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Hosscooper -- If you are in luck, Chris will respond to your query as to what rod to use and whether you need to use a tenago/micro rod. All that I can contribute is that the relative stiffness of...

I should probably add that the goldfish poaching was strictly Catch & Release. I was not a mean little boy, just one who lacked any better place to fish.

I've started doing some micro fishing, catching Shiners from a little crick. At least I think they are shiners. The little fellows are moderately skittish, and thus I can't use a fish-at-my-feet size...

Sounds as if you had a ball. What was the rod you used?

I look at it this way: Fishing is nothing more than a game, and unless a game is an organized sport (Little League, NCAA, or NBA, for instance), the players get to set their own rules. What I mean...

Fishing is just a game. You play your fishing game, Mr. Hise, and I'll play mine. Does that sound fair? And hand me one of those worms, if you don't mind.

Sorry to hear that you broke your Nissin, Mike. I do hope that you broke it because of a big fish and not a car door.

Thank you for posting this, Karl. I missed the list on Chris's blog. The numbers are very useful, and I'd also like to see the stats organized alphabetically by rod name. But I'm not kvetching -- the...

While reluctant to criticize any company that is selling fixed-line rods, I find myself agreeing with JC Hall's comments.

The new crop of heavier TUSA rods, with TUSA boasting of their ability to...

You and I are on the same track, and I think your idea of a permanent loop attached to the lilian is brilliant. I suspect it might make T-purist a bit uncomfortable, but that ain't me. There may a...

Shelling out $40 for the Rio was hard for me to swallow so I'm planning to make my own lines from used fly line. I have clipped off the running-line portion of a #2F WF line and have more than enough...

When a feller stops to think about it, there may be some question about whether a TUSA Amago is a tenkara rod. A rod for catching small trout in small mountain streams? Hmmm.

Hey, Rocktheif, you've got a good thing going for you. Hang onto your rod and reel. If you are ever inclined to have a go with string on the end of a stick, you can always give tenkara a try. Until...

I like the way your mind works, Brant. If the handle is too flexible, maybe it could be stiffened (& lengthened?) with three handle-long dowels bound with duct tape. Might be worth a try. ~pfa

I'm fascinated. How do I find out details for purchase? ~pfa

Can you tell us more about the leaders, the popular weight and taper, for instance? And more? I, for instance, was not aware that you were in the business of selling tenkara lines/leaders.

~Paul,...

Excellent review, Karl. Tell us more when fishing-time returns to your neck of the woods. ~pfa

Thanks for the tip, Paul. I hope I have a chance to put it to use. ~Paul

Mike, the red is from your post:

With a shorter line you can fish most of the line at still cast. With a longer line you can only fish a certain amount of line say 6 to 7 ft.
Thanks, mike, you...

Mike -- The red items are extracts from your post:

I have not used a true Clouser with a Tenkara rod and do not see myself using them. They are too heavy to cast effectively.
I think the...

The fish-measuring marks are a brilliant idea, SonOMartin, but I'm not sure my wading staff is long enough for that use. ;-)

Hey, Mike --

That's a heckuva difference in the weight of those two Sempai lines.

I'm glad you are working with these long lines. If you have occasion to try fishing something like a Clouser...

Chris -- I hereby assign, transfer, and deliver unto you all of my right title and interest in and to the name Killer Bugger as the name of a fishing fly and of the pattern therefor, including,...

It strikes me that the Sunglow/Sunrise Killer Bug hue might also be especially effective in salt water. Saline Killer Bug, maybe. Next, a marabou tail added to produce a Saline Killer Bugger.

Because I use mine for hiking as well as for wading, my handle is located so that when I grasp the staff my forearm is horizontal when the staff is vertical and its tip is resting on the ground. Some...