#88 - Fly Fishing The Backcountry with Tenkara USA

Text the show!Daniel Galhardo discovered the Japanese method of fly fishing called “Tenkara” while researching the fishing culture of Japan. After realizing how effective it was not only for fishing but for backpacking and backcountry travel, he decided to Introduce Tenkara to the United States and has been successfully doing so for over ten years.I wanted to have Daniel on to talk about fly fishing in the backcountry, but I ended up getting so much more than that.  He has a great way of explaining things and is willing to dive into topics that create the foundation of our experiences in the backcountry. You don’t have to be interested in fly fishing to enjoy this episode because there’s so much great thought that Daniel brings to this episode that we could probably have a full-length one just on backcountry philosophy.For those interested in experiencing the backcountry in a new way, you will enjoy this episode with Daniel of Tenkara USA!Show Notes and LinksIntroduction to Daniel and Tenkara USAHow Daniel found the Tenkara methodWhat it’s like bringing Tenkara to the USThe effectiveness of the simple Tenkara designWhat makes traditional fly fishing rods cumbersome for backcountry travelHow the Tenkara design works“Limitations” of the Tenkara (and gear in general)How embracing limitations can help usHow Daniel learned to embrace simplicityHow to help people find their excuse to get outsideNew backcountry hobbies equal new places to exploreHow to find fishWhat makes Daniel return to streams to fishExploring the question of “why”How Daniel decides to keep fish and when to release themAdvice for choosing a Tenkara USA rodHow to reach Tenkara USAhttps://www.tenkarausa.com/https://www.tenkarausa.com/learn-tenkara/https://www.tenkarausa.com/cooking-trout-campfire/https://www.tenkarausa.com/shop/product_info.php/products_id/207Support the showThanks for listening! Check out the links below to learn more, connect, and support the show. www.byland.co Join the newsletter Beginner backpacking course Support the show emory@byland.co