TENKARA FISHING w/ HUGE Fly Fisherman

[@drewc8065]

“I tenkaraed a catfish!” Made me smile. You guys had some fun together. Nice job.

[@alexhoskinson4253]

My favorite line too.

[@mdbizzl]

If that ain’t proof that tenkara is cane pole fish in’…

[@zacjack]

We need "I tenkaraed a catfish" stickers

[@cabbycabby1770]

Show us on the doll where the Tenkara community hurt you...

[@JP-dz7zu]

Reel in your Tenkara line first.

[@jeffcowles5328]

Strike indicator is to bobber as tenkara is to cane pole. Discuss.

[@andrewgio1]

If the shoe fits.

[@philipvankampen3394]

I got this right on my SATs

[@noahwilliams2258]

What do you think they did for fly fishing before the reel was invented?

[@jeffcowles5328]

To be fair I love my Tenkara rods just as much as my western rods. For winter nymphing they rule. Plus no icy ferrules. Call it what you will, hundreds of years of subsistence fisherman can't be wrong.

[@noahwilliams2258]

Jeff Cowles I do too, I mostly use my tenkara for areas the reach is enough (I use an Ito, so almost 15 ft) since I find the presentation to be much more natural.

[@mattstout856]

Somewhere, a Tenkara fishermen is trying to formulate a rebuttal.

[@p.w.harris9883]

Hes not even Tenkara fishing when you put bait on technically its Keiryu.

[@mattstout856]

CactusPrick I’m sensing you’re a bit of a bitch

[@p.w.harris9883]

@@brandonensley8116 lol Im literally your only subscriber. Audience survey says: you suck.

[@stephenzachary5745]

I agree

[@GLOCKCOPG23]

There is a “huge“ difference between tenkara and cane pole fishing! Both lob a fly or bait a very short distance but one costs $2 dollars and the other costs $200.

[@noyopacific]

That's pretty much what I was going to say too. The difference between a Tenkara rod and a cane pole is at least a hundred bucks.

[@p.w.harris9883]

Yes 40 feet is a very short distance

[@oliverg3184]

@@p.w.harris9883 u normally fish with 15-20 feet of line max

[@p.w.harris9883]

@@oliverg3184 I regularly fish tenkara with a 25 ft Daiwa floating hybrid line on 360-410 cm rods. Trust me most freshwater fish you catch period even with a western fly setup are within 40 ft if you notice. The longer the line the more slack there is anyway. Here is an article on long line tenkara rigs www.tenkarabum.com/long-line-tenkara.html

[@JoshTalbert]

Idk why I thought this video would be anything other than what it is.

[@TNFlies]

"Are you a tenkara fisherman or a fly fisherman? Spin fisherman!" Ahahahaha NICE

[@leewiren8404]

Funny video, even though I Ten-KA-Ra fish alongside fly fishing, it cracks me up when you show your Tenkara love. I just got back from a week long fishing trip and caught equal numbers on both rods... I typically use about 20' of shooting line with about 5' of tippet with my dry flies for my lake fishing Tenkara... casting that is very similar to my fly fishing rod... so I guess I'm not a purist Tenkara dude, but the minimalist gear set up and take along for those spur of the moment stops to fish makes it easy. You won't see me with big rod tubes on my Subie for those cane poles. And I can take along my gear on trips with the boss without angering her with all my fussy gear and rods, so for me, the ol' cane pole has some merit. Love all your videos, I've gained quite a few tips from you and I appreciate them all. Cheers and Beers

[@leewiren8404]

I bought a switch rod this year, really suck at casting that thing. I either need to commit to practicing with it or sell the damn thing, which is more likely than getting more practice time casting it

[@leewiren8404]

My Life Is Dog Hair I felt it was worth the try, but normally I’m just happy catching basic lake fish that my basic 6wt can easily handle. My switch is a 7-8wt but I doubt I’ll really have the need for it. It’s the debate in my head to keep it for that rare trip or just dump it to minimize gear. I truly don’t have the time to be planning on using it more than rarely and probably shouldn’t have made the expenditure, case of G.A.S. I guess.

