# Tenkara **URL:** https://10colorstenkara.com/c/tenkara/8.md [Latest](https://10colorstenkara.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://10colorstenkara.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://10colorstenkara.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Tenkara category](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/about-the-tenkara-category/15)
**Author:** [@Peder](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Peder)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 7:58pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/about-the-tenkara-category/15 "2019-02-25T19:58:28Z")
A place to talk about anything tenkara related! If you happen to talk about hybrid tenkara forms of fishing here, that’s okay too. --- ## [Welcome to the 10 Colors Tenkara Forum](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/welcome-to-the-10-colors-tenkara-forum/8)
**Author:** [@system](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2017, 2:47pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/welcome-to-the-10-colors-tenkara-forum/8 "2017-01-09T14:47:58Z")
This is a place for anyone to talk and learn about tenkara, a Japanese type of fly fishing. You can find out how others practice tenkara, keiryu, seiryu (or hybrids of all of them!), what equipment there is to use, where… --- ## [Fish photos](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/fish-photos/199)
**Author:** [@Peder](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Peder)\ **Replies:** 510\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 2:25pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/fish-photos/199 "2026-10-01T14:25:54Z")
Use this topic to share photos of the fish that you catch. If the photos relate to other topics, please feel free to post them elsewhere as well. --- ## [Dragontail Kokoro 400 & 320](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/dragontail-kokoro-400-320/3087)
**Author:** [@Tea\_and\_Tenkara](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Tea_and_Tenkara)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 11:44pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/dragontail-kokoro-400-320/3087 "2026-09-22T23:44:36Z")
Looks like preorders just opened up for the Kokoro 400 and 320. I got a chance to talk to Brent (the owner) at a trade show last spring and these rods came up. He was really excited to be able to work more with the Kore… --- ## [Working on more Tenkara Gadgets](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/working-on-more-tenkara-gadgets/3122)
**Author:** [@Tea\_and\_Tenkara](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Tea_and_Tenkara)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 11:27pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/working-on-more-tenkara-gadgets/3122 "2026-09-17T23:27:33Z")
I just wanted to share an update on projects I’ve been working on over the winter. I actually mentioned these at the end of this thread about designing a Tenkara spool from last summer. Fly Box This fly box magneticall… --- ## [Adapting Czech/ European Nymphing](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/adapting-czech-european-nymphing/576)
**Author:** [@Nick\_Pavlovski](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Nick_Pavlovski)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/adapting-czech-european-nymphing/576 "2026-09-08T17:04:14Z")
What have forum members found, recommend, warn against etc. when trying Czech/Euro Nymphing as a part of their tenkara angling? I’m interested in tactics, rod selection, rigging etc…anything and everything you know. --- ## [Tenryu Furaibo TF32ta replacement parts](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/tenryu-furaibo-tf32ta-replacement-parts/3127)
**Author:** [@mark0715](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/mark0715)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 10:26pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/tenryu-furaibo-tf32ta-replacement-parts/3127 "2026-08-28T22:26:54Z")
I broke sections #3 and #4 of my TF32ta, today. Does anyone know where I could get replacement parts for this rod.? Thank you Mark --- ## [Keiryu & Artificials (Soft-Plastic Bait)](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/keiryu-artificials-soft-plastic-bait/3139)
**Author:** [@bummm](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/bummm)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 5:30pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/keiryu-artificials-soft-plastic-bait/3139 "2026-07-13T17:30:42Z")
Under what circumstances are artificial, soft-plastic baits preferable over comparable flies, eg when might one prefer an artificial soft-plastic mayfly nymph vs a tied fly equivalent? I’m new to fishing and have both a … --- ## [Tippet rating table](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/tippet-rating-table/3081)
**Author:** [@Lkn4trout](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Lkn4trout)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 9:54pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/tippet-rating-table/3081 "2026-02-12T21:54:23Z")
Last year I stumbled across a website that listed the maximum tippet rating for a slew of different rods. I can’t remember where it was and can’t find it. Maybe Tom Davis’ site? Can anybody help me out here? Otherwis… --- ## [Other side of the world](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/other-side-of-the-world/3107)
