Downstream Winds?

[Simon]

A question about Tenkara and downstream winds?
I am finding that using the Tenkara method when you have downstream wind is not very practicable, what I'm finding is that the long furled leaded bows in the wind dragging the cast and flies with it. This only happens when you are fishing upstream. The way I'm contracting this is to leave 10 – 12 in of the tip of the furled leader on the surface, this helps but does not solve the problem. How are others finding fishing on downstream winds? Also what methods do you use to counteract this unwanted effect?
Simon.

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Simon
What weight of furled line & tippet are you using to experience this issue & did you ever figure a resolution other than bringing the cast closer with less draft free drift?
Thanks
John

[Simon]

Hi John.
I now tend to use my 7ft 3 weight on the river when the winds are strong, the Tenkara set up is fine if you tend to fish across and down. On the Alyn I fish upstream both with nymphs and drys. With the idea of keeping as much of the leader clear of the water the wind really catches it making thing very hard to control. Also with the low tree cover you have to always be aware as many times you can not raise the rod above head height. As with all fishing you have to use the right set up for the conditions.

Simon

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Simon
Sorry for delay, work got in the way. Two queries, do we prefer fishing Tenkara upstream drift - the 'Edwards' elevator approach or is the recommended approach 'across and down' also I spend time on the lakes and llyns drifting loch style - has anyone considered Tenkara as an elevated form of dapping?
Thanks
John

[sakasakebariuk]

I prefer to fish tenkara upstream as I feel you can get a more natural drift as well as have better ability to manipulate the fly.

Kind regards
SKUK

[leckie]

Guys,

The way I understand tenkara fishing is that when it's windy put away the furled line and use a level line. #3 or 12lb fluorocarbon line is the recommended but you can use #4.5 or 17 lb as well as it easier to cast. Fish a single fly and have the leader no more than the length of the rod. When the wind dies down you can easily add another 6' of line if you are using a level line.

I also think that a tenkara rod would be great for loch fishing from a boat for wbt (not rainbows) using a single soldier palmer (or any palmer fly) or perhaps a nymph tied New Zealand style below the lead fly . It is similar to short lining with a western fly rod but I think it would be more effective.

leckie