The Chart: Five Reasons to Try Tenkara

Being myself the tenkara apologist I try to resume my own experience in tenkara fishing.

The simplicity of fishing: only the rod, the line and the fly are used. When did fly-fishing get so complicated? Well, that is not a question that is important, because tenkara is the answer to the next question: how do we get rid of the complications? Simplicity is the concept that weaves all through tenkara. In one way because of the gear is simpler. No reel, just a line fixed to a rod with a fly attached to its end. Direct control of the line and the fly, feeling the very pull of the fish as it tugs on the line. Simplicity in gearhttp://www.tenkaratimes.co.uk/tenkara-gear-storefrontmeans tenkara is about technique, and catching fish. Shedding superfluous elements from your fishing adventures and simply enjoying the practice itself of baiting fish and pulling them in without unnecessary distractions or concerns about your gear, managing your line etc. that can make fishing stressful rather than the stress-reliever it is supposed to be.

The efficiency of fishing: tenkara is greatly aided in this by being so effective at what it does.Tenkara was developed for fishing in the small streams that are abundant in the mountainous regions of Japan. Japanese practitioners themselves boast that for fishing in such streams, tenkara techniques outperforms Western fly-fishing by being five times more effective. This is because the way tenkara gear is set up, you are allowed much better control over the rod, line and fly. This means that even if there is a strong or tricky current, you can still make your cast and have your fly in the spot you want it to be. If you want to try the absolute best way to fish in small streams, you will want to try the technique that was designed and developed over the course of centuries for just that – and be able to decide for yourself if tenkara anglers are right.

The ease of fishing:tenkara is not only efficient, it is also easy thing to learn http://www.tenkaratimes.co.uk/tenkara-tutorial. It is perfect for those who are new to fishing, and a fun new technique for those who are experienced hands at fishing. You will learn the throw quickly, as will most others who give tenkara a try. There is no need to hesitate about trying tenkara techniques; everybody can embrace tenkara. You will enjoy the direct touch and the sensitivity this brings you. You can also avoid certain factors such as the line causing a shadow by dragging on the water; and because of the long rod, this does not mean the fly has to be close to you, just because the line is fixed to the rod. You can still manage a fair distance between you and your fly, so that you do not spook the fish by being too close to the bait.

The possibilities of fishing: just because tenkara is easy to learn, does not mean it is easy to master. On the contrary,it opens up a ton of possibilities that Western fly-fishing might not allow you. I have already mentioned that strong currents need not be a hindrance for letting you fish in that stream you have always had your eye on. Tenkara lines are designed not only to let you land your cast as you wish, but also keep it from dragging, thereby also avoiding trouble with the line getting tangled. The extra reach of the rod comes into play here as well, letting the fly descend directly onto the water and helping to keep the line from dragging. You have much better line control and may at times even be able to drop the fly right on top of the fish; a challenge that you can spend many hours learning to overcome, which only tenkara fishing offers.

The lightness of fishing: one of the tenets of tenkara is simplicity; the other is lightness. Everything about tenkara is intended to be as light as possible. The rod may be long, but it is made from flexible material that weighs as little as it can. Similarly, the line weighs next to nothing. Compared to tenkara equipment, Western fly-fishing gear will feel bulky and heavy, almost clumsy. Of course, tenkara is aided by not only being made as light as possible, but also by being simpler; no reel is one clunky item removed entirely. You can make tenkara throws all day without getting tired in your arm, and if you are the type to go camping or backpacking, you will definitely appreciate that your fishing gear is much lighter and takes up much less space.

End conclusion: There seems to be no reason not to try tenkara fishing,especially if you are the kind of angler who enjoys small streams. To some, tenkara may seem too easy, like a kids’ version of fly-fishing. To others, it may seem unnecessary if you have already found your preferred way of fishing, your preferred fly to use, your preferred technique and cast and so on. But is there really anything lost by trying tenkara? The equipment is usually cheaper than its Western opposite. It is small and light to carry on, little trouble for you. It gives you access to new ways of fishing, which you will have to try in order to judge whether it is for you or not. And it is practically guaranteed to help you pull in fish, giving you all the excitement and satisfaction that is at the heart of fishing.

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