**Author:** [@Steph988](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Steph988)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 1:41am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/other-side-of-the-world/3107 "2026-02-05T01:41:08Z")
Well be king English is not my language but french is it :slightly\_smiling\_face:. New Caledonia is a French island (279 miles long and 40 miles wide) located in the South Pacific, close to Australia and New Zealand, or … --- ## [Anglo & Company Wasabi 40](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/anglo-company-wasabi-40/3108)
**Author:** [@ResoluteTenkara](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/ResoluteTenkara)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2026, 12:49am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/anglo-company-wasabi-40/3108 "2026-02-01T00:49:01Z")
Hello, Just wondering if any one has done a review of the Anglo & Company Wasabi 40. Looking for comments SPECIFICALLY regarding the Wasabi 40, and not the 32 or 36 Wasabi models. Thanks, FredSG --- ## [Tenkarabum rods back in stock](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/tenkarabum-rods-back-in-stock/3101)
**Author:** [@WI-kevin](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/WI-kevin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 6:37pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/tenkarabum-rods-back-in-stock/3101 "2026-01-24T18:37:45Z")
Just a heads up to anyone on wanting TB rod. Just checked last night on a whim and was surprised. --- ## [Long Line Tenkara](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/long-line-tenkara/1384)
**Author:** [@arieger](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/arieger)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 9:48pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/long-line-tenkara/1384 "2026-01-15T21:48:23Z")
Great trip Report/Blog post yesterday from Chris Stewart. Longer Line Tenkara One thing that crossed my mind on this issue was how important and special this realization is to Tenkara. All the other fishing methods us… --- ## [Importing Tenkara Rods from Japan?](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/importing-tenkara-rods-from-japan/3094)
**Author:** [@ResoluteTenkara](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/ResoluteTenkara)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2026, 10:58pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/importing-tenkara-rods-from-japan/3094 "2026-01-04T22:58:43Z")
Hi, Have any of you purchased a Tenkara Rod from any Seller in Japan? If you have, what tariff costs did you have to deal with? I’m trying to figure out what the additional cost will be added to a Tenkara rod I have o… --- ## [2025: The Year in Review](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/2025-the-year-in-review/3099)
**Author:** [@system](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2026, 7:29pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/2025-the-year-in-review/3099 "2026-01-01T19:29:01Z")
2025's Top Users Most Time Reading User Hours Read @Tea\_and\_Tenkara 6 @Brian\_Miller 3 @Gressak 3 @WI-kevin 1 @Jack87 1 @T-stillwater 1 @mark0715 1 @tallkara 1 @Lkn4trout 1 @ResoluteT… --- ## [Oni 1 parts](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/oni-1-parts/3073)
**Author:** [@Sparrow](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Sparrow)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2025, 3:27pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/oni-1-parts/3073 "2025-12-25T15:27:36Z")
Unfortunately I just broke my trusted Oni type 1 rod tip. This has been my go to rod for 10 years and I’m heartbroken. Is there a source for Oni parts in the USA? Thanks for any help. --- ## [Where are you?](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/where-are-you/174)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2025, 6:14am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/where-are-you/174 "2025-12-11T06:14:31Z")
Thought it might be interesting to hear where everyone calls home. I live in Fayetteville NC and mainly fish Western NC and Eastern Tenn. Planning on exploring southern West Virginia this spring. --- ## [Diy tenkara pack](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/diy-tenkara-pack/3089)
**Author:** [@WI-kevin](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/WI-kevin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2025, 1:11pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/diy-tenkara-pack/3089 "2025-10-30T13:11:13Z")
The form has been pretty slow and figured I might as well post. Iv been sewing my own tenkara packs for a few years and they continue to get smaller here’s the latest. Went in without a sewing plan so things could… --- ## [Tenkara oni shop](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/tenkara-oni-shop/3084)
**Author:** [@Simone](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Simone)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2025, 1:35am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/tenkara-oni-shop/3084 "2025-10-10T01:35:02Z")
Hey guys I was wondering what happened to the ONI SHOP WEBSITE ! I have been goin on it for more than a month now to check and it seems like there is nothing for sale anymore which is very weird ! Like nothing at all ! … --- ## [YOU TUBE : Micro Perfection Loop Knot - How To](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/you-tube-micro-perfection-loop-knot-how-to/3082)
