Fishing a Famous Mountain River with a New Rod (Tenkara Fly Fishing)

In this video I fish a river that's bigger than what I normally fish, catch a variety of trout sub-species, and end up with a surprise...
DATE FILMED: Early July 2024
LOCATION: Wyoming
GEAR USED
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** ROD: Dragontail Ragnarok 400
** LINES: 13-foot level line (#3.5) with a few feet of tippet
** FLY: Size 12 black and gold kebari
** NET: Medium Measure Net with rubberized net bag
OTHER LINKS
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[@VicBranker]

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.

[@martinlindstrom2587]

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]

That's great to hear! What kinds of fish are common there? Grayling and brown trout?

[@martinlindstrom2587]

@@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

[@calvinvesco9883]

That river looks perfect. I like smaller creeks too but that river has all the good characteristics I like as well

[@JohnCallender]

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!

[@user-hb2gh6wh7e]

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.

[@aaronarms5982]

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 😊

[@nana-yl5wx]

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.

[@bryanpardue6632]

Please make a "See ya buddy" hooded T-shirt! I'd buy that in a heartbeat...

[@WayneTheSeine]

That fish likely has a closet full of flies under that boulder and just added one more to his collection. Indeed heartbreaking.

[@leemowers9395]

Thanks Tristen for sharing, the thrill of Victory, the agony of ..... I love the tenkara videeos.

[@mwevre1876]

Another great video. Thanks for sharing, Tristan!

[@tenkaraintheiowadriftless]

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!

[@linnaecarlson4546]

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.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Nice! I went to that one I think in 2023 and enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to seeing the new rods!

[@fishfoolishness4222]

Its amazing how big the fish are that you don't land. 😜

[@briancooper2737]

Man that sucks loosing that fish, but I did notice that the size increased after the loss. Love the videos.

[@markgunnell2149]

little heavier tippet, and change knots more often. we have all done that i enjoyed this video.. Looks like wyoming??

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Great video! That's beautiful river

[@FrankComiskey]

Looks like a section of the North Platte.

[@Dustyfor2112]

Love your videos and out of the way places to show. Do you utilize any specific apps to help find your awesome streams?

[@joshsmith2483]

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!!

[@llorylloyd]

good luck with the future round 2

[@Mloger]

Beautiful video

[@dabaird12]

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 👍👍

[@DHM_Creative]

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.

[@arthururban8340]

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.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Agreed! Thanks for watching 👍

[@michaelcapurso]

Nice looking water. You should have waded out to the faster deeper water with a weighted Kebari, nymph or perdigon.

[@TenkaraAddict]

The water wasn't really much deeper out in the middle. Just more of the same (pockets).

[@DrewsOnFirst]

May I ask what lb test tippet you are using?

[@jasonwooden]

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.

[@namaste597]

How often do you fish, idaho ?

[@Laochri]

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)?

[@user-hb2gh6wh7e]

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.

[@H3DG3xC043]

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

[@user-hb2gh6wh7e]

juan as in San Juan? Tailwater? Blood and clinch knots?

[@mguzikowski]

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.

[@TenkaraAddict]

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 🤷‍♂

[@tenkaraintheiowadriftless]

@@TenkaraAddict Yes, and I have video evidence of a 22” wild brown trout using that rod. It never reached the point of being overpowered. 😊

[@manygates]

yeah this dragon tail rods are super heavy you could land tarpon on them

[@walterdurand9472]

You always here of the big that’s gets away well true to life proof that they do 😢

[@RnFfishy]

I bet the previous fish that wrapped you around that twig put a nick in your tippet, that broke way too easily.

[@billschlafer]

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.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Hmm, I hadn't considered that. Certainly could be the case. Thanks for watching!

[@RnFfishy]

​@@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!

[@bobcatethan8919]

Ag Ag

[@mattyman5dodge101]

Yeah, I'm not a fan of people either....

[@scottybeck100]

Looks like upper green river above warren bridge.