The ancient Japanese art of Tenkara fly fishing in which only a rod, line and fly are used was practiced the past weekend by my nephew and Tenkara Zen master, Drew Overholser. My wife Sara and I were thrilled to watch the master practice this ancient and very
effective method
of fly-fishing.
The bamboo rod and tree bark creel (kawabachi) belonged to Shinaemon Toyama (1851-1920)
So the above is a complete and utter lie! Drew and I found his kids' Dora the Explorer rod and reel set-up in his van and decided we had to catch a fish on this rig. Please notice our complicated rigging and especially the strike indicator!
Taking hero shots is a serious business.
Sara checks out the Dora the Explorer "Strike Indicator".
It was hard not to crack a smile while we were taking these photos!