[@brandondruckenmiller5508]

I use my 5ft tenka rod for tiny brook trout creeks and love it

[@charlieboutin3341]

I rate that trip a Ten on Tenkara cane fishing! Way to fish with the family..they are all fish savvy.🎣 Great laugh when you were referred to a Huge failure for losing the fish 😂. Sorry! We all know better! That didn’t look like Colorado..perch, crappie catfish & Bass.🤔 Thanks for taking us along Ben! 👍👍

[@seanb5007]

Ben, this video made me laugh for the first time today! If I told you about the week I’ve had you wouldn’t believe me. I needed a laugh. Thanks for the much needed video!! (“I tenkaraed a catfish!” should be on a t-shirt!) Thanks again!!

[@adameckhoff7378]

“I tenkarared a catfish!!” 😂 incredible

[@ChrisJBrown72]

OMG, your kid upside down in the orange fly bucket was the best part, made me laugh! Capt Roy, did you know he's a Cane Pole Guide.

[@noyopacific]

It sounds like Tenkara and fly fishing are like kayaks and canoes where the paddle type determines which boat you're in. Does this mean that I can stab a big fat night crawler on the hook and as long as I'm using a fly fishing type reel I can still wear my Orvis waders and claim to be fly fishing? 😂 Thanks for the video Ben! (PS: your boys are entertaining enough that they could have their own KZbin channel.)

[@therenumerator9198]

LOL, just hysterical. I have to admire the family interaction. You had a great day, canepoles and all.

[@luismanuelramirezoropeza3424]

I think this is the funniest TenCane Pole fishing video I’ve seen lmao thanks Ben rofl here

[@robertlynn7332]

So if you fish bead head nymphs on a level line and light tippet, is it Euro nymphing if you use a light 600/400 12' tenkara rod? Or is it only euro nymphing if you fish bead head if you fish bead head nymphs on a 12' 2-weight euro nymphing rod with all of the line you intend to use out of the reel?

[@Coenen2517]

Never before have I smashed the Like button with such abandon. Utter perfection.

[@wd4477]

Hey Ben, tenkara or not, your dad game is very strong. Keep posting great videos. This is my favorite channel on KZbin by far.

[@rogerc5974]

That was fun! love your youngest fist pumping his catch tenkara fishing

[@thetimcannon]

Agree, and really dig your fishing fun times. When I was a kid cane pole fishing was with a .99 cent varnished cane pole (we could get one with 10 coke bottles). The poles you guys were using were "Crappie Rods" and cost about 10 bucks down at the K-Mart. As I got older dad bought a boat. It was a used canoe that we carried on top of the Dodge Dart. That was when we became snobs and shelled out for the Crappie Rods.

[@wesleywillard]

'Get a new fly, I mean a shiner' love it 🤙🏼

[@luismanuelramirezoropeza3424]

But... it’s... TeNKaRa... why Ben! You made my buddy’s day with this tho lol. I’m always sending him all your videos that roast TeNKaRa lol

[@rossthompson2471]

Ben's tenkara fishing?? World is coming to an end!! Seriously, loved the video, love to see kids having fun!

[@ronbegnaud589]

He’s been doing it for years. You should see him tenkara fish for bi black drum

[@stevelarson6992]

PS I. Booked a trip to Japan for a Month long stay at an ancient Tenkara temple to study with the old masters

[@adamw8469]

This is why I tried Tenkara! Great way to catch some fish! Awesome family fun! Good job!

[@DaCoops12]

amazing. love the stirring up this will do to all the "tight lines" weenies

[@badm.d]

..... You serious? you can roll cast tenkara, it doesnt need a bobber, and you use a fly, jig or bait. I dont care for tenkara, but there is definitely a difference between pole and tenkara. It's just a word, get over it. To me nymphing isnt the same as fly fishing, and modern flies with spoons, spinners, curl tails and bibs are lures, but really its just semantics. Tenkara is Tenkara, its own thing all together. In a way Tenkara is just japanese for cane pole.

[@mikevincent5260]

I love how you incorporated your kids love of fishing with completely roasting Tenkara fishing 😂

[@mddmdd4766]

Hey Ben thanks for sharing your beautiful family with us. God Bless. Brings back memories of when my kids were little.

