“I designed our tenkara rods and line to handle big Western rivers and larger fish. Fifty percent of the time I fish for trout, I fish with a tenkara rod. I do it not as a novelty, but as a truly effective way to catch fish.” — Yvon Chouinard
When less means more. Some anglers think more gear means more fish. But too much gear can distract from achieving mastery of simple, fish-catching technique: imparting lifelike action to a well-placed fly. For experts and new anglers alike, our back-to-basics Simple Fly Fishing system includes everything needed to make the most direct connection to the fly fishing experience. Designed in collaboration with Temple Fork Outfitters, our tenkara rods feel familiar to cast and have enough heft to move big fish. The level floating line, codeveloped with Cortland, casts better in the wind than furled or monofilament lines—and can handle heavier flies, too. The kit includes a quick-setup guide, instructional book and a box of one dozen soft hackle flies. Imported. Simple Fly Fishing Tenkara Fly Rod 10'6" $225.00 I 12011 I 187 g (6.6 oz) 8'6" & 11'6" also available
Simple Fly Fishing Kit for 10'6" and 11'6" Rods $74.85 I 12033 kit for 8'6" also available Tools of the maestro: Yvon Chouinard’s personal soft- hackle box with one of our tenkara rods. TIM DAVIS
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