The Tenkara Times

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North West Slovenia–the Hidden Pearl of Europe. Part 1.

by Lesly Janssen, NL

If I could only choose two words to describe this place they would be Perfect and Paradise! Particularly for fishermen, this place has it all! The rivers are beautiful with cristal clear water in many tones of blue and green. These light colored river bottoms and picturesque gravel bars are surrounded by densely forested alpine mountains full of wildlife. Many unique fish species live here in a fairy tale environment that is magical and more than worth every fisherman’s visit. Without a doubt, I know you will love this place like everyone else READ >>

One day of tenkara fishing in Croatia.

By Oleg Stryapunin, CZ

My annual family beach holidays at the Istria coast with sunbathing, swimming and snorkling bored me after a couple of days this year. Fortunately I had the possibility to diversify my vacation with a day-trip, fishing the Croatian mountains. The Kupa River and its tributaries in the area of the Risnjak national park make for some good places to fish with the fly. READ MORE>>

Suitability of the Stream.

by Jeremy Lucas, UK:

I have been asked so much recently whether I prefer western-style or tenkara. This is a very difficult question to answer, because I love them both. One is aware of all the conjecture, the arguments for and against, and I'm afraid that the simple truth is that we anglers usually do have a distinct preference for one approach or the other and tend to do our utmost to 'protect' and promote whichever that might be. This is typical of our nature, of course, though while it does the sport no good at all, it might not, finally, do any harm.

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Tenkara rods quick guide:

1stStep 360 6:4 rod >> is the best to start tenkara fishing with. It is the allrounder, well suited for the most variable fishing conditions and all fishing techniques.

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TryTenkara 360 6:4 rod >> is lighter, little stiffer and more sensitive. It is the best choice for precise casting with level lines at pocket waters, rocky bed high gradient rivers or overgrown streams.
TryTenkara 390 7:3 rod >> is of the same feeling, but longer and little stiffer for better reach at larger waters with longer lines.
Motive 390 rod >> is targeted to “big fish big river” tenkara. It is the strongest rod and carries the longest and heaviest level lines. Also it is the best to switch to CZnymphing rigs at deeper pools.

Pheasant Tail Kebari

The Pheasant Tail kebari is my only fly that retains the tail after being adapted from the classic Pheasant Tail nymph (PTN). Originally conceived and tied by Frank Sawyer with pheasant tail fibers and copper wire, it suggests many of the skinny nymphs that flourish in various habitats. I'm sure the pheasant fiber body makes this fly attractive and there is some sort of magic. READ MORE>>

Hands up who has ever lost a tamo. Pursuit of tamo, floating away down the river do not bring you joy and spooks the fish. If you let it out of your hands in a stream flowing into a deep pool, to get it back would be impossible. To secure the tamo, lanyard >> is a very simple and effective gadget. Attach it to the vest or belt and you'll never lose it.

Tenkara Level Lines quick guide:

The best level lines are produced with the fluorocarbon material with the density 1.78. The difference in suppleness and memory is very small; the main difference is the color and visibility. The line visibility is very important for tenkara fishing. Different colors give you the variety of the opportunities to monitor your line’s position in the air and against the background of the water and the banks.

SanyoValcan Applaud tenkara line >> (1) is the line with normal visibility and little softer and less memory than others. Sanyo Valcan Applaud HiVis tenkara line >> (2) is of the same material with orange color and have larger variety of sizes. Both lines are opaque color and look thicker, than other lines with the same size.

Daiwa Tenkara level Line>> (3) is transparent pink colored line, well visible in the air and much less visible in water, is popular for the anglers, providing subsurface fishing.

Yamatoyo Tenkara Line>> (4) is also transparent, but very bright fluorescent yellow, that makes it the best to be used in the twilight and under the canopies at overgrown streams.

Very popular Sunline Buttobi Tenkara Line (5) is fluorescent orange colored. Vivid dyeing is used to make it “glows”. It is the most visible level line at multicolor contrasting background and glare water surface.

Titanium tenkara lines>> are the best choice for windy conditions. The lines are made of titanium alloy with super elastic properties:

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One of the most frequently asked questions that comes from our Contact Us page is: What level line do you consider to be the most suitable for my rod?
Tenkara level line set >> helps you find your best personal rod & line combination. You pay 17,90 EUR and will be able to try out 4 different lines so that you can find the most suitable one for your optimum fishing conditions.

The first tenkara line was made from twisted horsehair. Modern tenkara furled lines >> are made from kevlar thread and are available at the gear store:

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