Episodes

  • Ep. 16: Wet Fly Fishing with Jonathan Antunez
    May 5 2024

    Episode 16 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast is doing double duty as a "Supersized" edition of the Tenkara Moves series. In this episode Anthony talks to Jonathan Antunez about fishing wet flies with tenkara rods. Jonathan offers up insight and advice on both taking wet fly fishing back to its fixed line origins while also bringing it up to the state-of-the-art utilizing modern tenkara rods and lines.


    Show Notes:


    • The art of trout fishing on rapid streams by H.C. Cutcliffe
    • Check out these videos by Adam (Fly Anorak) on YouTube to see some more Cutcliffe patterns and learn more about them.
    • Patagonia video featuring the traditional Italian fixed-line style called Pesca alla Valsesiana
    • Jonathan Antunez's "Trout Conjurer" Instagram account


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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Ep. 15: Tenkara Q&A
    Mar 31 2024

    In Episode 15 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Amanda, Anthony, Matt, and Mike answer listener (& reader) submitted questions from the tenkara community. The topics reviewed include a discussion of furled vs. level lines, a "go to" fly, beginner tenkara skills, rod breakage, Patagonia, bucket list tenkara fishing destinations, and the difference between tenkara vs. fixed line fishing. We really enjoyed this change up in the podcast programming, and hope you like it too. Check it out! Show Notes: 00:10 - Introduction 01:45 - Furled Lines vs. Level Lines (Submitted by Andy) 15:02 - "Go To" Flies (Submitted by Dave) 25:30 - One Tenkara Skill for Beginners (Submitted by Dave) 37:39 - Rod Breakage in the Elements (Submitted by Gary) 44:01 - Patagonia? (Submitted by Dario & Fer) 47:35 - "Bucket" List Tenkara Destinations (Audible by Anthony) 52:22 - Tenkara vs. Fixed Line Fishing (Submitted by Arran) 59:21 - Closing Remarks --- Want to see more? Visit Tenkara Angler

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Ep. 14: Finding New Water & Rocky MTN Tenkara
    Mar 3 2024

    In Episode 14 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Amanda, Anthony, Mike, and Tom cover several topics in a grab bag of conversation. Starting with current events, we discuss the new print issue of Tenkara Angler, the Appalachian Tenkara Anglers fly swap, and an upcoming Tenkara 101 course. The conversation then transitions into a deep dive of what techniques each angler uses to find and scout new-to-them waters. We also play the overrated / underrated game with two topics sent in by a friend. To close, the back half of the podcast features an interview with Casey & Kevin Canfield of Rocky MTN Tenkara to learn a little bit about their backgrounds, their interest in tenkara, and the direction they're taking the company.

    Level Line Podcast Episode 14 Show Notes:

    00:10 - Introduction

    01:12 - Current Events⁠⁠⁠

    09:40 - Scouting Water⁠⁠⁠

    28:07 - Overrated / Underrated

    40:59 - Q&A Ask

    42:40 - Interview with Rocky MTN Tenkara

    48:50 - Fishing in New Mexico

    51:38 - Rocky MTN Tenkara's Niche

    54:35 - Rod Lineup - Chico & Rio

    1:00:34 - Conservation

    1:02:38 - Where to Find Rocky MTN Tenkara

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Ep. 13: Cold Weather & Book Reports
    Jan 29 2024

    In Episode 13 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Anthony, Matt, Mike, and Tom discuss several different topics of note including upcoming tenkara community events, cold weather fishing, overrated / underrated, what books influenced their tenkara, and then wrap it up noting our Tenkara USA Amago giveaway and the conclusion of the Riverworks Oni conversion program. Check it out!

    Level Line Podcast Episode 13 Show Notes:

    00:12 - Introduction

    00:39 - Upcoming Tenkara Events⁠

    08:29 - Cold Weather Fishing⁠

    24:56 - Overrated / Underrated

    42:35 - Books That Influence Your Tenkara

    55:54 - Tenkara USA Amago Giveaway

    56:51 - Riverworks Rod Co. Oni Conversion Program

    58:45 - Closing Remarks

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    59 mins
  • Ep. 12: The Little Things
    Dec 31 2023

    In Episode 12 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Anthony, Matt, and Mike chat about the "little things" in their fishing that make a BIG difference in how productive their outings become. They also discuss some holiday presents, the winter fly box, fantasy tenkara gear, play another round of overrated / underrated, and outline the 2024 Oni Tenkara Intensive in North Carolina.

