What's in My Tenkara Pouch? (Ultralight Fly Fishing Setup)

In this video I go over the pouch I take with me on all of my fishing adventures and what I carry in it.
THE GEAR
* Yonah Packs Simple Pack: yonahpacks.com/collections/si...
* Streamworks Micro 3.5-inch forceps: thetroutspot.com/products/str...
* Nippers: www.aliexpress.com/item/32789...
* Fish counters: flytyingyarn.com/products/ult...
* Ultralight fly box: flytyingyarn.com/products/ult...
* Line cards: dragontailtenkara.com/collect...
* The #3.5 level line I use: dragontailtenkara.com/collect...
* Backup forceps (they're similar to these): www.jsflyfishing.com/eco-by-d...
* Tip cap plug. Tenkara Bum, Dragontail, and most other rod companies all sell these. I don't remember where I got this particular one, but here are some on Amazon: amzn.to/3x2OWaF
DATE FILMED: November 2021
OTHER LINKS
** Instagram (@TenkaraAddict): / tenkaraaddict​​​​​​
** My main KZbin channel (SUVRVing): / suvrving​​​​​​
** My other store: KamchatkaGear.com​​​​​​
#tenkara​​​​​​ #fishing​​​​​​ #flyfishing

[@TenkaraAddict]

Here's a rundown of all of the gear: * Yonah Packs Simple Pack: yonahpacks.com/collections/simple-packs * Streamworks Micro 3.5-inch forceps: thetroutspot.com/products/streamworks-micro-3-5-inch-scissor-forceps-black * Nippers: www.aliexpress.com/item/32789396195.html * Fish counters: flytyingyarn.com/products/ultralight-fish-counter * Ultralight fly box: flytyingyarn.com/products/ultralight-fly-box * Line cards: dragontailtenkara.com/collections/line-holders-management/products/tenkara-line-cards * The #3.5 level line I use: dragontailtenkara.com/collections/level-lines/products/oni-ryu-org-ll * Backup forceps (they're similar to these): www.jsflyfishing.com/eco-by-dr-slick-clamps * Tip cap plug. Tenkara Bum, Dragontail, and most other rod companies all sell these. I don't remember where I got this particular one, but here are some on Amazon: amzn.to/3x2OWaF

[@joebalvin4462]

Great video! This really demonstrates the simplicity of Tenkara! I can always have Tenkara gear with me for when the opportunity pops up to explore a creek!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Definitely! Thanks for watching, Joe.

[@AkolytosCreations]

I would be really interested to hear about what you’re wearing from a wading boot / wader perspective as well :-). You fish in all sorts of weather, would be interesting to know.

[@provofly]

Terrific video! I’d also like to know about your hiking and wet wading gear. Big fan of your channel…thank for all the informative and adventurous videos!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks! I'll probably make a video on that stuff at some point. I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@markseltman]

I always bring a pair of 4X reading glasses with me for running line through eyeholes and tying knots

[@michaelsmith7193]

Very helpful! And I’m impressed by that initial pack you sewed for yourself! I really have to lighten and simplify my kit. I’m lugging around way too many fly boxes and tippet spools - your video is an excellent motivation!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks Michael, I'm glad it was helpful!

[@tbaylo4034]

Very nice. I’ve added a ketchum release and a hook sharpener. These are great little packs. The Loon rogue mitten scissor clamps are the best I’ve found. Had some of those shortys and found them a little difficult to work with size xl hands.

[@Charsept]

I **just** got my Yonah Pack last week! So cool to see it in a video like this. I only have 1 tenkara rod that I rarely use so to me, the simple pack is a fly fishing pack. I wear it around my neck.

[@edmiller4149]

Really good information, Tristan. Thanks.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks for watching, Ed.

[@davidrosset8930]

Great video! Always interesting to see what other tenkara anglers carry. I have a Zimmerbuilt Strap Pack that I use when I don't need a vest or sling pack. The Yonah Pack looks a bit a bit roomier.

