Real help required.

[13uzz]

Hi folks,
Firstly, thanks for accepting me into the forum and many thanks in advance for the advice, cost and time savings that you will save me.
I am an ultra light backpacker. In my youth I have fished for poke mostly but have fished a little in the sea and for tiddlers in a wee stream in Mull, which was awesome fun.
My main purpose of fishing now is to supplement my food and have a little fun. I originally thought of a travel rod and a light reel but the best I could do was about 200g per item. Then there would be some tackle. I estimate 600-700g total outfit. I was only thinking like that as the rod would be light and shortish. I am not saying I only wanted to spin. I am open to any method that will produce a fish, especially if I can eat it.
Through my trawling on the World Wide Web I stumbled upon Tenkara, Tanago and Keiryu rods and methods and I was blown away by the weight savings and simplicity. It reminded me of the fun times I had in Mull.
So, I have no experience fly fishing but happy to have a bash. In time I may catch something while having fun. It would be nice if I was able to use the rod for other methods as it would give me more options. A bit of bait or float..... Probably mostly on little streams, rivers or at a lochan.
I realise this is a big ask but the main purpose is a food supplement to the staples I carry so that I need to re supply less on longer hikes. I wouldn't be able to relay on it as a food source.
Since looking at the whole Tenkara thing I am really looking forward to it, may actually walk less and fish more!
Also, this will be taking place in Scotland and there is a chance I may get shot as a poacher!
With the advertised weights I will probably carry it on most overnight trips. Mostly summer as that's when I will have the time with the level of light available.
So it's a tall order and I know I'm asking a lot. I also apologise for the length of the post. Blame the Scottish guy I saw reviewing a rod on YouTube, he said u guys were awesome at advice.

[flatsghost]

You will I guess get away with say a 12' rod, plus a small box of flies, spool of tippet and a fluorocarbon line of say 10'. I suspect a net will be not needed or waders/boots. The rod will stow nicely in a thin protective tube down the outside of your rucksack and the rest is up to you. Check out the Discover Tenkara first volume DVD for 'how to' pictorial advice which you will find incredibly useful. As for which rod, then there is a lot of choice via various suppliers. A 6:4 action would suit your needs which you could get for around £100.
The whole package would weigh ounces.
Hope this helps for starters. If you can hook up with a local Tenkara fisher then they could give you advice to,get you going. Not sure where you live.
Good luck. The early Tenkara fishers were subsistence fishermen which is what you want to an extent.
Glyn

[13uzz]

Thanks Glyn. I have been doing some research and am leaning towards a Keiryu setup which may be more robust. Which is exactly what you have advised. I
I live in Glasgow and walk all over the west acros to the Cairngorms. I guess I will need to be careful I'm not poaching and get shot by some game keeper.
Thanks for the help.

Alan.

[flatsghost]

Alan
Good luck and remember the right to roam may not necessarily be a right to fish!!
You will have lots of fun with Tenkara I am sure. Glad to have been of some help.
Glyn

[dbl]

You might want to read this article. Being fined is almost as painful as being shot!
www.fishing.co.uk/article.php3?id=592

[13uzz]

Wow!
For a hiking angler who may or may not fish depending on the weather or how hungry he is it kinda puts me off a bit. I know you guys will be used to all this but it pains me that the privileged minority who can afford to do what they like when they like can dictate and even prosecute normal people who only look to enjoy some free time, not hurting anyone or trashing anything.
I'm actually really looking forward to doing a bit of fishing. This Tenkara method has really caught my imagination so I will not be put off. I will endeavour to do the right thing and act with common sense. I usually walk in very remote areas and more likely not be fishing in big known waters.

Thanks very much for the heads up. Much appreciated.