It's almost here...Next weekend, the tenkara clan descends on the Driftless Area of Wisconsin for a gathering centered around Japanese fly fishing, a lot of gear ogling, tons of camaraderie, and of course stream after stream filled with eager trout! It can only mean the Midwest Tenkara Fest.I have to admit, after attending the last … Continue reading 2017 Midwest Tenkara Fest
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Wandering Back To The Driftless – Part Three
As with all trilogies, the final installment may very well be the weakest, but I tried to save the best for last...the fishing portion of the Wisconsin trip! (For installments one & two, click HERE & HERE)Friday...Very abbreviated fishing. As I mentioned in the first post, it was cold, windy, and wet, and I only … Continue reading Wandering Back To The Driftless – Part Three
Wandering Back To The Driftless – Part Two
After yesterday's preamble, it's time to get into the meat & potatoes (or perhaps brats & cheese) of my trip to Wisconsin, the 2016 Midwest Tenkara Fest.The second annual Fest was (in my opinion) quite the success. It's rare when you can hold a fishing event/seminar in a modern, indoor setting that's literally a stone's … Continue reading Wandering Back To The Driftless – Part Two
Wandering Back To The Driftless – Part One
Two days in New York City for work, and then five more in Wisconsin tenkara-ing. It wasn't supposed to be that way, but the work thing popped up well after the flight to La Crosse was booked. I wouldn't see my family for just about a week. I was kind of bummed about that prospect, … Continue reading Wandering Back To The Driftless – Part One
The 2016 Midwest Tenkara Fest Is Coming…
Damn, looked at the calendar and realized we're about a month away from the 2016 Midwest Tenkara Fest. Guess I need to stop procrastinating and book that flight to Wisconsin.I have to say that last year's Fest was one of the highlights of my fishing year. I don't get to fish for trout as often … Continue reading The 2016 Midwest Tenkara Fest Is Coming…