[@carls.6746]

ranger beads. aka pace counters. cool double use.

[@norcaltenkara]

I love both my Yonah simple pack, and the hip pack! I don't find that the tippet attached outside gets in the way of anything, but I like your set up too!

[@TenkaraAddict]

For me, it's also the fixed loop there that's a problem, even when I don't have tippet on it. I've gotten it snagged on branches before.

[@norcaltenkara]

@@TenkaraAddict I could see that. I've thought about trying to shorten mine...

[@Namsu11]

Thanks for this video. Just ordered a tan one.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks!

[@TF51Builder]

I dig it. Your fish counter beads can act as a pace counter as well. That way if you like a spot but have no GPS service you can count your distance back to a known location. Keep up with the great content.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Yep, I was inspired by ranger beads! Thanks for watching.

[@robaldridge6505]

great set up

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks Rob 👍

[@kirkjohnston3565]

I've been dying to know what this pack was shortly after I started binging your videos. Thanks for the content as always! Any plans to make more fly-tying videos on the yarn channel?

[@TenkaraAddict]

Yes, there will be more videos on the fly tying channel. Once winter sets in, I'll have more time for those. Stay tuned!

[@stringtwister7654]

I love videos like these! I'd love to see your current rod collection and thoughts?

[@TenkaraAddict]

I plan to do a video about all my rods at the start of the new year!

[@michaelmecham3477]

I'd be super interested if you could give us a video on some of your favorite flies some time. thanks for the awesome videos and keep up the good work!

[@TenkaraAddict]

I may do that. Thanks Michael!

[@robertleslie2467]

I use a NutSac ManBagDammit EDC bag which is much larger than that little pouch. Strap over my right shoulder so it rides on my left out of the way of my rod hand. Holds all my stuff like multiple fly boxes, lines, tippet, float gel, all neatly arranged along with a bandana, phone, keys, wallet, license, Leatherman Micra, pair of forceps, a Buck 112, small fero rod, a Zippo lighter, pack of Marlboro 72's, and with room leftover for a cheese and jalapeno sandwich, a tin of Nuri sardines, Japanese chopsticks, a small flask of Hornitos tequila, and with room to spare. On the outside I have attached to the d rings of the strap a connector for my Dragontail small tenkara style net, and a zinger for a Ketchum release tool. I have a cheapness pair of nippers that have a hook sharpener and needle that I hang around my neck on an old fly line. On another note, my favorite tenkara fly is not tenkara at all. A size 16 or 18 floating Griffith's Gnat. I've caught fish with tenkara style flies but that little fly catches everything from trout to bluegills. It was a total smoke show for grayling in Alaska. Okay. I'm out of breath now. Love your videos long time! Mahalo!

[@kenneth4992]

Nice. I was fortunate to pick up a Ebira rod quiver before they went out of buisness. The pouch on it looks a little smaller but it holds everything I need plus the rods.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Nice! 👍 Thanks for watching

[@willikebari5478]

I also always have a small first aid kit with me! Greetings from Upper Austria!

[@TenkaraAddict]

I always have a small first aid/emergency kit but it's in my backpack, not my tenkara pouch.

[@stever8822]

I moved to Northern Utah three years ago and have been enjoying the outdoor activities. Mainly camping and lake fishing. Tried some streams but much luck with the poles I use. Thought of Fly fishing and once I saved up enough bought myself an Orvis fly rod setup in November. I didn't get to use it do to work so it just sat in my room. Started thinking of taking it out and was browsing around how to videos when I came across yours. After watching these I am conviced I will do much more Tenkara fishing than Western Fly fishing. From reading your website, you say you are pretty new to this and I was wondering, do you have any pointers to tell newbies like me that could save them money and time? Techniques? First timer Equipment? Type of stream or rivers to hit up first to practice in?