[@freddysflyz]

Ha - so funny! Nothing more fun than seeing kids crushing fish. ESPECIALLY on cane poles, LOL, so he names the fish “Fred”? I know a Fred! 🤣🤣🤣

[@jeffgoldberg6022]

Really love all your videos, except ones in which you dis Tenkara. You have it all wrong! It is an awesome addition to my fly fishing arsenal. I have had days on streams when my Tenkara rod out fished my fly rod. It gives you exceptionally light presentations and great ability to drop flies into little pockets and keep them there far beyond what a traditional fly set up will do. And it is a pile a fun. It is most definitely fly fishing, as most fish it with flies, and not shiners! Admit it, you really love Tenkara!!!

[@mountain-milk]

Agreed but you can’t reason with these line strippers. They are too simple minded to understand that you cast a tenkara rod. I have a 30ft range with mine which is as far as I usually cast with my fly rod anyways.

[@Jeff-tk3nd]

jeff goldberg I used to “fly fish” lakes with a clear bobber and spinning outfit. Was in some park many years ago and they had stocked Atlantic salmon in a small lake. Regs said only traditional fly fishing equipment was allowed. Lake was full of “fly” fishermen in float tubes stripping lines or kicking backwards in their tubes while they dragged their imitations behind them. It looked a lot like trolling to me. As a backpacker who is trying to limit gear and weight, I can see the advantages of using a Tenkara setup to fish small Sierra streams.

[@ronbegnaud8520]

@@mountain-milk If that's the case, you definitely need casting lessons.

[@mountain-milk]

Ron Security Come to the high Rockies where I live. Try casting 100 ft on a 10 ft wide meandering mountain stream and see how that works out...

[@HalconEJ]

Sooo... what makes euro nymphing fly fishing and not tenkara? The unused reel? The tight pants?

[@dogmanbg]

But then again what makes "fly fishing" with a bobber and a nymph any different than tying a nypmph on the end of a match rod?

[@noahwilliams2258]

Don’t you know that ever since fly fishing was invented in the west, they used reels??

[@noahwilliams2258]

My Life Is Dog Hair Then what is fly fishing? If you’re casting flies, sounds like fly fishing to me...

[@dogmanbg]

@My Life Is Dog Hairthen nymphing with a bobber shouldn't be too.

[@noahwilliams2258]

My Life Is Dog Hair Like one does in tenkara? The rod loads and casts the line. There’s even different weights, but they’re more for how delicate you need it to be, wind, etc.

[@Sides1160]

For a minute there I thought Ben went to the dark side.

[@rdog1174]

Same. Was about to give him da boot! Fun vid.

[@johnmccormack7360]

Awesome video! Laughing, having fun and catching a bunch of fish with your family. I don't think it gets any better than that. Thanks for sharing

[@bigjoe3287]

The best tenkara video ever!

[@vervlogan]

My understanding of tenkara fishing was the line was supposed to be tied at the base of the pole so you wouldn't lose it, and you would still have eyes for casting, and then you would cast like normal fly fishing but no reel still.

[@matthulse4037]

On open water like that.. yeah.. it’s just a cane pole. Tenkara is mostly for mountain rivers and streams. Slingshot casting gives it a real edge in that environment. Look it up.

[@baggetja1234]

If you are casting the line and the weight of the line carries the fly, it is fly fishing. If the hook, bait, lure, fly is pulling the line during the cast it is not fly fishing. Choose whatever type of rod,reel,line combo you want. This is just my opinion. (Not saying it has to be yours as well)

[@cabbycabby1770]

Josh Baggett He knows that. He is just being a dick for the joke.

[@ericfrederic5413]

My new favorite (fly) fishing channel, and I have to say, I absolutely love this video. You guys are out there having actual FUN while fishing. The thing with some of these other channels, fly fishing is taken so seriously and in my opinion significantly overcomplicated. Meanwhile, your stuff is totally unpretentious and simplified. My wife and I have our first one on the way, and I am really looking forward to taken my kid fishing, and I would be happy with having even half the fun you guys had here.

[@georgeberger9546]

Nice; seriously. Those of us with kids salute you!

[@NotTheMedicH60]

Went out West for the first time last week. Got to be careful going out there, at some point I may "miss" my flight home...

[@jeffhonerlaw9615]

Admit it Huge. That was more fun than the most epic float on (name your river) surrounded by douchey Patagonia and Fishpond fanboys.

[@Ben-um1cy]

I love this video so much. I can't wait to take the kids and grannie tenkara fishing! Yay tenkara!

[@grumpyoldrecluse1295]

Good times. My best memories are from fishing with my dad, just like that.

