Mastering the art of tenkara isn't just about snagging trout without a reel, but embracing the beauty of fly-fishing in its most elemental state.

So it's no small wonder why tenkara, the most simplistic form of fly-fishing, has been catching on so fast.

Tenkara rods are a modern take on a traditional form of Japanese fly fishing. The entire system consists of a long rod, a leader, tippet, and a fly. In many aspects, it embodies the purest form of ...

Everybody is in search of some simplicity in life, but perhaps nobody searches harder for it than the fly fisherman. So it’s no small wonder why tenkara, the most simplistic form of fly-fishing ...

Daniel Galhardo of Boulder introduced the Tenkara style of fly fishing to the United States. His book "Tenkara" breaks down the history and method of the Japanese style of fishing.

The Tenkara Rod Co. has created an elegant Japanese-style fly rod that simplifies everything about a complicated pursuit ...