks the white tags are 100 lucky bro

[@lukaslawrence8863]

Lmao I randomly typed „tenkara” and this showed up, nice!

[@DownstreamDownrange]

Incredibly cool stream. Small.... but probably holds a 28 incher some place

[@TenkaraAddict]

Guess I've got to go back and find out!

[@brianbelchuk9612]

Smaller the stream, better the hunting for trout!!

[@PeterNordBushcraft]

LOL you were attacked by a beaver! Every guys dream, I have no idea what that means!

[@sap2554]

Beautiful steam Beautiful place

[@connormccoy5249]

I don’t know if the fish and game services do this in Idaho, but I know in parts of Western NC where I’m from, tagged fish usually mean you can use it to get a prize from them.

[@jamesglenn520]

You are Absolutely correct. We have the same program here in Idaho as well. You can report the catch and possibly win money.

[@rbuenafe100]

Beautiful place. Subscribed!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks!

[@luismiguelmayo]

I'm from Japan. How comes you fish by Tenkara while I enjoy Western fly fishing in Japan? Kind of wonderful things.

[@TenkaraAddict]

That is a wonderful thing 😁 I enjoy the simplicity of tenkara.

[@kantill]

I enjoy both, why limit yourself to one style of fishing?

[@theedgeofbreakup5192]

Hey Tristan, what waders yo use for small streams? I usually am at most knee deep. Love the videos. I'm Tenkara fishing in AZ. Thanks, Dave

[@TenkaraAddict]

I use Chota hip waders. I have the slightly more rugged version, but I forget what it's called. They're great for small stream wading.

[@Pomiferous]

Looked like a fun day.Thanks for sharing!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@WyomingOutofDoors]

great spot , nice catch thanks for sharing

[@charlesdidonato5478]

Brother, can you please include which Tenkara fly and the size you are using in upcoming videos? Thanks!

[@John-ho2ks]

I like that net.

[@TenkaraAddict]

It's a great net!

[@peterkrarup2434]

Do you always catch & release or do you occasionally make a meal of the tasty fishes?

[@peterkrarup9222]

@MysteriousOklahoma, 1) I love eating fish - 2) I expended money and effort to catch food, therefore I will regain some of that lost energy by eating said food. You do what you want.

[@peterkrarup9222]

@MysteriousOklahoma , should I assume you're a vegan? You didn't announce it to the world. If you're not, then what's your problem with eating what you catch? The effort involved in cleaning & cooking it?

[@peterkrarup9222]

@MysteriousOklahoma, you're the one who refuses to eat what you catch. Problem is on your end, IMO.

[@mlipscomb3232]

I just discovered tenkara from your overlanding videos. Please forgive the noob question; do you/can you eat the trout you catch? Thanks.

[@TenkaraAddict]

No, I don't eat fish. Thanks for watching.

[@zachguillaume5256]

Tags are usually 90% for some kind of competition! If you bring in the fish alive you usually get awarded a prize if you were registered with the competition. Also, anyway I could buy some of the killer bugs you tie? I’m in Utah so I could come pick up (if it’s not to far) from you and pay cash as well!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Yeah, I thought about the competition part after I released it. Oh well! I do not tie pretty flies. And I'm leaving tomorrow on a 3-week trip. But if you still want some in a few weeks, email me then 👍

[@stevewalcott9546]

Beautiful big fish! Thanks for sharing!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks for watching, Steve!

[@sociopathmercenary]

I spent all of my teenage years dreaming of being attacked by a rabid beaver.

[@briankelly6113]

I can definitely see the advantages and disadvantages to Tenkara. A long noodley rod would make even a small fish fun but you don't have much casting reach. More line equals longer drifts. Also, wind can be a major factor. On a conventional fly rod you can pull the line in by hand or on the reel making the last few feet of landing a fish easier. Tenkara is nice for throwing in a pack but so is my 7½ foot, 4 piece, 3 weight. Tenkara is relatively inexpensive compared to conventional and you don't have the extra expense of a reel. Hmmmm....I'm just not sold yet, I guess.....

[@TenkaraAddict]

Hi Brian. I'm not trying to convert anyone. It makes zero difference to me whether you adopt tenkara or not 😁 But you left out what I think are the biggest advantages of tenkara, and those are the simplicity and efficiency. Conventional fly fishing never appealed to me because it just seems so cumbersome. Tenkara is simpler. And you can cast more in any given amount of time with a tenkara rod (no stripping, mending, etc). More casts = more efficiency, and that can mean covering more water and potentially catching more fish. And I think the casting distance point is mostly irrelevant in the small streams that tenkara is designed for and that I fish in my videos. I can reach every nook and cranny of these creeks with a tenkara rod. If you want to fish bigger rivers then yes, casting distance can be an issue, but tenkara is, by definition, a small stream endeavor. Another advantage of tenkara is the drag-free drift. Because with tenkara you generally keep your line off the water, you can cast to the far side of currents and not have your line yank on the fly and move it out of the sweet spot. Just a few other points to think about.

