Welcome to Tenkara Tuesday...In last week's Tenkara Tuesday, I mentioned that I had a new Tanuki rod on pre-order, and had also sold off several tenkara rods that just didn't "fit" me well. I didn't say what the rods were, but in the comments section, bolder_in_boulder asked the following question:Well, even after a recent purge, I've still … Continue reading Tenkara Tuesday – My Fab Five Tenkara Rods
The Rest of the IFTD/ICAST Stuff…Hardy, Hodgman, & Korkers
Sorry, meant to post these last week, but just getting to it now. These are the last few IFTD-related product press release emails I received that grabbed my attention. Perhaps there's something below that will catch yours too...Pure FishingPure Fishing is the company that owns many fishing brands - Hardy, Hodgman, Fenwick, & Pflueger (to … Continue reading The Rest of the IFTD/ICAST Stuff…Hardy, Hodgman, & Korkers
Fishing Forecast: Hot, Humid, & A Chance of Bass…
Got out for a little fishing the other night. It's been so hot and humid, I haven't been eager to sneak out to do much angling lately. It'd be one thing if I were in a trout stream, where when you reach down to handle your quarry, you're greeted by cool, refreshing, moving water. Instead, warm, … Continue reading Fishing Forecast: Hot, Humid, & A Chance of Bass…
Wednesday Nibbles – IFTD Fishing Accessories Edition
A continuation of my 2016 ICAST/IFTD product email solicitation notes...Figured I'd gather some of the accessory items into one post. A sort of Wednesday Nibbles of fishing accessories that you might find of interest...some good stuff here, if you're so inclined...BlackStrapBecause who doesn't like UV protection? This company is particularly appealing (to me) because they have … Continue reading Wednesday Nibbles – IFTD Fishing Accessories Edition
Tenkara Tuesday: Tanuki 275 Appalachian Brookie Rod
Bought a new tenkara rod over the weekend. Well, I pre-ordered one anyway.Yeah, it's yellow.It's the special edition Tanuki 275 "Appalachian Brookie" tenkara rod.The rod will be released in the Fall in a standard coloration, however, this yellow cosmetic will be unique to 15 rods sold through Pittsburgh-based Three Rivers Tenkara. Right, yellow & black like the … Continue reading Tenkara Tuesday: Tanuki 275 Appalachian Brookie Rod