Andrwhite610
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Look at those hard edged tail fins how could they be stocked šAre those wild or stocked? š
Look at those hard edged tail fins how could they be stocked šAre those wild or stocked? š
Sometimes they are in a small pocket in front of that rock too depending on the bottom, flows, etc
Iāve never fished Tenkara but I think I basically use my euro rod the same way when fishing small streams. Which is about 85% of my fishing. I will pull a fixed amount of line out and just keep it pinched while running drifts but not retrieving any line with my other hand. Itās very simple and efficient on small streams. Obviously when necessary I will pull more line out and retrieve on targets farther away.Tight-lining or Tenkra excels in these situations because reach & keeping line off the water is key to making good, consistent presentations and catching fish with regularity.
There are a couple of small streams I fish in the Poconos with so many rocks sticking out that I only fish a Tenkara rod because it works so well. At those places I spend almost the entire day specifically looking for big rocks and "swirling or turbulent current..."
Iāve never fished Tenkara but I think I basically use my euro rod the same way when fishing small streams. Which is about 85% of my fishing. I will pull a fixed amount of line out and just keep it pinched while running drifts but not retrieving any line with my other hand. Itās very simple and efficient on small streams. Obviously when necessary I will pull more line out and retrieve on targets farther away.
Sounds like fun.The streams I am thinking about in the Poconos are small in width, but aren't hemmed in with trees, rhododendron and other things that make using a long rod a bit of a challenge. Because a Tenkara rod is telescoping, it's also a breeze to move from spot to spot and avoid trouble.
What I discovered with Tenkara on these streams is a longer rod (11 - 12) foot is very fishable. But when pared with a short line (8' - 10'), I can reach over the rocks from quite a distance and literally steer my fly around the rocks and through seams on either side, in front or behind.
It's really a lot of fun...
Like tight-lining, I can change out to a longer line or leader for longer casts but on these streams, that ain't too long. š
Sounds like fun.
I didnāt realize tenkara were telescopic.
Are they quick to rig up and get to fishing?
Sounds like someone I could keep in the truck for when I pass by a juicy spot.