**Author:** [@T-stillwater](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/T-stillwater)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2025, 2:32pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/you-tube-micro-perfection-loop-knot-how-to/3082 "2025-09-12T14:32:18Z")
Here is video information and instructions on how to tie and why to tie Micro Perfection Loop Knot See You Tube “Micro Perfection Loop Knot”- How To --- ## [Ketchum Release](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/ketchum-release/2280)
**Author:** [@dpnoll](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/dpnoll)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 7:45pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/ketchum-release/2280 "2025-06-17T19:45:07Z")
I was finally able to use my Ketchum Release today. It’s slicker than snot at -20 degrees. --- ## [Emerging from hibernation](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/emerging-from-hibernation/3045)
**Author:** [@Gressak](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Gressak)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2025, 5:38pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/emerging-from-hibernation/3045 "2025-03-16T17:38:55Z")
I had not fished since my late november bonefishing trip in the Bahamas. Normally, I fish tenkara all winter, but this year was off. I did a late fall tenkara outing with my daughter, but the water levels were so low th… --- ## [2025 Tenkara Wisconsin Campout](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/2025-tenkara-wisconsin-campout/3033)
**Author:** [@dpnoll](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/dpnoll)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 4:50pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/2025-tenkara-wisconsin-campout/3033 "2025-02-07T16:50:04Z")
The Campout will be held May 22-24 at Esofea Campground near Viroqua, Wisconsin. More information is available on their FB page. Also some of us are gathering May 19-21 in Waukon,Iowa at the city campground to fish the I… --- ## [Teton Tenkara favorites uodated](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/teton-tenkara-favorites-uodated/3030)
**Author:** [@cc121](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/cc121)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2025, 8:47pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/teton-tenkara-favorites-uodated/3030 "2025-01-03T20:47:38Z")
Great article on Tom’s favorite gear with a 2025 update: --- ## [2024: The Year in Review](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/2024-the-year-in-review/3027)
**Author:** [@system](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2025, 1:32pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/2024-the-year-in-review/3027 "2025-01-01T13:32:41Z")
2024's Top Users Most Time Reading User Hours Read @Brian\_Miller 8 @Gressak 6 @Tea\_and\_Tenkara 4 @Kookagee 4 @T-stillwater 4 @WI-kevin 3 @jalapeno 3 @Vladimir 2 @mark0715 2 @Beek2 2 … --- ## [Tenkara Therapy](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/tenkara-therapy/2987)
**Author:** [@Gressak](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Gressak)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 6:21pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/tenkara-therapy/2987 "2024-10-01T18:21:59Z")
Off lining. @NoLongerDriftless There was another member who was involved with Tenkara Therapy. It might be worth reaching out to TonyP. Regarding the rhodo, great rod, one of my small stream favorites. For childre… --- ## [Zoom rods - why do companies make them?](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/zoom-rods-why-do-companies-make-them/2964)
**Author:** [@Vladimir](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Vladimir)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2024, 4:16am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/zoom-rods-why-do-companies-make-them/2964 "2024-09-15T04:16:22Z")
I have a question: Why do companies make zoom rods? What are their advantages over conventional tenkara rods? They are slightly heavier than conventional rods, they have improved balance, and the center of gravity is … --- ## [Юзо Себато](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/topic/2977)
**Author:** [@Vladimir](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Vladimir)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 1:19am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/topic/2977 "2024-08-31T01:19:37Z")
22.08.2024. Sadness and sorrow… The loss of a person you knew, with whom you communicated. The best are leaving. --- ## [Summer road trip fishing suggestions](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/summer-road-trip-fishing-suggestions/2945)
**Author:** [@TrKiPo](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/TrKiPo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 4:33pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/summer-road-trip-fishing-suggestions/2945 "2024-07-23T16:33:41Z")
Hello all, I know that there are a few folks on here that are familiar with the fishing in Utah and I am looking for some recommendations for a road trip I will be taking in June. We will be driving from Vancouver BC to… --- ## [Custom Cork Handles](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/custom-cork-handles/2941)
**Author:** [@Ryan6f7](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Ryan6f7)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 3:57am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/custom-cork-handles/2941 "2024-06-12T03:57:29Z")
A few months back I posted about looking for a solution to add a grip to my Daiwa Seiryu X45. I tried a few things, had tennis racket tape on for a while. One day it occurred to me to that I could probably have a cork ha… [Next page](https://10colorstenkara.com/c/tenkara/8.md?page=1)