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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: fishgutz63 on January 03, 2011, 08:13:07 AM

Title: tenkara rods
Post by: fishgutz63 on January 03, 2011, 08:13:07 AM

just wondering if anyone out there use this method of fishing or is into tenkara fishing, maybe you could give me the pros and cons on this type fishing method .thanxs :)

Title: Re: tenkara rods
Post by: work2fish on January 03, 2011, 11:46:30 AM

Never heard of it before, so looked it up. http://www.tenkarausa.com/video.php and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGshAotMzng

Looks interesting, though not a type of fishing that would hold much interest for me.  Whatever floats your boat though.

Title: Re: tenkara rods
Post by: Fish Assassin on January 03, 2011, 11:54:47 AM

I've seen it used on the local lakes. Can be productive in the hands of someone who knows what they're doing.

Title: Re: tenkara rods
Post by: joska on January 03, 2011, 12:10:24 PM

 i have seen this done for the small coarse fish in the tidal fraser. it would be fun for carp...

Title: Re: tenkara rods
Post by: work2fish on January 03, 2011, 12:24:12 PM

Quote from: tight-lines on January 03, 2011, 12:10:24 PM

i have seen this done for the small coarse fish in the tidal fraser. it would be fun for carp...

Yes, it reminded me of the british tournaments for course fish you see on the fishing network.

Title: Re: tenkara rods
Post by: Dave on January 03, 2011, 03:05:27 PM

Darryl at Freds Custom Tackle, Vedder Crossing, is very knowledgable on tenkara.  Sold me beauty rod which I have not used yet :( 

Title: Re: tenkara rods
Post by: bigblue on January 03, 2011, 08:55:05 PM

I am intrigued by this ancient method of fishing.
As a salmon fisherman, I am kind of wondering, "Would it be possible?"
I know there are salmon in Japan, including all the five Pacific salmon we have in BC.
Would they have catched salmon using this method in the old days before Daiwa and Shimano reels?
In the video, it was mostly small river trout, but would it be possible to go after the big boys with a larger tenkara rod?
Just thinking about the possibilities makes me very excited!

Title: Re: tenkara rods
Post by: fly fisher on January 03, 2011, 09:17:58 PM

found this a while ago http://tv.shimano.co.jp/movie/tv/paradise_06/ this video should answer your question bigblue

Title: Re: tenkara rods
Post by: therise on January 03, 2011, 09:24:01 PM

Very cool video but I must ask how you stumbled onto that website....?

Title: Re: tenkara rods
Post by: fly fisher on January 03, 2011, 09:30:38 PM

i saw the video on another website i think moldy chum and i then found that site through another vid

Title: Re: tenkara rods
Post by: bigblue on January 03, 2011, 10:25:53 PM

Quote from: fly fisher on January 03, 2011, 09:17:58 PM

found this a while ago http://tv.shimano.co.jp/movie/tv/paradise_06/ this video should answer your question bigblue

Fly fisher, that was one cool video!
I think it was one of the most exciting fishing video I have seen lately.
The rod he was using looked more than 30 feet.
Can't imagine how much pressure would be put on the angler due to leverage effect fighting a large steelie
I guess this is something some of us could shoot for in our life. ;D

Also, no hatchery fish up where the guy was fishing. -- All wild.

Title: Re: tenkara rods
Post by: fishgutz63 on January 04, 2011, 08:45:36 AM

hey flyfisher,thanxs for that very cool video i think it sure will stir up alot of interest to many who view it. 8).if anyone else has any more videos can you please post .thanxs ;D