# Latest **URL:** https://10colorstenkara.com/latest.md?page=1 [Latest](https://10colorstenkara.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://10colorstenkara.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://10colorstenkara.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [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… --- ## [WTB Gamakatsu Suimu 4.5 Tenkara rod](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/wtb-gamakatsu-suimu-4-5-tenkara-rod/3098)
**Author:** [@rsagebrush](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/rsagebrush)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2025, 1:53pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/wtb-gamakatsu-suimu-4-5-tenkara-rod/3098 "2025-12-29T13:53:36Z")
Looking for this rod model. thanks --- ## [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. --- ## [Product Development as a Hobby](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/product-development-as-a-hobby/3090)
**Author:** [@Tea\_and\_Tenkara](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Tea_and_Tenkara)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2025, 11:15am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/product-development-as-a-hobby/3090 "2025-11-27T11:15:59Z")
Having posted pretty extensively here about developing Tenkara accessories, I thought it might be fun to share some non-Tenkara stuff I’ve been designing too. Design Blog - “What’s the WIFI” + Alarm Clock Anyone els… --- ## [Other fly endeavors](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/other-fly-endeavors/3093)
**Author:** [@Gressak](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Gressak)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 10:51am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/other-fly-endeavors/3093 "2025-11-24T10:51:02Z")
Tenkara fuels the shoulder and winter season of my angling. Most of my warm weather fly fishing is dedicated to swinging flies in the salt. --- ## [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… --- ## [\[SOLD\] Rods for Sale](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/sold-rods-for-sale/3088)
**Author:** [@cappy](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/cappy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2025, 1:27pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/sold-rods-for-sale/3088 "2025-10-25T13:27:47Z")
Following rods for sale. Price includes shipping in the lower 48. All rods are in new condition. The Inyo and MiniMax come with spare tip sections. PayPal or Venmo for payment. Wasatch Darth Quattro - $120.00 Keiry… --- ## [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 --- ## [Spool storage](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/spool-storage/3078)
**Author:** [@Tea\_and\_Tenkara](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Tea_and_Tenkara)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2025, 2:43pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/spool-storage/3078 "2025-09-11T14:43:45Z")
I recently had a customer share the way he’s been storing spools: Looks pretty good. Here’s where he got the pouches. Anyone else use a special system to store spools? I’ve always been curious about the ZimmerBuilt … --- ## [How To Make Any Pot Into A Heat Exchanger Pot](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/how-to-make-any-pot-into-a-heat-exchanger-pot/3080)
**Author:** [@T-stillwater](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/T-stillwater)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 2:55pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/how-to-make-any-pot-into-a-heat-exchanger-pot/3080 "2025-08-11T14:55:50Z")
Heat Exchanger Pots are becoming popular as they are supposed to boil water faster and do it burning less fuel than regular Pots do, but XC Pots are considerably heavier and considerably more epensiv and are not availabl… --- ## [Building A Better Spool](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/building-a-better-spool/3047)
**Author:** [@Tea\_and\_Tenkara](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Tea_and_Tenkara)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2025, 2:56am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/building-a-better-spool/3047 "2025-07-05T02:56:41Z")
I’ve tried a lot of different Tenkara line spools, some are light, some are cheap, and some are rich in features. Each brings its own pros and cons to the table. And the fact that there’s so many types of spools out ther… --- ## [Keiryu birds nest](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/keiryu-birds-nest/3068)
**Author:** [@Tea\_and\_Tenkara](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Tea_and_Tenkara)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 1:29am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/keiryu-birds-nest/3068 "2025-06-30T01:29:39Z")
While fishing last weekend my keiryu line bird’s-nested. I’ve had this happen the same way a few times now. What happens is I’ll get a minor tangle on the line, and as I collapse sections to bring the snag down to me, th… --- ## [Rods for sale](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/rods-for-sale/3038)
**Author:** [@Dhrama\_Bum](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Dhrama_Bum)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2025, 4:19am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/rods-for-sale/3038 "2025-06-20T04:19:45Z")
I have the following rods for sale. Shipping to conus only - flat fee of $15.00 All rods are new or in mint condition. New Tanuki Shinobi Carbon Grip LE 395: $395 New Tanuki Kouchi 310: $150 New Nissin Zerosum Oni … --- ## [I designed some fly fishing accessories - available now](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/i-designed-some-fly-fishing-accessories-available-now/3012)