[@briankelly6113]

@@TenkaraAddict I have actually tried a tenkara on the Selway River in Idaho, which is a fairly large river, and as I said earlier, I can definitely see where it has it's advantages. In the small streams that you seem to prefer it has great advantage but, by the same token, I saw one of your videos shot on a high mountain lake where it seems like tenkara would be very limited in it's ability to reach deeper water further out especially when the banks are steep and brushy and you're casting perpendicular to the shore instead of straight upstream, like in small creeks. I guess carrying both types of rods would be a viable solution.

[@yoopermann7942]

you gotta watch where you step around beaver ponds or you might find your self nose deep in a beaver run,, i grew up fishing creeks where you wouldn`t think a self respecting trout would live because of how shallow the water for one is and the second if you did`nt know it was there you could miss it completely

[@yussefedwards]

Great video. Do you talk much about your fly setup? Is the casting method similar to traditional fly fishing?

[@TenkaraAddict]

I have a list of the gear I use on my website. Casting is much easier than with traditional fly fishing because the line is fixed to the rod. Basically you just flick your wrist to cast.

[@marksleeper3752]

Wow great vid Kudos, I also like tenkara and fly fishing

[@TenkaraAddict]

It's a lot of fun, isn't it? 😁

[@nicholas1605]

I am just getting into tenkara, and am enjoying your videos! I like your landing net, what kind is it? In my online searching, I haven’t found it yet!

[@TenkaraAddict]

The gear I use is listed in the description of each video. I use the medium Measure Net with rubberized bag. Thanks for watching.

[@John-ve3gg]

Wo some nice fish in that little stream awesome! Thank you

[@TenkaraAddict]

I thought so too!

[@Mattytube18]

Bitterroot River? Really neat to of gotten a tagged pretty!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Nope, wrong state.

[@Mattytube18]

@@TenkaraAddict not in Idaho?

[@luiseduardoponce4281]

greetings from Chile, Patagonia

[@TenkaraAddict]

Hi Luis. Thanks for watching

[@foketesz]

Overlaying the arrows was a sound move.

[@logannewman4532]

Wonder if that tag is RFID.

[@sentakselow4450]

Nice, wonderfull river.. greetings one hobby from Indonesia 👌

[@tozankyaku14]

Could you talk about the fly you use... you mention it’s a kebari version of the Utah bug... do you use soft hackle or keep it just like it normally is tied... which was developed as a tenkara fly originally

[@TenkaraAddict]

Yes, soft hackle. I have a picture of the fly on the gear page at tenkaraaddict.com.

[@dryocum]

That orange tag is to trace how far they travel.

[@Prostotakrybalka]

Super fishing✌️✌️✌️Like👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ChrisBucheit]

Dig that net, what brand is it? Thanks

[@dryocum]

Nice job!..

[@alancayn4390]

I really enjoyed this! Thanks.....

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks for watching, Alan!

[@bearpolar9601]

This creek looks like a small stream in mountainous place in Japan. What type of tenkara do you tie on the tippet?

[@TenkaraAddict]

What type of fly? I use a yarn-bodied fly with a soft hackle. Thanks for watching.

[@tabisukeshiroiashi]

「tenkara」?

[@nakedlakedip57]

Is that Diddy Mo in that stream? That green looking slime?

[@TenkaraAddict]

No idea what that is

[@ArkyJane]

I'm sure you have said a thousand times but, what kind of fly or flies are you using? And, being a 3wt fly rod user. Why not a fly rod?

[@TenkaraAddict]

Check the video description for that info. I don't have any interest in fishing with a traditional fly rod. It's unnecessarily complicated and not as efficient for the small stream fishing I do. Thanks for watching.

[@jdw616]

Is that creek connected to the ocean? That first cutthroat was a sea running cutthroat

[@TenkaraAddict]

This is nowhere near the ocean, and sea run cutthroat don't exist anywhere in this area.

[@jdw616]

@@TenkaraAddict must plant them then

[@jamesglenn520]

What is the distinction of a sea running cutthroat?

[@tonyjin5972]

Great video! Is it dry fly or wet fly? Thank you very much!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Wet fly

[@tonyjin5972]

@@TenkaraAddict Great! Enjoy your video very much!

[@ciredeanne7709]

It would be great to know what fly you are using

[@Kltpzyxm17]

FF to Oct. 2022. Trout were hiding inside the culvert, I'd dap it in from the other side, guarantee...

[@arttuhuttunen3582]

You ever just wanna 🤜🦫 and 🪵🙌

[@joewilkerson3444]

What kind of line and length of tippet. Love those small streams in Co. Not much of a lake man.

[@TenkaraAddict]

I believe 11 foot line with 3 feet of tippet

[@aklags]

Do you ever actually use tenkara techniques or do you just dead drift your flies all the time?