    Also, there's a little contest Anthony is generously running, but you'll need to listen to the podcast and comment on our YouTube video to enter. Check it out! Level Line Podcast Episode 12 Show Notes:

    00:12 - Introduction

    00:29 - Holiday Gifts
    Nirvana Vise | Ragnarok | Chota Cloaks | Hill People Gear | Steel Bison

    06:49 - The Little Things
    Orvis Guide to Reading Trout Streams
    Reading Trout Water (Dave Hughes)

    29:05 - Winter Fly Box

    36:24 - Fantasy Tenkara Gear
    Tom on TenkaraTalk

    44:18 - Overrated / Underrated Game

    1:00:45 - 2024 North Carolina Oni School

    1:06:01 - Free Foam Spool Contest

    1:07:34 - Closing Remarks

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Ep. 11: Highlights & Hijinks!
    Dec 10 2023

    In Episode 11 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Anthony, Matt, and Mike chat about their memorable 2023 tenkara fly fishing seasons and look ahead to 2024. They also discuss some gear picks, merch, and play a fun new game. We’d love it if you’d listen and play along!

    Let us know if Mike or Matt is right regarding the topic of “fishing snacks”… but you’ll have to watch or listen to see what we mean. Whichever side you choose we hope you enjoy!

    Level Line Podcast Episode 11 Show Notes:

    00:12 – Introduction

    00:45 – Go To Tenkara With Us?
    Tenkara Angler Article / Nikko Tenkara Article

    06:12 – Contrasting Styles

    12:30 – Look Back & Ahead – Anthony
    Dave’s Guitar Store

    17:16 – Look Back & Ahead – Matt
    Personal Best Driftless Trout Video

    19:42 – Look Back & Ahead – Mike
    Dahlonega, GA / Helen, GA

    25:33 – Overrated / Underrated Game

    44:33 – Retro Driftless Designs
    Merch on Spreadshop

    46:12 – Standout Gear Picks of the Year
    Riverruns Wader Gaiters
    DRAGONtail Kaida
    DRAGONtail Mutant
    Tenkara USA Satoki
    Wet Wading Small Streams

    51:31 – Tenkara USA UKIYO

    54:28 – Closing Remarks

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    56 mins
  • Ep. 10: New Gear, Events, & A Lot of Rambling!
    Jul 18 2023
    In Episode 10 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Anthony and Mike chat about (semi) current events in the tenkara and fixed line fly fishing community. Topics such as new gear releases, recent gatherings, and early summer fishing outings are discussed in depth, with quite a bit of meandering (guitars, woodcarving, and hot dogs), just for good measure. That’s right, no special guests and no pre-produced segments this time, just two friends talking about tenkara. Make sure to check the “show notes” at the end of this article for links to some fo the topics referenced. We hope you enjoy! Show Notes & Links: 01:33 – New Product Launches river peak Sangaku Special DRAGONtail TalonMINI Tenkara USA Fly Weight Jacket Riverworks Rod Co. / Oni Convert Program Tenkara Adventure Outfitters 17:11 – Recent Events (Focus on Driftless) 2023 TenkaraCamp Tennessee 2023 Oni School Recap (TenkaraTalk) 2023 Great Driftless Tenkara Campout Five Days in the Driftless (Article) Sunfish Woodworks Dave’s Guitar Shop / Beanie’s Diner / Borgen’s Cafe Anthony’s Gear: Tanuki 375 / Tenkara Rod Co. Kita 330 Mike’s Gear: Wader Gaiters / Oni Honryu 395 / DRAGONtail Kaida 43:41 – Summer Fishing Do You Keep A Fishing Journal? (Article) Frank Nale Maggie Valley Fly Fishing Festival Valley Forge National Historical Park The Pass Lake Wet Fly (Article) TYROAM Wading Staffs / Buggins / YGK Ultra Sight Line Unsuspecting Minimalist (Article) 1:09:39– Tenkara Angler Housekeeping 2024 TenkaraCamp? Contact Us Rocky Mountain National Park / Shenandoah National Park Content Contributions / Print Magazine Want to see more? Tenkara Angler: https://tenkaraangler.com/
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Ep. 9: Listen In - Septomber: A Tale of Three Trips - with Paul Vertrees & Dave Rosset
    May 28 2023

    In Episode 9 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, we pivot a little bit and introduce a taste of our "Listen In" audio articles as featured on the Tenkara Angler YouTube channel. This particular recording was a little bit longer than most, so we thought it would lend itself well to podcast form, almost like a mini audiobook. Enjoy!

    Septomber: A Tale of 3 Trips - Written by Paul Vertrees and read by Dave Rosset

    Notes & Links:

    00:58 – Introduction

    02:54 – Trip One: The Gore Range

    06:09 – Trip Two: The Arctic Circle

    15:45 – Trip Three: The Front Range

    19:59 – About the Author, Paul Vertrees

    Want to see more?

    Original Article: https://tenkaraangler.com/2022/04/11/septomber-a-tale-of-three-trips/

    Listen In Playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsMrTIA9H5kut084rrzrNSKYRUgTnHe_s

    Tenkara Angler: ⁠https://tenkaraangler.com/


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    21 mins