[@nl5494]

Dr. Ishigaki frowns upon your conclusion

[@Shamus3]

If catfishing, you're fishing for catfish, bass fishing you're fishing for bass, etc. Use a top water, you're top water fishing, fly fishing, you're either fishing with flies, or fishing for flies. For me, no matter what I'm using or catching I'm fishing, and I'm a fisherman.

[@scottpayne9052]

You corrupted those innocent children with Tenkara, dee-scusting.

[@Cigarhiker]

Tenkara and cane pole fishing are awesome! Why have I spent so much on quality fly fishing gear when I could have gotten a complete Tenkara outfit for $100 -$200 or a cane pole for $6? I have seen the light. But how do I handle the 20 lb. carp that is headed for the other side of the lake?

[@Michael65429]

Say bye bye as it snaps your Cane pole in two!

[@FISHERYIN]

That intro 😂😂

[@chunkylover54]

i like my tenkara rod because it fits on my bike so i can fish more. great video

[@MrRyu1er]

Shades on Tenkara but makes it’s a verb and look super fun 😂 Tenkara!!!!!

[@NoFeeArea]

Bobber fishing with a Tenkara Rod is like putting arrows in a slingshot. It can be done. Wait, is this really Charlie Berens?

[@cliffordbrammer7736]

I heard Thule is going to make a Tenkara rod vault for 2021.

[@ronbegnaud589]

When are you going to go Tenkara fishing in Idaho? I hear you’re really wanted there.

[@KOKO-FLY]

I'm SHOCKED that your exposing this.....OMG🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@erik267155]

I hit the like button at the release shot. I hope the rest of the presentation is that good.

[@tinkatul]

2:32. That´s emotion! "Are we gonna eat it?" hahaha, nice.

[@edvert1996]

I think tenkara is fun, but this video is awesome. Tenkara reminds me of bamboo pole fishing as a kid. Anyhow there is nothing better than watching the Joe Dirt of tenkara. I'm motivated to go tenkara fishing now!!!

[@anytimefishingandoutdoors6983]

I love all forms of fishing. Them kids sure had a good time.

[@DietrichBohnhorst]

You are spot on. Like that film of yours very much. Take care and greetings from Ireland.

[@athleticidentityproject9604]

“Are you a canepole fisherman or a tenkara fisherman!?” ... “uuuhhhhhhh” 😂😂😂

[@chrisclark7735]

couldn't stop watching this....hilarious

[@robertwilcken8431]

Lol, maybe it should have been Tenkara slamming instead of Tenkara fishing! Really liked the video, stay Huge! Family time.

[@armonevang]

If tenkara is cane pole fishing. Than flying fishing is the same as center pin fishing??

[@joshhigdon4951]

Better knowledge here than the bass video. Love seeing the kids out fishing! It'll keep the passion going

[@tenkarafun7311]

I am a Japanese tenkara fisher. Thank you for your interest in tenkara. But it's not Tenkara . Tenkara is traditional Japanese fly fishing. Would you like to watch my video? I recommend a video of my teacher Tenkara Master Masami Sakakibara.

[@troutrageous1]

Thank you for sharing. As somebody who enjoys tenkara, I am now subscribed to your videos.

[@SmolHatLogan]

Kawaii cane pole

[@p.w.harris9883]

@@SmolHatLogan UwU

[@JP-dz7zu]

Get a reel, loser.

[@p.w.harris9883]

@@JP-dz7zu there is no need to mend, what is already unbroken. No reel no problem. Confushia say, long rod long line shits on short rod reel presentation.

[@PaynePoplars]

Your best video yet! Thanks for the laughs.

[@nz911911]

I mean... mostly because I'm feeling salty... isn't this keiryu and not tenkara?

[@Wickedywack]

It is

[@HugeFlyFisherman]

Who cares?

[@Thomas73Christensen]

Huge Fly Fisherman well you do, apparently. Put that bait fish rig on a fly rod and it's fly fishing? No of course not. Tenkara is don with a fly on the end of the line. Just like modern fly fishing. And catch a big fish on tenkara, that's not for kids and grandmas.

[@gabebrocklebank7411]

Thomas Christensen tenkara is for pussies

[@RandyArrowood2]

@@Thomas73Christensen it's just funny though. I mean, as if the history of fly fishing began with a 4 piece tip over ferrule carbon rod and large arbor cast aluminum reel with sealed drags and reversible retrieve. He took his wife and kids fishing and made a funny video about Tenkara. From someone that does fish Tenkara style pretty often, it's actually funny. You ain't wrong though.

