Ishigaki Emerger Kebari

[@larryglatt2548]

Hi Paul, Curiosity question; I wonder why Tenkara flies don't seem to have tails when so many stream insects have them? Just thinking. Thanks for all you helpful videos

[@Arrowhead-Equipment]

Hey Larry. I would say that the main influence in not having tails, or other intricate details on most Tenkara flies is the historical driving train of thought that traditional Tenkara is used to target fish in fast flowing high gradient streams. Places where the fish only have a split second to react to and attack a food source. Digging into the history of where Tenkara originated, where the application of the technique grew from, you will see a distillation of the equipment and application on the stream. They made due with minimalism both our of necessity and function. Sometimes less is enough.

[@larryglatt2548]

Great answer Paul; thank you for your quick reply.

[@Arrowhead-Equipment]

Sure thing Larry. I find the history that influenced the development of Tenkara, the flies and techniques as interesting and fun as the fishing itself. You really have to dig to get at much of that history but pieces are hidden all over the web, put them together and it can be a fascinating picture that develops.

[@larryglatt2548]

Yes, I can appreciate that. Most of my fishing is in still waters since certain streams are my wife's not for Larry list. So I am trying to adapt the Tenkara to lakes & reservoirs. A few Tenkara flies have been recommended to me (in Maryland) that they have had success