[@hedgebetss]

I'm currently setting up a similar pack. I intend to attach the pouch to a tenkara tube sling. My thoughts are the tube being straight will stop the pouch from swinging down.

[@tj6111]

The Nissin Oni lvl line is definitely the brightest I’ve been able to find. The difference after I moved from Dragontail’s brand was night and day. So much easier for me to see.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Same experience here. I bought one spool of the Dragontail stuff, made a bunch of lines out of it, and then stopped using it once I realized how much harder it was to see.

[@beeks919]

Great video, as per usual. If you ever get up here in the Idaho panhandle, tacos and beers are on me.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks!

[@mitchellwilliams4337]

Cool little pack! Been watching some of your vids solely for entertainment, im now beginning to be interested in tenkara. I currently do the majority of trout fishing with spinning gear, I have two fly rods but have found that fly fishing doesn't really fit my minimalist ways....tenkara however may be perfect, now I have a quick question, what is the difference in a level line and a furreled leader?

[@sangspae]

I got the same pack the tippet holder is faster to get to your line and you don't have to worry about losing it

[@TenkaraAddict]

It's certainly not faster than sliding it in and out of the front pocket.

[@40intrek]

Nice pouch to lighten things up . I would also be interested in a beginner vid showing how you set up you rod?

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks Bruce, I might do a video about that sometime this winter 👍

[@yoniudkoff3577]

Great video! thanks so much for the rundown! very helpful! I know im splitting hairs over here, but could or anyone give suggestions why the yonah simple pack would be better than the zimmerbuilt strap pack? to the point of costing $20 more? I know there are some design differences but would love to get some feedback. I only plan to make once purchase as I dont get out as often as id like to so Im sure this will be lasting a loonng time. Thanks!

[@49684]

Great video, what do you use the 5’ line for, how much tippet you use, and what size rod do you use with it? Thank you.

[@TenkaraAddict]

I've used it with the Tiny Ten, the FoxFire, and the Shimotsuke Kiyotaki 180. I use about a foot and a half of tippet with it. I use it for the tightest of tight streams, the ones that really only allow bow and arrow casting into tight holes.

[@brucekjesbo3378]

Nice…… in keeping with the “less is more” philosophy that makes Tenkara so attractive.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Agreed. Thanks Bruce!

[@patrickhumphrey606]

I noticed you have several different lengths of level line on your spools. When would you use for example a 5 foot line versus an 11 foot line or 13 foot line?. By the way, that might make a good video. I love your videos. And I think I’ve purchased Just about every color of yarn that you sell. Amazing. Thank you.

[@TenkaraAddict]

I'd use a 5 ft line on a tiny, overgrown creek where I'm only doing bow and arrow casting and a 13 ft line on a river where there are no casting limitations. Thanks for buying the yarn!

[@freedomdove]

I love your channel, Tristan. However, I would never go through so much trouble if dinner wasn't at the end of the line. Lol.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Lol yeah, I get that 😁

[@4amwaj]

you know youre good when you have a fish counter up to over 50? lol i got more fingers then ill ever catch in one day haha!

[@bobfanelli7054]

What flies do you typically use on creeks?

[@TheDude1776]

What flies do you think would be on your top 5 never leave home without list? I dont think I have seen you share that yet.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Whichever ones I feel like tying, really. The fish don't seem to care much one way or the other.

[@TheDude1776]

@@TenkaraAddict Got it. It seemed a while back, maybe a year or two ago, you were kind of partial to the Idaho Killer kebari and Utah Killer kebari. But I'm guessing it's all about placement and presentation. You are definitely, from what I have seen, the modern reigning king of Tenkara. I dont have the means to get in as much travel as you do but I do hope to someday be able to work a river or stream like you. I know you're a humble guy, but you have gotten really good. And thank you for always replying, I could imagine you're a pretty busy guy. Alaska is still in the works I hope.

