Lots of talk about a "new" river fishing technique where you don't use any fly line but use a very long leader! French nymphing, Spanish Nymphing, Leader in Hand etc. etc.
I am sure all of this so called "innovation" by the competition boys is just their way of circumnavigating the comp rules. The same thing happened with the invention of the coiled indicator - a simple way of using an indicator that was allowable under the rules of comp fishing!!!
Well, this "leader in hand" concept is not new it's been around for centuries.
Look here for the history of Tenkara and what it's all about.
This technique has really taken hold in the States and is rapidly developing a new breed of followers in Britain. Personally I find it really interesting and can't wait to try it out on our rivers.
Other sources of info
Tenkara Talk
UK Tenkara Forum
Tenkara Bum
Had a great first session with new ITO, lots of takes and caught trout and chub. Still getting used to landing fish though. Cheers, Lloyd.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are enjoying the experience - it is great fun and so easy to do.
ReplyDeleteJust a slight technical note the rod you have is a "Sawa" which is the 13ft rod that can extend to a 14ft 6in and avaialble from Tenkara Centre UK and from Curley's.