**Author:** [@Tea\_and\_Tenkara](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Tea_and_Tenkara)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 7:49pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/i-designed-some-fly-fishing-accessories-available-now/3012 "2025-06-17T19:49:19Z")
I recently finished developing a neat little product that turns an Altoids tin into a fly box. I’m selling these on Etsy if anyone is interested in getting one. https://www.etsy.com/listing/1823510511/altoids-tin-f… --- ## [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. --- ## [3D printing a replacement rod cap](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/3d-printing-a-replacement-rod-cap/3051)
**Author:** [@Tea\_and\_Tenkara](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Tea_and_Tenkara)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2025, 8:11am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/3d-printing-a-replacement-rod-cap/3051 "2025-06-15T08:11:03Z")
Last summer I lost a rod cap. While I could have replaced it with one of those universal rod caps, I preferred the slim profile of the original. Figuring that the easiest way to replace it would be to 3D print one, I set… --- ## [2025 White Mountains Tenkara Campout](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/2025-white-mountains-tenkara-campout/3025)
**Author:** [@Dwebb](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Dwebb)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2025, 2:17pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/2025-white-mountains-tenkara-campout/3025 "2025-06-12T14:17:31Z")
I just wanted everyone to know that tickets are on sale already for this event. This year was my first time attending and it was a great trip. I met some really awesome people, got to fish in an absolutely beautiful s… --- ## [Copper Bottom vs Aluminum vs Titanium Pot Boil Times](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/copper-bottom-vs-aluminum-vs-titanium-pot-boil-times/2368)
**Author:** [@T-stillwater](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/T-stillwater)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 4:04am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/copper-bottom-vs-aluminum-vs-titanium-pot-boil-times/2368 "2025-05-13T04:04:13Z")
I read a statement recently that copper bottom/S/S has something like 12 times the heat absorption that Anodized aluminum pots have, which I found hard to believe. Having some pots with copper bottom and S/S, aluminum, a… --- ## [How Much Does Line Colour Really Matter?](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/how-much-does-line-colour-really-matter/2962)
**Author:** [@MttWlls](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/MttWlls)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2025, 3:01pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/how-much-does-line-colour-really-matter/2962 "2025-04-26T15:01:42Z")
I was on a Tenkara workshop recently (expertly run by Paul Gaskell) when the subject of line colour came up, vis-a-vis spooking fish. There was much talk of the benefits of the no-longer-produced Valcan stealth-green lev… --- ## [New Tenkara Bum Rod](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/new-tenkara-bum-rod/3049)
**Author:** [@cc121](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/cc121)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2025, 1:01am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/new-tenkara-bum-rod/3049 "2025-04-19T01:01:14Z")
--- ## [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… --- ## [The 2025 issue of the Tenkara Angler magazine is now available](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/the-2025-issue-of-the-tenkara-angler-magazine-is-now-available/3035)
**Author:** [@Tea\_and\_Tenkara](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Tea_and_Tenkara)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 1:24am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/the-2025-issue-of-the-tenkara-angler-magazine-is-now-available/3035 "2025-02-12T01:24:25Z")
Official Announcement Post. I’m a big fan of this publication. Various projects I’ve made over the years have been inspired by articles from Tenkara Angler, such as the inter-line tenkara rod. Link to buy a physical co… --- ## [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 … --- ## [Many rods for sale](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/many-rods-for-sale/2998)
**Author:** [@Kris.Franqui](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Kris.Franqui)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 4:53pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/many-rods-for-sale/2998 "2024-12-10T16:53:31Z")
I am selling several more rods. I have a video describing them coming out on my YT channel (Tenkara on the trail) but here is a preview. Rod - Retail - Sale price Tanuki Barebones 360 Nymphing Pro - $375 - $250 Tanuk… --- ## [Bio-Compostable Tippet](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/bio-compostable-tippet/3014)
**Author:** [@Tea\_and\_Tenkara](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Tea_and_Tenkara)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 5:28pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/bio-compostable-tippet/3014 "2024-11-19T17:28:58Z")
I always hear fishermen talk about how nylon degrades faster than fluorocarbon, but is taking 600 years to biodegrade really a plus? Is there any tippet that is truly biodegradable? Surprisingly, yes. Biotip is a brand o… --- ## [The new Dragontail Tenkara 360 (Kokoro) rod](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/the-new-dragontail-tenkara-360-kokoro-rod/2955)
**Author:** [@Kookagee](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Kookagee)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 1:29am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/the-new-dragontail-tenkara-360-kokoro-rod/2955 "2024-11-09T01:29:25Z")
I recently saw a review by Dr. Tom Davis testing the new Kokoro 360 cm tenkara rod. It seemed like he really enjoyed this new rod and it felt like a premium Japanese rod. Please look at his review for all the details bec… [Previous page](https://10colorstenkara.com/latest.md) [Next page](https://10colorstenkara.com/latest.md?page=2)