tenkara: A complete guide to the techniques, gear, history and philosophy of tenkara, the Japanese method of fly-fishing. A manifesto on fly-fishing simplicity.

by Daniel Galhardo, Jeremy Shellhorn (Illustrator), Bevin Wallace (Editor)

In 2009, Daniel Galhardo became the first person to introduce tenkara outside of Japan. After years of learning tenkara directly from Japanese masters, Daniel has put this book together to share all he has learned. In tenkara – the book, Daniel shows just how simple fly-fishing can be. An angler picking up a tenkara rod for the first time will find this book’s concepts well laid out and intuitive. The experienced angler will appreciate the simpler approach to fly-fishing and the advanced techniques shared in the book. Throughout the book Daniel brings the reader along a journey of learning tenkara directly from the masters in Japan as he shares information on the method’s equipment and techniques. This book is a complete guide to the techniques, gear, history and philosophy of tenkara, the Japanese method of fly-fishing. It is also a manifesto on fly-fishing simplicity. tenkara - the book was designed to be interactive and take advantage of all the resources we have created over the years. Thorough the book readers will find QR (quick read) codes that will give access to the videos, podcast episodes and other complementary information to the chapters at hand. The best way to keep fly-fishing simple is to learn how to rely more on technique rather than gear. This book contains that knowledge.

Kindle Edition

Published March 30, 2017

Reviews

[Steve Saunders · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this fishing style!

[David Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great basics, but a bit of an ad

This is a much better introductory book on tenkara than several others seen here. Mostly it's a practical guide. As a beginner this book answered several questions I still had from other works. And there's the videos. Straight forward and clear; the epitome of a picture being worth a thousand words. I'd read books, blogs and forums and if not for a little five minute video on casting in would have been doing it all wrong.

My only concern, a niggle if you will, is the occasional self reference to Tenkara USA. No aggressive pushing, just references to product areas they cover. Something to be mindful of.

[Jim Ringel · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fine introduction to tenkara fishing by the founder of TenkaraUSA. Tenkara is a 6oo year old Japanese approach to flyfishing that is most suitable to the rivers and streams of Japan, but which can translate to the lakes and wider rivers here in the US.

The emphasis of tenkara is simplicity. The rod does not take a reel. No long line to tangle with. The fisher can typically get through a day using only one fly, without the need to second guess matching the hatch. Tenkara flies are generic in appearance, resemble any bug a trout might imagine, and supple enough to add movement while in the water.

The Zen approach to fishing.

[Chad · Rating 5 out of 5]

Credited as bringing Japanese Tenkara to the United States in 2009, Daniel Galhardo in very simple words and in an elegantly designed book explains the basics of Tenkara. This covers only the basics and does so very well. I recently re-read it to see if I had missed anything from my first reading as I had just started fishing Tenkara last year. This is well worth the money and is a good first-step when starting this fun method of fly fishing.

[Dwayne Mchottie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good info

Good info but the format was horrible. Was more of a slide show than a book. Maybe the next book will be better.

[ryan harvey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great resource

Great resource for anyone interested in, or just starting out in tenkara, like myself. I will go back to it many times for the knowledge and tips I need to improve.

[Matthew Komatsu · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best book I’ve read on the history and technique of Tenkara fly fishing.