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Post by northcountryangler on Dec 15, 2014 6:51:25 GMT
I've resisted for so long - been strongly skeptical even - but recently just started to think seriously about giving tenkara a bash. Too many experienced and well-respected anglers are extolling the virtues now to make ignoring it a real option.......so I got myself a TCUK rod (actually, was lucky enough to win one in a comp), and have recently set about gathering the bits and bobs I need to make a start.
I've fished tenkara only once so far and was a mess of fingers and thumbs; but even then I managed to secure a few small rising grayling with an ease that would have eluded me using 'normal' gear. The potential is clear.
My name is Matt and I hail from Lancashire, and do my fishing there and all across the north of England with occasional forays north of the border. I look forward to learning off you more experienced tenkara fishers in the coming months.
Thanks!
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Post by flatsghost on Dec 15, 2014 9:06:01 GMT
Welcome Matt. I am sure you will find Tenkara a great addition to your armoury and have lots of fun with it. Plenty of useful stuff in these pages from a number of good practitioners and, of course, do enjoy your fishing.
Tight lines
Glyn
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Post by orangeotter on Dec 15, 2014 10:00:35 GMT
Welcome Matt, you'll not regret it - changed my fishing life !
Let me know if you want to try the Dee although I know you've got great fishing in your area.
Tight lines !
Louis
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Post by northcountryangler on Dec 15, 2014 12:04:02 GMT
Thanks chaps! There's not much I can contribute myself at present, but I'll keep you updated with any of my findings as I progress.
M
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Post by Paul G on Dec 15, 2014 12:04:47 GMT
Everyone likes a good trip report and a few fishy photos  |
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Post by phil on Dec 21, 2014 20:08:23 GMT
Hi Matt
Welcome to the forum. Lots of folks here happy to share their experience and tips.
Happy tenkara
Phil
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Post by daves on Dec 22, 2014 15:23:44 GMT
Welcome to the forum Matt. Tenkara is not the universal answer to catching trout & grayling but there are many situations where it beats Western gear by a mile. There's lots to learn even though basically it is a simple method. There are lots of subtleties of technique. You'll get a lot of info from the forum. I'm originally from your neck of the woods (Preston, Blackpool & Lytham St. Annes) but am now a naturalised citizen of East Yorkshire. If you fancy getting together sometime I'd be happy to show you the ways that I fish with Tenkara gear (mainly dry fly with nymphing.bugging in winter & occasional traditional Tenkara with Sakasa Kebari flies. Meanwhile enjoy the learning curve.
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Post by northcountryangler on Dec 23, 2014 19:31:37 GMT
Welcome to the forum Matt. Tenkara is not the universal answer to catching trout & grayling but there are many situations where it beats Western gear by a mile. There's lots to learn even though basically it is a simple method. There are lots of subtleties of technique. You'll get a lot of info from the forum. I'm originally from your neck of the woods (Preston, Blackpool & Lytham St. Annes) but am now a naturalised citizen of East Yorkshire. If you fancy getting together sometime I'd be happy to show you the ways that I fish with Tenkara gear (mainly dry fly with nymphing.bugging in winter & occasional traditional Tenkara with Sakasa Kebari flies. Meanwhile enjoy the learning curve. Thanks a lot Dave, appreciate it! I'm a Preston lad (well originally in the sticks, a village called Catforth). Was over your neck in the summer with the family for a few days - no fishing I'm afraid, although I have fond memories as a young lad of the carnage that is Pickering Trout Farm! I'll try to take you up on that offer sometime - maybe meet up in Teesdale one day? Love it up there and fished the Cow plenty times but yet to fish the river..... Best Matt |
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Post by daves on Dec 23, 2014 22:18:59 GMT
I used to fish the canal at Catforth & have a friend Geoff Richmond who lived there but now lives in Ingol. I used to catch roach, chub & trout from Barton Brook. The upper Tees would be a great place to meet up, perfect Tenkara water. I look forward to it. Dave
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Post by northcountryangler on Dec 24, 2014 16:34:27 GMT
I used to fish the canal at Catforth & have a friend Geoff Richmond who lived there but now lives in Ingol. I used to catch roach, chub & trout from Barton Brook. The upper Tees would be a great place to meet up, perfect Tenkara water. I look forward to it. Dave Small world! I don't know of Geoff, but I'll bet my Dad does. I now live just outside Ingol - t'other side of the main road in Cottam. All the best for Christmas and new year. M |
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Post by springerman on Dec 26, 2014 11:14:14 GMT
Hello Matt, Welcome to the forum. I have not contributed for a while as I have not been on the river. I closely follow you on your own site (one of the best). I live Formby but fish the Wyre, Hodder and Ribble. Like everyone has said...you will enjoy Tenkara. Great way to fish. Good Luck. Ian. |
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Post by northcountryangler on Dec 29, 2014 0:01:06 GMT
Hello Matt, Welcome to the forum. I have not contributed for a while as I have not been on the river. I closely follow you on your own site (one of the best). I live Formby but fish the Wyre, Hodder and Ribble. Like everyone has said...you will enjoy Tenkara. Great way to fish. Good Luck. Ian. Thanks v much Ian. I'm actually itching to give it a go, but most of my grayling fishing at present is being done in a large-ish Scottish river. It's not really the method to use! |
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Post by daves on Dec 29, 2014 22:13:34 GMT
Don't discount Tenkara on big rivers Matt. As long as you can wade near enough to the fish it will work excellently as the presentation can't be beaten.
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