[@luismanuelramirezoropeza3424]

YOU. ALMOST. GAVE. ME. A. STROKE. BEN!

[@steyrulberg9082]

People out here mad about you hot spotting “Idaho” when there is an add that profits off of it.

[@Coenen2517]

The entire state?

[@steyrulberg9082]

Paul Coenen and Fishpond

[@danjohnson1809]

Glad to se you and the boys having fun. (And mamaaa!)

[@danjohnson1809]

Does she have a sister?

[@woodymoore9466]

This video was your greatest production yet. Let the elitist tenkara snobs cry like the weenies they are! Tenkara is and will always be a cane pole!

[@Michael65429]

Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes!

[@Simpl3SoN4reel]

Dangle: 1.) hang or swing loosely 2.) offer (an enticing incentive) to someone. When “cane pole fishing”, you don’t cast, you dangle it 😆.

[@hedgebetss]

I understand the sarcasm but saying tenkara rods are cane pole rods is like saying fly rods are the same as spinning rods cos they both have reels. If you use a bobber on a tenkara rod yes it's like a short cane pole but when it's fished with out one and cast, tenkara is its own thing. Try using a 13 ft rod with 15-20 ft of line plus leader and just a fly. Its in its own class of fishing.

[@williamcrawford7857]

Gotta love the excitement.

[@jaredoakes5283]

Appreciate the extra upload 👍

[@markgraves8397]

Here again your fishing buddies out caught you!😆😂🤣😎

[@BastianBodyl]

Best Tenkara video ever!

[@carlosandreblatt]

500 hundred years ago western fly fishing poles didn't use a reel. They were basicly loooong poles with a line tied to its tip. What makes The total difference to tenkra is the use com of fly instead of bai, not the absence of a reel.

[@det282]

Funniest tenkara vid ever! And Ben, all tenkara vids are funny.

[@peteacevedo3411]

Great job with that cane pole it was great day fishing with the family.

[@baggetja1234]

I came back one year later to let you know that I still fish mostly tenkara. I tried my western rod but mending sucks. It’s only good for streamers.

[@nichtverstehen2045]

tenkara is japanese word for "i couldn't learn fly casting" and "i love to catch baby fish"

[@danielburgess7785]

There are times you go from the silly to the sublime. This video would fall into the latter category.

[@mohavedweller3273]

Hahaha right on with gettin your boys out and at least they now the truth about tenkara 🤘🤙🤠

[@trippyq5884]

Another banger and it’s not even a Monday

[@michaelmaclean4751]

Dude, why are you hotspotting my favorite sea run cutty spot down in the florida keys, maybe you should not put these incredible tenkara spots on the internet for everybody to see. We have too many tenkara fisherman on these saltwater hotspots already.... jk, love the videos, keep it up

[@jacobcate7577]

I’ve been waiting 168 hours for this

[@badm.d]

So if i cast a lure on a fly rod am i fly fishing?

[@ninethreeeleven]

Bass Fishing Episode II? Not today, more important matters to take up like... [checks notes] Tenkara?

[@travislong9998]

8.6 on the gainer!!! HAHAHAHAHA. You forgot to tell everyone you’re in Idaho

[@prestonward7533]

Hey Ben, you Tenkara'd I mean cane poled a pretty wife! Good job! 😊. Two great kids also. It must all be in the "release" on your cane pole. 😂😂😂. Got to keep it fish talk so it's not rated "X". Get your mind out of the gutter dude! 😂😂😂

[@larsohara1506]

Those are some funny looking trout. Must be stocked.

[@patrickcaviness6360]

Best video yet. Oh and STOP SHOWING EVERYONE THE HOT SPOT FOR TENKARA!! Lol

[@jackrinderer7916]

This just disappoints the tenkara community

[@elywilkinson7404]

It stands for huge failure! 😂

[@jackiedaugherty1949]

Great video! Making memories. Loved it!

[@junqiyang4109]

totally agree that tenkara is a expensive way to sell your cane fishing gear by give it a japanese name... lol, but i enjoyed using it for small creek with dry flies

[@straithill5965]

Probably the perfect tool for carp fishing.