River Runs Through Japan
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No sushi or whiskey but here is info on fixed line whole cane rods (not split cane) crafted in the “Edo wazao” tradition
www.discovertenkara.com
Bamboo Tenkara Rod Making: Secrets & Stories of the "Wazao" tradition
The ultimate bamboo tenkara rod belongs to the ancient tradition of beautifully-laquered whole-cane "wazao" rods created by craftsmen.
www.discovertenkara.com
Bambooflyguy
Legend
I watched both videos and enjoyed them! The second one is waaaay too much work for me…..my real cane ugly stiks are simplicity at its easiest amount of effort…..but they cast and catch fish. And if it breaks beyond repair, we’ll dang I’m out fifty cents…..
fatbillybob
Steelhead
Those were great!!
Here is a pic of a T-rod that is typical of those used by Japanese "Shokuryoshi" (translated professional tenkara anglers) in the mid 19th century. This one belonged to Shinaemon Toyama – the mountain guide to British Diplomant Ernest Satow during the mid-19th century who played a part in the early written records of the method of fly fishing that has since become known as tenkara.
Whole Bamboo - Enjoying the Lavish & the Spartan
Tenkara Tactics direct from Japan, the World's Finest Tenkara Media, Flies (kebari), Rods & Books PLUS Free & Paid Tuition in Fly Fishing & Tenkara
www.discovertenkara.com
How does it compare to your "real cane ugly sticks"?
Bambooflyguy
Legend
Hi Brian,
There’s a huge difference in my ugly stiks compared to those works of art……many of mine were growing days/months before I fish them. I don’t even try to straighten them, that would defeat the term “ugly Stik” but I suppose it’s all in the eyes of the beholder! The oldest ones are probably around four years old and still holding up well. It would seem that they’d get brittle with age, but so far so good! I’d say mine could be compared to the “old cane poles of yesteryear” with a piece of string, bobber hook and a worm. Only difference is I have a fly on the end of the string! Where do you live? I’d let anyone cast one to believe how well they actually cast! Better yet, meet me on a lake and I’ll let you fish it!!
Steve
There’s a huge difference in my ugly stiks compared to those works of art……many of mine were growing days/months before I fish them. I don’t even try to straighten them, that would defeat the term “ugly Stik” but I suppose it’s all in the eyes of the beholder! The oldest ones are probably around four years old and still holding up well. It would seem that they’d get brittle with age, but so far so good! I’d say mine could be compared to the “old cane poles of yesteryear” with a piece of string, bobber hook and a worm. Only difference is I have a fly on the end of the string! Where do you live? I’d let anyone cast one to believe how well they actually cast! Better yet, meet me on a lake and I’ll let you fish it!!
Steve
Oh yeah, those Wazoa rods are works of art, that were traditionally built for the ruling class. The Shokuryoshi made their own rods like the one in the picture.
fatbillybob
Steelhead
I just let the next you tube video play and several more japanese tenkara/bamboo/river keeper videos showed up. Now I want to go fish those streams in japan with these minimalistic rods, a lambskin roll of a few flys and walk some of those beautiful rivers.
and eat sushi & drink Japanese beer while sitting in an onsen watching a sumo match...
I want to eat sushi & drink Japanese beer in camp after a day of guided fishing with Taisho & Yoko Goto of the Genryu Izakaya YT channel!
Oh, if only I were 40 years younger
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Oh, if only I were 40 years younger
GENRYUIZAKAYA
I am Yoko, a Japanese woman. I am fishing tenkara in the mountain stream of Japan. GENRYUIZAKAYA is a secret bar in the mountain stream where you can enjoy delicious food and sake!
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The canyon hopping and char fishing looks amazing.I want to eat sushi & drink Japanese beer in camp after a day of guided fishing with Taisho & Yoko Goto of the Genryu Izakaya YT channel!
Oh, if only I were 40 years younger
GENRYUIZAKAYA
I am Yoko, a Japanese woman. I am fishing tenkara in the mountain stream of Japan. GENRYUIZAKAYA is a secret bar in the mountain stream where you can enjoy delicious food and sake!
A good friend of mine visited Japan and fished some of the trout streams. He wrote about it at Wading List. Gave me some tenkara flies when he came back...
Seeking Native Trout in Japan - Fly Fishing | The Wading List
Follow author Greg Nelson on a trip for trout in Japan looking for species such as the famous Yamame trout and rainbows in small Japanese streams.
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