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Post by fluf on Jul 4, 2015 15:16:03 GMT
Have you like me been distracted by the mayfly season and neglected Tenkara fishing. I don't know why but mayfly and traditional style just go together so well I never even thought about Tenkara until I put my river rod away the other day and there it was, all neglected and forlorn looking. Bought with enthusiasm, and now just stuck at the back of my fishing cupboard, not good enough. With the rivers being on the low side just recently it's been hard work at times winkling the brownies from under trees and from between the roots, and it's even harder to do that with the 'T' rod. I'm hoping to start again soon, just need a bit of rain to get me going to the local beck again. Am I the only one?
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Post by daves on Jul 5, 2015 7:10:02 GMT
Like you I've not used my Tenkara rod much this year due to the desperately low water here in East Yortkshire. Conditions just have not favoured Tenkara.
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Post by flatsghost on Jul 6, 2015 17:42:37 GMT
You are not alone here boys as rivers and streams are low here also in the Welsh borders. Spooky trout that are difficult to,approach or tucked tight under trees and bushes do not always favour Tenkara. I have not mastered long lining with a Tenkara rod as I favour a much shorter line generally. I have always felt that Tenkara is not the universal method. A really useful,and effective one but not the answer to everything. Also , I enjoy variety in fishing which is why I ended up with tons of tackle to cover all scenarios known to man! Tight lines Glyn
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Post by custheyder on Jul 8, 2015 6:25:38 GMT
It's true that low water makes the fish more spooky but that's then I come down to a #3 line or lighter, use small flies and crawl about a lot. I've also found that a short line on a much longer rod has helped get the flies to the fish, accurately, without having to show myself.
Low water has forced me to work on techniques as well. The fly first and no line on the water has brought me interest when less technical casting has cleared a pool before a fish takes.
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Post by chriscreeler on Jul 8, 2015 20:44:06 GMT
The trout within yon wimplin' burn Glides swift, a silver dart; And safe beneath the shady thorn Defies the angler's art.
Robert Burns.
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Post by dbl on Jul 9, 2015 19:10:15 GMT
So many shady thorns have I unwillingly adorned with silken tassels!
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Post by flatsghost on Jul 10, 2015 11:41:13 GMT
Well said David. I echo that sentiment! Glyn
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Post by adric on Jul 10, 2015 20:39:04 GMT
I have used my T rods a bit this season and last Sunday was introducing others to Tenkara and ended up lending out all my kit. Richard
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Post by paul1966 on Jul 11, 2015 18:24:40 GMT
I'm confused, I thought tenkara came into it's own in low water. I've just returned from the Lake District where I mainly fished the Brathay which was down to it's bones. When enquiring about my day ticket, I was informed I was wasting my time by WADAA who decided to drop the fishing on the Brathay due to lack of interest from their members.
Anyway I gave it a try and had 3 of the best days fishing so far this year on the tenkara rod. I caught trout to 14inchs fishing the plunge pools and between rocks. I would have struggled with a western set up.
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Post by adric on Jul 11, 2015 18:36:05 GMT
Great news about the Brathay. Will try it when I visit my daughter if I have an opportunity
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