[@TenkaraAddict]

Oh man, you again? Lol thanks for stopping by

[@wandataylor4219]

What color and brand of line do you use? It does not seem to be very bright on the videos. Really enjoy these and your camping videos!

[@TenkaraAddict]

It's more visible in some videos than others. I use an orange #3.5 level line. These days I'm preferring the Oni line from Dragontail Tenkara. It's a great line.

[@MrPHOOKPIG]

Does that mountain look pyramidal from all sides?

[@TenkaraAddict]

More or less, yes

[@MrPHOOKPIG]

@@TenkaraAddict that's interesting... I live in England and have noticed them over here too, usually with other mountains that look nothing like geometric.. Makes me wonder sometimes, (as pyramids can be found on every continent) Are they hiding in plain sight?

[@MPNNag]

Very Nice

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks

[@arictelian]

Next time you fish a hole that size, try a few manipulation techniques in there. I have a feeling that with an upstream sasoi or a surface pon-pon (tapping), you probably could have enticed a few more fish to rise. Cheers.

[@ovilla5668]

I'm not understanding how u bring the fish in after catching? Do you just grab the line?

[@TenkaraAddict]

I don't think I can describe it better than what I show in the videos here, so I suggest watching a couple more.

[@ovilla5668]

I have but it's always just out of camera range...maybe have someone else film? Tight .imes.

[@TenkaraAddict]

I first try to net the fish without touching the line. If the fish is too big or the current too strong, yes, I'll grab the line and pull the fish in.

[@rafaelgallegodeleon2673]

En que país está ese ryo

[@charliewhitfield2801]

How do tenkara rods work? Im thinking of getting one

[@TenkaraAddict]

Lol I don't know how to answer that in a comment. I suggest watching some "tenkara basics" or "intro to tenkara" videos.

[@guybaumgartner4244]

super

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks Guy 👍

[@MegaDcmp]

Great video. I appreciate that you express the lack of fish, but you don't waste video time showing the dead time. Fishing videos are for showing fish action, but many videos are disingenuous and make the fishermen appear prolific and masterful.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks!

[@nicczhang8521]

What is your rod bro ?

[@TenkaraAddict]

It's listed on every video description. Thanks for watching

[@Exploer8591]

Did you forget to bring your reel also?

[@TenkaraAddict]

No

[@Exploer8591]

@@TenkaraAddict How are you set up? Is the line just tied to the end of your pole?

[@jamesglenn520]

Yep!! It's called Survival Fishing 🎣 You get some roots and make a line and tye bug to the other end 🤭🤯🤣😂

[@balikkampi]

👏

[@deanfirnatine7814]

Those were some FAT fish, also shocked nothing in those awesome beaver ponds, usually they are loaded with fish

[@lukaslawrence8863]

What flies did u use?

[@TenkaraAddict]

I use a fly called the Utah killer kebari.

[@FishingCircle]

Sweet video man. Hmu when you want to team up 🎣

[@MECH-MASTER]

👍

[@konstantinstashkevich4802]

Оригинальная техника)

[@nicholasmorello6370]

Is everyone having to.much fun with these rods to make a video explaining what the difference is?

[@TenkaraAddict]

A quick Google search will give you that information. Tenkara rods have no reel seat, reel, or line guides. They are longer and more "willowy" than fly rods. They're telescoping and collapse down to be 2 feet long or less.

[@jamesglenn520]

Your vehicle is a mode of transportation to get you to a body of water. 👍 The rod is a long flexible stick that you use to flip a fly into the water to catch a fish for supper 👌🤭 Sorry but you didn't say anything about what to compare 😂🤣

[@troutster4436]

thats an excessively long tag

[@jamesglenn520]

I catch fish with tags like that all the time. There is usually a big long number on them and some are worth quite a bit of money.

[@AndreRoy1967]

In Canada you are not allowed to fish within 25 meters of such obstacles and would have been charged. The fish already have a huge battle getting up rivers and targeting them at these locations is simply unethical !!!

[@TenkaraAddict]

I disagree. Thanks for watching.

[@AndreRoy1967]

Section 4E of the Canadian Fisheries Act states "No person shall fish in any manner within 23 m downstream from the lower entrance to any fishway, obstruction or leap." - you may disagree with it but I can assure you that rule is there for a reason in Canada - to protect the fish and the conservation of fish - come to Canada and try it, see how you make out.

[@timher6514]

These are residential trout that probably don't move much further than the next bend or hole, unless weather or predators dictates them to. Laws like the one you mention are more intended to protect migratory species like salmon which need to move through obstructions to reach spawning grounds. If fishing small streams like this is as unethical as you say, I'm sure we'd have rules explaining so to stop us. Til then, small stream structures like beaver dams create great area to fish here in the states.

[@steveknowles8609]

@@timher6514 Beaver dams make good structure to fish in the states and in Canada, buddy doesn't know what he's talking about.

[@steveknowles8609]

Sorry I should have capitalized the s in States. No disrespect intended.