CM,

The law was not put in place as a way to leave out Tenkara style fishing. Back when the law was written I doubt if anyone was aware of Tenkara style fishing. I am sure the law was written to try to define 'fly fishing' vs any other type of fishing, meaning mainly gear fishing.

So, we simply need to work on having a new definition to the law that will allow Tenkara style fly fishing. Changing a law is a slow process but we can work on that. However, since the actual Fly Fishing Only waters are very few in WA State this problem does not impact most fishing waters. But, Tenkara fishers need to be aware of the exclusion so they don't accidentally fish in Fly Fishing Only waters. I trust the various Tenkara related groups will make sure their members are aware.

Larry ---sagefisher---