[@tulix9572]

Very nice Video, but I'm Missing a tape measure. Best greatings from germany

[@robertkemp622]

I carry too much equipment, but I don't have the discipline to get down to your sparing quantity. And this week my Dragontail Firefox rod arrived! Now my rod collection is complete; I will never buy another one.

[@TenkaraAddict]

...until the next new one comes out 😁

[@Droptineful]

Great video! I use the Yonahpacks too! His small one and his medium size one. Great pack!🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@TenkaraAddict]

Yep, it's a nice little bag! Thanks for watching.

[@shawnvern]

Ok where do I start? I've been a trout fisherman my entire life. I've had amazing luck including a 13 lb rainbow caught on a 7x tippet ie 2lb test line. The problem I've had is everyone always asks bout my bass fishing since obviously that's much more of a challenge. My response has always been I'd probably be a bass fisherman if I could afford a boat. Well guess what, I got a stimulus check and said why not and got a boat. To be honest I had a bit of trouble transitioning I mean I knew nothing about bass. But in the end I started catching bass. I've spent so much on rods reals lures etc and spent almost every day on the lake. In the end I had a blast,bass fishing is awesome. I gave it an entire year focusing on the lake and the bass. I loved it but dangit I missed the trout streams. Lake fishing is well on a lake. Trout fishing is or can be on a high mountain stream you just hiked to a amazing day without the fish. To say bass take more skill and finesse is simply not true. In my opinion being able to stalk a trout in low water with a ultra lite rod is akin to elk hunting or turkey. I feel it takes skill unheard of to finally get that fish to take. So many factors to think about not the least of which is just not being located. Bass you have your endless lures your fishfinders your technology. Trout you get back to nature with a pocket sized kit and a tenkura rod and dangit I might just love it better.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Is bass fishing supposed to be more of a challenge? I have no idea. I don't bass fish. But you should definitely try out tenkara. It's a lot of fun!

[@drewbaas9073]

Just got mine from watching your vids.

[@freshlysearedahi7186]

What knot do you use for connecting your level line to lilian?

[@TenkaraAddict]

I make a little loop using two figure 8 knots and then use that loop to girth hitch the lilian.

[@allentucker6116]

@@TenkaraAddict I am having a hard time visualizing how this would work. Could you do a short video on how you do this? I enjoy all of your videos. Thank you!

[@predatorial2201]

Why do you use level line as apposed to tapered?

[@TenkaraAddict]

It's easy to just buy a roll of the stuff and make whatever length lines you want from it.

[@predatorial2201]

What size do you think is best for up to do ft wide creeks?

[@michaeltichonuk2176]

I will use that line card system! What a space making idea! You continue to demonstrate minimalist....endeavors. Gear-less. I remember when you found those forceps! They were hanging on a branch, evidently they got snatched off another fisherman. Person. Angler. So I wouldn't get too attached to 'em. Just say'n...😁. Honestly, I was kinda working myself up to watch you fish the Narrows......just say'n...

[@TenkaraAddict]

I hiked the Narrows a month back and didn't see any fish. The Subway in Zion is supposed to have trout in it, though 😁And yep, that zinger is from the found forceps!

[@michaeltichonuk2176]

@@TenkaraAddict hhahahaaaa..

[@Stubby0266]

Ranger Beads.

[@johnsmalldridge6356]

It’s funny but I don’t count fish after the first one. To me just catching a fish makes for a successful day.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Whatever works well for you 👍 Thanks for watching, John.

[@f.c232]

WOW YOU MAKE RANGER BEADS yea thats right ranger beads for pace counting you took someones idea and try to make it your own thumbs way way way down

[@tbaylo4034]

Oh, so no one else can make pace beads? Only the first guy that made them? Don’t be a douche bro.

[@bahamajim1998]

Very nice pouch 👝…,Actually both would work for me 😉

[@TenkaraAddict]

They both work well for me too 👍